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New funding agreement supports children’s dental services

Source dated 18 Sept 2026 · Brief by 20 Today
Selected 20 Sept 2026, 01:42 BST · 24-hour selection ended 21 Sept 2026, 01:42 BST

New Zealand has announced NZ$78 million for child and adolescent oral-health services in 2026/27.

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The package includes a 5% funding increase supporting free care for children and teenagers. Ministers also say a wider review of how services are funded and delivered is continuing.

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