Budget 2018

Grant Robertson's first Budget is under attack from the Opposition. National's Amy Adams says it's a tax and spend, borrow and hope budget. But Mr Robertson disputes that, telling Susie Ferguson "I… Audio

Kei hea te putea? Where's the money? Maori-specific funding took a major hit in this budget, despite voters backing Labour in all seven Maori seats last election. Te Puni Kokiri will lose about $9… Audio

The Labour government's Budget has been called 'National lite' by some, but National's finance spokesperson Amy Adams tells Susie Ferguson it falls short on spending and is full of broken promises. Audio

Finance Minister Grant Robertson has called it a "bread and butter" Budget. There's been a major boost for health, but Mr Robertson's critics say it's underwhelming. To discuss the details, Guyon… Audio

Community midwives have been telling the government the service is in crisis and rural midwives are getting out. Charlie Ferris who works in Central Otago says the Budget funding boost of $103 million… Audio

Half a million people will soon be able to visit the doctor for less, after yesterday's budget announced GP visits will be slashed by up to $30 for Community Services Card holders. 53,000 more… Audio

There were coalition lamingtons and Budget Day cheese rolls. But was there the promised cash? Finance Minister Grant Robertson promised big spending in health and education and on housing and… Audio

Health was the focus in Grant Robertson's first budget. While the $2.3 billion more for District Health Boards is business as usual there's a huge boost in the amount of money to fix rundown and leaky… Audio

The Finance Minister Grant Robertson has delivered his first Budget calling it a first step in a plan for transformation. He's investing more money in health, education and housing - while also… Audio

Budget 2018 analysis: 'A missed opportunity'; Budget 2018 full of 'broken promises' - Amy Adams; Budget 2018: Kei hea te putea? Where's the money? Audio

The Finance Minister Grant Robertson has announced the Government's spending plan for the next financial year. Here's how it played out in the House. Audio

People working in the housing, education and health sectors - outside of Parliament - respond to today's Budget, including whether new funding will be enough. Audio

Health Minister David Clark tells John Campbell he can't hide his excitement about the $3.2 billion funding boost to health, announced in today's Budget. Video, Audio

A new entrance teacher at Gladstone Primary School in Mt Albert in Auckland says she was hoping to see more in the budget for her and her peers. Video, Audio

National's finance spokesperson Amy Adams responds to the 2018 Budget, saying Labour could use its balance sheets far more effectively, such as forming public-private partnerships. Video, Audio

Grant Robertson talks to John Campbell about Budget 2018, which he says forms the "foundations not just for this term of government but for the next 30 years for New Zealand." Video, Audio

The Labour-led government has delivered a restrained and cautious Budget in its first year - keeping money in the kitty instead of a major spend-up. Political reporter Craig McCulloch reports. Video, Audio