Finance Minister Nicola Willis’ Budget claims to reduce government spending by $5.3 billion annually - mainly through welfare and pay equity reforms - while redirecting funds toward targeted investments in health, education, law and order, and business gr

FACTS

  • Tightened pay equity rules are expected to save the government nearly $3 billion annually
  • Treasury projects a return to surplus in 2029 only under a new accounting method that excludes ACC
Finance Minister Nicola Willis’ Budget claims to reduce government spending by $5.3 billion annually - mainly through welfare and pay equity reforms - while redirecting funds toward targeted investments in health, education, law and order, and business gr
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IAN WISHART: Science Minister Reti, NIWA needs an intervention

Christchurch’s rain “records” are wrong. NIWA’s missing data and false claims are fuelling climate hysteria. Centrist reveals historic deluges that dwarf today’s storms, and why Science Minister Shane Reti must intervene before the damage becomes policy.

IAN WISHART: Science Minister Reti, NIWA needs an intervention

Christchurch’s rain “records” are wrong. NIWA’s missing data and false claims are fuelling climate hysteria. Centrist reveals historic deluges that dwarf today’s storms, and why Science Minister Shane Reti must intervene before the damage becomes policy.