Budget 2025: What you need to know

Officially dubbed the “Growth Budget” - unofficially, the “no BS Budget” - Finance Minister Nicola Willis has unveiled where New Zealand's dollars are being spent.  From the outset, she promised no frills or excess – saying for months there’s very little left in the kitty.  Big changes include cuts to Government KiwiSaver contributions, means testing on the financial support parents can access, health investments, and a new tax incentive for businesses. Listen as we run through the numbers you need to know. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host: Chelsea DanielsSound Engineer/Producer: Richard MartinProducer: Ethan SillsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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