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Wellbeing budgets and the environment – Expert Reaction

Wellbeing budgets and the environment – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 14 December 202113 December 2021

A new report examines how the environment has – or has not – been incorporated into the government’s ‘Wellbeing Budgets’. The Parliamentary Commissioner for […]

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Budget 2021 – Expert Reaction

Budget 2021 – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 20 May 202121 May 2021

The government is increasing benefits, overhauling the health system, and funding green technologies in its latest Wellbeing Budget. Money is […]

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Budget 2019: Wellbeing – Expert Reaction

Budget 2019: Wellbeing – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 30 May 201931 May 2019

The Government’s ‘Wellbeing Budget’ aims to tackle long-term challenges for New Zealand, including mental health, child poverty and homelessness. The […]

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Budget 2019: Mental Health  – Expert Reaction

Budget 2019: Mental Health – Expert Reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 30 May 201930 May 2019

The Government’s ‘Wellbeing Budget’ includes a big boost in funding for mental health. A $1.9 billion package includes: A new […]

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NZ ranks well in material wellbeing index

In the News  |  Published: 28 July 201528 March 2016

New research has found that New Zealand ranks highly in a new index of wellbeing based on household consumption. The […]

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