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In a tight Budget 2026, will money go where it’s needed most – or to political priorities?
Analysis: Higher inflation, tighter allowances and rising uncertainty are turning this year's budget into a test.
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rnz.co.nz
Budget 2026: What has been announced so far
Struggling to keep up with all the "pre-Budget" news? We've got you covered.
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In a tight Budget 2026, will money go where it’s needed most – or to political priorities?
Analysis: Higher inflation, tighter allowances and rising uncertainty are turning this year's budget into a test.
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Nicola Willis walks a tightrope with Budget 2026
Analysis - Trying to please everyone will prove a near-impossible task for the Finance Minister when she delivers her third Budget on Thursday.
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Budget 26: Opposition, advocates have low expectations of support for those struggling most
The opposition is not expecting much in today's Budget for those doing it toughest, but an economist says he would be surprised if there isn't at least one nice surprise.
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nzherald.co.nz
Budget 2026: Here’s what we know is in the Budget and what we think is likely to come
ANALYSIS: The Government’s fiscal strategy is boxed in by two goals.
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Will there be some 'goodies' in Budget 2026 for voters?
Can the Finance Minister pull a rabbit out of a hat? Follow the action in our live blog.
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As it happened: Budget Day 2026 - Govt reveals its 'grown-up' Budget
The finance minister used her election-year Budget to preach prudence and discipline, with the books now forecast to be back in black a year earlier than picked.
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Live: Budget Day 2026 - Govt reveals its 'grown up' Budget
The government's cuts, savings and new spending will be revealed in this year's Budget.
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A sensible Budget, with few gimmicks - and a sting for banks
Spending focused on health, defence, transport and education.
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Budget 2026 at a glance: The big changes, winners and losers - what you need to know
There's a health spend-up, a new highway, cuts to government departments and a surplus on the horizon - here's what you need to know about this year's Budget.
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Budget 2026: Nicola Willis banks on Kiwis buying into her Budget fix-up
Analysis - So, Nicola Willis has stuck to her word. There is indeed no election year surprise.
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Budget 2026: 'New Zealand digging its way out of the post-Covid hole', Finance Minister says
The budget forecasts a return to a budget surplus in 2028/29, a year ahead of the December update.
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Willis gets to surplus, launches super-sized attack on NZF, Labour for ‘robbing’ Kiwis under 50
Schools and hospitals get a big boost - but banks face a surprise tax.
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stuff.co.nz
‘Sugar hits’ kept to a minimum, the Budget at a glance
Budget 2026 is out, and for any Kiwis looking for cost of living relief - it probably isn't for you.
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Will you be better or worse off over next five years? Explore our financial forecasts calculator
Check the prospects for your pay, house, or future dream home.
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'Immediate pain, cuts and no plan': Opposition attacks Budget 2026
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the government has failed to show it understands how tough it is out there for New Zealanders.
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The 5 figures that matter in Budget 2026
These are the figures shaping New Zealand.
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Budget 2026: Labour not saying what it would keep or cut from Nicola Willis’ Budget
Chris Hipkins' party has been criticised for a lack of policy.
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Budget 2026 could be a tough pill for those feeling the pinch
This year's budget is an 'eat your veges if you want dessert' Budget ... but if you're already living life on the breadline it's a bitter pill to swallow, writes RNZ political…
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Budget 2026: Election-year Budget lives down to expectations
OPINION: There really was no lolly scramble. The most uninspiring election-year Budget?