Economy
Budget: NZers to feel effects of some changes immediately
The government delivered its second Budget on Thursday, and New Zealanders will start to feel the effects of some of the changes almost immediately. Political reporter Russell Palmer has more. Audio
Budget boost will mostly be eaten by inflation - police union
Police Association president Chris Cahill says the devil will be in the details as to where funding will be focused.
Businesses welcome investment boost in Budget
Businesses have, by and large, welcomed the government's "investment boost" package which allows them to deduct 20 percent of the cost of new assets - such as machinery or tools - from taxable income… Audio
Forest and Bird critical of lack of spending on conservation in Budget
Forest and Bird general manager for advocacy Richard Capie says the budget is at least $1.5 billion short in conservation funding. Capie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Early Business News for 23 May 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Taxpayers Union slam government's Budget
The Taxpayers' Union has slammed Budget 2025 as a waste of time and hype and says the Finance Minister has failed in her promise to deliver a growth budget. Taxpayers Union executive director Jordan… Audio
CTU on the Budget
The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions has called Budget 2025 a reverse Robin Hood budget that steals from working people. CTU economist Craig Renney spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Pasifika commuity leaders react to NZ Budget
The Ministry for Pacific Peoples has seen massive cuts in New Zealand's latest budget. Audio
So what do business owners think of 'investment boost' package?
The boost allows the deduction of 20 percent of the cost of new assets on top of normal depreciation.
Economist Brad Olsen on Budget Day
Infometrics chief executive Brad Olsen joins Todd Zaner to recap the big wins, big cuts, and big moments from finance minister Nicola Willis' second budget. Audio
'End of an era': Shoppers mourn Smith & Caughey's closure
After 145 years in business, the Auckland department store will close on 31 July.
The Panel with Aimie Hines and Simon Wilson (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Aimie Hines and Simon Wilson. They discuss reactions to Budget 2025, Wellington City Council's decision to save both Begonia House and… Audio
Govt rolls out new incentive for businesses
Investment Boost policy allows a business to immediately deduct 20 percent of the cost of a new asset.
Govt claws back savings from pay equity, Kiwisaver in Budget
In its budget the coalition's clawed back money from three main areas - Pay equity, Kiwisaver and Best Start payments. The bulk of the 5.3 billion dollars saved - in fact about half of it - has come… Audio
When the government finances are expected to return to surplus
Treasury forecast this year's deficit to the end of June would be about $2.7 billion lower than predicted.
RNZ's Budget 2025 special
From changes to KiwiSaver and benefits to business tax breaks, we cover the major winner and losers from Budget 2025. Presented by Corin Dann who is joined by RNZ's political and business editors… Audio
Health spending in focus for Budget 2025
Health spending will be the top of mind for many in this year's budget, with many parts of the sector calling for a major injection in funding. Haematologist Rodger Tiedemann spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Economist on what to expect from Budget 2025
Reporters and economists are going over the government's Budget which will be released publicly at 2 o'clock on Thursday afternoon. ASB Bank Chief economist Nick Tuffley spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 22 May 2025
In today's episode, RNZ has been blocked from revealing details of a confidential pre-Budget education report this morning, Thursday's Budget will reveal the government's new spending, and the savings… Audio
