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National's Nicola Willis responds to Budget 2022
National has dubbed Budget 2022 as 'backwards' and a 'blowout'. Finance spokesperson Nicola Willis talks to Lisa Owen.
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Budget 2022: Māori Health Authority funding 'pathetic' - Waititi
$188 million has been set aside for the Māori Health Authority - Te Mana Hauora.
The government says it's a significant step to addressing long-documented inequities.
But it's a sum that's unlikely… Audio
Finance Minister Grant Robertson discusses Budget 2022
Finance Minister Grant Robertson has delivered what he calls New Zealand's fourth Wellbeing Budget.
He discusses the details with Lisa Owen.
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Aucklanders respond to fuel, public transport discount extension
The half price public transport fares will be extended for another two months until August.
The temporary cut in fuel tax and road user charges stay in place until then.
Our reporter Nick Truebridge… Video, Audio
Budget 2022: Whangārei reacts to $350 boost for middle-earners
New Zealanders over 18, who earn less than $70,000 a year will get a $350 cash injection, paid over three months.
It excludes beneficiaries and pensioners. Reporter Katie Todd has the latest in… Video, Audio
Budget 2022: Analysis from RNZ political editor
RNZ political editor Jane Patterson is at Parliament. She joins Lisa Owen with her analysis.
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Budget 2022: Govt pledges $350 boost for about 2m NZers
An extra $350 in the back pockets of more than two million New Zealanders is what the government is promising in Budget 2022.
The surprise cherry on top of today's budget is aimed at easing the pain… Audio
Your Money with Mary Holm
This week Mary Holm addresses more listener questions about investment and the comparison between shares and rental property returns. Audio
What Cantabrians are hoping for in Budget 2022
This afternoon, New Zealanders will learn what the government's dishing out in this year's budget.
Health is expected to be the big-ticket item today with the reforms taking up a decent chunk of the… Audio
The politics behind budget decisions
It's Budget Day - the big day for the Finance Minister Grant Robertson who makes the calls on where the money goes.
We already have some idea of what's in the budget, with about 10 early… Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 19 May 2022
It's Budget Day and the pressure is on for the Government to ease the 'cost of living crisis' facing New Zealanders, and we speak to political and business editors about what we should expect in the… Audio
Robertson: still working through upgrades to EVs
And Nathan Rarere caught up with the man who will be delivering today's Budget, Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson. He asked how preparations for the big announcement are… Audio
Panmure locals tell First Up what they want from Budget
A little later today the government will deliver its 2022 Budget, which will include 6 billion dollars of new spending. There have also been major funding announcements about mental health and… Audio
Far North residents desperate for reprieve from 'ridiculous' cost of living
The soaring cost of living in the Far North has people sleeping in cars, begging for food, and seeking support in "astronomical" numbers. Sophie Smith-Cressy says people are desperate. Audio
Govt urged to set long-term poverty solutions for Pasifika communities
The government is being urged to implement long-term solutions to tackle poverty in Pacific communities.
There are also calls to address rising health issues for Pasifika which have been exacerbated… Audio
Drought in Auckland's rural south pushing up food prices, growers say
Vegetable growers in Auckland's rural south say drought conditions are playing havoc with their day-to-day operations and will only add to increased prices for consumers.
Budget 22: Cost of living hitting hard in Far North
The soaring cost of living is playing out in the Far North with people sleeping in cars, begging for food, and seeking support in 'astronomical' numbers.
When it comes to poverty and crime, Kaitaia… Video, Audio
Budget 22: Locals in Ōtara call for more education funding
It's the day before Budget 2022, a day of big numbers, big promises and politics.
Checkpoint visited Ōtara Town Centre to heard what is important to residents as they deal with the impact of an… Video, Audio
Mental health advocate underwhelmed by pre-budget announcement
A mental health service says the government's pre-budget announcement doesn't go far enough to reach those who experience the worst inequality in New Zealand.
Thursday's Budget will include $100… Audio
