The Finance Minister says tough choices aren't just made for the sake of it with the Crown books now opened for pre-election scrutiny. 

It shows we're on track for a good surplus in the 2028/29 financial year, with a much smaller current deficit than expected. 

But it’s not entirely rosy, with predictions slashed on house price growth, more money needed for health, and concerns over Super costs 

Nicola Willis told Kerre Woodham she's pushed to re-prioritise spending for a reason. 

She says she's reduced back-office costs and stopped programmes that weren't working, so she could find the money to invest in things Kiwis really want. 

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The Finance Minister says tough choices aren't just made for the sake of it with the Crown books now opened for pre-election scrutiny.&nbsp;
It shows we're on track for a good surplus in the 2028/29 financial year, with a much smaller current deficit than expected.&nbsp;
But it’s not entirely rosy, with predictions slashed on house price growth, more money needed for health, and concerns over Super costs&nbsp;
Nicola Willis told Kerre Woodham she's pushed to re-prioritise spending for a reason.&nbsp;
She says she's reduced back-office costs and stopped programmes that weren't working, so she could find the money to invest in things Kiwis really want.&nbsp;

LISTEN ABOVE

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Nicola Willis: Finance Minister reacts to PREFU, economy, Government spending

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