Budget 2013

Nothing in it for those who are struggling - Norman

12:30 pm on 17 May 2013

The Green Party says New Zealanders will be paying for the latest Budget for years to come, and there is nothing in it for those who are struggling.

Co-leader Russel Norman says the government accounts are in bad shape because of past tax cuts for high-income earners and spending on highways that hasn't been properly scrutinised.

He says the Government is increasing its borrowing while selling assets, and the current-account deficit is still a big problem.

Dr Norman says he believes the Budget won't make any difference to those struggling to buy a house or those on very low incomes - it's just "business as usual" for them.