Tag: government_funding
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ACT Claims Victories in Funding Boost and Infrastructure Plan
ACT has highlighted its recent activities, including renaming a government agency, criticizing a high-cost toilet project in Wellington, and securing increased funding for general practitioners (GPs). The party claims these actions demonstrate its commitment to delivering results and addressing what…
Politics and GovernmentHealthEconomyLaw ACT PartyWellington City CouncilKaren ChhourDavid SeymourGovernment FundingInfrastructure PlanLocal ElectionsACT Party NZ
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Napier City Council Adopts 2025/26 Annual Plan Following Public Consultation
The Napier City Council has adopted its 2025/26 Annual Plan, incorporating feedback from residents. The plan outlines budgets and activities for the upcoming year, including keeping the Napier Library open until its relocation in 2027. Napier Mayor Kirsten Wise emphasized…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsEconomy Napier City CouncilAnnual PlanNapier LibraryKirsten WiseRatesHawke's BayGovernment Funding
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NZ Budget 2025: $240M Boost for Disabled Residential Care
More than 7,000 disabled New Zealanders are set to benefit from improved residential care, thanks to a $240 million boost over four years announced in today’s Budget. Disability Issues Minister Louise Upston says the funding is on top of the…
Politics and GovernmentHealthSocial Issues Louise UpstonBudget 2025Disability Support ServicesResidential CareGovernment FundingSocial Services
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Government Unlikely to Fund Pay Equity for Female-Dominated Sectors
The Government is unlikely to fund pay equity for hospice and Plunket nurses, care and support workers, and other female-dominated workforces. Brooke Van Velden told Parliament that the Government, under Minister Nicola Willis' pay equity reset, indicated that the funded…
Politics and GovernmentHealthEmployment and LaborSocial Issues pay equitygovernment fundingnursescare workersJan TinettiChristopher LuxonBrooke Van Velden
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Reserve Bank Funding Reduced by 25% in New Agreement
The Government and the Reserve Bank board have agreed to a funding agreement that will reduce the bank's budgeted operating expenses by approximately 25% in the coming year. Finance Minister Nicola Willis stated that the new five-year agreement reflects the…
Reserve BankNicola WillisGovernment FundingTreasuryOperating ExpensesFinance