Politics
Middle-income voters may feel shortchanged after Budget
Analysis: Yes, health and education are getting boost - but much of that will be spent keeping the lights on.
BusinessNZ welcomes Investment Boost in Budget
BusinessNZ is welcoming the new budget, saying it's credible and growth-oriented. BusinessNZ chief executive Katherine Rich spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Retirement Commissioner on KiwiSaver changes
The Retirement Commissioner says the changes in the new budget are great news for most KiwiSaver members. Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Simplicity chief economist on KiwiSaver changes
As part of the 2025 budget, the government will halve its yearly contributions, while minimum contributions for employers will lift to four percent in 2028. Simplicity Chief Economist Shamubeel Eaqub… Audio
School principals welcome $747 million boost for learning support
The government's $747 million boost for learning support seems to be getting the thumbs up from school principals. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
GPs dissapointed over lack of funding in Budget
Disappointed GPs say the lack of cash for them in the Budget may mean patient fees will have to rise, while the senior doctors union has dubbed it "the departure lounge budget". Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Labour Finance spokesperson on Budget 2025
Labour's Finance spokesperson says the government's changes to KiwiSaver will take money away from New Zealand's poorest workers. Labour Party's Finance Spokesperson Barbara Edmonds spoke to Corin… Audio
Finance Minister Nicola Willis on Budget 2025
The Finance Minister, Nicola Willis, has described the Budget as responsible, and what governments do to avoid austerity. Willis spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
NZers react to Budget 2025
Reporters ask taxpayers what they made of the Budget announcements. Audio
Budget: NZers to feel effects of some changes immediately
The government delivered its second Budget on Thursday, and New Zealanders will start to feel the effects of some of the changes almost immediately. Political reporter Russell Palmer has more. Audio
What will KiwiSaver changes mean for your balance?
Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson said low-income earners, Māori, women and self-employed people will be hit hardest by the changes.
'Scramble without the lollies': Opposition slams Budget 'austerity, cuts'
The Prime Minister said the 2025 Budget got the basics right and put the country back on the path to surplus.
Tougher benefit rules for young people trigger mixed responses
The policy is forecast to save the government about $163 million over four years. Audio
'Underperforming' areas cut to pay for 'seismic shift' in education
The 2025 Budget puts the handbrake on annual growth in education spending, as past splurges on school buildings run out in the next few years.
More money for journalists, less for RNZ
The government is putting more money into hiring local journalists, but cutting Radio New Zealand's budget.
'Disappointing' Budget being paid for by women - Labour
But Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the Budget is for all men and women in New Zealand. Audio
Businesses welcome investment boost in Budget
Businesses have, by and large, welcomed the government's "investment boost" package which allows them to deduct 20 percent of the cost of new assets - such as machinery or tools - from taxable income… Audio
Forest and Bird critical of lack of spending on conservation in Budget
Forest and Bird general manager for advocacy Richard Capie says the budget is at least $1.5 billion short in conservation funding. Capie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Taxpayers Union slam government's Budget
The Taxpayers' Union has slammed Budget 2025 as a waste of time and hype and says the Finance Minister has failed in her promise to deliver a growth budget. Taxpayers Union executive director Jordan… Audio
CTU on the Budget
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions has called Budget 2025 a reverse Robin Hood budget that steals from working people. CTU economist Craig Renney spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
