The NZ Budget 2026 targets a NZ$2.6 billion surplus by 2028/29 through strict spending discipline.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis announced $5.8 billion in new operational funding for the health sector.
A new bank and financial firm levy is set to recover $209 million in regulatory costs.
The budget includes a $1.6 billion defense package and a $1.2 billion gas transition loan scheme.