On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Thursday, 28 May, 2026, Nicola Willis debuts her 2026 Budget - sugar hit not included. She tells Heather why she didn't cut harder.

Chris Hipkins gives his take on the Budget. He says the Government continues to fail at making life better for Kiwis.

How good will a newly announced extension of the Waikato Expressway be? Cambridge Mayor Mike Pettit couldn't be more excited.

Plus, Katie Bradford and Maurice Williamson discuss how Winston Peters got away with more cash for his pet projects.

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