New Zealand has unveiled its first ‘well-being’ budget

May 30, 2019

New Zealand is joining a growing number of countries who now measure wellbeing. Image: REUTERS/Henning Gloystein

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New Zealand plans to look at the long-term impact of policies to assess people’s quality of life. Image: New Zealand’s Treasury

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