How congruent is Budget 2023 with New Zealand’s climate commitments? NZIER Insight 108

September 7, 2023

In this Insight, we assess the degree to which Budget 2023 is consistent with New Zealand’s climate change commitments. This initial approach includes central government budget spending, tax expenditure and any major regulatory changes. We intend it to be an annual exercise, with our initial focus on congruence with commitments. In future, we want to address elements of quality of expenditure, consequences and impacts. 

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