- Return to surplus depends on how events in Europe develop
- Deficits to remain for this year NZD$ -7.9bln, and next year, NZD$ 2billion, before a small surplus after that
- GDP projected at +2.6% this year, and +3.4% next year
- Inflation forecast at 2.6% and 2.5% for next two years
- Budget aimed at easing pressure on rates and currency
New Zealand budget: FinMIn sees economy likely to return to surplus in 2 years time
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