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There has been outrage over the Treaty Principles Bill and cuts to services for Māori.
Number of frontline police from Budget boost an illusion – Police Association
The funding for 500 new cops will actually result in only 300, the association says.
Ministry for the Environment to cut 303 jobs
The environment ministry's workforce is proposed to be slashed by one third.
Nicola Willis defends public sector, housing cuts as broken promise dogs Govt
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Cancer patients dubious Govt will deliver on promise to fund new drugs
The promise of 'soon' is 'not good enough for people who are dying', a patient says.
Union files legal action against Ministry of Education over job cuts
A total of 755 roles are proposed to be slashed.
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The Finance Minister is defending the Government's approach to the cancer drugs issue.
Veteran alcohol harm reduction campaigner’s message for non-Māori organisations
Rāwiri Ratū urges non-Māori organisations who receive booze funding to give it back
Ōruku Landing seeks fast-track consent and regional funding
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Disappointment over broken Budget promise to fund more specialists
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Auckland Council must pay $803k for CRL tunnel running under part of valuable site
Cost awards now out in compulsory acquisition case for land owned by YMCA North Inc.
Watch: Jack Tame v Nicola Willis in heated post-Budget debate on Q+A
Willis was probed over why the Nats didn't campaign on how many families were worse off.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: A Budget of triumph and tragedy for Nicola Willis
OPINION: Finance Minister is no more than big spender Grant Robertson in drag.
Shane Te Pou: This was not a Budget for the ages
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Business case for Waikato medical school not expected until 2025
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Budget 2024: All you need to know about the tax changes - Robyn Walker
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Finance Minister confident Budget will deliver for Māori
Nicola Willis targets Māori needs rather than Māori funding.
Whānau Ora happy to work alongside Government after slight budget boost
Tamihere: 'We’ve proven ourselves and the Budget is an indication of that.'
Budget's impact on public servants revealed, ministries cut spending by millions
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said stopping 'wasteful spending' was a priority.
Te Pāti Māori leader on Budget 2024
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Kiwirail has received a $159 million allocation in the Budget.
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'True to their word' – infrastructure chief on Budget 2024
'Government appears to have recognised the deficit with roading and rail maintenance.'
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Te Pāti Māori supporters protest in Wellington
Thousands of people packed the streets around the country this morning, protesting todays national budget release.
HCC reduces rates rise to 19.2 per cent, with more possible cost cuts identified
The city's LTP will be up for deliberation next week.
Analysis: Willis sticks to tax cut plans, but makes last-minute Budget commitment
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