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Treasury Urges Fiscal Restraint Amid Inflation Concerns

8/8/2025

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A Treasury report sharply critiques New Zealand's pandemic fiscal policies, urging restraint in government spending and stronger Reserve Bank leadership. Finance Minister Nicola Willis points to Labour's spending missteps that ignited inflation and deficits. The Treasury cautions that excessive fiscal support could weigh down future generations, advocating for prudent saving during economic upswings.

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A Treasury report sharply critiques New Zealand's pandemic fiscal policies, urging restraint in government spending and stronger Reserve Bank leadership. Finance Minister Nicola Willis points to Labour's spending missteps that ignited inflation and deficits. The Treasury cautions that excessive fiscal support could weigh down future generations, advocating for prudent saving during economic upswings.