They cover the main public services.
The Prime Minister is addressing media.
"When the law says don't smack your kids well, I broke the law."
The Prime Minister has released a list of new commitments.
How many fooled you?
While healthcare saw big jumps, advertising, arts and media is struggling.
One woman says without free food she would "probably go stealing from the supermarket".
The Government understands Fire and Emergency New Zealand is working with the brigade, Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden says.
"This is the reality now. And we intend to stop it."