Tag: government_spending
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Media Monitor: New Zealand Government Announces Spending Cuts
RNZ is reporting that the New Zealand coalition government has cut an average of $5.3 billion in government spending for each of the next four years in its latest budget. It said about half of the savings come from an…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessSportWorldFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborRugby Government SpendingBudget CutsKiwiSaverNicola WillisPay EquityFinanceRNZ News
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Taxpayers' Union Slams Budget 2025 as a 'Fudge'
The New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union has criticized Budget 2025, calling it a disappointment. Taxpayers’ Union Spokesman Jordan Williams stated, "Nicola Willis has failed," suggesting the budget resembled one that could have been delivered by Grant Robertson. Williams claims Willis promised…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEconomy New Zealand Taxpayers’ UnionBudget 2025Nicola WillisGrant RobertsonOBEGALGDPGovernment Spending
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Budget 2025 Accused of Taking $12 Billion from Women
The Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi (PSA) has strongly criticised Budget 2025, claiming it takes over $12 billion from New Zealand women through pay inequity. PSA National Secretary Fleur Fitzsimons called it "a mean and heartless Budget…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthEmployment and LaborEconomySocial Issues Budget 2025Public Service AssociationPSAFleur Fitzsimonspay equitywage theftgovernment spending
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Labour Leader Slams Budget as Detrimental to Women and Young People
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins criticizes the newly released budget, calling it a series of "wrong decisions" for New Zealanders. Hipkins accuses the government of prioritizing tax cuts over essential services and fair wages, particularly for women. According to Hipkins, the…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessSocial IssuesEconomyLabour PartyEmployment and LaborFinancial Markets Chris HipkinsNicola WillisChristopher LuxonKiwiSaverAusterityGovernment Spending
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Budget 2025 Prioritizes Economic Growth, Says ACT Leader
ACT Leader David Seymour has lauded Budget 2025 as a victory for taxpayers, emphasizing its focus on economic growth through savings, investment, and reduced red tape. According to Seymour, the Budget increases by $1.3 billion this year, just under one…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthEconomyEducationLegal Budget 2025David SeymourACTEconomic GrowthGovernment SpendingKiwiSaverHealthcare
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Vote on Privileges Committee Report Deferred Until After Budget
The vote on the Privileges Committee report has been deferred until after the Budget, according to Leader of the House Chris Bishop. However, Bishop affirmed that the recommended punishments would remain unchanged. The report concerns actions that, according to Bishop,…
Politics and GovernmentLegal Chris BishopPrivileges CommitteeBudgetParliamentTe Pāti MāoriGovernment spending