Government reveals increases in health budget out to 2030 – kind of

Thomas CoughlanPolitical Editor·NZ Herald·29 Sep, 2026 06:36 AM2 mins to read‌National's finance spokeswoman Nicola Willis says her party will campaign on lifting health spending by the amounts listed in today's Prefu. Photo / Mark MitchellNational's finance spokeswoman Nicola Willis says her party will campaign on lifting health spending by the amounts listed in today's Prefu. Photo / Mark MitchellThe Government has revealed the likely health budget for the next three years, saying spending in that area is set to increase by $1.4 billion in 2027, $1.44b in 2028 and $1.55b in 2029. This is up from an increase of about $1.37b this year. Under the Labour