No handouts, no hype: Why this is the Broccoli Budget

Infrastructure and health are the big priorities in this year's Budget, as banks face a new levy, and cuts take shape. There are no specific cost-of-living payments or Budget sugar hits - but Finance Minister Nicola Willis promises spending initiatives will create thousands of jobs. And our books are set to return to surplus earlier than expected. But, Opposition parties are saying the Government doesn't live in the same reality as struggling Kiwis. So, what does it actually mean for households, for the economy, and for the political landscape? Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald chief political reporter, Jamie Ensor, is with us to break down the numbers, the politics, and what it all means for you. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host: Chelsea Daniels Editor/Producer: Richard Martin Producer: Jane Yee

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No handouts, no hype: Why this is the Broccoli Budget is an episode from The Front Page by NZME.

This episode is 18:52 long.

This episode was published on May 29, 2026.

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