How does the government Budget work and what does that mean for you? Finance Minister Grant Robertson will reveal how the Government plans to spend its money on Thursday when he unveils this year’s Budget. While it’s expected that there will be few surprises and little extravagance, Stuff asked five people what one thing should be top of the list for new spending. Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images Richard Wagstaff, Council of Trade Unions president: A long-term plan for investment in the economy and public services. Including a focus on creating a more productive, sustainable and inclusive society with an economy which works for people. This plan needs to articulate what Build Back Better means for all New Zealanders.