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The Government is contributing $100,000 to a Mayoral Relief Fund to help the Levin community following this morning’s tornado, Minister for Emergency Management Kiri Allan says.

The Quintet of Attorneys General have issued the following statement of support for the Prosecutor General of Ukraine and investigations and prosecutions for crimes committed during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Morena tatou katoa. Kua tae mai i runga i te kaupapa o te rā.

Urgent Budget night legislation to stop major supermarkets blocking competitors from accessing land for new stores has been introduced today.

Navigating difficult times, while also making necessary progress. Dealing with the unexpected, and always, always planning for the future. Challenges not least of which include a one in 100 year health crisis, followed by the biggest economic shock since the Great Depression. And just as the world was recovering, it’s been plunged into the uncertainty of war. 

Budget 2022 provides funding to implement the new resource management system, building on progress made since the reform was announced just over a year ago.

The Government is substantially increasing the amount of funding for public media to ensure New Zealanders can continue to access quality local content and trusted news.

Budget 2022 sees significant resources made available for the Defence Force to maintain existing defence capabilities as it looks to the future delivery of these new investments.

The Government is investing in a thriving, adaptive and enduring arts, culture and heritage sector through Budget 2022.

It is my great pleasure to present New Zealand’s fourth Wellbeing Budget.

Budget 2022 delivers a package of investment to improve the coronial system and reduce delays for grieving families and whānau.

“Budget 2022 demonstrates the Government’s commitment to deliver change for the disability community with the establishment of a new ministry,” Minister for Disability Issues Carmel Sepuloni said.

Four major milestones in the Government’s reform of the education system will give every New Zealander the best chance to succeed, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced today.

The Government is backing new integrated advisory services for farmers, foresters, and growers, supporting innovation and strengthening the animal welfare system.

Budget 2022 sees more New Zealanders able to access support to get into their first home because of changes to First Home Grants and First Home Loans.

Budget 2022 takes further action to reduce child poverty and make New Zealand the best place in the world to be a child.

Researchers and businesses working in the rapidly developing field of RNA technology will benefit from a new research and development platform, funded in Budget 2022.

A new fund to improve access to finance for small and medium businesses is included in a package of Budget 2022 initiatives to drive economic security, innovation, and low-emissions growth.

Budget 2022 further strengthens the economic foundations and wellbeing outcomes for Pacific peoples in Aotearoa, as the recovery from COVID-19 continues.

Budget 2022’s investment in whānau Māori will lead to economic security for all of Aotearoa.

Increased infrastructure investment will continue to play a critical part in securing New Zealand’s recovery from COVID-19.

Budget 2022 invests in resetting our health system and gives economic security in good times and in bad.