The Budget eases the impact of global inflation on families, Ardern said in a statement, adding that the cost-of-living package contained in the budget deals extends reductions to fuel excise duty and road user charges for a further two months, expands the Winter Energy Payment and extends half price public transport fares.
These are practical measures as families come through the hardest period post-COVID-19, she said.
Budget 2022 is making large investment in the health system and the landmark Emissions Reduction Plan, said the prime minister.
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