Budget
Nicola Willis talks Budget 2024
Finance Minister Nicola Willis joins Kathryn in studio to discuss her first budget. Audio
Enough numbers, let’s talk process
Once the Budget Statement is delivered, what happens next? The House looks beyond the initial announcement to the three different processes that follow it, sometimes concurrently. Audio
It's not Budget week, it's budget months
It's budget week at Parliament, but Thursday's announcement is just the beginning of a long process of the Government convincing Parliament to fund its ideas. Audio
Three parliamentary signs that a new budget is imminent
Before each budget comes a political vanguard of announcements and trailers. Parliament has its own, less political signs that a budget is about to arrive. Audio
Parliament asks for budget for its watchdogs
In the lead-up to the Budget, Parliament goes over the head of the Government, asking the Governor General to add in some cash for Parliament's three watch-dogs. Audio
Sluggish economy, spending cuts loom
The government's books were opened up yesterday and it's not a pretty picture. Treasury is forecasting an economy facing two years of sluggish growth, rising unemployment and a prolonged contraction… Audio
Auckland council still undecided on budget, after day of debate
Auckland Council is no closer to deciding on its Budget, after a full day of debate on what parts to put out for public consultation. The plan proposes rates rises, overhauling public transport to… Audio
An overview of Fiji's 'compassionate' budget
Fiji uni students pardoned in this year's 'compassionate' budget. Audio
Fiji budget will 'not be business as usual'
Fiji budget will 'not be business as usual'. Audio
Aucklanders react to council's budget compromise
After a long two days, Auckland councillors have finally passed a watered down version of mayor Wayne Brown's annual budget.
A majority has agreed to sell seven percent of the council's 18 percent… Video, Audio
National accepts tax policy blowout, but blames govt
National has accepted there's a blow-out in its tax policy - but is blaming the government for not getting inflation under control.
The Council of Trade Unions says the policy will cost $1.5 billion… Audio
I oppose this awful [add details] plan
Budget day is all about the Minister of Finance’s big reveal. But spare a thought for other party leaders who must prepare speeches opposing something they haven't read yet. Audio
Why local councils want to sell their assets
Auckland Council could cash out $2 billion worth of shares in the airport - and it's not the only council considering asset sales to balance the budget. Audio
Budget Day special
Today Morning Report host Corin Dann will present a one hour budget day special between 2 and 3pm providing analysis and updates on the 2023 budget. Audio
How high could Auckland rate rises go with Council budget blowout?
Aucklanders are facing even bigger potential rates rises and service cuts. The council's budget shortfall for the next financial year is expected to reach 375 million dollars, up from $295m. And on… Audio
Australia: Surprise surplus in Budget
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about yesterday's federal Budget, the second delivered by Treasurer Jim Chalmers which forecast a surplus of A$4.2 billion - the first… Audio
Evening business for 9 May 2023
News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6327072588112 Video, Audio
Portents and harbingers of the Budget
Budgets are wrapped up in a combination of mystery and tradition. The portents of the Budget to come have begun already and will only increase as it nears. Audio