Health
Budget 2026 provides new funding to ensure Kiwis can access timely, quality healthcare.
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A $5.5 billion increase in funding for frontline health services. |  |
Capital investment of $682 million, including a new tower block for Whangārei Hospital. |
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Funding for three-day postnatal stays ($34 million) and specialist paediatric palliative care ($16 million). |  |
$33 million to further extend eligibility for the National Bowel Screening Programme to age 56. |
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An additional $54 million for Pharmac to purchase medicines. |  |
$35 million to boost support for road ambulance services. |
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A $5.5 billion increase in funding for frontline health services. |
|
Capital investment of $682 million, including a new tower block for Whangārei Hospital. |
|
Funding for three-day postnatal stays ($34 million) and specialist paediatric palliative care ($16 million). |
|
$33 million to further extend eligibility for the National Bowel Screening Programme to age 56. |
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An additional $54 million for Pharmac to purchase medicines. |
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$35 million to boost support for road ambulance services. |