Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu welcomes today’s Budget announcement of $168m in spending to strengthen Whānau Ora but cautions it will bring a limited level of stability, rather than any widespread expansion or change. Pouārahi Ivy Harper .
Social support agencies welcomed practical and targeted funding in the Budget they believe will help some children and families, but say short-term funding to some projects leaves initiatives facing instability.