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Budget 2022 includes a cost of living package that will see about two million New Zealanders qualify for a one-off payment of $350.

Health gets a record $11.1 billion over the next four years - with… Video, Audio

Another two month extension to the fuel tax reduction and half price public transport, has been met with relief by many on the streets of Whangārei.

The government's also announced New Zealanders… Video, Audio

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… Video, Audio

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… Video, Audio

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… Audio

National has dubbed Budget 2022 as 'backwards' and a 'blowout'. Finance spokesperson Nicola Willis talks to Lisa Owen.

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$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… Audio

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… Video, Audio

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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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… Video, Audio

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… Video, Audio

RNZ political editor Jane Patterson is at Parliament. She joins Lisa Owen with her analysis.

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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… Audio