Government reveals spending plans in Budget 2025

Thursday 22 May 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 22 May 2025, 2:45pm

In this story Nicola Willis

The Government has unveiled its Budget 2025, detailing new spending, savings, and cuts. Finance Minister Nicola Willis described the release as a 'No BS Budget'. The announcement occurred at 2pm today.

How they headlined it

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1. 1NewsThu 22 May 2025, 11:19am

   Live: Budget 2025 (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 22 May 2025, 2:02pm

   Live: Budget Day 2025 - Government reveals its 'No BS Budget' (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldThu 22 May 2025, 2:45pm

   Budget 2025 live updates: What’s in it for you (opens in new tab)