$1.7 million boost to help people with disabilities

Media statement
Hon Pete Hodgson, Associate Minister of Health

1 June 2005

$1.7 million boost to help people with disabilities

More than 500 people are set to receive hearing aids and disability equipment shortly, Associate Minister of Health Pete Hodgson announced today.

Additional funding of up to $1.7 million (ex GST) has been made available to ensure people receive equipment over the next few months.

Read the full text of this media release on the Beehive website: www.beehive.govt.nz

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