Budget 2026 increases road spending – while offering limited support for public transport, emissions cuts and climate resilience.
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Higher inflation, tighter operating allowances and rising geopolitical uncertainty are turning this year’s budget into a test of national priorities.
The government’s sweeping overhaul assumes AI, restructuring and job cuts can deliver a leaner, more efficient state. That is far from certain.
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Professor of Public Policy , Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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