Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will announce a $12.1 billion economic stimulus on 17 March 2020, as New Zealand awakens to the shock measures needed to fight COVID-19.

The press release of the New Zealand government confirms that a $12.1 billion package has been announced by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

The press release of the New Zealand government confirms that a $12.1 billion package has been announced by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.The coalition government of New Zealand announced a significant package for the people of their country to fight against COVID-19. The government released a $12.1 billion package which is worth 4% of GDP compared to the global financial crisis. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the government would take strong steps to protect the health of the New Zealanders and their economy. She also said the government had invested half a billion dollars for getting the virus under control and it would be the best protection of their economy.

As of 26 March 2020, New Zealand had 262 confirmed COVID-19 cases.

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