We're a week away from Budget 2025 being released - and more organisations have found out whether or not they're invited to the lock-up.

The Budget lock-up refers to the four-hour window where journalists, analysts and other associated experts can read through the Budget and hear the Finance Minister present it before the information gets released to the public.

Infrastructure NZ has been left off the list - and chief executive Nick Leggett has voiced confusion as to why they've been barred.

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We're a week away from Budget 2025 being released - and more organisations have found out whether or not they're invited to the lock-up.
The Budget lock-up refers to the four-hour window where journalists, analysts and other associated experts can read through the Budget and hear the Finance Minister present it before the information gets released to the public.
Infrastructure NZ has been left off the list - and chief executive Nick Leggett has voiced confusion as to why they've been barred.
LISTEN ABOVE

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.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Nick Leggett: Infrastructure NZ chief executive responds to being left out of the Budget 2025 lock-up

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