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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister speaks ahead of Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update release
Published 4 months, 1 week ago
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The Government's Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update is due to be unveiled to the nation tomorrow, and the Finance Ministers outlined her expectations.
Experts have speculated a projected surplus will be pushed back from 2029 by another year, and Prime Minister Chris Luxon tempered expectations earlier today.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says 'fiscal discipline' will see New Zealand's economy keep growing in the coming months.
"Importantly, I also get to update the Treasury's economic forecasts and that's what shows the picture for more job creation, income growth into the future, and people doing better."
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