Dunedin MP: Budget 2020 rail investment 'act of hypocrisy'
Michael Woodhouse critical of decision to leave out Hillside railway from the Budget.
Michael Woodhouse critical of decision to leave out Hillside railway from the Budget.
WE SAY:Let's provide targeted support that gets money flowing and kick starts the economy.
WE SAY: Grant Robertson's 'Rebuilding Together' Budget faces a tight balancing act yet.
While broadly supportive of the Budget economists are wary of high debt and rosy forecasts
"Maybe the kids will benefit from it in their twenties."
Ardern is also talking down any suggestion that the Govt plans on increasing taxes
Richard Prebble, Josie Pagani, Ben Thomas, Lizzie Marvelly & David Cormack on the Budget.
"Demand for social housing will increase" NZ Housing Foundation.
COMMENT: There is little debate about the need to spend big, but will it be enough?
The Pharmac funding increase signals a business-as-usual approach, says cancer expert.
National leader says Budget 2020 lacks spending detail; party leaders respond.
The Government will spend big on its Covid-19 recovery plan.
Building and Construction ITO CEO says "I've never seen anything like this in my career".
The Government wants to add 8000 more state and transitional homes over five years.
What you need to know: The big Covid-19 spending package and the hit to the books, jobs.
Govt's wage subsidy scheme extended by eight weeks - which companies can claim it?
Better access to showering, cleaning, accommodation, equipment and respite for carers.
Groups say 14,869 people registered on public housing waiting list by end of last year.
"No need for the Government to become involved" - Sir Bob Jones
Principals reveal what they hope to see come out of this year's Budget.
MPs want to rebuild whānau and environment, save and create jobs, and focus on innovation.
About 40 staff are employed at Elliot Stables and many are on the wage subsidy now.
NZ First is still pushing for Northport growth, now citing a Covid-19 "economic haven".
In defence of Grant Robertson.
One's gone from 1800 lambing ewes to zero. Another's watched his native trees wither.
Package a big help but it's slow and clumsy warns bar owner.
"Businesses will either be mortally crippled or just fall over" - O'Reilly.
Dozens of creditors lodge claims with Decmil Construction NZ liquidator
The Housing Minister says the motels are a placeholder while long-term housing is built.