Scrutinising government's budget in an election year

camdiaz2026-06-14T01:26:57.000Z

there is probably a bit more to this than the headline is giving.. everyone's gonna dogpile the scrutinising bit RNZ group chat is gonna go off. Feels like the context matters more here than people think.

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

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

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.

miaontheroad2026-06-14T09:00:57.000Z

This feels pretty close to what people are actually dealing with.. Most people I know care about how this lands day to day.

sagelawson2026-06-14T10:49:57.000Z

yeah nah (RNZ)

rowanblake2026-06-14T13:37:57.000Z

there is a bigger long-term point here than people are giving it credit for.. everyone's gonna dogpile the scrutinising bit. It would be good to hear an answer that looks past the next week.

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