The Council of Social Services' fourth-quarter Vulnerability Report shows the recession continuing to hit Maori hard.
Executive director Trevor McGlinchy told Waatea News that the report draws on the experiences of Anglican, Baptist, Presbyterian, Methodist and Salvation Army social services.
He says it found Maori over-represented in all areas of vulnerability, and their income levels and standard of living dropping rapidly.
Mr McGlinchy says the impact of the recession on whanau can be seen in increased domestic violence and mental anguish, which is putting pressure on all social-service agencies that offer counselling support.
