Budget information
Budget 2024
Budget 2024 sets out the Government’s programme for delivering on its priorities, including building a strong economy, reining in public sector spending and supporting job growth.
Wellbeing Budget 2023
Budget 2023 continues the Government’s focus on the cost of living and recovering from the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle and other North Island severe weather events.
Wellbeing Budget 2022
Budget 2022 continues to support MSD’s efforts to help low-income New Zealanders, whether on benefit or working, as we recover from the impacts of COVID-19.
Wellbeing Budget 2021
Demand for MSD services has increased because of COVID-19. Budget 2021 lifts benefit rates and enables MSD to support more people though the impacts of COVID-19 and back into work.
Budget 2020 Rebuilding together
MSD has received new funding across a range of initiatives as part of Budget 2020 and the COVID-19 Response Package.
Wellbeing Budget 2019 investment in MSD
The Government has announced a significant investment in MSD and our work to help New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent.