Budget 2026: New Zealand funds digital health upgrades, cybersec

New Zealand's 2026 budget allocates NZ$450 million ($270 million) for digital health infrastructure and cybersecurity across the public health system. Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand will receive NZ$153.6 million ($91.7 million) to expand 24/7 cybersecurity monitoring and response capabilities, strengthen specialist expertise, and deploy critical security upgrades across primary care and hospital networks.