Budget

As promised by the Minister of Finance, this was a Budget of health and climate, both areas our members have a strong interest in

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

Finance minister Grant Robertson previously promised the focus of Budget 2022 would be health and today he delivered the largest-ever jump in health spending

Budget 2022 provides secure funding for the future of New Zealand’s health system so every New Zealander can have access to the healthcare they need, no matter where they live
 

Of the $18 million, just $463,061 was allocated between a total of six successful applicants

Pharmacy sector leaders are disappointed most of the $18 million intended for community pharmacy during COVID-19 last year was returned to the Crown in June.

Health minister Andrew Little says Budget 2021 did not include any new funding for pharmacy because no new initiatives for pharmacy were being implemented

Health minister Andrew Little says Budget 2021 did not include any new funding for pharmacy because no new initiatives for pharmacy were being implemented

Pharmacists are “disappointed” that Budget 2021 contains no new funding initiatives to support the pharmacy profession to achieve quality patient outcomes

Labour is continuing its overhaul of the public health service, backing restructuring with money to build and run hospitals, buy medicines and pay for doctors’ visits