Budget 2026 Reveals Major Cuts and Shifts

Finance Minister Nicola Willis drops Budget 2026 — a “grown-up” plan with no lolly scramble — slashing 9,000 public sector jobs, merging agencies, and boosting AI to save cash. Defense gets $1.58B for ships and drones, while social housing sees a bitter split: 11,000 families get a $15 weekly boost, but 80,000 face a $30 cut under tighter rules. Healthy School Lunches stays put with $212M, but changes loom, and $100M funds two new Rotorua courthouses. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e89a3ecf86a507d7