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Irrigation funding to help economy, environment
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 3:02 pm | New Zealand Government
The Budget’s $40 million of new funding for irrigation projects will deliver economic and environmental benefits for New Zealand, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy says. More >>
$33m invested in better cancer services
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2014 will deliver an additional $32.7 million over four years to further improve cancer services and provide better support for cancer patients, Health Minister Tony Ryall says. “This includes funding for specialist psychological staff and up to ... More >>
$30m Budget boost for Social Housing Fund
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 3:01 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is providing an additional $30 million of operating spending in Budget 2014 to help the community housing sector provide homes for high-need families, Housing Minister Dr Nick Smith says. “The community housing sector will be able to help ... More >>
Housing initiatives to support growing economy
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 2:59 pm | New Zealand Government
Housing initiatives in Budget 2014 will lower the cost of housing, improve access to social housing for vulnerable families, and support the growing economy, Finance Minister Bill English says. The Budget’s housing package temporarily removes tariffs ... More >>
Two new tax measures to support business R&D
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government
Innovative Kiwi businesses investing in research and development (R&D) will benefit from two new tax measures as part of Budget 2014, Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce and Revenue Minister Todd McClay say. More >>
Government to boost parental leave provisions
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 2:58 pm | New Zealand Government
As part of Budget 2014’s comprehensive package of practical measures to help families and children, the Government will spend an additional $171.8 million over four years to enhance parental leave provisions, Labour Minister Simon Bridges says. “The ... More >>
Budget boosts parental tax credit for families
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 2:56 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is extending the parental tax credit to help many lower- and middle-income families at a time when they most need it - the birth of a new baby, Social Development Minister Paula Bennett and Revenue Minister Todd McClay say. Budget 2014 includes ... More >>
Health budget increases to a record $15.6b
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Government
New Zealand’s public health services budget will reach a record $15.6 billion next year, Health Minister Tony Ryall says. “This National-led Government is committed to protecting and growing our public health services,” he says. “Budget 2014 ... More >>
Share offer proceeds boost capital investment
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 2:53 pm | New Zealand Government
The success of the Government’s share offer programme provides a further $1 billion of new capital investment in Budget 2014 without the need to borrow more from overseas lenders, Finance Minister Bill English says. “The share sale proceeds saw $4.7 ... More >>
More New Zealanders to get elective surgery
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government will spend $110 million of new money over the next four years to provide even more New Zealanders with elective surgery, including hip and knee replacements, Health Minister Tony Ryall says. “Elective surgery makes a real difference to patients ... More >>
Funding for Māori Centre of Research Excellence
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Government
A Māori Centre of Research Excellence (CoRE) will be funded as part of the Government’s increased investment in research excellence, Māori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples and Associate Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Tariana Turia say. ... More >>
$8.6m for Youth One-Stop Shops social support
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 2:50 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2014 provides $8.6 million of new operating spending over the next four years for social support needs at Youth One-Stop Shops, Youth Affairs Minister Nikki Kaye says. “Currently Youth One-Stop Shops are funded to provide health care to young ... More >>
Free doctors’ visits, prescriptions for under 13s
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 2:49 pm | New Zealand Government
Free doctors’ visits and prescriptions for children aged under six will be extended to all children aged under 13 from July next year, Health Minister Tony Ryall says. “Budget 2014 is investing $90 million over three years from 1 July 2015 so primary ... More >>
Duties and tariffs on building products removed
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 2:47 pm | New Zealand Government
Duties on plasterboard, reinforcing steel bar and wire nails and tariffs on building products like roofing, cladding, insulation, paints, electrical and plumbing fittings will be removed temporarily to increase competition and improve housing affordability. ... More >>
$199m boost for tertiary education and research
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 2:45 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2014 provides $198.6 million of operating funding for new investment in tertiary education, Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment Minister Steven Joyce says. “This investment will strengthen our higher education system, improve further the ... More >>
$26.5m over four years to protect kauri
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 2:44 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government is investing $15.8 million of operating funding and $10.7 million of capital funding over the next four years to ramp up measures to protect New Zealand’s magnificent kauri forests from the dieback disease. “Kauri is an iconic species ... More >>
Responsible spending will restrict rate rises
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Government
The Government has confirmed it will stick to its $1 billion new operating allowance in Budget 2014 and the allowance will increase to $1.5 billion in Budget 2015, Finance Minister Bill English says. The allowance will then increase by 2 per cent each Budget. ... More >>
Extra Budget support for Whānau Ora navigators
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 2:40 pm | New Zealand Government
Extra Budget support for Whānau Ora navigators Budget 2014 commits new operating funding of $15 million over three years from 2015/16 for the Whānau Ora navigators’ work with whānau and families, Whānau Ora Minister Tariana Turia says. The extra ... More >>
$284m extra allocated for schools, classrooms
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2014 invests a total of $172.5 million of capital from the Future Investment Fund and $111.5 million of operating funding over the next four years in new schools, classrooms and other school property improvements, Education Minister Hekia Parata ... More >>
Better crime prevention, offender rehabilitation
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 2:39 pm | New Zealand Government
Budget 2014 builds on the successful results of recent years in reducing crime and reoffending to ensure there are fewer victims of crime, Police and Corrections Minister Anne Tolley says. “Police and Corrections will continue to target their resources ... More >>
