National’s Response to the 2023 Budget w/ National’s Dr Shane Reti: 23 May, 2023

Last week, the Government released its 2023 budget, which saw 20 hours free early childhood education expanded to include two-year-olds, the removal of the $5 prescription fee, and half price public transport for under 25s and free for under 13s. 

The opposition has labelled the budget a ‘blow out budget’, and accused the government of overspending.

News and Editorial Director Jessica Hopkins spoke to National’s Dr Shane Reti about whether he believes the budget will help families with the cost of living.