New Opportunities

This document accompanies the Budget Policy Statement and together they establish the long term direction of government policies and priorities. High sustained growth will increase opportunities for New Zealanders to have a higher standard of living while continuing to enjoy one of the better lifestyles in the world.

A sound economy has improved the lives of many New Zealand families. Continued debt reduction, attention to areas of priority spending and the Tax Reduction and Social Policy Programme will provide the new opportunities this Government seeks for all New Zealanders.