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Business NZ welcomes rise in infrastructure spending in budget
Business NZ is welcoming a rise in spending on infrastructure, saying it has the potential to improve economic growth. Business NZ chief executive Kirk Hope spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
CTU on tax relief in this year's budget
The Council of Trade Unions says tax and spending cuts have been favoured over what New Zealanders need in this year's Budget. CTU head economist Craig Renney spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Finance Minister Nicola Willis on the Government Budget
The Finance Minister Nicola Willis is defending the Government's Budget - saying the tax relief upholds her pledge on the campaign trail. Willis spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Will tax cuts make a difference to households?
With inflation still sitting high and pressure remaining on households, it's still unclear whether the tax cuts will be enough to make a difference. RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to… Audio
Millions to receive tax relief from July
Millions of people will be pocketing a bit more of their wages from the end of July, as part the coalition's Budget tax relief package. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio
Early Business News for 31 May 2024
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Labour's Carmel Sepuloni reaction to Budget
Labour's Carmel Sepuloni gives her take on yesterday's Budget Audio
What do you think of Budget?
Our reporters hit the streets yesterday to see what you thought of the Budget? Audio
'Every little bit helps' as millions get extra $30 a week in Budget
Voters spoken to by RNZ say the tax cuts will have a "positive impact" - and they're looking forward to pocketing a little extra cash.
Business editor Gyles Beckford on Budget
Nathan spoke with Business editor Gyles Beckford about how business will be feeling about the Budget. Audio
The languishing honey industry
Dramatic pictures of diseased beehives going up in flames have spotlit issues with the apiculture industry Audio
The Panel with Aimie Hines and Ed McKnight (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Aimie Hines and Ed McKnight discuss tax cuts, Shakespeare in schools and cross live to the Aotearoa Music Awards. Audio
The Panel with Aimie Hines and Ed McKnight (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Aimie Hines and Ed McKnight react to today's Budget 2024 announcement, plus a professor of health economics responds to what some are calling a… Audio
McDonald's controversial Wānaka plan moves one step forward
The Overseas Investment Office approved the sale of the land to McDonald's last month.
Panmure residents on Budget 2024
Checkpoint reporter Louise Ternouth asks Panmure residents what they made of the Budget. Audio
Evening business for 30 May 2024
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Lisa Owen questions Nicola Willis about Budget
Finance Minister Nicola Willis joins Lisa Owen to discuss her first Budget Audio
Budget 2024: Winners and losers
Who is set to gain and who is missing out as a result of this year's Budget? RNZ takes a look.