Kiwis facing higher power charges could be eligible for help.
Inflation is predicted to drop to the lowest level in three years, but not enough to change the dial on interest rate cuts.
They include a small rise in the minimum wage, benefit increases and interest deductibility for landlords.
They include a small rise in the minimum wage, benefit increases and an Easter treat for landlords.
"Most central banks feel we're back on top of inflation."
"We don't receive a dollar of Government funding and we're supporting multiple Government agencies every day."
Here's what has been announced.
"New Zealand is seeing poverty never seen before in modern times."
It comes after the Reserve Bank kept the Official Cash Rate at 5.5 percent for the sixth straight meeting.