Tag: louise_upston
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International Visitor Spending Boosts New Zealand's Economy
Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston has welcomed new data indicating a significant boost in international visitor spending. According to the International Visitor Survey, international tourism contributed $12.2 billion to New Zealand’s economy for the year ending March 2025, marking…
BusinessWorldEconomyTradeEmployment and Labor TourismLouise UpstonInternational Visitor SurveyVisitor SpendingEconomic GrowthHospitality
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NZ Budget 2025 Boosts Disability Support Services
More than 7,000 disabled New Zealanders are set to benefit from improved residential care, thanks to a $240 million boost over four years announced in today’s Budget. This funding is in addition to the existing $1 billion annual investment in…
Politics and GovernmentHealthSocial IssuesEconomy Budget 2025Disability Support ServicesLouise UpstonResidential CareFundingGovernment
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NZ Budget 2025: $240M Boost for Disabled Residential Care
More than 7,000 disabled New Zealanders are set to benefit from improved residential care, thanks to a $240 million boost over four years announced in today’s Budget. Disability Issues Minister Louise Upston says the funding is on top of the…
Politics and GovernmentHealthSocial Issues Louise UpstonBudget 2025Disability Support ServicesResidential CareGovernment FundingSocial Services
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NZ Government Extends Food Bank Support Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis
The New Zealand government will extend support to community-based food banks for another year, as the country continues to recover from the cost-of-living crisis. Minister for Social Development and Employment Louise Upston announced a $15 million investment to be managed…
Politics and GovernmentHealthSocial Issues food banksLouise UpstonMinistry of Social DevelopmentNew Zealand Food NetworkFood SecurityGovernment
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NZ Budget 2025: Working for Families Scheme to Increase Support
The New Zealand government plans to increase support for low and middle-income families through changes to the Working for Families scheme, as announced in Budget 2025. Approximately 142,000 families will receive an average of $14 extra per fortnight, with the…
Politics and GovernmentEconomySocial Issues Budget 2025Working for FamiliesLouise UpstonSimon WattsSocial DevelopmentTax Credit