National still to calculate tax cuts; Labour says scrap them
The parties' finance spokespeople have sparred on radio about economic management.
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How will the tax cuts be paid for?
The announcement contained few details on how tax relief will be delivered.
Editorial: Grim outlook no surprise but political hyperbole unhelpful
OPINION: National must be cautious not to let gloomy rhetoric undercut confidence.
Willis unveils $7.4 billion in cuts as gloomy economy weighs on Government
A gloomy economic outlook - with a silver lining on inflation.
Focus: Nicola Willis details mini-Budget
Finance Minister Nicola Willis outlines the Government's mini-Budget. Video / Mark Mitchell
National, Act, NZ First meeting could happen today - Seymour
However, there have been no sightings of Winston Peters today.
The political parties’ porkies behind the recession, prison and gangs
OPINION: The truth and lies behind the country's recession.
'Fatal for the sector': Percentage of funding for Northland GPs revealed
Northland GPs hit out at Te Whatu Ora over funding shortfall.
Liam Dann: Why Labour’s Budget might be the most radical in 30 years
Labour has rejected the orthodox economic prescription, gently but very clearly.
Childcare waitlist warnings as 20-hours-free scheme extended
Australia is trying to poach teachers as centres prepare for increasing demand.
‘Be a good daughter’: Judith Collins' dig at Labour MP over $5 prescription fees
The policy sees patients no longer having to face a $5 top-up fee for funded prescriptions
Opinion: NZ’s Budget used a ‘gender lens’
Budget 2023 included a gender budgeting 'snapshot' - and was the first to do so.
Budget 2023: 'No-frills budget' surprisingly frilly, say experts
The Budget for 2023 has been announced and now the experts are weighing in.
'This is my 37th Budget. I think I can be objective about Budgets'
A finance expert has given his thoughts on the newly announced Budget.
Lodge resident charged with arson, Budget 2023 revealed & wet weekend ahead | Focus Morning Bulletin: 19 May, 2023
Police charge man with arson over deadly Loafers Lodge fire, the good and the bad from this year’s Budget and Auckland’s Mayor off to South Korea, what he and his delegation have planned in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Focus: Budget 2023 - public reactions
Immediate public reactions to the budget announcement in Auckland city. Video / NZ Herald
Liam Dann: Why not live that deficit life a bit longer?
Opinion: This was a classic Labour Party Budget.
Budget 2023: Māori will benefit, says Willie Jackson
An easy win for Māori for Te Matatini but putea tight everywhere else.
In full: Budget 2023 live stream
NZ Herald brings you Budget 2023 with expert analysis and commentary. Video / NZ Herald
Kapa haka event hoping for something in Budget
Hopes are high that Te Matatini will receive a funding boost from Budget 2023.
Wellington fire turns to homicide investigation, today's the day for Grant Robertson's Budget & Auckland gunman at large | Focus Morning Bulletin: 18 May, 2023
Police work through list of suspects after Loafers Lodge fire, violent Ferry building attack stokes crime fears and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in paparazzi car chase but why not everyone’s buying it in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
What is the Budget? All you need to know
It's getting a lot of hype week but what even is "The Budget"?
Focus: Grant Robertson reveals Budget 2023
Finance Minister Grant Robertson says “this is a Budget that’s appropriate for a time where people are struggling” at his annual photo opportunity Wednesday morning. Video / Mark Mitchell / Adam Pearse
What Infrastructure NZ wants to see in the Budget
'NZ needs to grow up and accept the costs if we are going to build a prosperous future.'
Watch: Chris Hipkins speaks to Mike Hosking ahead of Budget 2023
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins spoke with Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking ahead of Thursday's Budget about taxes, the economy and school truancy. Video / Newstalk ZB
What landlords want to see in this week's Budget, but suspect they won't
398,000 bonds were lodged with Tenancy Services by February, up from 383,000 a year ago.
Focus: Act releases Alternative Budget featuring tax cuts, prison boosts
Party leader David Seymour reveals his Budget, “A Time for Truth”, including tax cuts, prison boosts and increased defence spending. Video / NZ Herald
David Seymour: Real change with ACT’s alternative budget
ACT is again the only party proposing a fully-costed alternative budget.
Strong focus on kaupapa Māori approaches to safety and wellbeing in 2023 Budget
This Budget focuses on initiatives to prevent violence from happening in the first place.
Focus Live: Grant Robertson delivers Auckland pre-Budget speech
Finance Minister Grant Robertson delivers his pre-budget speech to the BNZ business breakfast in Auckland. Video / Nick Dobbie
Council allays concern about climate budget cuts
"Our communities are asking, I believe, for us to take this seriously.”
The Premium Debate: Use the Budget to give the team of five million a break
Opinion: Premium subscribers have their say.