Government Funding
Failed census has far reaching consequences
Getting the census right is important, not just for electoral boundaries but for a host of government funding decisions. Why has it been such a disaster this time around? Audio
Increasing demand for public dental care – ADHB
Auckland District Health Board says it's had to make changes to stop patients lining up for hours outside its South Auckland emergency dental clinic as demand for public dental care increases. Audio
Govt puts nearly $120m towards billion tree-planting goal
The government has announced it's putting $118 million towards helping landowners and organisations to plant trees to fulfil its goal to plant 1 billion trees across New Zealand by 2028. Video, Audio
Mother launches petition calling for govt to fund epipens
Auckland mother Victoria Johnston has launched a petition calling on the government to fund Epipens, which she says many families can't afford. She spoke to Rowan Quinn. Video, Audio
Less than half of Kaikoura business aid given out
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment says just under $400,000 of the $1 million available has been given to 18 businesses in the Kaikoura area and three in the Hurunui District. Video, Audio
Foster carers call for pay to encourage more carers
Foster carer Angie Rogerson, says there aren't enough foster carers for neglected children because they are left out of pocket by the actual cost of the job. Mrs Rogerson says if the Government paid… Audio
Ak youth workers warn of impending crime spree as prevention
Auckland youth workers are warning of a crime spree as three million dollars of spending on crime and gang prevention comes to an end this month. Up to eight programmes across the city will have to… Audio
Willie Jackson demands assurances after Ngaro threat
"This is unprecendented," says Willie Jackson "I've never heard of a minister threatening a community organisation like this." He says it's a worry not just for him, but for all the people who work… Audio
Doctors angry government slow to fix GP funding woes
Doctors are angry about what they believe is government inaction over growing financial troubles in their sector. a year on since a working group recommended sweeping changes to a hotly debated aspect… Audio
Dr Andrew Ensor: leading NZ's key role with SKA
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SKA Alliance is a group of New Zealand experts working on the IT requirements of the world's largest science project - the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) telescope. Audio
PM explains why he's prioritised boosting police numbers
Prime Minister Bill English announced the government will fund 1100 new police staff over four years, but similar pledges have already been made by Labour and NZ First. Video, Audio