12 May 2023

National urges Robertson to explain how Govt savings will be spent

From Morning Report, 8:10 am on 12 May 2023

National's Finance spokesperson Nicola Willis says the Finance Minister needs to explain what Government savings will be spent on.

In a pre-budget speech yesterday, Grant Robertson said the Budget would prioritise health, education and housing, as well as tackling the cost of living and the Cyclone Gabrielle clean-up.

Mr Robertson said savings of $4 billion over four years will be detailed in the Budget but Opposition parties say the savings are tiny given the scale of Government spending.

Deputy Leader of National Party Nicola Willis

Photo: RNZ / Angus Dreaver

And Nicola Willis spoke to Corin Dann.