Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Chris Luxon outlining priorities ahead of Budget 2026

A promise of more public sector cost-savings, as Budget Day nears. The Prime Minister told business leaders today that the Government's cutting another $300 million dollars from the Budget operating allowance - to $2.1 billion dollars. Chris Luxon says responsible economic management and fiscal discipline are more important than ever. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says this development was largely expected.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.