Ahead of this year's Budget Day, the Government have announced where they will direct extra funding.

Chris Hipkins and Grant Robertson have promised billions will be directed towards infrastructure, education and cyclone recovery and repairs.

ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says the Government have made several announcements over the last few days, but history indicates they won't follow through on everything.

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Ahead of this year's Budget Day, the Government have announced where they will direct extra funding.
Chris Hipkins and Grant Robertson have promised billions will be directed towards infrastructure, education and cyclone recovery and repairs.
ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says the Government have made several announcements over the last few days, but history indicates they won't follow through on everything.
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