The values of fairness, the protection of the environment, the strength of our communities.”Under the budget, spending on mental health will increase by 1.9 billion New Zealand dollars ($1.2 billion) over the next four years. Part of that will include extra money for suicide prevention services as the country tries to tackle its high suicide rate. Budget documents indicate an extra 81,000 people will be able to access free mental health and addiction services. It also included extra money to help clean waterways and improve forestry. He said the budget included extra money for classrooms but not for teachers, who have been striking for better pay and conditions.

Source: National Post May 30, 2019 04:30 UTC