BUDGET 2013: CPAG Analysis & Commentary
BUDGET 2013: CPAG Analysis
An analysis of the New Zealand Government's 2013 budget and more
BUDGET 2013: CPAG Analysis
Each year, CPAG provides an alternative, child focused analysis of the budget.
In 2013, we are pleased to provide the public with a variety of resources - including a 10 page budget analysis and presentations from our nationwide Post-budget breakfasts.
Video clips of CPAG Budget Breakfast presentations will also be available shortly.
Reports:
CPAG's Budget Review 2013: An analysis of the New Zealand Government's 2013 Budget
Post-Budget Breakfast Presentations & Speeches
Auckland:
Is that all there is? Assoc Prof Susan St John, CPAG Economics Spokesperson (ppt slides).
Budget 2013: an overview of major spending areas, Alan Johnson, CPAG Co-Convenor (ppt slides).
Pass-Fail Economy: Education, Prof John O'Neil, Auckland Guest Speaker (ppt slides).
The Budget 2013: Education Vote, Prof JohnO'Neill (Education), Auckland Guest Speaker (full speech).
Wellington:
- The 2013 Budget: Analysis & Commentary from Prof Paul Dalziel (Economics), Wellington Guest Speaker (full speech).
Christchurch:
- A Child Friendly Economy, Dr Bronwyn Hayward, CPAG Christchurch Convenor (ppt slides).
- The Budget and Pasifica Peoples, Danielle O'Halloran, Christchurch Guest Speaker (full speech).
For media coverage and comments, please refer to the tab on the left hand side.
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Post-Budget Breakfasts
Friday 17 May - 7.15am-8.45am
Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch.
Each year CPAG provides child-focused analyses and commentary of the year's budget and how it affects children and young people, especially our most vulnerable.
Please join us for breakfast, excellent speakers and a Q&A session.
Tickets: Waged $20, Unwaged $10
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