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Top Stories for Thursday 19 May 2022
It's Budget Day and the pressure is on for the Government to ease the 'cost of living crisis' facing New Zealanders, and we speak to political and business editors about what we should expect in the… Audio
Robertson: still working through upgrades to EVs
And Nathan Rarere caught up with the man who will be delivering today's Budget, Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson. He asked how preparations for the big announcement are… Audio
Panmure locals tell First Up what they want from Budget
A little later today the government will deliver its 2022 Budget, which will include 6 billion dollars of new spending. There have also been major funding announcements about mental health and… Audio
Far North residents desperate for reprieve from 'ridiculous' cost of living
The soaring cost of living in the Far North has people sleeping in cars, begging for food, and seeking support in "astronomical" numbers. Sophie Smith-Cressy says people are desperate. Audio
Govt urged to set long-term poverty solutions for Pasifika communities
The government is being urged to implement long-term solutions to tackle poverty in Pacific communities.
There are also calls to address rising health issues for Pasifika which have been exacerbated… Audio
Drought in Auckland's rural south pushing up food prices, growers say
Vegetable growers in Auckland's rural south say drought conditions are playing havoc with their day-to-day operations and will only add to increased prices for consumers.
Budget 22: Cost of living hitting hard in Far North
The soaring cost of living is playing out in the Far North with people sleeping in cars, begging for food, and seeking support in 'astronomical' numbers.
When it comes to poverty and crime, Kaitaia… Video, Audio
Budget 22: Locals in Ōtara call for more education funding
It's the day before Budget 2022, a day of big numbers, big promises and politics.
Checkpoint visited Ōtara Town Centre to heard what is important to residents as they deal with the impact of an… Video, Audio
Mental health advocate underwhelmed by pre-budget announcement
A mental health service says the government's pre-budget announcement doesn't go far enough to reach those who experience the worst inequality in New Zealand.
Thursday's Budget will include $100… Audio
How to slash your grocery bill and live more sustainably
With inflation rates at a 30 year high and the cost of living continuing to climb all eyes will be on Finance Minister Grant Robertson's Budget tomorrow. The Supermarkets continue to gratefully… Audio
Mental Health Foundation responds to govt's $100m boost
The Mental Health Foundation is welcoming $100 million more over four years for mental health and addiction services, but says a major part of the government's plan is still missing.
$27 million is… Video, Audio
Health Minister details $100m boost for mental health services
The government's promising to take some of the pressure off child and adolescent mental health services as part of a $100m Budget 2022 spend over four years.
It includes $27m for community-based… Video, Audio
Cryptocurrency trader Bitprime says it is set to resume retail trading after raising finance
An under-pressure cryptocurrency trading platform says it has secured financing and is aiming to resume retail trading later this week.
Brisbane refinery a plus in Ampol takeover of Z Energy - CEO
Z Energy's new owner says New Zealand will have greater fuel security as a result of its takeover.
Care workers' pay impasse shows govt indifference to work of women
Comment - Ahead of the Budget, there's an extra $230m for apprenticeships, while negotiations between care workers and the government have fallen apart, Katherine Ravenswood writes.
Budget: $100m to mental health and addiction services
The government has made more pre-budget promises - this time committing $100m to specialist mental health and addiction services.
The money will cover community based crisis services, enhance… Audio
Spare money in retirement : to spend, or not to spend?
Financial Planner Liz Koh says a common mistake people make in retirement, if they have a nest egg, is that they underspend. They die with more money in the bank than they intended to leave, or they… Audio
Family 'shocked' at rest home's $500 offer to families who find them a nurse
The general manager of Enliven Central, which runs 14 resthomes across the North Island, said they were desperate for nurses but were not getting applications through traditional advertising.
Tired, frustrated allied health workers strike, urging fair pay
Surgeries around the country have been called off and appointments cancelled as tired and frustrated allied health workers strike for fair pay.
Allied health workers include the health staff who are… Video, Audio
Complaints against non-bank lenders double amid living costs crisis
Complaints about unsecured debt have more than doubled in the past year, as consumers struggle to repay loans in the face of rising living costs.
