Social welfare advocates are disappointed with what many view as penny-pinching in the recently announced austerity Budget.  However Visionwest's Partnership Manager sees some silver linings in the government's planned spending.  Brook Turner explains why the sector feels that Budget 2026 delivers limited uplift for the New Zealanders they serve; but why he is buoyed by the hope and scope for individual and Church to step up in faith.

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For more from the show, visit the Thoughts & Comments page at rhema.co.nz.

Social welfare advocates are disappointed with what many view as penny-pinching in the recently announced austerity Budget.&nbsp; However Visionwest's Partnership Manager sees some silver linings in the government's planned spending.&nbsp; Brook Turner explains why the sector feels that Budget 2026 delivers limited uplift for the New Zealanders they serve; but why he is buoyed by the hope and scope for individual and Church to step up in faith.
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Thoughts & Comments brings social commentary to current issues and a faith perspective to the latest news. Hosted by Andrew Urquhart, a seasoned broadcaster with over three decades of experience. In each episode, Andrew chats with a wide range of guests and experts who bring their wisdom and insight to a huge variety of topics, including politics, psychology, societal trends, theology, geopolitical analysis, social policy, and spirituality. We’ll give you something worth thinking about! Thoughts & Comments with Andrew Urquhart, wherever you get your Podcasts.

Thoughts &amp; Comments brings social commentary to current issues and a faith perspective to the latest news. Hosted by Andrew Urquhart, a seasoned broadcaster with over three decades of experience. In each episode, Andrew chats with a wide range of guests and experts who bring their wisdom and insight to a huge variety of topics, including politics, psychology, societal trends, theology, geopolitical analysis, social policy, and spirituality. We&rsquo;ll give you something worth thinking about! Thoughts &amp; Comments with Andrew Urquhart, wherever you get your Podcasts.