https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/budget-2023/rss NZME The latest news, analysis and opinion of Budget 2023 on Newstalk ZB Mon, 25 May 2026 17:07:22 Z en https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/budget-2023/the-front-page-what-nurses-and-teachers-want-from-budget-2023/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/budget-2023/the-front-page-what-nurses-and-teachers-want-from-budget-2023/ The health and education sectors have become synonymous with the word crisis in recent years. This is reflected in nurses and teachers taking to the streets to express their discontent with the working conditions they face. Tue, 16 May 2023 22:45:58 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/budget-2023/prime-minister-chris-hipkins-announces-300-new-classrooms-four-new-schools-to-be-built-ahead-of-budget-2023-reveal/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/budget-2023/prime-minister-chris-hipkins-announces-300-new-classrooms-four-new-schools-to-be-built-ahead-of-budget-2023-reveal/ As part of the investment into Education infrastructure, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has announced the construction of 300 new classrooms and up to four new schools. Sun, 14 May 2023 22:00:33 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/budget-2023/budget-2021-government-to-spend-28-million-on-kauri-dieback-disease-battle/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/budget-2023/budget-2021-government-to-spend-28-million-on-kauri-dieback-disease-battle/ The Government has injected $28 million into the battle to save New Zealand's iconic kauri from an as yet uncurable tree-killing disease. Thu, 20 May 2021 05:07:58 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/budget-2023/budget-2021-kiwirail-the-big-transport-winner-with-money-for-new-locomotives-and-locally-built-wagons/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/budget-2023/budget-2021-kiwirail-the-big-transport-winner-with-money-for-new-locomotives-and-locally-built-wagons/ KiwiRail plans to replace its ageing locomotives in the South Island and assemble wagons locally after being voted $1.3 billion for rail in the Budget, says chief executive Greg Miller. Thu, 20 May 2021 04:42:54 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/budget-2023/budget-2021-131-million-to-tackle-family-and-sexual-violence/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/budget-2023/budget-2021-131-million-to-tackle-family-and-sexual-violence/ Almost $132 million is being invested in community and iwi-led programmes to reduce family and sexual violence over four years. Thu, 20 May 2021 03:25:38 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/budget-2023/barry-soper-interviews-finance-minister-grant-robertson/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/budget-2023/barry-soper-interviews-finance-minister-grant-robertson/ Is New Zealand's Budget 2021 good enough to keep Kiwis here and not jumping across the ditch to Australia? Thu, 20 May 2021 03:11:38 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/budget-2023/budget-2021-big-investment-into-climate-change-emissions-environment/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/budget-2023/budget-2021-big-investment-into-climate-change-emissions-environment/ MAIN POINTS: Thu, 20 May 2021 03:05:27 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/budget-2023/budget-2021-m%C4%81ori-to-receive-over-1-billion-covering-housing-health-reo-initiatives/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/budget-2023/budget-2021-m%C4%81ori-to-receive-over-1-billion-covering-housing-health-reo-initiatives/ Key points: Thu, 20 May 2021 02:54:31 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/budget-2023/budget-2021-education-small-increases-for-schools-early-childhood-more-for-school-buildings/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/budget-2023/budget-2021-education-small-increases-for-schools-early-childhood-more-for-school-buildings/ EDUCATION: KEY POINTS Thu, 20 May 2021 02:49:54 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/budget-2023/budget-2021-government-pledges-over-300-million-for-scott-base-rebuild/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/budget-2023/budget-2021-government-pledges-over-300-million-for-scott-base-rebuild/ A long-overdue makeover of Scott Base has received a near-$350m Budget boost - ensuring New Zealand's continued presence on the frozen continent. Thu, 20 May 2021 02:42:45 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/budget-2023/budget-2021-treasury-predicts-solid-growth-on-boost-in-infrastructure-spending/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/budget-2023/budget-2021-treasury-predicts-solid-growth-on-boost-in-infrastructure-spending/ The economy is expected to grow at a healthy clip and unemployment to fall close to 4 per cent in the coming years, with a big increase in infrastructure spending driving rosy forecasts from the Treasury. Thu, 20 May 2021 02:33:20 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/budget-2023/budget-2021-government-working-on-unemployment-insurance-likened-to-acc/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/budget-2023/budget-2021-government-working-on-unemployment-insurance-likened-to-acc/ A proposed new form of income insurance could see Kiwis who are made unemployed paid 80 per cent of what they were earning when they were working. Thu, 20 May 2021 02:31:55 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/budget-2023/budget-2021-the-government-is-expecting-very-sharp-drop-in-house-price-growth/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/budget-2023/budget-2021-the-government-is-expecting-very-sharp-drop-in-house-price-growth/ The Government is forecasting a significant slowing in house price growth in the coming years, after the New Zealand market's recent red-hot run. Thu, 20 May 2021 02:28:59 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/budget-2023/budget-2021-government-to-spend-33-billion-to-lift-up-to-33-000-children-out-of-poverty/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/budget-2023/budget-2021-government-to-spend-33-billion-to-lift-up-to-33-000-children-out-of-poverty/ Key points: Thu, 20 May 2021 02:27:17 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/budget-2023/budget-2021-new-zealanders-politicians-and-business-leaders-react/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/budget-2023/budget-2021-new-zealanders-politicians-and-business-leaders-react/ The government has announced its 2021 Budget. Newstalk ZB and NZ Herald is bringing you full Budget coverage as well as analysis, reaction and a look into what it all means for Kiwis. Thu, 20 May 2021 02:25:12 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/budget-2023/budget-2021-health-boost-for-pharmac-and-funding-for-m%C4%81ori-health-authority/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/budget-2023/budget-2021-health-boost-for-pharmac-and-funding-for-m%C4%81ori-health-authority/ Here's the breakdown: Thu, 20 May 2021 02:22:01 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/budget-2023/budget-2021-what-does-it-mean-for-you-here-are-the-10-things-you-need-to-know/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/budget-2023/budget-2021-what-does-it-mean-for-you-here-are-the-10-things-you-need-to-know/ The Goodies: Thu, 20 May 2021 02:07:04 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/budget-2023/budget-2021-major-boost-for-beneficiaries-in-second-covid-recovery-budget/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/politics/budget-2023/budget-2021-major-boost-for-beneficiaries-in-second-covid-recovery-budget/ Main points:• The big-ticket item was $3.3 billion for boosting benefits by up to $55 per week by April 2022• Health budget delivered $200m more for Pharmac, and the first tranche of money for the health reforms• Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says Budget means New Zealand will come out of the pandemic 'stronger than when we entered it'• New Zealand's economic outlook is much better than expected, with a jump in GDP growth and lower unemployment. Forecast return to surplus is now 2027. Thu, 20 May 2021 02:06:46 Z