New Zealand’s Labour government has offered billions in help for families with young children, as prime minister Chris Hipkins revealed his election-year budget during a cost of living crisis.
The government is rolling out free public transport for children, free prescription medicines, and expanded free childcare for toddlers as part of a package that will cost more than NZ$2.5bn as many New Zealanders struggle with soaring food prices, high levels of inflation, and significantly increased mortgage payments.
