The government will borrow $2 billion less than planned this year and next year will see a further $2 billion reduction, along with a bond buyback programme.
The latest Half Yearly Economic and Fiscal Update, released this afternoon by Finance Minister Bill English, signals a slightly
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Rob Hosking
Tue, 17 Dec 2013
Tue, 17 Dec 2013
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Govt trims borrowing programme - but don't hold your breath for tax cuts
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