A promise of no big spending this Budget, and potential for further cost-cutting measures
A promise of no big spending this Budget, and potential for further cost-cutting measures
12 February 2026
The Finance Minister has applauded her Government's Investment Boost policy - in a speech to Waikato Uni's economics forum.
An IRD survey shows 40 percent of respondents increased investment spending as a result.
Nicola Willis also issued a plea to the Opposition, to give businesses more certainty.
She asked if they'll commit to permanently retaining Investment Boost.
She asked if they might instead sacrifice it for higher spending.
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