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Thursday, 19 May 2022
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Budget 2022: Lifewise budgeting expert on $350 boost
People over the age of 18 who earn less than $70,000 will get a $350 payment over three months.
It excludes beneficiaries and pensioners. Our reporter Nick Truebridge hears from Lifewise community… Read more Video, Audio
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Whānau Ora responds to Budget 2022 funding for Maori
For Māori the Budget includes $580 million of spending across health, social and justice sectors.
The Māori Health Authority - Te Mana Hauora Māori - gets $168 million for Māori health services over… Read more Video, Audio
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Budget 2022: Emergency dental grants raised to $1000
More free dental care will be within reach for people on low incomes - with emergency dental grants more than tripling, as part of this year's budget. They're rising from $300 to $1000.
People on the… Read more Audio
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National's Nicola Willis responds to Budget 2022
National has dubbed Budget 2022 as 'backwards' and a 'blowout'. Finance spokesperson Nicola Willis talks to Lisa Owen.
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Budget 2022: Māori Health Authority funding 'pathetic' - Waititi
$188 million has been set aside for the Māori Health Authority - Te Mana Hauora.
The government says it's a significant step to addressing long-documented inequities.
But it's a sum that's unlikely… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 19 May 2022
19 May 2022News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6306440116112 Video, Audio
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Advocates for more Pharmac drugs react to Budget 2022
Health is one of the major budget items, with $11.1 billion over the next four years.
It's the biggest government investment in health to date with a huge focus on creating Health NZ and a Māori… Read more Video, Audio
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Finance Minister Grant Robertson discusses Budget 2022
Finance Minister Grant Robertson has delivered what he calls New Zealand's fourth Wellbeing Budget.
He discusses the details with Lisa Owen.
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Aucklanders respond to fuel, public transport discount extension
The half price public transport fares will be extended for another two months until August.
The temporary cut in fuel tax and road user charges stay in place until then.
Our reporter Nick Truebridge… Read more Video, Audio
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Budget 2022: Whangārei reacts to $350 boost for middle-earners
New Zealanders over 18, who earn less than $70,000 a year will get a $350 cash injection, paid over three months.
It excludes beneficiaries and pensioners. Reporter Katie Todd has the latest in… Read more Video, Audio
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Budget 2022: Analysis from RNZ political editor
RNZ political editor Jane Patterson is at Parliament. She joins Lisa Owen with her analysis.
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Budget 2022: Govt pledges $350 boost for about 2m NZers
An extra $350 in the back pockets of more than two million New Zealanders is what the government is promising in Budget 2022.
The surprise cherry on top of today's budget is aimed at easing the pain… Read more Audio
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About this programme
Checkpoint is RNZ's drive-time news and current affairs programme, tackling the national and international stories of the day.
The show airs weekdays fro4-6pm and is hosted by Lisa Owen.
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