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28 May 2026Chris Bishop

Extending the Waikato Expressway

The extension of the Waikato Expressway will make travel safer, faster and more reliable, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. Budget 2026 invests $1.773 billion in funding

28 May 2026Simon Watts

Tax system being strengthened

Budget 2026 introduces tax changes to strengthen New Zealand’s tax system, encourage investment and make it easier to comply with, Revenue Minister Simon Watts says. “The

28 May 2026Louise Upston · Simon Watts

Improving tax rules for charities

The Government is improving tax rules for the charitable and not-for-profit sector to ensure fairness and resilience, Revenue Minister Simon Watts and Community and Voluntary Sector

28 May 2026Louise Upston

Incentivising work and independence

Budget 2026’s welfare package incentivises getting Kiwis into work and gaining greater independence, while supporting those in most need, Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston

28 May 2026Paul Goldsmith · Mark Mitchell

Boost for law and order

Budget 2026 builds on the Government's back-to-basics approach to law and order by investing a total of $1.3 billion in policing, corrections and other law and

28 May 2026Erica Stanford

Investing in secondary achievement

Budget 2026 invests around $2.1 billion to continue building the foundations of a world-leading education system that sets Kiwi kids up for success, Education Minister Erica

28 May 2026Simeon Brown

Investing in cyber security to protect patient data

Cyber security across New Zealand’s health system will be significantly strengthened to better protect sensitive patient information and ensure services remain safe and reliable, Health Minister

28 May 2026Simeon Brown

Next step taken to lower bowel screening age

More than 200,000 additional New Zealanders will gain access to life-saving bowel cancer screening as the age of eligibility for free bowel screening is lowered further,

28 May 2026Simeon Brown

Infrastructure boost for hospitals

Major hospital upgrades at Whangārei, Tauranga, Hawke’s Bay, and Palmerston North, alongside investment in other facilities across New Zealand, will strengthen health infrastructure and help deliver

28 May 2026Simeon Brown

Record health funding with patients at the centre

The Government is fixing the basics and building the future of New Zealand’s healthcare system, focused on delivering for patients and supported by record investment in

28 May 2026Nicola Willis · Chris Bishop

Preparing before disaster strikes

Communities vulnerable to severe weather and natural hazards will benefit from major new investments in Budget 2026, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Infrastructure and Transport Minister

28 May 2026Nicola Willis · Chris Bishop

Budget delivers $7 billion capital investment boost

A $7 billion capital investment in Budget 2026 will strengthen the resilience of New Zealand’s infrastructure and support thousands of jobs, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and

28 May 2026Nicola Willis

Government Super Fund contributions increase

Government contributions to the New Zealand Superannuation Fund are forecast to total $3.1 billion over the next four years, $2.2 billion more than expected at the

28 May 2026Nicola Willis

Financial industry to bear the cost for regulation

Budget 2026 introduces a new prudential levy on banks, non‑bank deposit takers, insurers, and other financial market participants to help cover the costs of services provided

28 May 2026Nicola Willis

Prudent approach to fuel crisis

The Budget supports the Government’s prudent response to the global fuel crisis, with temporary targeted support and provision for further action if needed. “Since the outset

28 May 2026Nicola Willis

Surplus forecast reduces debt burden

The earlier return to surplus forecast in this year’s Budget shows the benefits of disciplined economic management and a government taking its responsibilities seriously, Finance Minister

28 May 2026Nicola Willis

A responsible Budget to secure NZ’s future

Budget 2026 is a responsible Budget that boosts funding for essential services and invests in the infrastructure New Zealand needs for the future without breaking the

28 May 2026Christopher Luxon

Building a more secure future for New Zealand

Budget 2026 demonstrates the economic and fiscal discipline needed to steer New Zealand through an uncertain global environment and into a brighter, more secure future, Prime