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Budget 2017

NationalMay 25

Scepticism over Budget funds for schools

The Education Minister says this year's Budget has delivered the largest injection of money into education since National took office in 2008, but Otago school leaders are sceptical.
Scepticism over Budget funds for schools
Scepticism over Budget funds for schools
DunedinMay 25

Extra mental health funds cautiously welcomed

The Budget announcement of an extra $224 million to be spent in mental health services was "welcomed" in Dunedin yesterday.
Extra mental health funds cautiously welcomed
Extra mental health funds cautiously welcomed
NationalMay 25

Tax changes signalled but some surprises

Changes in tax thresholds and Working for Families entitlements were well signalled,  but there were some surprises in Budget 2017 announced yesterday by Finance Minister Steven Joyce.
Tax changes signalled but some surprises
Tax changes signalled but some surprises
NationalMay 25

Building on Maori Party gains

The Maori Party, which aims to retake the Maori seats it does not hold from Labour, could yesterday  point to $122million in Budget 2017 to spend in an election year.
Building on Maori Party gains
Building on Maori Party gains
QueenstownMay 25

Musician remains sceptical

A Queenstown musician who says he has lost much work in the resort’s bars in the past year or two is sceptical about this year's Budget.
Musician remains sceptical
Musician remains sceptical
NewsMay 25

Students will still struggle — OUSA president

An extra $11 in accommodation benefits for struggling Dunedin students will not stop some going hungry, Otago University Students Association president Hugh Baird says.
Students will still struggle — OUSA president
Students will still struggle — OUSA president
NationalMay 25

Nearly everyone wins

National has done its best to buy Labour out of the September 23 election by delivering a Budget which has something for nearly everyone.
Nearly everyone wins
Nearly everyone wins
NationalMay 25

Funding saves police from 'crisis'

Budget 2017: Police were at a "breaking point'' and would have been in a "real crisis'' had the Government not announced its half-billion dollar package for more boots on the ground.
Funding saves police from 'crisis'
Funding saves police from 'crisis'
NationalMay 25

Parties critical of Budget

Tax reductions will only benefit low income earners by a $1 or less a year, Labour leader Andrew Little says - slamming the "one dollar bill Budget".
Parties critical of Budget
Parties critical of Budget
NationalMay 25

Budget 2017: The verdict

ODT's political and business editor Dene Mackenzie gives his verdict on today's Budget.
NationalMay 25

Boost in Budget for mental health

An extra $879 million will be pumped into health to help cope with a growing and ageing population, and mental health receives a boost in today's Budget.
Boost in Budget for mental health
Boost in Budget for mental health
NationalMay 25

Budget 2017: Workers big winners

Workers are the winners in the Government's election year Budget, which delivers more cash in the hand to almost everyone.
Budget 2017: Workers big winners
Budget 2017: Workers big winners
NationalMay 24

Millions already allocated

The Government has been rolling out pre-Budget announcements since late last month, clearing the way for one big announcement today.
Millions already allocated
Millions already allocated
NationalMay 22

No 'waves of cash'

Throwing "waves of cash'' at New Zealand's social issues will not help solve the problems, Prime Minister Bill English says.
No 'waves of cash'
No 'waves of cash'
BusinessMay 21

Tax cuts high on business wish list

Changes to the tax system are high on the Budget 2017 wish list of business advisers and representatives in Otago and it is likely some of their wishes will come true.
NationalMay 17

Govt focus on teachers in Budget

The Government has committed $5.2 million to expand a fast-tracked teaching scheme which places top graduates in low decile schools.
Govt focus on teachers in Budget
Govt focus on teachers in Budget