The New Zealand Herald

THE LIST SO FAR

The Budget for business

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Infrastruc­ture $11 billion over four years

$4b allocated this year, including $812m to rebuild the earthquake-damaged SH1 link around Kaikoura. More detail expected on Thursday.

Film industry $303.9m

Includes $222m over four years – and $18m for 2016-17 – to continue the Internatio­nal Screen Production Grant, plus $63.9m to maintain the domestic component of the grant.

Tourism $178m for tourism infrastruc­ture

Includes $102m Infrastruc­ture Fund to provide more toilets, carparks and camping facilities over four years. Plus $76m for the Department of Conservati­on.

Trade $91.3m over four years

To target free trade agreements covering 90% of NZ goods exports by 2030. Includes $35.3m for primary industries to work on boosting the value of exports, and $20m for MFAT to focus on improving market access.

R&D $74.6m more

To meet demand for Callaghan Innovation’s R&D grants.

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