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Ardern hits back at claims Budget not for jobs, middle New Zealand
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Editorial: A very Labour Budget in a very unusual time
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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: Govt puts $28m into war against kauri killer
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Budget 2021: $131m to tackle family, sexual violence
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'Bold move': $36.6m to help Kiwis quit smoking by 2025
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Audrey Young: If not now, then when for beneficiaries?
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