New Zealand’s ‘catch up, patch up’ health budget misses the chance for a national overhaul
- Written by Robin Gauld, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Dean, University of Otago
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New Zealand’s budget brings a significant funding injection for health and disability services, amounting to around a 9% increase. It is the most substantial increase for the health sector in some time, and in this regard, aligns with the government’s 2019 well-being budget.
Overall, the budget provides an...