Tag: government_spending
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Green Party Slams Budget 2026 for Failing Māori and Tiriti Obligations
The Green Party criticizes Budget 2026, claiming it neglects Māori and Tiriti o Waitangi obligations while favoring the wealthy, landlords, and military spending, leading to potential hardship for communities.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEconomyEnvironmentSocial IssuesElection Green PartyBudget 2026MāoriTe Tiriti o WaitangiMarama DavidsonGovernment Spending
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Green Party Slams Budget 2026 as Lacking Vision and Burdening Vulnerable
The Green Party criticizes Budget 2026, claiming it lacks vision and burdens vulnerable New Zealanders. Co-leaders Chlöe Swarbrick and Marama Davidson highlight increased homelessness, fossil fuel reliance, and spending on prisons over social support.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsEconomySocial IssuesEnergyLegal Green PartyBudget 2026homelessnessfossil fuelsgovernment spendingcost of livingElection
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ACT Praises Government's Public Service Overhaul for Efficiency and Savings
ACT Leader David Seymour praises government's plan to cap bureaucrats, delete departments, and save $2.4 billion, aiming for a smaller, more efficient public service. This aligns with ACT's long-held positions on fiscal discipline and reducing Wellington bloat.
Politics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsEconomyEmployment and Labor ACT New ZealandDavid SeymourPublic ServiceGovernment SpendingBureaucracyFiscal PolicyPoliticsElection
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New Zealand Climate Change Commission Urges Immediate Investment in Resilience to Reduce Recovery Costs
The 2026 national climate change risk assessment reveals that shifting government spending from disaster recovery to proactive climate resilience could save New Zealand billions of dollars and protect over half a million vulnerable buildings from extreme weather.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyWeatherClimate ChangeEnvironmentEconomyAustralasiaGeneral WeatherGeneral Politics Natural DisastersGovernment SpendingJo HendyInfrastructure ResilienceFlood Risk
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ACT Party Highlights Government Spending Scrutiny and Policy Wins
ACT Party announces Brooke van Velden's departure, criticizes government spending, and celebrates stopping a surcharge ban, while advocating for recreational fishers.
Politics and GovernmentEconomy ACT PartyBrooke van VeldenGovernment SpendingMinistry for Ethnic CommunitiesSurcharge BanFisheries Amendment BillNew Zealand PoliticsElection
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Media Monitor: New Zealand Government Announces Spending Cuts
RNZ reports the New Zealand coalition government has cut $5.3 billion in spending for each of the next four years, with savings from pay equity and KiwiSaver changes.
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 criticizes Budget 2025, stating that it fails to address spending and debt issues, and does not deliver promised economic growth.
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 (PSA) has criticised Budget 2025, claiming it takes over $12 billion from New Zealand women through pay inequity and broken promises.
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
Chris Hipkins criticizes the budget for prioritizing tax cuts over essential services, impacting women's pay and reducing retirement savings for young people.
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 praises Budget 2025 for prioritizing economic growth through savings, investment, and reduced red tape, contrasting it with alternative spending plans.
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. Chris Bishop affirms punishments remain unchanged, criticizes actions as disrespectful to Parliament and taxpayers.
Politics and GovernmentLegal Chris BishopPrivileges CommitteeBudgetParliamentTe Pāti MāoriGovernment spending