Podcasts about wellbeing budget

The Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission's released a report showing how funding from the 2019 Wellbeing Budget has been spent.   It shows 92% of the $1.9 billion has been spent or committed.   There's around $163 million that is unspent, and almost $62 million was set aside for capital works.   Chief Executive Karen Orsborn says they know there's a high degree of public interest in the funding, so they wanted to make that information available.   She says 57% —1.1-billion— went to health, and $800 million went to other government agencies.  Orsborn told Kerre Woodham that they've heard from people who have been using the services, as well as those in the sector, that the money has made a real difference.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Young people needing specialist mental health care are waiting longer to see a specialist, according to a new report from the Auditor-General. The report evaluated whether the money spent on youth mental health services - since the 2019 Wellbeing Budget - is making a difference for people aged 12 to 24. Jason Hewett is the Auditor-General's performance audits manager.

Stop the press! We're bringing you an extra dose of RTBC each week, as we dig back into our audio archives and brief you on a big idea that's having a moment. This week the UK's GDP estimates showed the economy shrunk in July, sparking fears of a recession. But what if there was a different way to measure a country's economic success? We spoke to Katherine Trebeck, Annie Quick and Kate Raworth about the alternatives, from doughnut economics to New Zealand's Wellbeing Budget. Can we move beyond our obsession with growth? And where do we go next?See you on Monday for our next episode of Reasons to be Cheerful!GuestsKatherine Trebeck, from the Wellbeing Economy Alliance (@ktrebeck)Annie Quick, formerly at the New Economics Foundation (@anniequick)Kate Raworth, founder of Doughnut Economics Action Lab (@KateRaworth)Listen to RTBC Episode 91: Who's Afraid of GDP (2019)Listen to RTBC Episode 195: A Big Idea to Rethink the Economy (2021)Let us know what you think about Reasons Revisited! Get in touch with us via our website or on social media (@cheerfulpodcast) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for an engaging and insightful episode of New Politics as we delve into some of the most pressing political and economic issues facing Australia today.In the spotlight is Peter Dutton, the leader of the Liberal Party, who finds himself entangled in a web of questions surrounding his knowledge of contracts for offshore processing services in Nauru, made with a businessman who was convicted of corruption and bribery. We'll trace back to Dutton's time as Minister for Home Affairs – it's alleged the Australian Federal Police briefed him about an investigation into the businessman's possible corruption yet, despite this knowledge, the Department of Home Affairs proceeded to enter into contracts with the businessman's company, Radiance International. We look at the implications of this controversial decision and why Peter Dutton needs to address these very concerning events.We also analyse Treasurer Jim Chalmers' announcement of the first-ever wellbeing budget. Termed the Measuring What Matters national wellbeing framework, this budget promises a new perspective on economic decisions. We'll explore how this budget links national finances to the social wellbeing of the community, challenging the conventional focus on abstract concepts like a budget surplus or deficit. However, not everyone is on board with this innovative approach, as critics, including the usual suspects News Corporation and Sky News, seek to discredit the wellbeing budget. Discover why this framework has received both praise and skepticism from different quarters of society.The CFMEU has put forward a bold proposal to fund public and affordable housing through a tax on corporate super profits. Zach Smith, the secretary of the CFMEU, unveiled this campaign at the National Press Club, outlining how a permanent 40% tax on excess profits could generate a substantial $29 billion annually. This significant revenue could then be used to build 53,000 new homes each year, contributing to addressing the estimated shortfall of 750,000 homes by 2041. We'll contrast this with the Labor government's housing proposal, which pales in comparison and has been met with criticism for its lack of ambition. We also examine the history of the resource super profit tax and why it failed to achieve its potential in the past.Of course, there's political implications and opposition surrounding the super profit tax proposal, and we look at Bill Shorten's stance against considering a super profit tax and the potential media and Coalition backlash – there are merits and drawbacks of such a tax but it could be a game-changer for funding various public projects.

As if a cost of living crisis and a crime crisis were not enough, we also have a mental health crisis in this country, and it's heart-breaking. It was reported the other day that, on average, 54 tradies take their own life each year, as well as 23 farm workers. They're predominantly men. So what services are available here? Well as we know, time and time again, because it's constantly reported on, very few. The mental health sector is stretched, it's in many cases dysfunctional, there are a lack of pyschs, a lack of outlets for people, a lack of supports to tap into. There are long waiting lists, in many cases, too long. And for farm workers in particular, in many rural areas, no help at all. Minister for Rural Communities, Kieran McAnulty was reported recently saying that “rural communities have poorer mental health outcomes and disproportionately higher rates of suicide,” he cited reduced access to mental health services as a factor, social isolation and easier access to firearms and vehicles. But what's really concerning is that it's his government, who made such a big song and dance about throwing more money at it, yet has still not moved the metrics on it. Where's the money gone?  It's reported that “In 2019, the Government committed $455 million to primary mental health and addiction services..” But, and here's the rub, “there is no specific industry focus for the funding.” Why not? Why not target it? Why not be specific about where the spending needs to go? It's not like we don't know where it's needed. So what have we got to show for it? Where's the accountability for any of it? There is none. No one appears to know where the money's gone, we've certainly not seen the rapid cropping up of better rural mental health services, it certainly hasn't improved access. Even mental health advocate Mike King got so disillusioned with the lack of funding ending up anywhere, he described the mental health scene as “horrifying and scary..” and that was a year ago, God only knows how much worse it is now. He said “the system's broken”, and that's what we're still hearing, and we hear it time and time again. The system is broken. The fixes we thought were coming, didn't come. The money we thought would help alleviate some of the pressure in the sector, never arrived. The places the money needed to go to didn't get it. The people tasked with carrying the burden of all this frontline under resourced mental health care on their shoulders, got so overwhelmed many of them left and quit the sector entirely. Frustratingly, the point King made back then was that the money was out there, there was enough of it floating around, it just was not reaching the right places, and no one knew where it had gone. He said you could OIA the Ministry of Health and they wouldn't even know where it was. His fear was it was getting flushed down the toilet. So how is this not only still an issue, but arguably worse, not better? How is it we have “Nearly one in four young adults suffering from high levels of anxiety, fatigue and depression”, (according to the Salvation Army's 2023 State of the Nation report). I know the mental health sector is not a quick fix, but four years on from the Wellbeing Budget, how is it our wellbeing stats are still so woeful?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Show host Gene Tunny talks with Dr. Nicholas Gruen, CEO of Lateral Economics, about the increasing focus of governments on wellbeing. For instance, former NZ PM Jacinda Ardern rebranded the national budget as a Wellbeing Budget, Wales has a Futures Generations Commissioner, and Australia is developing a new wellbeing framework, Measuring What Matters. Gene and Nicholas discuss the limitations of the current top-down approaches and platitudes, and consider potential solutions for better integrating wellbeing into policymaking. Please get in touch with any questions, comments and suggestions by emailing us at contact@economicsexplored.com or sending a voice message via https://www.speakpipe.com/economicsexplored. What's covered in EP187What is the “well-being agenda”? (2:44)The “Easterlin paradox”. (5:08)How do you make these judgments? How do you measure well-being? (10:50)How is this relevant for policy? Should governments be tracking this broader measure? (28:36)Is complexity a plus or a minus in the Treasury wellbeing framework? (33:39)Why do you need a framework? (40:02)Good examples of programs which could improve wellbeing. (44:29)The importance of being connected to family and friends. (53:42)Links relevant to the conversationNicholas Gruen's YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@NicholasGruenVideo version of this episode on Nicholas's Uncomfortable Collisions with Reality podcast:Wellbeing: can we escape the iron law of business-as-usualMeasuring what matters — second consultation process | Treasury.gov.auFairfax Lateral Economics Index of Australia's Wellbeing Final Report (the HALE index discussed in the conversation)Thanks to Obsidian Productions for mixing the episode and to the show's sponsor, Gene's consultancy business www.adepteconomics.com.au. Full transcripts are available a few days after the episode is first published at www.economicsexplored.com. Economics Explored is available via Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, and other podcasting platforms.

I think one of the great travesties of this Government, when we eventually look back on their long line of failures, will be what happened to mental health. Don't get me wrong, no government from what I can see, has ever got mental health right, it's forever been a sector in dire straits, under resourced and woefully misunderstood. But mental health itself has only become bigger and worse as the years has gone by, and arguably peaking as a real crisis now, post the pandemic. And yet, the Government that promised to fix it – has not. Not even close. So much for the Wellbeing Budget. It's not like they haven't thrown money at it – it's just no one seems to know where that money's gone. And then we learn yesterday that, “a half-billion-dollar programme to deliver better community and primary mental health care is still failing to reach tens of thousands of people,” according to reports. So $600 million was doled out to the Access and Choice mental health programme, yet lack of staff has meant they just haven't been able to reach people. They're "around 36,000 people short of the target,” it was reported. It's a perfect storm of increased demand coupled with lack of staff. We know that when it comes to acute beds, we don't have a single extra one since this Government came to power in 2017. So when it comes to targets, we're missing them on a lot of fronts. It's a similar scene in terms of healthcare in general; the lack of GPs and nurses, the wait times at ED departments. The wait times are actually so bad that most sensible people seek to avoid ED entirely if they can. One of our kid's broke a toe the other day and the first thing I said was - don't go to an emergency department. That's how bad it is, and has been a for a while actually. Now when accidents happen or kids are sick, parents are stopping to question whether it's worth going to an ED, given they know they won't get seen for several hours, given the hospitals are so snowed under and under resourced. It's a crying shame that in a first world country, our healthcare system has come to this. As it turned out, the broken toe needed an X-ray which then needed follow up with the GP, and then a referral to a specialist for a splint shoe to support it. And while we were lucky to get to a GP we were not so lucky to get the support shoe sorted, given they informed us they had a two week backlog of people waiting already. So what happens to a broken toe that can't be walked on or supported for two weeks? Nothing. You just have to ride it out apparently. And that's the state of our healthcare. GPs say they're beyond frustrated, but what can you do? That appears to be what every nurse, doctor, orderly and hospital worker is asking these days, what can they do? It just doesn't feel right that when it comes to ill health physical or mental, that you have to stop and think about what resources you can actually tap into, and once you've done that, what might actually be available to you. Worse yet, is a Health Minister who won't acknowledge it's a crisis in the first place, when all those of us experiencing it at any level, know that clearly it is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An idea that Australia discarded a decade ago will return on Tuesday night. That idea is a so-called “wellbeing budget”. It is being talked up by the Treasurer Jim Chalmers.  Chalmers has promised that Australia will follow countries like Scotland and New Zealand in judging the success of government spending not just against GDP and income per person, but based on whether it improves the wellbeing of the Australian people. Today, social researcher and director of research at 89 Degrees East, Rebecca Huntley on whether a budget can actually make us happier. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram. Guest: Social researcher and director of research at 89 Degrees East, Rebecca Huntley.

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers plans to introduce a Wellbeing Budget, based on New Zealand's experience. Suzi Morrissey, from the Wellbeing Economy Alliance Aotearoa, explains what this entails. Caleb Goods from the University of Western Australia discusses what the agreement between food delivery company Uber and the Transport Workers Union means to gig workers and how a new Federal Government might drive some of these changes? And multinationals. They are a large part of the Australian economy and landscape and according to Professor Simon Ville from the University of Wollongong, a historical perspective is important for shaping today's policies. His analysis is included in the book Lessons from History.

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers plans to introduce a Wellbeing Budget, based on New Zealand's experience. Suzi Morrissey, from the Wellbeing Economy Alliance Aotearoa, explains what this entails. Caleb Goods from the University of Western Australia discusses what the agreement between food delivery company Uber and the Transport Workers Union means to gig workers and how a new Federal Government might drive some of these changes? And multinationals. They are a large part of the Australian economy and landscape and according to Professor Simon Ville from the University of Wollongong, a historical perspective is important for shaping today's policies. His analysis is included in the book Lessons from History.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has flagged that October's budget will have a greater focus on wellbeing. New Zealand pioneered the Wellbeing Budget back in 2019, but has has it made a difference?

Ian McKelvie is the MP for Rangitikei, and he joins us via phone from his electorate office to chat about Christopher Luxton's visit to the region, the Tauranga by-election, the history and future of NZ's meat exports, Gangs and guns, and the 4th Wellbeing Budget delivered by Grant Robertson last week.

Finance Minister Grant Robertson has delivered what he calls New Zealand's fourth Wellbeing Budget. He discusses the details with Lisa Owen.  

Questions to Ministers NICOLA WILLIS to the Minister of Finance: Does he stand by his statement that "I acknowledge that a number of New Zealanders are facing a cost of living crisis"; if so, will his Budget include income tax reduction for New Zealanders who do not qualify for any Government benefit or Working for Families payments? Dr DUNCAN WEBB to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the New Zealand economy? Hon LOUISE UPSTON to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Does she believe too many New Zealanders are dependent on jobseeker support; if not, why not? GLEN BENNETT to the Minister of Energy and Resources: What is the Government doing to enable development of offshore renewable energy in New Zealand? MATT DOOCEY to the Minister of Health: Does he agree with the Mental Health and Well-being Commission's monitoring report finding that "improvements in services have not materialised as we had hoped for over this time", and what is his response to the article in New Zealand Doctor that says, "the $1.9 billion Wellbeing Budget touted as a game-changer, the Government has done little or nothing for mental wellbeing"? PAUL EAGLE to the Minister for COVID-19 Response: What recent announcements have been made relating to changes to the COVID-19 Protection Framework? SIMON COURT to the Minister of Local Government: Does she stand by her statement that "Maori have not expressed rights and interests in three waters assets over and above those as ratepayers within their respective communities of interest"; if so, what justification is there to apply a co-governance model to three waters entities? BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Transport: What recent progress has been made to improve transport links in the Wellington region? SIMEON BROWN to the Minister of Transport: Does he have confidence that the Government is not increasing the cost of vehicles for New Zealanders; if so, why? RICARDO MENÉNDEZ MARCH to the Minister of Immigration: Does he agree that disabled migrants are discriminated against by the acceptable standard of health criteria in immigration policy; if so, will he commit to an immigration system that upholds the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities? NAISI CHEN to the Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: What recent announcements has he made regarding updates to responsible lending rules? Hon MARK MITCHELL to the Minister of Police: Does she stand by her statement "the reality is that this Government has never been more active in targeting the gangs and criminal leaders and getting them off the streets"; if so, how does she reconcile that statement with the over 40 percent increase in gang membership since October 2017?

Brian Sagala from Pacific Days spoke with the Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand, this morning on Pacific Mornings for a talanoa on the following: Overview of meeting with PM of Australia Scott Morrison in Queenstown. The ongoing political stalemate in Samoa.  Wellbeing Budget.  Dawn Raids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Visste du at to av våre naboland, Island og Finland, er med i den internasjonale paraplyorganisasjonen the Wellbeing Economy Alliance (WEAll)? WEAll arbeider for en økonomi som skal være til nytte for folk og for planeten, i steden for omvendt. Norge er ikke med i alliansen, men i 2020 gjennomførte SSB en stor livskvalitetsundersøkelse som kan være et første steg på veien mot en "wellbeing economy". I denne episoden snakker vi med Anders Barstad i SSB om denne undersøkelsen. Vi snakker også med Amanda Janoo fra WEAll om hva vi mener med "wellbeing economy" og hvordan alliansen arbeider. Og hva i all verden skal vi kalle "wellbeing economy" på norsk?

The government unveiled it’s wellbeing budget for 2021 - Securing our recovery yesterday. PM Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern said Budget 2021 represents not only our plan for New Zealand’s recovery but our plan for the future. While Finance Minister Hon Grant Robertson said We are still at a difficult period in the recovery from COVID-19. The world faces third and fourth waves of the virus, and every economic forecast talks of ‘uncertainty’ and ‘volatility’. There is hope on the horizon in the form of the global rollout of the vaccine but we are some way off a return to normality, and in turn that has an impact on sectors such as tourism that are significant in our economy.   For more analysis, we’re joined now by Satish Ranchhod, Senior economist with Westpac Bank. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made a promise to reduce child poverty: the budget is meant to make good on that with a focus on raising the standard of living for families.

In this interview of Sue Grey, lawyer from Nelson who has also researched Health issues and has a degree in biochemistry, we learn that things are definitely not as they seem. She has been an activist on the battle front over the last decade endeavouring to bring transparency to so many of the issues that now are bearing down on us and now - totally surround us. She is also the Co leader of the OutDoors Party - Outdoorsparty.co.nz -  and sees clearly that humanity and the ecology of our entire biosphere is at the crossroads of either we come together as a ‘conscious’ caring humanity - and in essence a global family … or continue down the path of becoming victims to corporations in cahoots with captured Government - who themselves are caught up in their own self serving agenda to not truly engage and empower the community from the grass roots up. When did you hear them mention ‘empowering the grass roots?’  To relocalise and work cooperatively with NZ’s communities?  I start by thanking Sue for her continuous selfless effort to want to educate the NZ people on ‘other’ specific health issues that are being ignored by the Government and Health Boards. As a lawyer, she could have gone into the corporate structure and become very successful, but she knows that we as a planetary civilisation are at the precipice and as a mother she wants a healthy future and planet for her children.  I wish we had more people both male and female in NZ who are committed as we need more conscious people engaged and activated. Lock Down - Vaccinate - Reset   Today, sadly - it appears that Western governments globally are working towards locking down their people. With no apparent let up.    This is taking away choice -  freedom to choose.   Whereas Freedom is one thing -  but, it’s also a great ‘discipline’ for us as well.   The issues Sue has been involved in lately is the calling for transparency due to the rapid deployment of 5G - in relation to the lack of research on health and what is the accumulative effect on humans, animals, birds, insects and the vegetable kingdom?  Now Covid and Water Control have impinged on her valuable time. These below are some of the questions and answers that came up during this interview. That due to time constraints it has been impossible to transcribe this interview - however I trust that ‘you are able to listen’ as there is much valuable information that you need to know. Because, if you wish to know the full context of what she conveys - please listen - it is only the memory equivalent of 3 or 4 photographs   This link below was a very recent presentation to the NZ Parliamentary Health Committee by Sue and Alan Simmons of the Out Doors Party - on  both questioning and stopping the taking of our water rights away from us. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ct-AJNY6nT8 In today's interview, Sue was asked that when she was a candidate in the last election here in NZ, did the Labour Government mention or signal back then that if they remained in power they would fluoridate and chlorinate NZ’s water supplies throughout the nation?  Was this in their manifestos?  She said that as far as she knows - this was never flagged or mentioned.  This being the case, is this not deceitful of our Government to now set about doing this virtually behind our backs? Because this is a gigantic issue that affects the health of the whole nation. Is this what has become of NZ’s socialist Labour Government ? If David Lange ex PM of the 4th Labour government had been alive today, he would surely call his own party out? Was it Labour’s intention to always want to Nationalise more private property?  Tim mentions that when he was a teenager living near Matamata, in a farming community, the big statement then among some farmers and those involved in small business, was that Labour would eventually, one day - want to nationalise all of our farms, because they were socialists. But, for now they are wanting water … Thus the question, have our elected representatives in Wellington - run away with their own political party agenda and subtly, but very clearly made it known to all party MP’s that they must not go against the party dictate? Even if the electorate that the MP specifically represents have got an alternative view point and want their elected servant to openly debate that alternative.   ‘Toe the party line is the name of the game, especially if you want an interrupted steady income for life.’   Nationalising all Drinking Water Nationwide? So now we have Labour moving to nationalise our water - and it appears all other parliamentarians (the opposition) are silent. That the Labour Government wants control of all water taken away from District Councils and have the Government through the Department of Health control this life giving resource - the natural commons. Whereas for generations across NZ the District Councils are elected and are answerable to the local electorate. The people. This current situation means centralising Government power towards a ‘command & control’ economy. Like that of the ex Soviet Union. This is where the Central Government can now dictate what it does to our water such as chlorinate and fluoridate all water that is for drinking.  Yes, they have their standardised ‘scientific’ viewpoints but there is ample evidence that fluoridation affects children’s intellectual capabilities. See GreenplanetFM.com -   https://www.ourplanet.org/greenplanetfm/dr-paul-connett-dr-vyvyan-howard-declan-waugh-fluoride-is-a-neurotoxin-that-reduces-iq-of-children Then scroll on down to the bottom of this page and there are three other GreenplanetFM.com - links on fluoride.  Even if it’s rainwater from your roof or a spring somewhere on your land, it will come under Government control. This time to add chlorination. Because the Government Health Department who are not elected officials will do the bidding of the Government in power.  Which is strange - because for years now - multinational corporations have been extracting water out of various rural areas that have ‘water rights’ situated across NZ. This has been happening for many years and all that water has been free of charge other than a minuscule rental fee. Thus ambiguity continues to this day. Here is an interview of this. https://www.ourplanet.org/greenplanetfm/niki-gladding-should-new-zealand-be-bottling-our-water-and-sending-it-overseas The Commons  Sue mentions the Magna Carta of 1297 in England. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magna_Carta - stating that ‘water is in essence a human right’ and that it cannot be taken over as it is an integral part of the web of life and the ‘Global Commons. Listen.  The ‘Commons’ needs to be taught at all levels of the educational curriculum - so that NZers become aware of its importance.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commons COVID - this was the 2nd part of the interview.  With regard to the Covid equation Sue mentions that the Government has not complied with the legal requirements to further this Government's agenda it now wants to use lockdowns, when appropriate or needed and to roll out vaccinating the whole country. She has a link on www.outdoorsparty.co.nz - for you to see more. As a result of this interview - the following is an opinion piece by Tim   - apologies for the poor grammar and structure - due to time constraints   Wearing the Public Down Today rapid change is being forced upon us - usually by corporate expansion and enterprise and abetted by government - especially in the cases of new technologies or land developments etc. These are being continuously deployed or actioned and are forcing change due to their financial power, control and connections. In NZ the Government ‘does its bit’ by asking for submissions from the NZ public. However after decades of being continually ‘on the back foot’ - the concerned and aware public are tired, under resourced and time constrained to have to ‘continually’ complete submissions or sign petitions, that have time constraints on them - that it has become an energy sapping process of continued letter writing, going to meetings, rallies and protests with placards and signs. This is a ‘controlled’ game that the Government carry on because ‘they are all fully paid’ during all these times. As the upper controlling echelons of these political parties always remain in power - for decades.  Whilst the struggling electorate are unpaid and continually volunteer to stand up for the rights of the children of today and future generations - as well as the land and the sacredness of the environment, that sustains our very bodies. It should be incumbent on those wanting to change the laws or release new technologies  - that they pay for the public costs of submissions. User pays.  With the Government tying us down in having to write time consuming submissions, attending meetings etc, we have to ask, who really knows anything about the ones who have been chosen (hand picked)  to read or listen to these submissions - who may not necessarily be fair adjudicators or discerning of what is being conveyed, or lack the capabilities of being impartial. Hence more and more people within the community don’t believe these officials will carry their concerns forward, but instead defer to the status quo. The System is Designed to Wear Us Down. This is a carefully crafted game-plan devised by powerful interests - corporations/bankers in lockstep with whatever current Government is in power, to continually put the populace on the back foot and ‘wear them down’.  Because they have the resources and connections to power, big money, lawyers etc they eventually steam roll the little person and the ordinary man into submission. Meanwhile, the politicians draw their salary, smug in the thought that they are above it all, and are still ‘seen to be giving the people a chance’ - to voice their opinion. This is where 21st century politics has descended and no wonder people have become cynical of the political process.  What is Agenda21 and Agenda2030 We now have Agenda21 and Agenda2030 being sneakily enacted (infiltrated) across the country whilst an unconscious NZ public are totally distracted with countless other issues. Especially with Covid, contact tracing and the population being ‘readied’ for mass vaccinations, (and there may not be any trace of the Covid19 in the vaccine itself). There is so much going on. However the ‘astute’ people within the NZ public have gone around MSM and via Social Media (and it has its pitfalls) - and these people are wising up. Especially now since the Governments open door immigration policies - these many new immigrants are realising that back in their country of birth - the Covid ‘thing’ - is taking many various and strange twists - see what’s happening in Israel, Britain and South Africa but essentially all of Europe and that the farmers of India are not becoming infected!  Check out Globalresearch.ca   - in this case - https://www.globalresearch.ca/the-2020-worldwide-corona-crisis-destroying-civil-society-engineered-economic-depression-global-coup-detat-and-the-great-reset/5730652   The Wellbeing Budget, though a World First is it a Red Herring?  At present the current NZ Government has a ‘Wellbeing Budget’ which is touted as a world leading initiative - and it is - it sounds fantastic, warm, and signifies compassion. That it is produced by a Government that cares and is kind - but look behind it and there is another story. It parallels all the ubiquitous orange cones that you constantly see on so many roads and streets throughout NZ. They are training us and conditioning us to ‘stay in line’ and to obey and stop on demand. To slow us down. It’s a program that is deftly applied under the theme of public safety.  The Wellbeing Budget has some exceptionally good contingencies but it’s a red herring to showcase that the Labour lead government supposedly cares. Yet, if it is truly honest it will show health statistics that are going through the roof - Sugar usage in food and drink increases, cheap unhealthy cooking oils, obesity increases, junk food increases, medication for depression increases, divorce increases, family violence increases, mental health increases, tooth decay - suicides (numbers are now suppressed etc)  Accomodation costs increases, housing increases, immigration to pay for escalating infrastructure increases. It will also show the increased use of Monsanto’s glyphosate to spray complete paddocks ‘orange’ and that much of the Recycling System is being surreptitiously hidden in landfills. Even the continued poison 1080 use and who actually owns this company. The list goes on and the snowball gathers pace, whilst every day Joe Sixpack and Caroline Cardigan - grimly stare into their 72 inch telly, programmed and hypnotised by the 6pm news and worried that the All Blacks rugby team may lose and that their pizza delivery better not be late …    Here is Dr Ron Colman being interviewed in July 2018 on ‘genuine success indicators’ - this will bring home what it is meant to have transparent government and the challenges in implementing such a far reaching and important policy.  https://www.ourplanet.org/greenplanetfm/ron-colman-genuine-economic-indicators Is the NZ Media Captured by the State?  New Zealanders who are in their late 60’s, 70’s and 80’s realise from past experience that the NZ media seems to be coming part of the system’ - nearly like Pravda and Izvestia that were the mouthpiece of the failed Soviet Union and the communist agenda. That NZ media appears to be toeing the government line and we have to ask is it daily edging closer towards George Orwell's 1984? They have recently received $50 million from this Government and have tame journalists that will not question any discrepancies that Sue Grey points out in the Covid roll out.  Especially within the acquiescent parliamentary press gallery. This Government has made financial handouts to MSM to keep them silent especially with the 5G health narrative and now with Covid and the planned vaccination of every soul that inhabits Aotearoa. There are more questions than answers that are being ignored. Phone and book a time and take a delegation to visit your MP at their electoral office, don’t go alone - because unity is strength. Tell them that their vote hinges on ‘this meeting.’   COVID Doctors here in NZ will not speak out about Covid Vaccines because the NZ Medical Association answers to big Pharma - which is basically based in America but with ties to Britain and other pharmaceutical corporations in Europe. Which in essence is a global control mechanism that goes back to ties to the Rockefeller’s in the USA.  Hence Doctors are too afraid to speak their minds because they are terrified that they will have their license to practice revoked. This is a worldwide phenomenon and Big Pharma is in essence a legalised drug cartel and they are totally against any natural therapies because these cannot be patented. So whenever you see your doctor - he or she is very constrained in what they can say for fear of losing their licence and basically become unemployable.  Note that John D Rockefeller and his son David, who recently died at 104 were ardent uses of homeopathy - just like the British Royal Family. Can you connect some dots here? Note, hydroxychloroquine was mentioned as a cure for covid especially if you got to the patient within the first 24 hours or so. However Big Pharma instantly came out globally and clamped down on it and actually stopped it being sold here in NZ even though hydroxychloriquine has been on the market here for over 20 years. Remember how Dr Simone Gold and America's Front Line Doctors were excoriated by the US Corporate controlled media, for even mentioning that this was a cure for covid - such is the power of Big Pharma in lockstep with the 6 media conglomerates that control the US and the 7th being the BBC out of Britain.  A Global Government Coup? In the interview with Bill Watson 3 weeks ago - he mentioned that we are in the middle of a global coup especially in the West. However controlled MSM does not focus on this at all (Why would they? As they are the communication arm for it) - and in fact do everything to obscure the fact - choosing to give us scattered news items that distract us into a fragmented understanding of the global situation.  Unbeknown to most, there is a battle going on for the soul of our planet, by those that do not believe in soul, or are anti-soul. Bill intimated for those adept enough to grok the big picture that under the guise of Covid - the plan is that Bill and Melinda Gates are to vaccinate the whole human race with an untested vaccine that more and more independent and courageous doctors are saying - is not even a vaccine. Note that Sue in this Interview says’ that there is no responsibility by the vaccine manufacturers in the case of any health or death issues that may result.’ They get a free pass. Listen to her  share how Grant Robertson our Government Minister brought this in.  Sue says anyone who takes the vaccine is part of a global experiment.  The Great Reset This is also the ‘planned’ time for the Great Reset. This has been touted by the World Economic Forum out of Davos Switzerland - to be put in place across the whole Western world. (and eventually beyond) This being ‘guided’ by Klaus Schwab as the only way forward and this will bring us the digital currency - and the end of the fiat cash regime and that we will not have any cash. ‘That we will eventually not own anything and that we will be (laughably) - happy.’ The end result will be that we will be living in the Fourth Industrial revolution where the Surveillance State will become the Security State all connected in the ubiquitous silent 24/7/365 day silent hum of 5G wireless frequencies that will interfere with our bodies health - but this does not matter because we are also in the midst of a depopulation agenda that Roy Harlow so sadly over the last two weeks expounded on.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_Guidestones When you die before the vaccine - you only die of COVID - when you die after the vaccine - you die by everything but the vaccine … It’s an Experimental Vaccine  The Vaccine manufactures have no liability if any injuries or deaths occur.   The vaccine manufactures have it both ways - a free pass, to both riches and no responsibility.  No responsibility for ongoing daily health Health - the NZ Government Health Authorities are not telling us how to be healthy - by taking brisk walks in nature  swimming - being barefoot on the grass, breathing fresh air - eating vital organic food, drinking unsanitised ‘vital’ water - Yes it’s expensive - but get innovative and grow food in tubs - take some time out in sunshine and taking vitamin C. It is relatively cheap now.  Eating Supermarket Factory and Industrial food is not going to bring ultimate health and vitality to your being.  Use this as your search engine.  DUCKDUCKGO.com - for all your searches - far more than Google as it does not censor. The vaccine was not brought in for COVID - COVID was brought in for the Vaccine - once you understand this - everything makes sense. Higher discernment .   Always important … so we encourage you to do your own research …    Also - How much joy do you experience? - Tim and Sue talk health and wellbeing and that we have to take time to regroup internally and that meditation and prayer are important to becoming present. That thankfulness and gratefulness are a daily practice etc  Sue’s web addresses. www.letsbefree.com Outdoorsparty.co.nz suegrey.co.nz Forget about who the messenger is - just listen to this 2009 message. https://davidicke.com/2021/03/29/david-icke-predicting-the-covid-hoax-in-detail-in-2009-but-theres-no-conspiracy-zzzzzzzz/ Youtube alternatives: Bitchute.com  Brighteon.com   Rumble.com - check covid  ForbiddenKnowledgeTV.net Beforeitsnews.com - it is VERY out there - so I encourage higher discernment UKColumn.org - in Britain - very good. In a time of universal deceit - telling the truth is a revolutionary act - George Orwell. https://envirowatchrangitikei.wordpress.com/2021/02/19/hear-nz-lawyer-sue-grey-speak-on-informed-consent-your-legal-rights-around-vaccination/ https://www.americasfrontlinedoctors.com/exclusive-former-pfizer-vp-to-aflds-entirely-possible-this-will-be-used-for-massive-scale-depopulation/  Exclusive: Former Pfizer VP to AFLDS: ‘Entirely possible this will be used for massive-scale depopulation’ March 25, 2021 | Comments Offon Exclusive: Former Pfizer VP to AFLDS: ‘Entirely possible this will be used for massive-scale depopulation’ by Mordechai Sones America’s Frontline Doctors (AFLDS) spoke to former Pfizer Vice President and Chief Science Officer Dr. Mike Yeadon about his views on the COVID-19 vaccine, hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin, the regulatory authorities, and more. At the outset, Dr. Yeadon said “I’m well aware of the global crimes against humanity being perpetrated against a large proportion of the worlds population. “I feel great fear, but I’m not deterred from giving expert testimony to multiple groups of able lawyers like Rocco Galati in Canada and Reiner Fuellmich in Germany. “I have absolutely no doubt that we are in the presence of evil (not a determination I’ve ever made before in a 40-year research career) and dangerous products. “In the U.K., it’s abundantly clear that the authorities are bent on a course which will result in administering ‘vaccines’ to as many of the population as they can. This is madness, because even if these agents were legitimate, protection is needed only by those at notably elevated risk of death from the virus. In those people, there might even be an argument that the risks are worth bearing. And there definitely are risks which are what I call ‘mechanistic’: inbuilt in the way they work. “But all the other people, those in good health and younger than 60 years, perhaps a little older, they don’t perish from the virus. In this large group, it’s wholly unethical to administer something novel and for which the potential for unwanted effects after a few months is completely uncharacterized. “In no other era would it be wise to do what is stated as the intention. “Since I know this with certainty, and I know those driving it know this too, we have to enquire: What is their motive? “The good news is that there are multiple choices available: hydroxychloroquine, ivermectin, budesonide (inhaled steroid used in asthmatics), and of course oral Vitamin D, zinc, azithromycin etc. These reduce the severity to such an extent that this virus did not need to become a public health crisis.” Moderna Chief Medical Officer Admits mRNA Alters DNA by Suzanne Hamner Several prominent physicians, doctors, Sons of Liberty Media Health and Wellness expert Kate Shemirani, her colleague Dr. Kevin Corbett, and I have postulated that the current experimental mRNA injection for coronavirus, aka COVID-19, could alter one’s genetic code or DNA. Bill Gates stated it, which was included in my video “Human Genome 8 and mRNA Vaccine” on Brighteon.com. It is one reason the term “experimental human genome altering mRNA injection” has been used to describe the jab being foisted onto the mostly unsuspecting public.  While many in the media, Dr. Anthony Fauci and his merry band of chronic liars, and “fact checkers” have declared this claim as false, a video of a TEDx Beacon Street talk by Tal Zaks, chief medical officer of Moderna, Inc., one pharmaceutical company manufacturer of the experimental mRNA technology injection, confirms mRNA injection for COVID-19 can change your genetic code or DNA. This TEDx Beacon Street talk occurred in 2017. H/T to YouTube channel Silview Media Backup Channel. Zaks calls it “hacking the software of life”. In the first minute of the video Zaks states, “we’ve been living this phenomenal digital scientific revolution, and I’m here today to tell you, that we are actually hacking the software of life, and that it’s changing the way we think about prevention and treatment of disease.” [Emphasis mine.]He even repeats that they (Moderna) think of it like an operating system, which the Moderna website indicates as “Our Operating System”.At one minute in, Zaks states, “In every cell there’s this thing called messenger RNA or mRNA for short, that transmits the critical information from the DNA in our genes to the protein, which is really the stuff we’re all made out of. This is the critical information that determines what the cell will do. So we think about it as an operating system. …. So if you could actually change that, … if you could introduce a line of code, or change a line of code, it turns out, that has profound implications for everything, from the flu to cancer.” [Emphasis mine.]When “changing” a line of code or “introducing” a line of code” (referring to DNA), the “code” or DNA is then altered, meaning the individual or “subject” has now had their genome changed to what the “scientists” have coded. The individual or subject is no longer a creation of God but a creation of man, meaning the individual or subject could be the object of a “patent”. He goes on to say, the mRNA would tell the cells to “code” for the protein of the “virus”. This “viral protein” is foreign to the body. The individual’s body is making a foreign protein the immune system is to attack. When the body makes a protein the immune system then attacks, your immune system is attacking a protein your body is making, meaning what is occurring in an “auto-immune response” or “auto-immune disease”.This has been repeated a number of times by experts, physicians, nurses and countless others. As readers can see, none of us were “whistling Dixie”. Zaks talks about turning this system on; however, there is no way to turn it off. When do the cells know to stop making this “viral protein”? The cells don’t; therefore, this continues for the duration. In a normal vaccine, the immune system attacks the limited amount of “particles” in the adjuvant to produce antibodies or immune response that the body can recognize at a later time if the individual comes in contact with the same or similar “particle”.The study Zaks cites at the 3:12 minute mark can be found and read here. The abstract is contained on the NIH Pub Med Library website. In the full test of the study on ResearchGate, the mention of “Luciferase” occurs on page 10. A crucial piece of information in this study is contained on page 4 – “Ferrets immunized with 200 micrograms and challenged [exposed to influenza H7N9 via IN (intranasal)] on day 49 had viral loads below the level of detection”. If a viral load was  “below the level of detection”, two questions emerge: 1) did the ferrets even contract H7N9 through intranasal challenge; and, 2) if a viral load is below the level of detection, how do you know the animals even had a viral load? This would bring into question the efficacy of the injection. Moreover, the studies Zaks cites as occurring in humans only lasted approximately 18 months.At about the 4:00 minute mark, Zaks begins discussing mRNA vaccines for cancer. Immediately following that, Zaks discusses a children’s condition where a gene or “code” is missing that causes production of a certain enzyme critical for metabolism where the current treatment is to transplant an entire organ – in this case, the liver. Zaks proposes to inject mRNA that codes for the missing gene, a gene contained in DNA on the human genome, it would “correct” the genetic defect.Ask this question: what causes the cells/body to produce needed enzymes/proteins? Zaks answers that by saying the genetic code or DNA. So, mRNA has to alter a genetic code or the DNA for the body to produce the proteins of COVID-19 for the body to mount an immune response.Out of the words of Tal Zaks of Moderna, mRNA can alter the human genome. Whether by design or “unintended consequences”, this technology is being used to do just that. He calls this “information therapy”; although, some would call it “mad science”. In attempts to “rewrite” genetic code to correct defects, studies have shown there were “cascading failures”. In other words, changing one “defective gene” in one genome caused other genes to “fail” or cause problems. And, it was not just one subsequent gene becoming defective, but many. This is more than likely why there are over 400 adverse events surrounding the experimental mRNA injection.So, the next time someone claims these “vaccines” do not alter the human genome or DNA, you can refer that individual to Tal Zaks of Moderna, Inc. who claims otherwise. Dr. Fauci should be eating some four and twenty blackbird (crow) pie.

Early in 2020 we looked at New Zealand’s Wellbeing Budget initiative. That was just as the world was going into COVID lockdown. So how did the initiative handle the economic stresses caused by the pandemic. We get an update from Christoph Schumacher. We also look at some of the attribution problems faced by Wikipedia; and Elisabeth Braw from the American Enterprise Institute explains why she thinks the future of policing lies in following a model laid down by Napoleon. 

Early in 2020 we looked at New Zealand’s Wellbeing Budget initiative. That was just as the world was going into COVID lockdown. So how did the initiative handle the economic stresses caused by the pandemic. We get an update from Christoph Schumacher. We also look at some of the attribution problems faced by Wikipedia; and Elisabeth Braw from the American Enterprise Institute explains why she thinks the future of policing lies in following a model laid down by Napoleon. 

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There has been a recent political shift towards wellbeing, with talk of a Wellbeing Budget for 2021 and the publication of a discussion document on Wellbeing Indicators with that Budget. This is a good thing, but how those Wellbeing Indicators are developed, and who is consulted, will be key to their success.In 2018, the Public Participation Networks (PPNs) embarked on a large consultative project to develop Visions for Community Wellbeing across all Local Authority areas. This process saw community groups come together to develop a vision for their community for this and future generations.In this episode of Social Justice Matters, Colette Bennett speaks to Siobhán Cronogue of Longford PPN, Helen Howes of County Wicklow PPN and Dr. Harriet Emerson, independent consultant, about the process of developing these Visions; their policy impact, and the potential for this process to inform the national Wellbeing Indicators.

The Green Party have launched a campaign that would see ‘wellbeing indicators’ as part of the budgetary process.  Countries such as New Zealand have unveiled similar well-being budgets.  Neasa Hourigan Green Party Spokesperson for Finance joined Ciara and Shane on the show.

The Honourable Poto Williams became an MP in 2013 and is now the Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector, and is the Associate Minister for Social Development, Immigration, and Greater Christchurch Regeneration.  In this interview we talk with her family history and about her background and childhood and Cook Islands heritage.  We also talk about her early years, first jobs, studies, work in the community sector and what motivated her to leave that work in the community to become a politician.  What is it that gets planted as a seed that causes someone to put their hand up for politics?  We find out all about that here.  We also find out what the principles are that have set a foundation for how Poto approaches her role today.  I really enjoyed this conversation and if you do then you might appreciate some of the 200+ in the back catalogue as well. Page: https://www.labour.org.nz/potowilliams The Video by Jewel we discuss "... In the end, only kindness matters ...": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfsS3pIDBfw Mele Wendt interview:  https://seeds.libsyn.com/mele-wendt-on-culture-racism-and-having-the-tough-conversations 'Anau Mesui Henry interview: https://seeds.libsyn.com/anau-mesui-henry-on-empowering-pacific-people This is one of more than 200 interviews for seeds podcast and you can find out more at www.theseeds.nz Official biography: Hon Poto Williams is the Labour Member of Parliament for Christchurch East, where she lives. Poto became the MP for Christchurch East at a By-Election in November 2013. She is now the Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector, and is the Associate Minister for Social Development, Immigration, and Greater Christchurch Regeneration. After gaining an MBA and Graduate Certificate in Research Methods from Manukau Institute of Technology and Southern Cross University, Poto has worked in and managing community health and community mental health services, residential disability services, working with single parent families, youth services, family violence and refuge. Working in mental health provided the opportunity to engage in strengths based, recovery focussed and client centred work, which has guided her practice ever since. As the Minister of the Community and Voluntary sector, she understands the importance of forging constructive relationships with the sector and passionately believes the sector is an integral part of the Government’s agenda with the Wellbeing Budget. Poto is the very proud mother of Terai, grandmother of Bodhi and a member of a very large extended family in NZ, Australia and the Cook Islands.  

Featuring UK-based Dr Katherine Trebeck, a central figure in the global Wellbeing Economy Alliance, and co-author of the new book ‘The Economics of Arrival: Ideas for a grown up economy'. With special guests Mike Salvaris, director of the Australian National Development Index, and global leader in the development of wellbeing measures; and Carol Innes, local Whadjak Noongar Traditional Owner and co-chair of Reconciliation WA, successfully engaging in shifting economic development frameworks locally. All in conversation with Anthony James. Recorded live in conversation with a full room at The Platform in Perth, a few days after the global climate strike and as the UN Climate Action Summit began. This event launched Katherine's book, as part of a national tour around Australia in collaboration with the New Economy Network Australia. While everyday economics has assumed all growth is good, the richest countries already have plenty of wealth and resources — they have ‘arrived'. The Economics of Arrival urges us to move from enlarging the economy to improving it, exploring the benefits this could bring for all, and how it can be done. Importantly in this context, Aboriginal people in this country might well ask when they'll have the opportunity to ‘arrive'. And with all we continue to learn about the sophistication of Aboriginal culture in Australia throughout millennia, what other narratives of ‘progress' and development are available for us to share in? Hot on the heels of the Wellbeing Budget in New Zealand, just the latest in a raft of key developments around the world, we explore how we change systems, stories and measures, to transition to an economy geared towards shared quality of life, rather than sheer quantity of stuff. 'The Economics of Arrival: Ideas for a grown up economy' is the new book by Katherine Trebeck and Jeremy Williams, with a foreword by Kate Raworth (best-selling author of 'Doughnut Economics: 7 ways to think like a 21st century economist). Music: The System, by the Public Opinion Afro Orchestra. Get more: Listen to the special extra to this episode, How To Make It Happen? (live Q&A)- https://www.regennarration.com/episodes/048-extra-how-to-make-it-happen For a 25% discount on Katherine's book, ‘The Economics of Arrival: Ideas for a grown-up economy', enter the code ARRIVAL25 until 31 October 2019 on this website - https://nsbk.co/2Z6UlLg Hear Katherine in conversation with Anthony on episode 29 - https://www.regennarration.com/episodes/029-launching-the-wellbeing-economy-alliance Hear Mike with Tim Costello and Melissa Weinberg on redefining progress for episode 6 - https://www.regennarration.com/episodes/006-redefining-progress Wellbeing Economy Alliance - https://wellbeingeconomy.org Australian National Development Index (ANDI) - http://www.andi.org.au Reconciliation WA - https://www.recwa.org.au Title slide pic: Joni Sercombe. Thanks to our community of donors and partners for making this podcast possible. Please consider joining them by donating or becoming a podcast partner at https://www.regennarration.com/support. And say hello & send us your comments by text or audio - https://www.regennarration.com/story. Thanks for listening!

In this episode of Stirring the Pot, we talk with Tim Ng – Deputy Secretary and Chief Economic Adviser for Treasury. Together, we discuss the Governments Living Standards Framework – or LSF for short. A newly developed and broader way of looking at things which has been used to help Government decide it’s five Wellbeing Budget priorities. Most importantly we relate it back to NZ’s metals industry, and why we should care.   More about Tim Tim Ng is a  macroeconomist by training, and an expert in the area of monetary, fiscal and financial system policy.   He’s been with the Treasury for a number of years, but has also worked for the Reserve Bank and as an economist at the Bank for International Settlements in Basel, Switzerland and at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.   Want to know more about the Treasury’s Living Standards Framework? Head to their website: www.treasury.govt.nz Twitter: https://twitter.com/nztreasury Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nztreasury/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-zealand-treasury  

In this episode of Stirring the Pot, we talk with Tim Ng – Deputy Secretary and Chief Economic Adviser for Treasury. Together, we discuss the Governments Living Standards Framework – or LSF for short. A newly developed and broader way of looking at things which has been used to help Government decide it’s five Wellbeing Budget priorities. Most importantly we relate it back to NZ’s metals industry, and why we should care.   More about Tim Tim Ng is a  macroeconomist by training, and an expert in the area of monetary, fiscal and financial system policy.   He’s been with the Treasury for a number of years, but has also worked for the Reserve Bank and as an economist at the Bank for International Settlements in Basel, Switzerland and at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.   Want to know more about the Treasury’s Living Standards Framework? Head to their website: www.treasury.govt.nz Twitter: https://twitter.com/nztreasury Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nztreasury/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-zealand-treasury  

In this episode of Stirring the Pot, we talk with Tim Ng – Deputy Secretary and Chief Economic Adviser for Treasury. Together, we discuss the Governments Living Standards Framework – or LSF for short. A newly developed and broader way of looking at things which has been used to help Government decide it’s five Wellbeing Budget priorities. Most importantly we relate it back to NZ’s metals industry, and why we should care.   More about Tim Tim Ng is a  macroeconomist by training, and an expert in the area of monetary, fiscal and financial system policy.   He’s been with the Treasury for a number of years, but has also worked for the Reserve Bank and as an economist at the Bank for International Settlements in Basel, Switzerland and at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.   Want to know more about the Treasury’s Living Standards Framework? Head to their website: www.treasury.govt.nz Twitter: https://twitter.com/nztreasury Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nztreasury/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-zealand-treasury  

In this episode of Stirring the Pot, we talk with Tim Ng – Deputy Secretary and Chief Economic Adviser for Treasury. Together, we discuss the Governments Living Standards Framework – or LSF for short. A newly developed and broader way of looking at things which has been used to help Government decide it’s five Wellbeing Budget priorities. Most importantly we relate it back to NZ’s metals industry, and why we should care.   More about Tim Tim Ng is a  macroeconomist by training, and an expert in the area of monetary, fiscal and financial system policy.   He’s been with the Treasury for a number of years, but has also worked for the Reserve Bank and as an economist at the Bank for International Settlements in Basel, Switzerland and at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.   Want to know more about the Treasury’s Living Standards Framework? Head to their website: www.treasury.govt.nz Twitter: https://twitter.com/nztreasury Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nztreasury/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-zealand-treasury  

Sam Newton, Advocacy Manager for Recreation Aotearoa, talks about the government's new Wellbeing Budget. Traditional budgets focus on money and growing the economy. But the new Wellbeing Budget also focuses on people, the environment and our natural resources. It creates some exciting opportunities for outdoor recreation enthusiasts because it gives us a new powerful way to describe why the outdoors and recreation are both important.

Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's whether deliberately shrinking our economy could fix some of society's problems. Hosted by Frances Cook.The idea that growth is good is a core belief in our financial system.A growing economy means jobs, profits, and food on the table. But there's an increasing number of people questioning how long this can last for. We do have just one planet, with a certain number of resources. So surely we can only grow for so long before those run out? Others link endless growth to the rise of workaholism, with people working longer hours, sometimes in multiple jobs, just to keep up. You can see this strain of thought in the Government's latest Wellbeing Budget, where they said we needed to look past GDP, to work on the things that actually make a country happier and better off overall. But at the more extreme end of this, some people talk about degrowth; intentionally shrinking the economy to address these issues. For the latest Cooking the Books podcast I talked to Shamubeel Eaqub about whether it could it ever work, and how far can we take these ideas before they become harmful.If you have a question about this podcast, or question you'd like answered in the next one, come and talk to me about it. I'm on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/FrancesCookJournalist/ Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/francescooknz/ and Twitter here https://twitter.com/FrancesCook

Each week the NZ Herald and Newstalk ZB's Cooking The Books podcast tackles a different money problem. Today, it's whether deliberately shrinking our economy could fix some of society's problems. Hosted by Frances Cook.The idea that growth is good is a core belief in our financial system.A growing economy means jobs, profits, and food on the table. But there's an increasing number of people questioning how long this can last for. We do have just one planet, with a certain number of resources. So surely we can only grow for so long before those run out? Others link endless growth to the rise of workaholism, with people working longer hours, sometimes in multiple jobs, just to keep up. You can see this strain of thought in the Government's latest Wellbeing Budget, where they said we needed to look past GDP, to work on the things that actually make a country happier and better off overall. But at the more extreme end of this, some people talk about degrowth; intentionally shrinking the economy to address these issues. For the latest Cooking the Books podcast I talked to Shamubeel Eaqub about whether it could it ever work, and how far can we take these ideas before they become harmful.If you have a question about this podcast, or question you'd like answered in the next one, come and talk to me about it. I'm on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/FrancesCookJournalist/ Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/francescooknz/ and Twitter here https://twitter.com/FrancesCook

The Two Cents' Worth team dedicates the entire podcast to debating the merits of the 2019 Wellbeing Budget and how it's likely to impact the New Zealand economy.

Chris Lynch talked to Christchurch East MP Poto Williams and National MP Nicky Wagner about the outcome of the 'Wellbeing' Budget. 

In a matter of minutes, the Squiz Today podcast will get you across the news headlines. Published each weekday at 6.00am, this short daily news podcast is designed to fit into your morning routine – perfect for the commute, the gym or over a morning coffee.Sign up to The Squiz Today email: www.thesquiz.com.auContacts us: hello@thesquiz.com.au

The world's first 'Wellbeing Budget' will be unveiled on Thursday - what is different about it, and how did it change the ways ministers pitched for money? 

The head of Women's Refuge says addressing the nation's violence issues won't come cheap.The Government's sinking $320 million into tying to break the cycle of family and sexual violence.The cash, which will be allocated in the upcoming Wellbeing Budget, will also be used for better support services for survivors.It'll be spread across a range of initiatives and services.It will be used for a range of initiatives, including improving support services for survivors.Women's Refuge CEO Ang Jury told the Weekend Collective the money earmarked for prevention makes her optimistic."We've never invested as a country in prevention work before, and if we are ever going to make a difference, we're going to have to."She says that none of the money is tagged specifically for her organisation, which is disappointing."At the same time I recognise that family and sexual violence is an absolute bloody scourge in this country."Jury says it's going to be expensive to fix. 

The head of Women's Refuge says addressing the nation's violence issues won't come cheap.The Government's sinking $320 million into tying to break the cycle of family and sexual violence.The cash, which will be allocated in the upcoming Wellbeing Budget, will also be used for better support services for survivors.It'll be spread across a range of initiatives and services.It will be used for a range of initiatives, including improving support services for survivors.Women's Refuge CEO Ang Jury told the Weekend Collective the money earmarked for prevention makes her optimistic."We've never invested as a country in prevention work before, and if we are ever going to make a difference, we're going to have to."She says that none of the money is tagged specifically for her organisation, which is disappointing."At the same time I recognise that family and sexual violence is an absolute bloody scourge in this country."Jury says it's going to be expensive to fix. 

Lawyers are welcoming changes to the way sexual violence cases are handled.The upcoming Wellbeing Budget will see $320 million invested over four years into trying to break the cycle of family and sexual violence.A greater focus is expected to go on victim impact statements being heard by video - and specialist training for lawyers in sexual violence cases.Meredith Connell Crown prosecutor, Kirsten Lummis, told Kate Hawkesby sexual violence training should come from the judiciary."Legislative changes around that actually being made part of the law. So that at the beginning of a trial the jury is actually given that information from the judge, rather than us having to brief that information in the way we currently do."How to get helpIf you're in danger now:• Phone the police on 111 or ask neighbours of friends to ring for you.• Run outside and head for where there are other people.• Scream for help so that your neighbours can hear you.• If you are being abused, remember it's not your fault. Violence is never okay.Where to go for help or more information:• NZ Police• The Harbour, for those affected by harmful sexual behaviour • Help Auckland 24/7 helpline 09 623 1700• Rape Prevention Education • Wellington Help 24/7 crisisline 04 801 6655, push 0• Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse• Women's Refuge: Free national crisis line operates 24/7 - 0800 REFUGE or 0800 733 843 www.womensrefuge.org.nz• Shine, free national helpline 9am- 11pm every day - 0508 744 633 www.2shine.org.nz • Shakti: Providing specialist cultural services for African, Asian and Middle Eastern women and their children. Crisis line 24/7 0800 742 584• White Ribbon: Aiming to eliminate men's violence towards women, focusing this year on sexual violence and the issue of consent. www.whiteribbon.org.nz

The head of Women's Refuge says addressing the nation's violence issues won't come cheap.The Government's sinking $320 million into tying to break the cycle of family and sexual violence.The cash, which will be allocated in the upcoming Wellbeing Budget, will also be used for better support services for survivors.It'll be spread across a range of initiatives and services.It will be used for a range of initiatives, including improving support services for survivors.Women's Refuge CEO Ang Jury told the Weekend Collective the money earmarked for prevention makes her optimistic."We've never invested as a country in prevention work before, and if we are ever going to make a difference, we're going to have to."She says that none of the money is tagged specifically for her organisation, which is disappointing."At the same time I recognise that family and sexual violence is an absolute bloody scourge in this country."Jury says it's going to be expensive to fix. 

The Government will spend $200 million on housing more than 1000 long-term homeless people in New Zealand.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has described today's pre-Budget announcement as the single largest Government investment in tackling chronic homelessness."We are committed to tackling homelessness. That's why we have made it an investment priority for the second year in a row by boosting support for the internationally-acclaimed programme Housing First even further."Housing First is a collective response to homelessness, offering people immediate access to housing.Partners include Auckland City Mission, Link People, Comcare Trust, Te Taumata o, and Lifewise.The $197 million has been allocated over four years.It comes as part of the Government's first Wellbeing Budget."I cannot think of an announcement that really captures the idea of wellbeing more than [today's announcement]," Ardern said.Auckland Mayor Phil Goff welcomed the Government's announcement of more funding."Homelessness is unacceptable in any society. There is a huge social cost and extra funding provided by Government means that we can do more to tackle and eliminate homelessness in Auckland."Goff hoped a "significant amount" of the funding would come to Auckland, where there was the most need."Since launching Housing First, Auckland Council and a collective of five agencies have housed 922 people, including 436 children, who were homeless. This extra funding will mean we can provide more homes for those who need them the most."Ardern said the programme recognised that most long-term homeless people had a number of complex problems such as mental health issues and addictions; and that they have a much higher chance of addressing them once they are housed.The Government funds the programme in Auckland, Christchurch, Tauranga, Hamilton and Rotorua."Housing is a basic human right and allows people to love with dignity," the Prime Minister said.She added that the Government was committed to tackling homelessness which is why it has made priority housing for homeless a priority."Budget 2019 is continuing to invest in Housing First and funding 1,044 new places. This will raise the number of people the programme can help to 2,700," Jacinda Ardern said.Since 2017, the Housing First programme has housed 720 households, including 431 children, in Auckland."Homelessness is the sharp end of the housing crisis," Ardern said.She added that the Government has made almost 1000 transitional housing places available since it started it first term in 2017.She said the Government is "well on track" to provide 6400 more public housing places by 2022.Although this is good progress, Twyford said the housing crisis was not going to be fixed overnight – "we still have work to do". 

The Government will spend $200 million on housing more than 1000 long-term homeless people in New Zealand.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has described today's pre-Budget announcement as the single largest Government investment in tackling chronic homelessness."We are committed to tackling homelessness. That's why we have made it an investment priority for the second year in a row by boosting support for the internationally-acclaimed programme Housing First even further."Housing First is a collective response to homelessness, offering people immediate access to housing.Partners include Auckland City Mission, Link People, Comcare Trust, Te Taumata o, and Lifewise.The $197 million has been allocated over four years.It comes as part of the Government's first Wellbeing Budget."I cannot think of an announcement that really captures the idea of wellbeing more than [today's announcement]," Ardern said.Auckland Mayor Phil Goff welcomed the Government's announcement of more funding."Homelessness is unacceptable in any society. There is a huge social cost and extra funding provided by Government means that we can do more to tackle and eliminate homelessness in Auckland."Goff hoped a "significant amount" of the funding would come to Auckland, where there was the most need."Since launching Housing First, Auckland Council and a collective of five agencies have housed 922 people, including 436 children, who were homeless. This extra funding will mean we can provide more homes for those who need them the most."Ardern said the programme recognised that most long-term homeless people had a number of complex problems such as mental health issues and addictions; and that they have a much higher chance of addressing them once they are housed.The Government funds the programme in Auckland, Christchurch, Tauranga, Hamilton and Rotorua."Housing is a basic human right and allows people to love with dignity," the Prime Minister said.She added that the Government was committed to tackling homelessness which is why it has made priority housing for homeless a priority."Budget 2019 is continuing to invest in Housing First and funding 1,044 new places. This will raise the number of people the programme can help to 2,700," Jacinda Ardern said.Since 2017, the Housing First programme has housed 720 households, including 431 children, in Auckland."Homelessness is the sharp end of the housing crisis," Ardern said.She added that the Government has made almost 1000 transitional housing places available since it started it first term in 2017.She said the Government is "well on track" to provide 6400 more public housing places by 2022.Although this is good progress, Twyford said the housing crisis was not going to be fixed overnight – "we still have work to do". 

The Government will spend $200 million on housing more than 1000 long-term homeless people in New Zealand.Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has described today's pre-Budget announcement as the single largest Government investment in tackling chronic homelessness."We are committed to tackling homelessness. That's why we have made it an investment priority for the second year in a row by boosting support for the internationally-acclaimed programme Housing First even further."Housing First is a collective response to homelessness, offering people immediate access to housing.Partners include Auckland City Mission, Link People, Comcare Trust, Te Taumata o, and Lifewise.The $197 million has been allocated over four years.It comes as part of the Government's first Wellbeing Budget."I cannot think of an announcement that really captures the idea of wellbeing more than [today's announcement]," Ardern said.Auckland Mayor Phil Goff welcomed the Government's announcement of more funding."Homelessness is unacceptable in any society. There is a huge social cost and extra funding provided by Government means that we can do more to tackle and eliminate homelessness in Auckland."Goff hoped a "significant amount" of the funding would come to Auckland, where there was the most need."Since launching Housing First, Auckland Council and a collective of five agencies have housed 922 people, including 436 children, who were homeless. This extra funding will mean we can provide more homes for those who need them the most."Ardern said the programme recognised that most long-term homeless people had a number of complex problems such as mental health issues and addictions; and that they have a much higher chance of addressing them once they are housed.The Government funds the programme in Auckland, Christchurch, Tauranga, Hamilton and Rotorua."Housing is a basic human right and allows people to love with dignity," the Prime Minister said.She added that the Government was committed to tackling homelessness which is why it has made priority housing for homeless a priority."Budget 2019 is continuing to invest in Housing First and funding 1,044 new places. This will raise the number of people the programme can help to 2,700," Jacinda Ardern said.Since 2017, the Housing First programme has housed 720 households, including 431 children, in Auckland."Homelessness is the sharp end of the housing crisis," Ardern said.She added that the Government has made almost 1000 transitional housing places available since it started it first term in 2017.She said the Government is "well on track" to provide 6400 more public housing places by 2022.Although this is good progress, Twyford said the housing crisis was not going to be fixed overnight – "we still have work to do". 

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