Budget 2025 figures may not reflect real increases due to inflation

Friday 16 May 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 16 May 2025, 5:00am

In this story Nicola Willis, University of Otago

Budget 2025 is expected to include significant funding increases for health and education. However, analysts suggest these figures may not result in actual growth for these sectors as inflation may offset the additional spending.

How they headlined it

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1. RNZFri 16 May 2025, 4:54am

   Big numbers for Budget 2025 - but will they be big enough? (opens in new tab)

2. NewsroomFri 16 May 2025, 5:00am

   When more money doesn't mean more nice things (opens in new tab)