Kiwi Families' members, the Thorburns,  share their thoughts on the Budget

Close Up talks to the Thorburns - they are what is classified the average Kiwi family - a mum, dad and three kids. Mum is at home with the kids and dad works fulltime bringing home after tax between $45,000 and $50,000. Thursday's budget could make all the difference. Sofia Wenborn talked to the Thorburns.

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