Toby Morris' thoughts on Budget 2017

Toby Morris' take on Budget 2017.

Budget 2017 - in which the government leans on, and puts the squeeze on, the left. RNZ / Toby Morris

The Budget - according to National. RNZ / Toby Morris

The Budget - according to the opposition. RNZ / Toby Morris

Just like Oprah's famous car giveaway, the election-year budget promises something for everyone. What's missing? RNZ / Toby Morris

The once and current Finance Ministers share the traditional pre-budget pie. RNZ / Toby Morris

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