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NZ Budget 2026: Did The Government Get It Right? | Episode 491

The Budget is out but will it actually make Kiwis better off?

In this episode, James and Matt break down NZ Budget 2026, discussing the biggest winners and losers, infrastructure spending, health investment, fuel price relief, banking levies, FIF tax changes, business challenges, and whether the Government's plan to return to surplus will help or hinder New Zealand's economic recovery.

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