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Podcast: The Front Page
Episode: 'Fiscal holes' vs deficits and what they mean for the election
Description: You always know we’re getting closer to an election when the words ‘fiscal hole’ start getting thrown around the place.  Our major parties have engaged in a back and forth in recent weeks, with National getting criticised for the costings of their transport policy, before the Government faced accusations of a $20 billion hole in Government revenue. So, what exactly is a fiscal hole, are any of the political parties in the red when it comes to their finances – and would any new taxes help plug some potential shortfalls? NZ Herald Wellington business editor Jenée...