Finance Minister Nicola Willis will be presenting the 2026 budget on this coming Thursday. 

A number of pre-budget announcements have already been made including money directed to maths and literary in schools and maritime security, while social housing and the public sector have faced budget cuts. 

Founder of Bagrie Economics, Cameron Bagrie, spoke to Tim Beveridge about what he expects and what he thinks should be done. 

One change Bagrie believes is unpopular but crucial is reforming NZ Super saying 'the current system is unsustainable'.

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Finance Minister Nicola Willis will be presenting the 2026 budget on this coming Thursday.&nbsp;
A number of pre-budget announcements have already been made including money directed to maths and literary in schools and maritime security, while social housing and the public sector have faced budget cuts.&nbsp;
Founder of Bagrie Economics, Cameron Bagrie, spoke to Tim Beveridge about what he expects and what he thinks should be done.&nbsp;
One change Bagrie believes is unpopular but crucial is reforming NZ Super saying 'the current system is unsustainable'.
LISTEN ABOVE&nbsp;

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Cameron Bagrie: Economist says NZ Super reform is crucial but unpopular ahead of budget

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