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Friday 29 May, 2026

Budget 2026: Did the Government listen?

Ahead of Budget 2026, Hāpai Te Hauora called for stronger investment in prevention, warm homes, safe sleep support and Māori-led solutions. Following yesterday’s Budget announcement, questions remain around whether communities were truly listened to.

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Thursday 21 May, 2026

Budget 2026: A Budget That Listens

Communities have been speaking. Is anyone listening? Budget 2026 is an opportunity to back what communities already know works.

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Friday 23 May, 2025

Oranga Whenua, Oranga Tangata: Hāpai Te Hauora Responds to Budget 2025

This Budget promised balance — but delivered cuts, corporate wins, and more setbacks for Māori health. Here’s Hāpai Te Hauora’s response.
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Tuesday 28 May, 2024

Budget 2024 – Hapai Te Hauora lays out its “Essentials (Wish) List” to the government

On May 30, 2024, the Government will announce its first full budget. In anticipation each year, Hāpai Te Hauora, as the largest Māori Public Health organisation in Aotearoa, prepares a wish list to highlight to the government critical investment areas urgently needed across communities in Aotearoa.