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In a tight NZ budget, will money go where it’s needed most – or to political priorities?

In a tight NZ budget, will money go where it’s needed most – or to political priorities?

Higher inflation, tighter operating allowances and rising geopolitical uncertainty are turning this year’s budget into a test of national priorities.

26.05.2026 10

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Michael Ryan

NZ Budget 2025: economic forecasting is notoriously difficult, but global uncertainty is making it harder

There’s no crystal ball when it comes to the future of New Zealand’s economy. But to understand the upcoming budget, people need to understand why...

19.05.2025 20

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Michael Ryan