Fran O'Sullivan: Budget 2021 - Don't dwell on rewriting the past
Robertson told Parliament his Budget was set against the "Mother of All Budgets".
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'More children are going to die': Pharmac's budget sparks fury
NZ's drug buying agency to get an extra $200 million over the next four years.
'The money left over wouldn't stretch to a new sweater': Beneficiary bags budget
Two solo parents at either end of NZ are doing it tough and wonder if much will change.
Hamish Rutherford: Housing - from raging bull to the Goldilocks zone
OPINION: Treasury's house price pick aims a raging bull at a very small target.
Experts and commentators rate Budget 2021
The Government's first Budget has ticked off some key Labour pledges.
Budget offers little for middle class, but PM is unrepentant
The Budget ticked off a number of Labour promises, but had little for workers.
Budget 2021: 'When our children are well, they thrive and learn' - educators
Lifting children out of poverty is an investment in their education, principals say.
Simon Wilson: Grant Robertson and his Budget Day Holy Grail
OPINION: The finance minister wrapped himself in moral purpose but did he reach his goal?
Editorial: A very Labour Budget in a very unusual time
Grant Robertson's Budget won't please all, but the outlook is better than most expected.
Liam Dann: Robertson looks to keep 'better-than-expected' story rolling
Better luck next year: Business disappointed but forecasts suggest more stimulus to come.
Budget 2021: Moody's says NZ fiscal position one of the strongest
Moody's and S&P Global have given their seal of approval to the NZ Budget.
Brian Fallow: Robertson plays it down the middle despite opportunity to invest
Robertson is about midway between the skinflint and the spendthrift ends of the spectrum.
Market close: Sharemarket stages strong rally after Budget
The sharemarket found no surprises with Budget 2021 and rose by more than 1 per cent.
Budget 2021: Shaw responds to 'loose change' charges over climate spend
Govt accused of spending 'loose change' on climate but minister says Budget packs $2.3b.
Budget 2021: From 19.1% to 0.9% - could house price growth collapse by that much?
Sharp adjustment in house price growth forecast.
Focus Live: Senior economist Brad Olsen breaks down Budget 2021
There is a lot to unpack from Budget 2021, so senior economist Brad Olsen breaks down all the key points. Video / Mark Tantrum
Budget 2021: Small business sector reacts to 'pump-priming budget'
Sector says investment in digital skills training encouraging, but doesn't go far enough.
Budget 2021: NZ Treasury cuts bond issue forecast by $10b
The Budget has forecast a reduced borrowing requirement for the Government.
Budget 2021: The technology industry's verdict
The wishlist items that were included, and those that were AWOL.
Budget 2021: Infrastructure spend boosts growth outlook
Treasury reveals rosy forecasts but economists warn delivering spending may be tough.
Focus Live: David Seymour slams Budget 2021
Act Party leader David Seymour labels the budget a “beneficiary blowout” after saying in the House the government is “in La La Land!” Video / Mark Tantrum
Budget boost for Māori housing, house and reo 'welcome'
'It's been a long time coming,' says a key advocate of the Māori Health Authority.
PM Jacinda Ardern announces Budget 2021
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says the Budget means New Zealand will come out of the pandemic "stronger than when we entered it". Video / Parliament TV
Budget 2021: Beneficiary advocacy group calls benefit increase 'weak'
Auckland Action Against Poverty says the increase does not restore dignity for families
Judith Collins reacts to the 2021 Budget
National leader Judith Collins said the Budget shows the Government "lacks the plan and ambition". Video / Parliament TV
Budget 2021: 'What Kiwis are asking us to do' – PM hits back at criticism
The Budget spends billions on increasing benefits but keeps a lid on debt increases.
Budget 2021: Four political experts give their verdicts
We asked political insiders from across the spectrum to give us their take.
Wage subsidy, immigration and the ballet: Where has the $62b Covid fund gone?
Among the recipients from the fund were the Royal NZ Ballet and the NZ Symphony Orchestra.
Budget 2021: Govt puts $28m into war against kauri killer
Govt spending $28m at effort to stop as-yet incurable disease killing NZ's iconic kauri.
The 'La La Budget' vs 'Broken Compass Budget' – Opposition battles for unofficial Budget name
National and Act disagree on Budget's name but agree there's nothing in it for middle NZ.
Budget 2021: $344m boost for Scott Base makeover
A major redevelopment of Scott Base has received a near-$350m Budget boost.
Budget 2021: $131m to tackle family, sexual violence
Funding will target community-led programmes and kaupapa Māori providers.
'Bold move': $36.6m to help Kiwis quit smoking by 2025
Advocacy groups are applauding the Government's Smokefree 2025 spend.
Budget 2021: Government considering unemployment insurance
Scheme could see workers receive 80 per cent of their pay if they are made unemployed.