Brian Fallow: What about the workers, Grant? 13 May, 2021 05:00 PM 6 minutes to read New Zealand should spend more on training and employment subsidies for the private sector, says the International Monetary Fund. Photo / Supplied New Zealand should spend more on training and employment subsidies for the private sector, says the International Monetary Fund. Photo / Supplied OPINION: If ever there was a time for a Labour Finance Minister to deliver a Budget true to his party's roots, it is now. Grant Robertson is unencumbered by a veto-wielding coalition partner. At the risk of tempting fate, the worst of the pandemic looks to be behind us.