Budget 2019
‘There are billion dollars of waste’ - Bridges on Budget 2019
Opposition leader Simon Bridges says the Wellbeing Budget is 'botched'. He told Lisa Owen he would cut the flabby spending and focus on health, education and infrastructure. Video, Audio
The people behind the smiling faces of the Budget booklet
Even the beaming smiles on the cover of the Budget have come under scrutiny after it emerged the pair featured on the booklet left New Zealand because they couldn't afford to live here. Kiwi model… Video, Audio
Budget 2019 RNZ Radio Special: Our correspondents' analysis
RNZ's Morning Report presenter Susie Ferguson hosted some of our expert journalists for a live radio panel following the release of the 2019 Budget. Listen here and read a condensed analysis. Audio
‘We are finally taking mental health seriously’ - Finance Minister
Is this budget really transformational? Finance Minister Grant Robertson spoke to Lisa Owen about today's Budget and its goals of addressing mental health, homelessness, addition and the prison… Video, Audio
Budget 2019: What’s included in the Wellbeing Budget?
The Government says its $1.9 billion dollar package for mental health and addiction services is the biggest boost by any government ever. How does the Wellbeing Budget really break down? Political… Video, Audio
Budget 2019: $1.9bn for mental health, $1bn to rebuild rail
The government has put mental health spending at the centre of its first Wellbeing Budget, including rolling out a new frontline service.
Health: NZ's biggest ever mental health spend
Boosting struggling mental health and addiction services dominates the government's health Budget initiatives this year.
Budget 2019 at a glance
The government's first Wellbeing Budget has been revealed - here's what you need to know.
Budget 2019 not transformative for media
The broadcasting funding changes in Budget 2019 weren't exactly headline-making stuff. There were only incremental increases and the abandonment of the only major innovation arising from Budget 2018… Audio
Recap: Labour unveils the Wellbeing Budget
The much-anticipated Wellbeing Budget has been unveiled by Finance Minister Grant Robertson. Follow RNZ's live blog for all the latest developments.
Budget speech - Jacinda Ardern
The Right Honourable Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern. Audio
Special coverage of the Budget 2019
Susie Ferguson presents coverage of the 2018 Budget, with expert analysis and commentary from RNZ correspondents. Audio
Special coverage of the Budget 2019
Susie Ferguson presents coverage of the 2018 Budget, with expert analysis and commentary from RNZ correspondents. Audio
Budget breach didn't break the law - Treasury
Treasury has confirmed that a feature in its website search tool was exploited by an unknown person, but police have concluded this did not break the law. Audio
Budget 2019: Struggling community can't wait any longer
As NZ waits for the first Wellbeing Budget, Tamaki residents say they can't wait around any longer, with families evicted from their Housing NZ homes to make way for a housing development. Audio
New mental health body sad but necessary - expert
The resurrection of a Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission is being termed "a step back in time" and a sad indictment on current services. Audio