Responsible fiscal plan or damaging cuts? Pacific leaders dissect Budget 2026

Is Budget 2026 a responsible plan for New Zealand's future, or does it leave vulnerable communities behind? In this episode of Pacific Mornings, host William Terite sits down with a panel of political voices to dissect the newly released Budget 2026 and its direct impact on Pacific communities. Join National Party candidate Angee Nicholas, Labour Deputy Leader Carmel Sepuloni, and Green MP Teanau Tuiono as they clash over the government's economic priorities. From defense spending and public service job cuts to the future of the Ministry for Pacific Peoples and cost-of-living relief, our panel pulls no punches. #NZPolitics #Budget2026 #PacificMornings #NewZealand #CostOfLiving #PacificCommunity #NZGovernment #politicaldebate About Pacific Mornings and PMN News Pacific Mornings is the flagship morning news show on New Zealand radio station 531pi run by Pacific Media Network (PMN). The show is a product of PMN News and is dedicated to uplifting Pacific voices and telling stories that matter to Pacific communities across Aotearoa, the region and beyond. Hosted by William Terite, the show provides a platform for authentic Pacific conversations and discussions on issues impacting the Pacific communities. #nzfirst #nzpolitics #newzealand #nationalparty #actparty #winstonpeters Website: www.pmn.co.nz Facebook: www.facebook.com/531pi Instagram: www.instagram.com/stories/531pi/ X: www.x.com/PMN__News