由于通货膨胀和利率,新西兰的预算赤字增加到129亿美元。 New Zealand's budget deficit increased to $12.9 billion due to inflation and interest rates.

新西兰的预算赤字从预计的111亿美元增加到129亿美元,主要原因是与通货膨胀和利率有关的支出增加。 New Zealand's budget deficit has increased to $12.9 billion, up from a projected $11.1 billion, primarily due to rising expenses linked to inflation and interest rates. 财政部长Nicola Willis承认政府的财政斗争, Finance Minister Nicola Willis acknowledged the government's financial struggles, attributing them partly to the previous administration. 联合政府的目标是恢复预算盈余和减少债务,并计划于12月17日进行财政更新。 The coalition government aims to restore budget surplus and reduce debt, with upcoming fiscal updates planned for December 17.