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NationalMay 31

St John staff may be in for pay increase

Paramedics and ambulance staff could be in for a pay increase of just over 6 percent and shift allowances under a new deal being offered by St John after the government gave the organisation a $21 million funding boost.
St John staff may be in for pay increase
St John staff may be in for pay increase
NationalMay 30

Venture capital, innovation funds to receive $457 million

Businesses will get a boost from access to a new $300million venture capital fund and a further $157million innovation fund, the latter to assist with creating high-value, low-emissions products.
DunedinMay 30

Long-term approach restrains promises

Wellbeing or well, is that it?
Long-term approach restrains promises
Long-term approach restrains promises
OpinionMay 30

'Wellbeing' facet points to different way of governing

A "wellbieng Budget'' or a first step towards one in the future?
'Wellbeing' facet points to different way of governing
'Wellbeing' facet points to different way of governing
DunedinMay 30

Future looking bright for Hillside

The Hillside railway workshops may reprise their role as the beating heart of industrial South Dunedin, thanks to a massive cash injection for rail announced in the Budget.
DunedinMay 30

Mixed bag; wait for mental health details

A Dunedin family with experience of support services for the intellectually disabled and mentally ill says the mental health announcement was one of the pluses of the 2019 Budget.
Mixed bag; wait for mental health details
Mixed bag; wait for mental health details
BusinessMay 30

Good news and opportunities for Otago business

Otago should be in for a fair slice of this year's Budget, from business capital funding initiatives through to infrastructure spending.
Good news and opportunities for Otago business
Good news and opportunities for Otago business
Central OtagoMay 30

Focus on school leavers seen as good for business

Alexandra business owner Ellen Middendorf believes there is scope for local businesses to benefit from the Budget.
Focus on school leavers seen as good for business
Focus on school leavers seen as good for business
NationalMay 30

'The start of a programme of change'

This may have been the Wellbeing Budget, but Budget 2019's bottom-line numbers show Finance Minister Grant Robertson has not taken his eye off the nation's wealth.
'The start of a programme of change'
'The start of a programme of change'
DunedinMay 30

Health No 2 recipient; new hospital funds assured

Yesterday's Budget confirmed funding for the biggest building project in the health sector, the new Dunedin Hospital, as well as allocating $1.7billion over two years to upgrading other hospitals.
Health No 2 recipient; new hospital funds assured
Health No 2 recipient; new hospital funds assured
DunedinMay 30

A panel of Dunedin experts examines the Budget

Our experts examine yesterday's Budget and give it a mixed grade with some saying it is not transformational enough.
A panel of Dunedin experts examines the Budget
A panel of Dunedin experts examines the Budget
WānakaMay 30

'Refreshing Budget' pleases pensioners

Retirees did not get a mention in the Budget, but that did not concern Yvonne and Graeme Perkins, of Luggate, who believed money was being spent in the right areas.
'Refreshing Budget' pleases pensioners
'Refreshing Budget' pleases pensioners
NationalMay 30

Budget DHB funding falls short by $300 million: expert

Excessive wait times and extreme pressures on emergency services will continue as the Government's budget for District Health Boards falls short by $300 million.
DunedinMay 30

Money for Dunedin Hospital rebuild in Budget

The new Dunedin Hospital took a giant step forward this afternoon, with the Government setting aside the funding for the 10 year, $1 billion plus project as part of the Budget.
Money for Dunedin Hospital rebuild in Budget
Money for Dunedin Hospital rebuild in Budget
NationalMay 30

Budget 2019: Money for gun buy-back scheme

Budget 2019 has set aside only $150 million for the Government's buy-back scheme for firearms that were recently made illegal.
NationalMay 30

Govt optimistic over child poverty targets

Modelling suggests the government should be on track to meet its first set of targets for reducing the numbers of children living in poverty in New Zealand.
Govt optimistic over child poverty targets
Govt optimistic over child poverty targets
NationalMay 30

Budget a disappointment to NZers: Bridges

Today's Budget is just another example of the Government failing to deliver in its self-proclaimed year of delivery, National leader Simon Bridges says.
Budget a disappointment to NZers: Bridges
Budget a disappointment to NZers: Bridges
NationalMay 30

Budget 2019: Boost for beneficiaries

More than 300,000 beneficiaries will see up to $17 extra every week by 2023 with a boost to benefits announced today in Budget 2019.
Budget 2019: Boost for beneficiaries
Budget 2019: Boost for beneficiaries
NationalMay 30

Budget 2019: No more school donations for decile 1 to 7 schools

The Government wants to scrap school donations for low- and middle-decile schools in an effort to put more cash in the hands of parents.
Budget 2019: No more school donations for decile 1 to 7 schools
Budget 2019: No more school donations for decile 1 to 7 schools
NationalMay 30

The Budget - What you need to know

The government's first Wellbeing Budget has been revealed - here's what you need to know.
The Budget - What you need to know
The Budget - What you need to know
NationalMay 30

Wellbeing Budget revealed: $1.9b for mental health

The Government has unveiled its first-ever Wellbeing Budget, committing almost $2 billion dollars towards mental health funding and another billion on child wellbeing.
Wellbeing Budget revealed: $1.9b for mental health
Wellbeing Budget revealed: $1.9b for mental health
DunedinMay 30

Pre-Budget southern snack courts controversy

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she is withholding judgement on the Finance Minister's controversial decision to dine on cheese rolls made with rye bread for his pre-Budget snack.
NationalMay 29

More Budget blundering as copies handed out early

Treasury staff have mistakenly given copies of this year's Budget to journalists and political commentators early.
More Budget blundering as copies handed out early
More Budget blundering as copies handed out early
NationalMay 29

Robertson 'very disappointed' in Treasury

Finance Minister Grant Robertson says he is "very disappointed" that Treasury didn't find out more about the Budget breach before calling in the police.
Robertson 'very disappointed' in Treasury
Robertson 'very disappointed' in Treasury