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$49.8m boost for Whānau Ora navigators
Thursday, 21 May 2015, 4:26 pm | New Zealand Government
New operating funding of $49.8 million over the next four years will further support Whānau Ora navigators to work with whānau, aiga and families, Whānau Ora Minister Te Ururoa Flavell says. More >>
Fact Sheet 5: Child hardship package as a whole
Thursday, 21 May 2015, 4:01 pm | New Zealand Government
• The exact impact of the child hardship package on any given family will depend on individual circumstances, including the types of supplementary assistance they receive. More >>
Fact Sheet 4 – Increasing Childcare Assistance
Thursday, 21 May 2015, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Government
• Low-income families will be eligible for a higher rate of Childcare Assistance for pre-school and out-of-school care. More >>
Fact Sheet 3 – Changes to Working for Families
Thursday, 21 May 2015, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Government
• Low- to middle-income working families not on a benefit will get up to $12.50 a week more from Working for Families, depending on their income. More >>
Fact sheet 2: Increasing benefit rates for families with children
Thursday, 21 May 2015, 3:49 pm | New Zealand Government
From 1 April 2016, rates of main benefits for families with dependent children will increase by $25 a week after tax. More >>
Fact Sheet 1: Extending work obligations for parents on a benefit
Thursday, 21 May 2015, 3:41 pm | New Zealand Government
• Most sole parents, and partners of beneficiaries, will have to look for part-time work when their youngest child turns three. More >>
$52m to replace wharf at Chatham Islands
Thursday, 21 May 2015, 3:05 pm | New Zealand Government
A critical lifeline for one of New Zealand’s most remote communities is to be completely rebuilt as a result of new funding in Budget 2015, Internal Affairs Minister Peter Dunne says. More >>
Forgiving debt to encourage child support payments
Thursday, 21 May 2015, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2015 includes changes to tackle child support debt and to encourage parents to pay what they owe for children for whom they are responsible, Revenue Minister Todd McClay says. Over the next four years, the Government will forgive around $1.7 ... More >>
Border clearance levy to be introduced
Thursday, 21 May 2015, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Nathan Guy Minister for Primary Industries Hon Nicky Wagner Minister of Customs 21 May 2015 Border clearance levy to be introduced More >>
Extra boost to Customs’ border security
Thursday, 21 May 2015, 2:52 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2015 invests an extra $4.7 million of operating funding over four years to fund extra officers to screen departing international passengers for security threats such as terrorism and drugs, Customs Minister Nicky Wagner says. This initiative ... More >>
Funding boost for New Zealand security services
Thursday, 21 May 2015, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government
Hon Christopher Finlayson Minister in Charge of the NZSIS Minister Responsible for the GCSB 21 May 2015 Funding boost for New Zealand security services More >>
$11.2m to secure the future of the kiwi
Thursday, 21 May 2015, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s most famous bird, the kiwi, will receive $11.2 million of operating funding over the next four years in an effort to arrest its serious ongoing decline in the wild. Wild kiwi numbers are falling by 2 per cent a year and the bird could ... More >>
More support for disabled young people
Thursday, 21 May 2015, 2:48 pm | New Zealand Government
Disabled students with high needs will receive more support to transition from school to adult life, Disability Issues Minister Nicky Wagner says. Budget 2015 delivers an additional $16.3 million over the next four years for participation and inclusion ... More >>
Funding boost for biosecurity at the border
Thursday, 21 May 2015, 2:46 pm | New Zealand Government
Biosecurity funding will be boosted by $24.9 million over four years, in addition to $2 million of capital funding, to increase our border capabilities, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy says. “New Zealand has a world-class biosecurity system but ... More >>
$360m boost for world-class internet connectivity
Thursday, 21 May 2015, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2015 sets aside funding to deliver on the Government’s commitment to roll out world-class internet connectivity for New Zealanders with the extension of its flagship broadband initiatives, Communications Minister Amy Adams says. A contingency ... More >>
Animal welfare funding boost in Budget
Thursday, 21 May 2015, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Government
A $10 million package over four years will further strengthen New Zealand’s animal welfare systems, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy says. “New Zealand already has a strong reputation for animal welfare,” Mr Guy says. “However, the expectations ... More >>
$218.6m to continue improving public safety
Thursday, 21 May 2015, 2:43 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2015 provides an additional $218.6 million investment in the justice sector over the next four years, Justice Minister Amy Adams says. The increase in operating funding enables the sector to continue working to further reduce the impact of crime ... More >>
Stepping up for kids with special needs
Thursday, 21 May 2015, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is investing an extra $62.9 million of operating funding over the next four years to better assist children with special education needs to learn and achieve, Education Minister Hekia Parata says. “We believe every child and young ... More >>
New funding of $164m to support Police
Thursday, 21 May 2015, 2:41 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2015 builds on the Government’s success in reducing crime and ensures New Zealand Police is fit for the future with new operating funding of $164 million over the next four years, Police Minister Michael Woodhouse says. This demonstrates the ... More >>
$41.2m for resource management, water reform
Thursday, 21 May 2015, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is committing $41.2 million in Budget 2015 to deliver on its priorities for the environment, Environment Minister Dr Nick Smith says. Budget 2015 will invest an additional $20.4 million over four years to provide greater national direction ... More >>
