Business Briefing - Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister

Business Briefing on the Wellbeing Budget 2019 with the Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister - Hosted by Marlborough District Council and the Marlborough Chamber of Commerce.

Join us for morning tea to hear the Prime Minister present a post-Budget briefing to discuss the Wellbeing Budget and how it will benefit Marlborough. The Prime Minister will talk about the plans that Budget 2019 sets out for New Zealand society and economy, and how the Government and business can work together. This will be followed by time for Q&A.

The five priorities for Budget 2019 are:
- Creating opportunities for productive businesses, regions, iwi and others to transition to a sustainable and low-emissions economy
- Supporting a thriving nation in the digital age through innovation, social and economic opportunities
- Lifting Maori and Pacific incomes, skills and opportunities
- Reducing child poverty and improving child wellbeing, including addressing family violence
- Supporting mental wellbeing for New Zealanders, with a special focus on under 24-yeard olds

The event is being held at the ASB Theatre and opens at 10:30am with morning tea being served in the foyer. Everyone is to be seated in the theatre for an 11am start.

Please note this event is open to both members and non-members of the Chamber. Registration is essential so get in quick and book your tickets!

Bookings close 12pm Wednesday 5 June.