Budget 2026: New Zealand funds digital health upgrades, cybersec

The New Zealand government has announced funding of around NZ$450 million ($270 million) to expand national cybersecurity monitoring and deliver essential IT upgrades across the public health system.In Budget 2026, it has set aside NZ$153.6 million ($91.7 million) for Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand's national cybersecurity monitoring. It includes beefing up 24/7 cybersecurity monitoring and response capability, especially in primary care; expanding specialist cybersecurity expertise; and delivering critical security upgrades.

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