Analysis - So, Nicola Willis has stuck to her word. There is indeed no election year surprise.
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Analysis - So, Nicola Willis has stuck to her word. There is indeed no election year cost-of-living surprise or so-called rabbit that has been pulled from the hat this Budget.
The Finance Minister is instead going all in on trying to convince New Zealanders the best thing for them right now is that the government get the books back into the black sooner.
It's a short-term pain for longer-term gain pitch.
This Budget's highlight really is, then, the numbers.
Nicola Willis’ key message - the books are back under control
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The Finance Minister has used her last budget of the term to preach discipline, as she eyes a surplus on the horizon.
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The budget forecasts a return to a budget surplus in 2028/29, a year ahead of the December update.
Comment: Willis did a good job of lowering expectations.
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