Government spending

Willis warns of a ‘tight’ budget to come, but NZ should be going for productivity, not austerity, Dennis Wesselbaum argues

Willis warns of a ‘tight’ budget to come, but NZ should be going for productivity, not austerity, Dennis Wesselbaum argues

Coalition government to reduce Budget 2025 spending after Treasury warns Trump’s tariffs will slow New Zealand’s economic recovery and reduce government revenue

Coalition government to reduce Budget 2025 spending after Treasury warns Trump’s tariffs will slow New Zealand’s economic recovery and reduce government revenue

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says deregulation and greater competition rules will support economic growth in the New Year

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says deregulation and greater competition rules will support economic growth in the New Year

Balancing the budget without tax increases or austerity measures may require a Christmas miracle

Balancing the budget without tax increases or austerity measures may require a Christmas miracle

The Coalition Government will not balance its budget within the forecast period, as Treasury forecasts a weaker economic recovery

The Coalition Government will not balance its budget within the forecast period, as Treasury forecasts a weaker economic recovery

An open letter warns the Coalition Government's focus on balancing the budget could hurt its economic growth goals

An open letter warns the Coalition Government's focus on balancing the budget could hurt its economic growth goals

Countries all over the world are facing record tax burdens to cover the rising cost of healthcare and other age-related services

Countries all over the world are facing record tax burdens to cover the rising cost of healthcare and other age-related services

Crown Financial Statements reported a $12.9 billion annual deficit in 2023/2024, despite increased tax revenue

Crown Financial Statements reported a $12.9 billion annual deficit in 2023/2024, despite increased tax revenue

Stabilising debt is only the first step to sustainable spending policies and more changes are needed as New Zealand population ages, says Treasury’s Dominick Stephens

Stabilising debt is only the first step to sustainable spending policies and more changes are needed as New Zealand population ages, says Treasury’s Dominick Stephens

Finance Minister Nicola Willis committed to 'challenging' future spending limits in order to deliver the full tax cuts as promised on the campaign trail

Finance Minister Nicola Willis committed to 'challenging' future spending limits in order to deliver the full tax cuts as promised on the campaign trail

Nicola Willis says she will use fiscal drag to help pay down public debt, despite calling it a flaw in the tax system

Nicola Willis says she will use fiscal drag to help pay down public debt, despite calling it a flaw in the tax system

In the latest episode of our Of Interest podcast, Steven Hail gives the MMT perspective on the monetary system, inflation, climate change & more

In the latest episode of our Of Interest podcast, Steven Hail gives the MMT perspective on the monetary system, inflation, climate change & more

Health NZ unable to stay within its budget after a period of high inflation and fast population growth

Health NZ unable to stay within its budget after a period of high inflation and fast population growth

Crown finances for the first 10 months of the year are some $1.7 billion better than was forecast in last week's Budget due to higher than expected tax revenue

Crown finances for the first 10 months of the year are some $1.7 billion better than was forecast in last week's Budget due to higher than expected tax revenue

Nicola Willis delivered on most of her promises but faces extremely tight budgets for years to come

Nicola Willis delivered on most of her promises but faces extremely tight budgets for years to come