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AAP Rolling News Bulletin May 28, 1700

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AAP · May 28

NZ shuns 'sugar hits' in budget, cuts growth forecast

New Zealand has unveiled a bare-bones budget with a projected surplus sooner than expected, but few incentives for voters in an election year.

AAP · May 28

This election year budget is a political tightrope walk for Willis and National

An election year budget is a government’s pitch for reelection. For opposition parties, it’s a chance to make their case for change.

The Conversation · May 26

New Zealand's government plans to cut 14% of public sector jobs to slash spending

New Zealand's government plans to lay off nearly 9,000 workers, cutting 14% of public sector jobs by 2029

The Independent UK · May 19

'Where the bloody hell are ya?': NZ's budget sledge

New Zealand is campaigning for Australian talent off the back of major tax reforms in the budget, with the Kiwi government also whacking the broken promise.

AAP · May 15

Christopher Luxon shoots the messenger as nightmare New Zealand election scenario hangs over him

An increasingly unpopular prime minister scolded the media after surviving a tense caucus vote. It was a masterclass – just not in the art of leadership

The Guardian - AU · Apr 23