The country's soon going to see if the Government will stay true to its proclaimed 'year of growth'. 

Finance Minister Nicola Willis is hours away from unveiling her second budget and is promising no frills or excess.  

It's been slowly teasing figures, with a vast majority of initiatives being funded through cost-savings and cuts. 

Auckland Business Chamber CEO Simon Bridges told Ryan Bridge it'll need a sufficient response to where the country is at. 

He says businesses will be looking for strong, clear evidence of the "going for growth" agenda. 

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The country's soon going to see if the Government will stay true to its proclaimed 'year of growth'.&nbsp;
Finance Minister Nicola Willis is hours away from unveiling her second budget and is promising no frills or excess. &nbsp;
It's been slowly teasing figures, with a vast majority of initiatives being funded through cost-savings and cuts.&nbsp;
Auckland Business Chamber CEO Simon Bridges told Ryan Bridge it'll need a sufficient response to where the country is at.&nbsp;
He says businesses will be looking for strong, clear evidence of the "going for growth" agenda.&nbsp;
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

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Simon Bridges: Auckland Business Chamber CEO ahead of Budget 2025

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