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Labour expresses confidence in capital commitments, says it will return the government books to surplus in 2028/2029 and will bring net debt down below 20% of GDP over time

Labour expresses confidence in capital commitments, says it will return the government books to surplus in 2028/2029 and will bring net debt down below 20% of GDP over time

National commits to ‘Budget Responsibility Rules’ including prioritising a return to surplus, reducing debt below 40% of GDP and keeping taxes low. Labour agrees 'fiscal responsibility is crucial, but this is much ado about nothing'

National commits to ‘Budget Responsibility Rules’ including prioritising a return to surplus, reducing debt below 40% of GDP and keeping taxes low. Labour agrees 'fiscal responsibility is crucial, but this is much ado about nothing'

Finance Minister Grant Robertson has been searching for savings as corporate tax revenue falls below Treasury forecast

Finance Minister Grant Robertson has been searching for savings as corporate tax revenue falls below Treasury forecast

Economist Brian Easton says while the new fiscal rules may not be contentious, what they mean for macroeconomic management is not explained

Economist Brian Easton says while the new fiscal rules may not be contentious, what they mean for macroeconomic management is not explained

After years of underinvestment is fiscal stimulus the solution to New Zealand's infrastructure deficit?

After years of underinvestment is fiscal stimulus the solution to New Zealand's infrastructure deficit?

PM English bats away questions on what the govt might do with surplus cash; Tax cuts are just one of the choices it has; Infrastructure, population growth and debt pressures still have front seats

PM English bats away questions on what the govt might do with surplus cash; Tax cuts are just one of the choices it has; Infrastructure, population growth and debt pressures still have front seats

Questions raised over how EQC reduced its estimated Canterbury quake claims cost by $455m; Grant Robertson suggests EQC's sweeping future costs under the rug

Questions raised over how EQC reduced its estimated Canterbury quake claims cost by $455m; Grant Robertson suggests EQC's sweeping future costs under the rug

ACC reaches milestone earning enough money to meet the future costs of injuries that have already occurred

ACC reaches milestone earning enough money to meet the future costs of injuries that have already occurred

RBNZ makes near-record surplus off the back of falling NZD; pays Crown $510 million dividend; questions what if there's an Auckland housing market correction

RBNZ makes near-record surplus off the back of falling NZD; pays Crown $510 million dividend; questions what if there's an Auckland housing market correction

NZ's most popular health insurer makes surplus of $5.8m; increases premiums but maintains high payout rate

NZ's most popular health insurer makes surplus of $5.8m; increases premiums but maintains high payout rate

Here's a collection of some of the political and business comments offered on the Budget announcement

Here's a collection of some of the political and business comments offered on the Budget announcement

Treasury lowers govt's forecast for 2014/15 surplus to NZ$66 mln from NZ$197 mln on Budget day; Debt Management Office increases debt programme

Treasury lowers govt's forecast for 2014/15 surplus to NZ$66 mln from NZ$197 mln on Budget day; Debt Management Office increases debt programme

Finance Minister English 'a wee bit less worried' about outlook for Australian, Chinese economies; Govt surplus target a 'challenge'

Finance Minister English 'a wee bit less worried' about outlook for Australian, Chinese economies; Govt surplus target a 'challenge'

NZ needs to focus on competitive advantages, PM Key says; Defends surplus track; Notes Reserve Bank would be cutting OCR if growth outlook bad

NZ needs to focus on competitive advantages, PM Key says; Defends surplus track; Notes Reserve Bank would be cutting OCR if growth outlook bad

As Treasury reaches out, external panel questions 20% debt target, notes Cullen-era surpluses required for a decade

As Treasury reaches out, external panel questions 20% debt target, notes Cullen-era surpluses required for a decade