Tag: new_zealand_government_spending

ACT Says PREFU Vindicates Push to Cut Spending, Warns Surplus Delayed Two More Years

29 Sep 2026 4:52 p.m. · Source: ACT New Zealand

David Seymour says the Pre-Election Fiscal Update vindicates ACT's calls to cut spending, with the forecast surplus now two years away and debt $16.3 billion higher than projected.

Politics and Government Business Economy Federal Government Election Financial Markets ACT New Zealand David Seymour PREFU New Zealand government spending net core crown debt budget deficit Labour Party
Seymour Slams Hipkins' Pay Equity Promise as Unfunded

29 Sep 2026 1:01 p.m. · Source: ACT New Zealand

ACT Leader David Seymour says Chris Hipkins' promise to restore Labour's pay equity regime is unfunded, citing Treasury's $10.9 billion four-year cost estimate and $24.8 million daily debt interest.

Politics and Government Economy Election Employment and Labor Federal Government David Seymour ACT New Zealand Chris Hipkins pay equity PREFU Crown debt New Zealand government spending