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Relief for KidsCan with more funds on the way
After an anxious wait, KidsCan has learned it will be funded for another 12 months.
After an anxious wait, KidsCan has learned it will be funded for another 12 months.
New Govt has money to spend and popular things to spend it on.
Teacher unions say the Budget "reflected hardly any of the needs we identified".
Funding for housing and addressing child poverty a good start some say, but more is needed
Mayor Justin Lester said the Budget would help council achieve its own housing goals.
Spending on police and no changes to benefit sanctions have been criticised by advocates
The allocation of $15 million is well below Labour's pre-election promise.
Funding was a key election promise and part of Labour's coalition agreement with NZ First.
Simon Bridges goes on the attack after Grant Robertson's first Budget.
The justice system is in crisis and failing children and families, says the Government.
Defence Minister: "Funding will help the Defence Force meet increasing demand."
Immigration Minister says investment aimed at combating exploitation of migrants.
"There's nothing more important to New Zealand than the wellbeing of its children."
Yet to be seen whether funding will keep up with new exploitation cases, says researcher.
A trio of new watchdogs will be introduced to manage key areas of concern.
Firms can claim 12.5c in the dollar back for every dollar they spend on R&D.
Govt has allocated a significant sum to deal with the mycoplasma outbreak.
The commission will be tasked with preparing NZ for the future.
This is how it all stacks up after the announcement today.
Two new child poverty reduction units are being established to combat the social issue.
Forecasts for $2.5b of KiwiBuild-induced investment over 5 years.
Budget delivers heavily on housing, but Judith Collins is 'disappointed'.
Moderate increases for education for more teachers, new classrooms and schools.
See how this year's Budget looks in a graphic form.
Finance Minister Grant Robertson at the Budget lock-up. / Mark Mitchell
COMMENT: Labour had leeway to make good in its target areas - health, education, housing.
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Cash-strapped DHBs will get a massive boost for building repairs and deficits