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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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