Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the next Budget includes a $300m cut to operating spending, reducing the net package to $2.1b. The opposition says it will harm the public sector.
4 mins to read Govt cuts $300m from Budget operating allowance Union says cuts will further damage public sector and drive more experienced workers away.. Simon Shepherd Wed, 13 May 2026 © All content copyright NBR.. Do not reproduce in any form without permission, even if you have a paid subscription.. The Prime Minister says the next Budget has been signed off with a $300 million reduction in operating spend.. In a pre-Budget speech organised
by Business NZ in Auckland this afternoon, Christopher Luxon said the new net operating package would be $2.1 billion rather than December’s forecast Want to read more?. It’s easy.. Choose your subscription Already have an account?. Login Smartphone Only Subscription NZ$29.95 / monthly Monthly Premium Online Subscription NZ$49.95 / monthly Smartphone Only Annual Subscription NZ$299.00 / yearly Yearly Premium Online Subscription NZ$499.00 / yearly Premium Group Membership 10 Users NZ$385+GST / monthly $38.5 per user
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