Originally Posted by
Joshuatree
Just a few things this govt has done so far ,getting on with it reviewing, exposing, fixing doing.
Extended Paid parental leave
Set standards for rental homes to ensure they are warm and dry
Winter energy payments for a million people
384,000 families get an average $75 a week extra
Launched Mana in Mahi , will help 1000's of young people into apprenticeships etc
Banned overseas speculators from buying houses in NZ
Cheaper doctors visits for 500,000 plus children and community service card holders
Increased funding for up to 1700 schools so parents dont have to donate it.
Largest ever frontline investment in mental health.
Trained over 1500 more police recruits
92000 jobs since this govt formed, unemployment lowest in 11 years, hence increased tax take
Resumed contributions to govt super fund
Stopped nationals state house selloff.
Increased min wage to $17.70 giving 209,000 people away rise. More to come.
Fantastic surplus budget to use when the going gets tough, Global meltdown) very prudent.
Ban of military style weapons
The Christchurch call bringing global platforms onboard!
149 million trees have been planted , so far.
etcetcetc
2,206 new state homes added better than none!!