Minister Casey Costello faces questions over Plunket funding increase figures
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What happened
Minister Casey Costello announced an increase in funding for Plunket. However, the Chief Executive of NZNO stated that information provided by Casey Costello's office to NZNO showed a 9.85% funding increase, which differed from the 17.5% figure the Minister claimed. NZNO noted that the Minister's figures excluded a $4.8 million pay parity adjustment for the 2023/24 financial year, which artificially increased the percentage.
From scoop.co.nz
Why it matters
The dispute concerns the accuracy of public funding claims made by the Minister regarding Plunket. Te Whatu Ora confirmed that it provided the Minister with a baseline funding figure for 2023/24 that included the pay parity funding.
From scoop.co.nz
Who's involved
- Casey CostelloNew Zealand politician who announced the funding increase for Plunket
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The entities involved
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Casey Costello
New Zealand politician
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