Budget 2015
Hope for more homeless support
Homeless people in Napier would like to see money for an emergency shelter in Hawke's Bay in this week's Budget.
Overseas investors 'unaffected' by new tax
While some believe that the new tax on capital gains on houses sold within two years will have little impact on overseas or professional investors, others say it is not as clear-cut as it may seem. Video, Audio
Education groups want more generosity from the Budget
Education groups are hoping for a little largesse from this week's government Budget. Audio
Government to break promise on surplus
After four years of promising a surplus this financial year, Thursday's Budget is going to confirm the Government has broken that promise. Audio
Budget Preview
The secretary of the Council of Trade Unions, Sam Huggard, says steps to reduce child poverty would be welcome, as well as more research and development relief for firms. Audio
Government's promised surplus undelivered
After four years of promising a surplus this financial year Thursday's Budget is going to confirm the Government has broken that pledge.
Investors question house tax move
Property investors are questioning whether a move to tax capital gains on properties bought and sold within two years will solve the Auckland housing market crisis.
Pre-Budget Panel
Former Maori Party co-leader Dame Tariana Turia, former Green Party co-leader Jeanette Fitzsimmons, and former Reserve Bank Governor and National and Act parties leader Sir Don Brash join Wallace… Audio
Little's pre-Budget speech to Wellington Employers Chamber of Commerce
It's a week to go to the New Zealand Budget, and this morning the Labour Party leader, Andrew Little, has been delivering his verdict on the Government's economic management. Audio
Politics with Matthew Hooton and Mike Williams
The standoff between the government and Auckland council over special housing areas, this weeks budget, and the UK election result. Audio