Bill English and the Budget of Doom
6th May 09, 8:17pm
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Lower than forecast tax revenues and higher than forecast investment losses have dragged the budget operating balance NZ$7.7 billion into the red as Finance Minister Bill English puts the finishing touches on the 2009 budget due on May 28. The operating balance was NZ$11.1 billion worse than the Treasury forecast just eight months ago.
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