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Child poverty: 'The picture is still pretty bleak for our children'
Analysis - The latest child poverty figures are set to be released this morning - but they will not show the impact of the economic fallout from Covid-19 on struggling families.
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Majority favour more income support for those in need - survey
A survey has found seven out of 10 New Zealanders believe the government should increase income support for those on low wages or not in paid work.
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New statistics show little progress on poverty
New data from Statistics New Zealand shows household incomes and other key measures were on the rise before the country went into lockdown. Journalist and researcher, Max Rashbrooke, that's not all… Audio
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'Transformational change needed': One in five children living in poverty
One in five children are living in poverty, and the latest Child Poverty Monitor report warns it could get worse if the government doesn't take bolder action in the aftermath of Covid-19. Audio
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Children cannot wait says the CPAG
Audio 30 Nov 2020The co-author of a recent Child Poverty Action Group report Caitlin Neuwelt-Kearns speaks to The Panel. Audio
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Work to reform welfare system 'unjustifiably slow' - Child Poverty Action Group
The CPAG has criticised a lack of speed in lifting families out of poverty, but the Prime Minister says the government has made significant progress which it would be unfair to dismiss.
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Work to reform welfare system 'unjustifiably slow' - Child Poverty Action Group
The CPAG has criticised a lack of speed in lifting families out of poverty, but the Prime Minister says the government has made significant progress which it would be unfair to dismiss. Audio
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Child Poverty Action Group dismayed by government inaction on poverty
The Child Poverty Action Group is dismayed the government is not moving fast enough to lift New Zealand families out of poverty.
It's been nearly two years since government-appointed experts called… Audio
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Prime Minister disagrees with some findings in child poverty report
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she disagrees with some of the findings of a report that has found most of advice from the Welfare Expert Advisory Group (WEAG) has not been taken up.
The new… Audio
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Government accused of being too slow on welfare reform
The government is being accused of not moving fast enough to overhaul the welfare system - despite its focus on lifting children out of poverty.
The Child Poverty Action Group has just released a… Audio
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Calls for Labour to fast-track child poverty mandate
Anti-poverty campaigners are urging Labour to move fast and use its massive electoral support to forcefully tackle inequality. Audio
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Campaigners urge Labour to move faster on inequality
Anti-poverty campaigners are urging Labour to move fast and use its massive electoral support to forcefully tackle inequality.
The Child Poverty Action Group is one of several advocating for the new… Audio
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What else apart from a wealth tax? The shape of a Labour-Greens coalition
Analysis - The Green Party supports a wealth tax but Labour has repeatedly ruled it out, so voters deserve more information about how Labour and the Greens might play their hands, writes Tim Watkin.
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Analysis: Ardern's popularity defies her track record
Analysis - On its three key issues, Labour has failed to match its own promises and goals, writes Tim Watkin.
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Reinstating training incentive allowance 'not going to cut it' - beneficiary advocate
Beneficiary advocates say the Labour Party's welfare proposals do not go far enough to make a meaningful difference in the lives of struggling families.
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Hundreds lose Covid-19 relief payment, but no jobs in sight
Hundreds of people are coming off the government's 12-week Covid-19 income relief payment, without having found a new job.
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New Zealand young people facing 'silent pandemic of psychological distress'
Mental health conditions amongst young people have doubled in the past decade with researchers describing it as "a silent pandemic of psychological distress".
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Winter Energy Payment to end: 'Their income is going to fall off a cliff'
Some beneficiaries are about to lose more than $60 from their weekly pay, despite demand for food banks and emergency assistance being at record levels.
The government doubled the Winter Energy… Video, Audio
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Covid-19: What happened in New Zealand on 29 August
The number of new cases in the community is still in double figures, with the government set to confirm tomorrow whether Auckland can drop to alert level two.
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$25 increase to unemployment benefits made little difference - survey
People on the 12-week Covid income relief payment are faring better than those on the benefit, new survey data shows.
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High rents in South Auckland questioned
In a piece for The Spinoff, Justin Latif questions why South Auckland rents are so high in comparison to other parts of the city. Audio
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Leader interviews: Ardern's vision not 'defined' by Covid-19
Labour's campaign slogan "Let's Keep Moving" is hardly the most inspirational but reflects the conservative game plan - trade on the Covid response and stay on track. Video
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Survey finds support for individuals receiving benefit despite relationship status
A new UMR poll shows almost 50 percent of those surveyed support individuals accessing income support payments, regardless of their relationship status.
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ECE needs nationalisation - Child Poverty Action Group
The Child Poverty Action Group says Early Childhood Education needs to be nationalised.
A new report by CPAG shows that an increase in for-profit providers has had a detrimental impact on the quality… Audio
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Average debt to MSD doubles in five years
The average amount people owe to the Ministry of Social Development after getting grants or advances to cover basic living costs has doubled in the last five years.