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15 May 2024
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Social investment in action

New Zealand is a great place to live, work and play; however, we face significant economic and social challenges that need urgent attention.

Social investment in action: 2024 summary
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We know too many people in our society are experiencing poor life outcomes and many children are at risk. Putting pressure on this, in the coming decades a combination of the ageing population, low productivity and revenue growth, and the need to reduce government debt will impose immense fiscal pressures.

Read our 2024 social investment summary that takes a closer look at the importance of social investment, revisits Treasury’s five principles for successful social investment, examines the persistent challenges, while setting out the architecture for successful social investment approaches for New Zealanders with the most complex needs.

Get in touch with our experts for more information.

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