Budget 2020 Live Special
Budget 2020 Live Special: The Government will borrow an extra $50 billion in the June 2021 fiscal year to mitigate the hit from the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Pattrick Smellie: Is the Budget splurge enough to save NZ?
The Government has a huge responsibility to guide NZ through this crisis.
SuperGold cardholders to get free health/eye check-ups
The free checks were agreed under the NZ First-Labour Coalition agreement.
Beneficiaries and migrant workers left out in the cold, advocates say
Advocates had hoped for a bigger lift to benefits than the $25 already announced.
Budget 2020: Auckland could get 2600 new public houses to tackle homelessness
More than 400 rough sleepers taken off streets during lockdown need permanent homes.
Budget 2020: Cancer Society welcomes health funding, urges system rejig
The Pharmac funding increase signals a business-as-usual approach, says cancer expert.
'A tsunami of debt': Simon Bridges on Govt's $50b Budget
National leader says Budget 2020 lacks spending detail; party leaders respond.
The $50 billion Budget to help save 140,000 jobs - and wage subsidy extended
The Government will spend big on its Covid-19 recovery plan.
Budget 2020: $230m funding targets exporters, SMEs, R&D
A new lending scheme will also be introduced.
$1.6b trade training package: 'I've never seen anything like it'
Building and Construction ITO CEO says "I've never seen anything like this in my career".
Budget 2020: Anti-smoking group praises Govt for not hiking tobacco tax
Too often it is vulnerable groups that are hit the hardest, advocate says.
Auckland's light rail plan derailed, $400m for new Cook Strait ferries
Transport Minister quietly confirms funding 'on pause' for CBD-airport tram plan.
Budget 2020: Unemployment seen peaking at 9.8% in September
The economy faces a relatively short and very sharp recession over coming year.
Budget 2020: Nature jobs for out-of-work Kiwis?
But criticism climate change has been short-changed.
Budget 2020: Govt injects $280m into NZ Post
NZ Post has seen a steep decline in international parcel deliveries during lockdown.
Budget 2020: Air Force flying high with $1bn upgrade
Our Defence force funding plans for Royal NZ Air Force not disturbed by virus crisis.
Budget 2020: Debt set to soar as Govt looks to recover and rebuild
Net core Crown debt is tipped to hit more than 50 per cent of gross domestic product.
Budget 2020: Govt to borrow extra $50 billion to mitigate virus hit
The hit from Covid-19 will prove expensive.
Budget 2020: Tourism gets $400m lifeline
Government has stepped in to help the tourism industry.
Audrey Young: Budget Covid recovery fund has political advantages
Political editor Audrey Young assesses how Budget 2020 measures up.
Budget 2020: Courses made free in building, construction, agriculture, manufacturing
Expanding the fees-free scheme has been shelved
Budget 2020: $1.1b put towards saving the environment while creating jobs
The investment will pay dividends for generations by giving nature a helping hand: Sage.
Interactive: Explore the new spending in Budget 2020
Explore Budget 2020 for yourself with our interactive data visualisation.
Budget 2020: Devastated tourism gets $400m for operators pivot or protect their business
Devastated sector to get $400m targeted fund, alongside extension of wage subsidy scheme.
Budget 2020: School lunch programme boost to feed 200,000 every day
A big focus of the Budget is on keeping Kiwis fed.
Budget 2020: Billions for roads and rail
Government pledges $3 billion for infrastructure, Robertson says more is coming.
Wage subsidy scheme extended by 8 weeks - who's eligible?
Govt's wage subsidy scheme extended by eight weeks - which companies can claim it?
Budget 2020: Govt to borrow $5b to add 8000 state and transitional houses
The Government wants to add 8000 more state and transitional homes over five years.
Budget breakdown: What you need to know - where your money goes
What you need to know: The big Covid-19 spending package and the hit to the books, jobs.
Budget 2020: $833 million for disability support services
Better access to showering, cleaning, accommodation, equipment and respite for carers.
Budget 2020: Housing providers ready to build 8000 new public houses - but say more needed
Groups say 14,869 people registered on public housing waiting list by end of last year.
Budget 2020: Live - What's in store and what we know so far
Catch the latest news from finance minister Grant Robertson's recovery Budget.
Budget deficit will be 'bloody big' - Steven Joyce
Former finance minister Steven Joyce on his Budget expectations.
What bank bosses want to see in Budget 2020
What do bank bosses want to see in the Budget to help business?