For New Zealand’s health budget 2022, $13.2 billion has been allocated to the health sector over the next four years, aiming to reduce cost pressures and create new services.
While $1.8 billion in new spending in the coming year aims to address historic cost pressures. In addition, $188 million has been funded to the Māori Health Authority to commission services.
Another $102 million over the next three years has been allocated to provide better GP and community care and reduce pressure on hospitals.
For more information, read the full news article originally published in New Zealand Herald.
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