Tag: government_debt

Labour and Greens Attack ACT's Fiscal Plan as Seymour Denies Disability Cuts

12 Oct 2026 4:08 p.m.

ACT says its plan cuts debt by $12.4 billion with no new taxes, while Labour's Barbara Edmonds warns of $9.5 billion in cuts and 48,000 more people out of work.

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Labour Pledges Fully Costed Fiscal Plan, Surplus by 2028/29

4 Oct 2026 4:46 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Labour Party

Labour says every election promise is fully costed and funded, keeping operating allowances at $2.4 billion and returning the books to surplus in 2028/29.

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Treasury Forecasts Smaller Deficits, 220,000 New Jobs as Economy Strengthens

29 Sep 2026 1:18 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Government

New Zealand's pre-election fiscal update shows the deficit $3.4 billion smaller than forecast, with surpluses, falling debt and 220,000 more jobs predicted as Finance Minister Nicola Willis credits households and businesses.

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Seymour Slams Labour's $4.3b Spending Pledge as 'Invoice for Future Generations'

24 Sep 2026 3:17 p.m. · Source: ACT New Zealand

ACT Leader David Seymour says Labour's $4.3 billion health and education infrastructure promise will pile more debt on Kiwi households, with $24.8 million a day already spent servicing interest.

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Budget 2025: Government Prioritizes Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Growth

29 Apr 2025 8:33 p.m. · Source: Federated Farmers

Finance Minister Nicola Willis announces reduced Budget 2025 operating allowance, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and economic growth amidst global uncertainty, with a focus on debt reduction and careful spending choices.

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