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Finance Minister Robertson Says Its Not The Time For Tax Cuts

NEW ZEALAND

New Zealand Finance Minister Robertson gave a pre-budget speech in Auckland earlier today, link here:

  • He says that now is not the time to undermine the Government's fiscal positions with unfunded inflationary tax cuts, noting tax cuts would take away the government's ability to support communities by "planning ahead"
  • Also says that the budget will invest in infrastructure to build resilience in the face of increased weather risks.

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