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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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rnz.co.nz
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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nzherald.co.nz
Inside Economics: New Zealand's top-five Budget bombshells
ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.
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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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From new bank levy to a sneaky surplus: The 10 things you need to know about Budget 2026
Here's what the Government has announced.
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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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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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Liam Dann: No lolly scramble, just healthy snacks dressed up as treats in Budget
OPINION: It funds worthy projects: classrooms, hospital wards and the Waikato Expressway.
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Where your money goes - who's up, who's down in govt department spending
Use the Herald's two interactive graphics to see the Budget's winners and losers.
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Defence spending surges in Budget as Willis warns of unsafe world
Intelligence agencies received a 20% boost.
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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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'Heroic assumptions': Ex-Finance Minister praises direction of Budget but has reservations
The Government is spending $7b on new hospitals, roads and schools.
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Where’s the money coming from? The cuts that made Budget 2026
There's a large number of individual saving initiatives.
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No handouts, no hype: Why this is the Broccoli Budget
Opposition parties argue the budget offers little relief for struggling Kiwis.