1600 more state houses to be built each year
1600 more state houses to be built each year
The Government will build 6400 new state houses over the next four years, it announced in the Budget today.
Budget 2018
Budget 2018: The key points
Budget 2018: The key points
What you need to know from the 2018 Budget.
Big boost for public services in Budget
Big boost for public services in Budget
The Coalition's first Budget has delivered a big boost for public services including $3.2b extra for health services over four years.
Budget 2018: Govt set to reveal spending plans
Budget 2018: Govt set to reveal spending plans
State housing, education and health are set to receive a major boost in funding from the first Labour-led Budget to be delivered in 10 years.
Labour gets chance to give health a boost
Labour gets chance to give health a boost
While all the Budget day attention will be on Finance Minister Grant Robertson, arguably it is Health Minister David Clark who has the more difficult job.
Diplomat role is a 'dream come true'
Diplomat role is a 'dream come true'
An upcoming agreement with the European Union and global changes due to Brexit could herald an exciting time for New Zealand's relationship with France, the country's Dunedin-raised ambassador to France says.
Budget 2018: Great expectations? Maybe not
Some expectations could be dashed
Budget 2018 could realistically be called ''Great Expectations'' - expectations that seem likely to be dashed for many Labour and Green supporters.
Law and order Budget preview: more front-line police expected
Law and order Budget preview: more front-line police expected
A bigger prison and more front-line police officers are some of the key Budget announcements those working at the coalface of the country’s justice system hope to see confirmed.
Budget: 'Kiwis don't want a spend-up'
Budget: Kiwis don't want a spend-up - Robertson
Finance Minister Grant Robertson is continuing to dampen expectations of the Budget, saying New Zealanders don't expect him to blow the kitty in one go.
State of schools, hospitals 'worse than expected'
State of schools, hospitals 'worse than expected'
The Government has given a gloomy warning about what is to come in the Budget, saying the state of schools and hospitals is much worse than expected and will require major investment.