Tag: medicard
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Labour Says Auckland Family $6,302 a Year Worse Off Under National
Labour Campaign Chair Kieran McAnulty says the extra cost is more than $120 a week, as the party pushes a Cost of Living Action Plan of free GP visits, capped fares and a fuel tax freeze.
Politics and GovernmentEconomyElectionGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesTransportationEmployment and LaborEnergyEducationLabour PartyAgricultureHealth New Zealand Labour PartyChristopher LuxonKieran McAnultycost of livingAucklandNational Partyprescription chargesChris HipkinsDavid SeymourWinston Peterspublic transport faresCost of Living Action PlanMedicardfuel taxschool lunchesFederated Farmersrural school busesGreg Andersonfarmingfuel tax freeze
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Labour Unveils Cost of Living Plan: Free GP Visits, Fare Caps and Fuel Tax Freeze
New Zealand Labour, led by Chris Hipkins, promises three free GP visits a year, free prescriptions from 2027, capped public transport fares and a three-year fuel tax freeze.
Politics and GovernmentEconomyElectionHealthEnergyTransportationSocial Issues New Zealand Labour PartyChris Hipkinscost of livingMedicardpublic transport faresfuel taxSolarSaver
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Labour Pledges Free Maternity Scans and Boosts Sonographer Training
Labour plans to make maternity scans free for all pregnant women, integrating them into the Medicard. This initiative aims to ease financial burdens and improve early health detection, supported by new sonographer training.
Politics and GovernmentHealthGeneral PoliticsMedical ScienceEconomyEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesElection Labour PartyMaternity ScansHealthcareMedicardChris HipkinsDr Ayesha VerrallNew Zealand Labour Party