This week on the Sunday Panel, Resident Economist from Opes Partners, Ed McKnight, and TV producer, journalist and commentator, Irene Gardiner, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

Budget 2026 was revealed last week, and it forecasts a return to surplus in the 2028/29 year. Some experts have raised questions over how likely this actually is - what do we think? 

Finance Minister Nicola Willis also indicated discussions about the future of NZ Super need to take place. Do we agree with this?  

Rum and raisin ice cream is back on the shelves - will we buy it?

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This week on the Sunday Panel, Resident Economist from Opes Partners, Ed McKnight, and&nbsp;TV producer, journalist and commentator, Irene Gardiner, joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
Budget 2026 was revealed last week, and it forecasts a return to surplus in the 2028/29 year. Some experts have raised questions over how likely this actually is - what do we think?&nbsp;
Finance Minister Nicola Willis also indicated discussions about the future of NZ Super need to take place. Do we agree with this?&nbsp;&nbsp;
Rum and raisin ice cream is back on the shelves - will we buy it?
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News, opinion, analysis, lifestyle and entertainment – we’ve got your Sunday morning listening covered with The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin on Newstalk ZB.

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin

The Sunday Panel: When will we return to surplus?

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