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Despite this uncertainty, governments have to assume paths for revenue and expenditure to make meaningful plans.

The fiscal update forecasts the budget deficit will widen to around 12.1 billion New Zealand dollars, equivalent to US$7.2 billion, in fiscal 2026, up from a deficit of NZ$10.1 billion in fiscal 2025.