The $1.1 billion allocated to Ministry for Disabled People - Whaikaha in Budget 2024 allows the sector to stand still but not move forward, said NZ Disability Support Network CEO Peter Reynolds.
Early Childhood Education (ECE) sector leaders met with Minister Luxton, in Minister Tinetti’s absence, to discuss their concerns following the budget announcement of 20 hours free ECE for 2-year-olds. The sector’s strong advice is that if implemented .