1This week, MInister of Finance Roger Douglas will deliver his third Budget in less than two years. In that time, Douglas has brought about one of the most radical shifts in economic and financial policy in New Zealand's history. At this point, thanks to his policies, inflation is down and the deficit has been halved. However, Government borrowing rates are up slightly, and unemployment has increased. What are the options for Roger Douglas in this Budget? A studio discussion with a panel of experts.
2This weekend, the National Party will begin its annual conference in Auckland, where it will elect a new President and celebrate the party's 50th anniversary.