Puku Pies & Kai owner Jamie Williams said he didn't expect much direct relief for businesses but wanted less regulation in tomorrow's announcement.
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The country's money pie will be carved up on Thursday with people eager to see how fat their slice is or if they get a bite at all.
Last year, business was a big winner from the government's Budget, which included the multi-billion-dollar Investment Boost tax policy.
Business leaders want tomorrow's announcement to demonstrate that the government had a credible path back to surplus and a long-term plan for economic growth.
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Companies want to see evidence of some longer-term thinking, BusinessNZ says.
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It is going to be a nail-biting final few days for business leaders, says the BBC's Business Editor, Simon Jack.
Analysis: Higher inflation, tighter allowances and rising uncertainty are turning this year's budget into a test.
The government is also promising a law change forcing the gas industry to provide better information on supply and demand.
Contentious tax changes are dominating debate as parliament returns, with the government trying to ram through its budget.
