A promise of more public sector cost-savings, as Budget Day nears.

The Prime Minister told business leaders today that the Government's cutting another $300 million dollars from the Budget operating allowance - to $2.1 billion dollars.

Chris Luxon says responsible economic management and fiscal discipline are more important than ever.

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says this development was largely expected. 

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A promise of more public sector cost-savings, as Budget Day nears.
The Prime Minister told business leaders today that the Government's cutting another $300 million dollars from the Budget operating allowance - to $2.1 billion dollars.
Chris Luxon says responsible economic management and fiscal discipline are more important than ever.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says this development was largely expected.&nbsp;
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Chris Luxon outlining priorities ahead of Budget 2026

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