posted Budget Alert June 2019

The Wellbeing Budget is to implement change and prioritise the following 5 areas:

  • taking mental health seriously

  • improving child wellbeing

  • supporting Maori and Pasifika aspirations

  • building a productive nation

  • transforming the economy

While it's hoped that increasing health and wellbeing in New Zealand will foster increased prosperity, the business community gaze will be on building a productive nation, and transforming the economy, as well as on tax policy ahead.