Investment in the health sector has never been more critical. Budget 2020 invests extensively in areas that we know will make a difference to the wellbeing of New Zealanders. The total investment made through our core health package is $5.6 billion in services and $755 million in capital investment. This spend includes $3.9 billion for district health boards. This represents the largest ever annual investment. This will provide much needed funding for our hospitals and other services so that they can continue to provide for New Zealand's growing and changing population. 