The New Zealand Government unveiled its Budget 2020 today as the country is gradually coming out of its coronavirus lockdown.

Key points include:

  • NZ$50 billion COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund to invest in the economy and jobs;
  • Economy forecast to grow in 2021;
  • Return to 4.2 percent unemployment by 2022;
  • Budget focus on jobs, infrastructure, training and environment.

Further information available here.

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