Brigitte Morton: political commentator on how the recent PREFU figures impacted the election campaign
The Government books were opened up last week, and they unveil a somewhat more promising outlook ahead of the election.
The Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update shows the planned 2028/29 surplus - will be nearly $2 billion dollars bigger than forecast, and the Crown will borrow less.
Political commentator Brigitte Morton says the focus is now on Labour to respond to this with their own announcements and financial updates - including their pay equity plan.
LISTEN ABOVE
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.