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Budget 2018

NationalMay 20

Govt's $38m public broadcasting boost still on table

The government still expects to deliver the entire $38million boost in funding for public broadcasting promised by Labour prior to the election, says the Broadcasting Minister.
Govt's $38m public broadcasting boost still on table
Govt's $38m public broadcasting boost still on table
NationalMay 18

Broken Budget promises disappoint med students

Medical students say the government has "left them in the dark" by breaking its promise to lift the eight-year borrowing limit on their student loans in this year's Budget.
BusinessMay 18

The Budget: science reaction

Research and development funding was almost an aside in Budget 2018, although its importance to the future economic growth of NZ is undeniable. Business editor Dene Mackenzie reports on the reaction to the changes.
The Budget: science reaction
The Budget: science reaction
NationalMay 18

'Devastated' midwives quit after Budget

Midwives across the country say they are "devastated" with yesterday's Budget announcement and are calling it quits.
'Devastated' midwives quit after Budget
'Devastated' midwives quit after Budget
OpinionMay 17

Colin James: First Budget 'hardly transformative'

A Government's first budget sets its tone and path. The title is "Foundations for the Future" and Jacinda Ardern has billed it as "transformative". Grand words. Does the Budget live up to them?
Colin James: First Budget 'hardly transformative'
Colin James: First Budget 'hardly transformative'
OpinionMay 17

Bryce Edwards: Budget doesn't go quite far enough

People who voted for a change of government at last year's election will be feeling vindicated by Grant Robertson's first Budget.
Bryce Edwards: Budget doesn't go quite far enough
Bryce Edwards: Budget doesn't go quite far enough
QueenstownMay 17

Govt has acted on concerns of midwives, Clark says

Community midwives received a long-awaited pay rise in yesterday's Budget.
Govt has acted on concerns of midwives, Clark says
Govt has acted on concerns of midwives, Clark says
OpinionMay 17

Most gain, but minister too cautious

OPINION: Finance Minister Grant Robertson has delivered his first Budget in line with his promises and predictions, but he may have missed the opportunity to cement the Government's place in history.
Most gain, but minister too cautious
Most gain, but minister too cautious
DunedinMay 17

Cash boost eases Southern DHB's woes

Keeping the old Dunedin Hospital functioning until the new one is built has probably become a great deal easier for the Southern DHB as the cash-strapped organisation gets a cash injection as part of the Budget's health-funding booster.
Cash boost eases Southern DHB's woes
Cash boost eases Southern DHB's woes
BusinessMay 17

Books support spending and surpluses

Growing surpluses are a feature of Finance Minister Grant Robertson's first Budget, delivered yesterday.
Books support spending and surpluses
Books support spending and surpluses
NationalMay 17

Focus on hospitals, DHB funding

Fixing hospitals, enabling access to care and addressing New Zealand's ageing population were Health Minister David Clark's priorities in yesterday's Budget.
Focus on hospitals, DHB funding
Focus on hospitals, DHB funding
DunedinMay 17

Money going where it should: family

For one Dunedin family, the latest Budget has "money going where it should", but for them the devil will be in the details.
Money going where it should: family
Money going where it should: family
NationalMay 17

Additional spending for housing welcomed

The Government is committing to a multibillion-dollar investment to build public housing and thousands of affordable homes, a move welcomed by the Real Estate Institute.
NationalMay 17

Budget: 'Tax more and borrow more' - Bridges

National leader Simon Bridges has described Grant Robertson's Budget as "tax more and borrow more".
Budget: 'Tax more and borrow more' - Bridges
Budget: 'Tax more and borrow more' - Bridges
RacingMay 17

Budget delivers bloodstock tax breaks

Minister for Racing Winston Peters announced a $4.8 million tax cut for the New Zealand racing industry in today's Budget.
Budget delivers bloodstock tax breaks
Budget delivers bloodstock tax breaks
DunedinMay 17

Boost for SDHB in Budget

The cash-strapped SDHB is to get a cash injection as part of the Budget's health funding booster.
Boost for SDHB in Budget
Boost for SDHB in Budget
NationalMay 17

Response to Budget largely positive

The Government has released its first Budget, calling it the foundations for the future.
NationalMay 17

Robertson finds $24b of extra spending

Finance Minister Grant Robertson has found an extra $24 billion to spend over the next four years by taking in more tax, reprioritising existing expenses, and thanks to delaying the previous government's debt reduction target by two years.
Robertson finds $24b of extra spending
Robertson finds $24b of extra spending
NationalMay 17

Free GP visits for more children

The Government will extend free doctors visits' and prescriptions to under-14s and also make visits cheaper for people eligible for a Community Services Card.
Free GP visits for more children
Free GP visits for more children
NationalMay 17

Small increase for schools, early childhood centres

Promises of a big boost to education have resulted in an extra $1.6 billion put into the sector and funding for 1500 more teachers in today's Budget, but schools may feel short-changed.
Small increase for schools, early childhood centres
Small increase for schools, early childhood centres
NationalMay 17

1600 more state houses to be built each year

The Government will build 6400 new state houses over the next four years, it announced in the Budget today.
1600 more state houses to be built each year
1600 more state houses to be built each year
NationalMay 17

Budget 2018: The key points

What you need to know from the 2018 Budget.
Budget 2018: The key points
Budget 2018: The key points
NationalMay 17

Big boost for public services in Budget

The Coalition's first Budget has delivered a big boost for public services including $3.2b extra for health services over four years.
Big boost for public services in Budget
Big boost for public services in Budget
NationalMay 16

Budget 2018: Govt set to reveal spending plans

State housing, education and health are set to receive a major boost in funding from the first Labour-led Budget to be delivered in 10 years.
Budget 2018: Govt set to reveal spending plans
Budget 2018: Govt set to reveal spending plans
NationalMay 16

Some expectations could be dashed

Budget 2018 could realistically be called ''Great Expectations'' - expectations that seem likely to be dashed for many Labour and Green supporters.
Some expectations could be dashed
Some expectations could be dashed