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NZ Budget 2025: anything less than a 5% increase in health funding amounts to merely standing still

Written by Tim Tenbensel, Professor of Health Policy, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau

Health Minister Simeon Brown.Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images

Minister of Health Simeon Brown claimed earlier this year that health funding in New Zealand has never been higher and that suggestions of underfunding are “fake news”.

On the bare statistics, Brown isn’t wrong. The allocation to Vote Health has indeed increased from NZ$18.2...

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Years in the making, the first complete monthly inflation report is almost here
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DesignStreet marks 27 years with a bold rebrand

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NZ Budget 2025: anything less than a 5% increase in health funding amounts to merely standing still

As AI leader Nvidia posts record results, Warren Buffett’s made a surprise bet on Google

New data shows the ACT and Queensland’s economies are beating the rest of the nation

Real wages have grown – just – over the past year. But they’re still down near 2011 levels

Nutifood–ViPlus Dairy Partnership Gains Victorian Government Support in Vietnam Visit

Australian businesses have actually been slow to adopt AI, survey finds

Years in the making, the first complete monthly inflation report is almost here

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Understanding the Importance of Property Valuation Services in Darwin

5 Essential Tips for Successfully Running a Supermarket

Reduce Your Company's Carbon Footprint With These Effective Tips

He’s not cheating, he’s (just) having a mental breakdown: six differences to spot

DesignStreet marks 27 years with a bold rebrand

Deputy partners with SuperAPI to streamline employee onboarding and help get shift-based industries ready for PayDay Super

KuCoin invests in Australian sponsorships of the ACC, plus a major campaign with golf icon Adam Scott

Australian companies pitching to the world’s wealthiest investors

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