Economists find budget wanting when judged against wellbeing goals
Infometrics report finds broader social policy initiatives are needed to bring regions into line with urban areas.
Nevil Gibson Tue, 11 Jun 2019
The wellbeing budget is coming under closer scrutiny and found to be failing on its own terms.
Analysis by Infometrics, based on its own Regional Wellbeing Framework, highlights the stark divide between urban and rural New Zealand. The Regional Wellbeing report covers 30 indicators.
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