New Zealand PM Luxon says spending on new initiative will amount to NZD 2.1bln, undershooting the December target by around NZD 300mln, also says government remains focused on lowering debt to about 40% of GDP and restoring operating surplus by FY28/29
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New Zealand's PM Luxon revealed a NZD 2.1 billion initiative that falls short of the December target by NZD 300 million, signaling potential fiscal pressure. His commitment to reducing debt to around 40% of GDP and restoring a surplus by FY28/29 indicates a longer-term focus on fiscal consolidation, which could influence investor sentiment and future monetary policy considerations.
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