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The Coalition Government will not balance its budget within the forecast period, as Treasury forecasts a weaker economic recovery

The Coalition Government will not balance its budget within the forecast period, as Treasury forecasts a weaker economic recovery

Crown accounts for November show revenue doing better than forecast in the half-year update

Crown accounts for November show revenue doing better than forecast in the half-year update

Falling tax revenue causes the Government accounts to dip further into the red for the first 10 months of the financial year

Falling tax revenue causes the Government accounts to dip further into the red for the first 10 months of the financial year

Government financial support for economic demand tailing off leading to reducing demand in the economy, the Treasury says

Government financial support for economic demand tailing off leading to reducing demand in the economy, the Treasury says

Surging tax collections and spending plans that haven't yet gained any momentum are resulting in enormous changes in the Crown Accounts results

Surging tax collections and spending plans that haven't yet gained any momentum are resulting in enormous changes in the Crown Accounts results

Treasury's economic outlook improves markedly from a few months ago; Expects it'll issue $20 billion less debt over four years

Treasury's economic outlook improves markedly from a few months ago; Expects it'll issue $20 billion less debt over four years

Treasury's pre-election economic update: Rosier than expected short-term, more economic 'scarring' to set in medium-term; Housing market the bright spot

Treasury's pre-election economic update: Rosier than expected short-term, more economic 'scarring' to set in medium-term; Housing market the bright spot

Treasury estimated $6.5 billion could be lent via the IRD administered Small Business Cashflow Loan Scheme, costing the Crown $3.25 billion

Treasury estimated $6.5 billion could be lent via the IRD administered Small Business Cashflow Loan Scheme, costing the Crown $3.25 billion

The Government hasn't asked Treasury to model tax hikes, but has asked it to consider further ways of stimulating the economy, including helicopter money

The Government hasn't asked Treasury to model tax hikes, but has asked it to consider further ways of stimulating the economy, including helicopter money

We wrap up some of the public comments made in reaction to the 2020 Budget

We wrap up some of the public comments made in reaction to the 2020 Budget

Budget 2020 sees another $16 billion allocated towards COVID relief packages, including an extended wage subsidy; Treasury forecasts a $28 billion budget deficit in 2020 and a $60 billion bond issuance programme for 2021

Budget 2020 sees another $16 billion allocated towards COVID relief packages, including an extended wage subsidy; Treasury forecasts a $28 billion budget deficit in 2020 and a $60 billion bond issuance programme for 2021

How Thursday's Budget will provide the next wave of support for businesses and households, but won't actually hit 'reset' on our economy

How Thursday's Budget will provide the next wave of support for businesses and households, but won't actually hit 'reset' on our economy

Finance Minister Grant Robertson says government's strong financial position provides 'the space for further opportunities to strengthen our economy as is necessary'

Finance Minister Grant Robertson says government's strong financial position provides 'the space for further opportunities to strengthen our economy as is necessary'

Economists' takes on how a wellbeing focus, slowing economic growth and tight debt targets will affect Budget 2019

Economists' takes on how a wellbeing focus, slowing economic growth and tight debt targets will affect Budget 2019

Finance Minister Grant Robertson's wellbeing budget to smash silos between government departments

Finance Minister Grant Robertson's wellbeing budget to smash silos between government departments