Jacinda Ardern’s pledge to “pare back” government spending has begun, with half-price public transport fares and petrol levy cuts first on the chopping block. However, Finance Minister Grant Robertson announced next year’s budget operating allowance of $NZ4.5 billion ($A4.2 billion) would remain unchanged, leaving room for new projects in an election year. On Wednesday, Mr […]

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