As part of Budget 2017, the government is allocating $4 billion in new capital spending in a bid to build infrastructure 'for a growing economy”. Finance... Read More

Tauranga MP Simon Bridges says Tauranga families are set to be the big winners from Budget 2017. Simon, who's also Minister for economic development, transport... Read More

The government is allocating $7 billion over four years in Budget 2017 to sustain and expand public services in health, education, law and order and social development. Finance... Read More

'They're going to lose the next election big time.” That's the verdict from New Zealand First leader Winston Peters, after the government announced Budget... Read More

This year's budget will invest $1.24 billion of new operating funding over four years and $785.6 million of capital funding in law and order initiatives, including... Read More

National MP Todd Muller is hailing today's budget announcement as a major win for the Bay of Plenty region. Todd believes Budget 2017 finely balances both investment... Read More

The government has announced new tax thresholds that will save $10.77 a week for anyone earning more than $22,000 per annum. From April 1, 2018, the lowest tax... Read More

UPDATED: Finance Minister Steven Joyce says Budget 2017 will deliver for New Zealanders with significant investments in public services and infrastructure, and... Read More

At 2pm today, Finance Minister Steven Joyce will deliver his first Budget since stepping into his new role. Pre-Budget announcements already made include: $178... Read More

The Green Party has announced new policy aimed at families, including an up to $220 a week Parental Tax Credit for those who can't get paid parental leave. The... Read More

New Zealand's unique natural heritage is set to inspire Kiwi artists through a new initiative being run in collaboration between the Department of Conservation... Read More

This year's budget will include an additional investment of $59.2 million over four years to ensure all road ambulance call outs are double crewed. St John has... Read More