Support for Many, But Social Services Will still Struggle – NZCCSS
“This Budget has not recognised the extremely dire situation that community social services are experiencing”, said Trevor McGlinchey, Executive Officer…
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Budget a step in the right direction, but misses the mark for children in need today – Variety – The Children’s Charity
Variety – the Children’s Charity is pleased to see the Labour-led government is committed to addressing the significant factors which…
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Budget in line with infrastructure expectations – Infrastructure NZ
“The Adern-led Government’s first Budget has followed through on well-signalled investments in transport, housing, education and health, but greater use…
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Funding could protect thousands of migrant workers – FIRST Union
Labour inspectorate funding could protect tens of thousands of migrant workers from exploitation FIRST Union welcomes the Government’s announcement of…
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xtra investment in Police welcomed – NZ Police
Police Commissioner Mike Bush welcomes today’s announcement by the Minister of Police and says it represents a significant investment in…
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Budget Not the Big Hit Needed – Salvation Army
Budget 2018 addresses many aspects of poverty and poor housing not tackled by previous Governments, but it is not the…
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Clothing allowance for children welcomed with open arms – Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Trust New Zealand welcomes the Government’s announcement today that it has budgeted $101.9 million over the next…
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NZ On Air encouraged by boost to public media in Budget 2018
NZ On Air welcomes the announcement of an extra $15m in Budget 2018 for public media in 2018/19. The exact…
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Community Law Celebrates Government Top-up – Community Law Centres
Community Law is celebrating the Government top-up of $2.2m announced in today’s Budget. “Having been made to live under a…
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A budget that takes children seriously – Office of the Children’s Commissioner
The Children’s Commissioner, Judge Andrew Becroft, says today’s budget takes children seriously. He welcomes the focus on reducing child poverty,…