The Government's Budget centrepiece has passed in the House - and tax cuts will become law. 

By shifting income tax brackets, it will give earners earning more than $14,000 dollars an extra $4-$40 a fortnight. 

Senior Political Correspondent Bary Soper told Heather du Plessis Allan “We’ve seen nothing like it in 14 years – since the tax brackets were last moved.”

Soper said they should have been moved gradually over the years, as they don't catch up for where they would’ve been. 

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The Government's Budget centrepiece has passed in the House - and tax cuts will become law.  
By shifting income tax brackets, it will give earners earning more than $14,000 dollars an extra $4-$40 a fortnight.  
Senior Political Correspondent Bary Soper told Heather du Plessis Allan “We’ve seen nothing like it in 14 years – since the tax brackets were last moved.” 
Soper said they should have been moved gradually over the years, as they don't catch up for where they would’ve been.  
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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.