ANALYSIS: The Treasury seemed surprised that massive fiscal stimulus actually fuelled the economy.
ANALYSIS: The Government will be banking on more people feeling better about their economic prospects in 2026 than they do today.
ANALYSIS: Policy changes being made by the Coalition are just as likely to be reversed the next time the Government changes.
ANALYSIS: There will be a huge responsibility on who leads the second phase of the inquiry.
ANALYSIS: The Government wants to double exports in 10 years, but is also inching closer to traditional allies.
ANALYSIS: The Government does have some things running in its favour, with economic activity forecast to pick up next year and beyond.
ANALYSIS: The Treasury warns operating allowances might not be enough to cover all the Government’s costs.
ANALYSIS: Christopher Luxon says it will be a responsible and careful Budget.
ANALYSIS: Government agencies with no political axe to grind have raised fundamental problems with the legislation.
ANALYSIS: The centre-left and centre-right disagree over the role of gas and over how transport emissions should be reduced.