Prime Minister Luxon and Finance Minister Willis have fronted up to confirm the 2024 Budget will be more 'responsible' and 'careful' this time round.

Nicola Willis says over the past six months ministers have evaluated hundreds of Government spending initiatives, line by line.

ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacks the proposed tone of this Budget.

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Prime Minister Luxon and Finance Minister Willis have fronted up to confirm the 2024 Budget will be more 'responsible' and 'careful' this time round.
Nicola Willis says over the past six months ministers have evaluated hundreds of Government spending initiatives, line by line.
ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper unpacks the proposed tone of this Budget.
LISTEN ABOVE

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