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Finance Minister Nicola Willis is promising a careful balancing of the books.
The opposition is not expecting much in Thursday's Budget for those doing it toughest, but an economist says he would be surprised if there is not at least some nice surprises.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis is promising a careful balancing of the books and no big spendup, promising no lolly scramble.
"New Zealanders work hard for their money, and they expect the government to treat taxpayer dollars with care and discipline," she told Parliament in Wednesday's Question Time.
