This unexciting-sounding change to fringe-benefit tax may make second-hand electric vehicles more accessible to the average buyer.
New Zealand
Sun, May 31
Sharon Zollner has questioned Treasury's forecast as the Finance Minister faces questions over her Budget.
Fri, May 29
At the Aotearoa Music Awards last night, Dame Topp called out the lack of funding for music in the budget unveiled yesterday.
Politics
Speaking to Breakfast on the day after she delivered her third Budget, Willis said the gap between where things sit now and the child poverty targets were a "very difficult gap to close".
A further $107 million was set aside to continue critical renewals on the Auckland and Wellington metropolitan rail networks.
Thu, May 28
Budget 2026 will be announced at 2pm on Thursday.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has set aside $450 million in a time-limited contingency in case further fuel-related support is required.
The proof of identification will be available as both a physical card and in a digital version.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis revealed her third Budget at Parliament today. Here’s how the Opposition parties responded.
Business
Willis today delivered her third Budget, continuing to speak of financial discipline and revealing NZ is expected to return to surplus sooner than expected.
A new photo ID card for seniors has also been announced in an upgrade of the SuperGold card programme.
Health
Nicola Willis is delivering her third Budget - here are some of the main things you need to know.
There are changes including for fringe benefit taxed vehicles, a new levy on banks and insurers, and an overhaul of charity donation rules.
Senior Minister Chris Bishop says today’s Budget will focus on things that need investment, while cutting things that don’t.
Plans for the upgraded technology was unveiled by Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell ahead of the Budget.
Of Finance Minister Nicola Willis' three Budgets so far, today's has arrived with the least fanfare. Here's what might be in store today.
Explainer
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has used the past fortnight to preview a string of spending commitments and also cuts.
Wed, May 27
Budget 2026 has set aside $48 million to cover potential losses from the scheme, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says.
Mon, May 25
Wednesday's decision comes as financial markets price in a small but growing chance of an increase.
The announcement would lift annual spending on the control efforts to around $36 million a year on average, under Budget 2026 boost.
Environment
Sun, May 24
Chris Penk said the investment will go towards "drone systems, critical ship maintenance and work to replace our ageing naval fleet".
Sat, May 23
Funding to ramp up border security and overseas operations as officials warn NZ is being targeted by organised crime syndicates.
Fri, May 22
The Government announced reforms yesterday, intended to move people through the state housing system faster.
Government promises more crews, new hubs and upgraded tech to improve response times and ease pressure on frontline services.
A "multi-year reform" to the social housing system was outlined in a pre-Budget announcement today.
Thu, May 21
