No handouts, no hype: Why this is the Broccoli Budget

About this episode

This episode discusses the key points of the Broccoli Budget, focusing on infrastructure and health priorities without direct cost-of-living payments.

Infrastructure and health are the big priorities in this year's Budget, as banks face a new levy, and cuts take shape.  There are no specific cost-of-living payments or Budget sugar hits - but Finance Minister Nicola Willis promises spending initiatives will create thousands of jobs.  And our books are set to return to surplus earlier than expected.  But, Opposition parties are saying the Government doesn’t live in the same reality as struggling Kiwis.  So, what does it actually mean for households, for the economy, and for the political landscape?  Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald chief political reporter, Jamie Ensor, is with us to break down the numbers, the politics, and what it all means for you.  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 Daniels Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Chelsea Daniels

Guest: Jamie Ensor

Topics covered

• Budget
• Economy
• Politics
• Infrastructure
• Health
• Job Creation

Keywords

• Budget
• Nicola Willis
• infrastructure
• health
• job creation
• politics
• economy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NZ Herald, NZME

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