The new tax rules will do little to cool Auckland's property market, according to John Key. The city needs more houses.

Deloitte NZ chief executive Thomas Pippos talks to Herald Business Editor Liam Dann about this week's Budget - what he'd like to see in it - and what he expects will really be in it.

Australia and New Zealands' Budgets speak volumes of the strength of their respective economies and their citizens' state of mind.

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For people other than residential property investors, Thursday's Budget is expected to be a nickel-and-dime affair, writes Brian Fallow.

Experts say when Finance Minister Bill English stands up to announce his spending plans, there could be something in the Budget to help your pocket.

The Government has surprised the market with a stronger than expected move on property tax, writes Liam Dann.

Political parties and property groups doubt the new capital gains tax on residential property sold within two years will have a big impact on the Auckland market.

A proposed Green Party savings plan would be a real "game-changer" for children in light of the government's budget this year, co-leader Metiria Turei says.

Labour leader Andrew Little says the Government is guilty of gross deception in the election campaign, accusing it of knowing it could not meet its promised surplus in the current financial year but continuing to promise it.

Next week's Budget will outline plans by the Government to develop its own land holdings in Auckland in a bid to boost supply.

People will find more money in their pay packet and motorists will pay less for ACC levies, under changes announced by the Government.

Motorists will next year pay around a third of the ACC levy they do now, under cuts announced today by the Government.

Looming Budgets likely to show up Australia’s comparative weakness, Brian Gaynor writes.