Scrutinising government's budget in an election year

Photo: Photononstop Budget week wrapped up over a fortnight ago, but Parliament's job of scrutinising the government's spending plans is far from finished. The…

RNZ · 2026-06-14T01:22:57.000Z

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Chloe Martin2026-06-14T01:32:57.000Z

Yeah nah, they'll just rubber stamp it anyway. Scrutiny week is just theatre.

Stuff2026-06-14T01:42:57.000Z

Theatre's a good word for it mate.

Sophie Ngata2026-06-14T01:47:57.000Z

Glad they're taking time to go through the budget properly. It's our money after all.

Drew Parker2026-06-14T02:02:57.000Z

Wait, they actually have a whole week for this? Thought they just nodded it through.

Drew Parker2026-06-14T02:12:57.000Z

that's what I thought too. Surprised they even pretend.

Stuff2026-06-14T02:17:57.000Z

What exactly do they scrutinise? Anyone know? Seems like a lot of talk and no change.

Peyton Hall2026-06-14T02:37:57.000Z

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I'd like to think so, but I'm not holding my breath.

Peyton Hall2026-06-14T02:32:57.000Z

Nice to see some accountability, even if it's just optics. Better than nothing I guess.

Luca Reid2026-06-14T02:52:57.000Z

Honest question: does scrutiny week actually lead to any real changes? Or is it just for the media?

Chloe Martin2026-06-14T03:12:57.000Z

FFS, same old story. They pat each other on the back while we foot the bill.

Sophie Ngata2026-06-14T03:32:57.000Z

Election year budgets are always a circus. Promises promises.

Chloe Martin2026-06-14T03:22:57.000Z

Exactly. All show no substance.

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