Law and order

The Government is committed to cracking down on crime and keeping communities safe so people can go about their lives in peace. The Government is investing $2.9 billion extra operating and capital funding in restoring law and order, including $497 million of reprioritisation, other savings and revenue.

	$1.94 billion for more frontline Corrections officers, more support for offenders to turn away from crime and more prison capacity, including an expansion of Waikeria prison.		$424.9 million to support frontline policing, including boosting pay and purchasing police vehicles.
	$68.7 million to address youth offending, including a military-style academy pilot.		$226.1 million for an extra 500 police officers and additional operational support staff.

	$1.94 billion for more frontline Corrections officers, more support for offenders to turn away from crime and more prison capacity, including an expansion of Waikeria prison.
	$424.9 million to support frontline policing, including boosting pay and purchasing police vehicles.
	$68.7 million to address youth offending, including a military-style academy pilot.
	$226.1 million for an extra 500 police officers and additional operational support staff.

Other investment in public services includes:

	$570.7 million for Defence Force pay and projects, including upgrading vehicles, helicopters and infrastructure (and incorporating $99.2 million of reprioritisation).		$1.1 billion to ensure disabled people can access the essential services, equipment or support they need.
	$140 million for an extra 1,500 social housing places, delivered by community housing providers.		$48.7 million to support the Te Matatini national festival and bring kapa haka to life in the regions.

	$570.7 million for Defence Force pay and projects, including upgrading vehicles, helicopters and infrastructure (and incorporating $99.2 million of reprioritisation).
	$1.1 billion to ensure disabled people can access the essential services, equipment or support they need.
	$140 million for an extra 1,500 social housing places, delivered by community housing providers.
	$48.7 million to support the Te Matatini national festival and bring kapa haka to life in the regions.