Cash boost could fast-track new stadium and residential red zone development.

The budget added $900 million for district health boards and $300 million for education.

New scheme available to low-income families who own their own homes and live in them.

NZ Debt Management Office will increase sale of Govt bonds over next four years.

The Budget details will be unveiled at 2pm.

What the business community wants, it won't necessarily get.

The Government has promised money to help with homelessness.

COMMENT: All eyes will be on the surplus and the future projections.

One Auckland family wants housing affordability and mental health as a priority.

Winston Peters says his party will add the "heart and conscience" to the Budget.

Manurewa family looks for Budget help for children and their education.

COMMENT: Don't expect a solution to the affordable housing crisis in tomorrow's Budget

It's anticipated 1800 extra police will be confirmed in the soon-to-be announced Budget.

COMMENT: The Govt is looking to blame others for promises they will break, says Amy Adams.

Small business leaders say this year's Budget will not be a win for the sector.

More funding for biosecurity is a Budget priority for agriculture.

Hike of demands: infrastructure, strained staffing, mental health, primary care...

Jacinda Ardern is building strong foundations for Government messaging.

The $80 million 4-year package is part of an expected big Budget boost for conservation

Herald political editor Audrey Young takes a look at what will be announced on Thursday.

COMMENT: The big question is whether Robertson will maintain this prudent approach.

Bureaucratic mindset needs to shift to achieve policy goals.

Finance Minister Grant Robertson confirmed plans for $42 billion of net capital spending.

Peters says foreign spending boost needed in "turbulent" times internationally.