Shaping our place in the world

2017 Budget

A prolonged period of relative stability, and the prudent financial management of government’s books, has contributed to our growing confidence as a nation.

But recent experience shows us that we can expect shocks and disruption – both externally and at home – that threaten our wellbeing. What choices will Budget 2017 afford us to help shape our place in an increasingly uncertain world?

Surpluses fuel Budget choices to shape our place in the world

Public sector: Social investment supports resilience of Kiwi households

Tax and families package: Signs of a resilient economy

Business tax: Standing on the edge…

Trade: Digital a great opportunity for exporters

Infrastructure: Customer and technology driven change challenge transport momentum

Regional development: Developing our “within New Zealand” story

Health: Shift the fundamentals to work smarter in the health system

Infographic: Budget at a glance

Media release: Budget 2017 spread firmly across the middle ground

Media release: Budget 2017 reduces tax burden on innovation 

Media release: New Zealand’s corporate tax rate evades global gravitational forces