Susan St John
Budget should overhaul Working for Families
The Government is being accused of back-tracking on its commitment to use tomorrow's Budget to tackle child poverty. Audio
Nats Party leader is dismissing calls for beneficiary families
The National Party leader is dismissing calls for beneficiary families to be given greater state financial support. John Key says it's better to get them into jobs. Audio
Child Poverty Action responds
Susan St John from the Child Poverty Action Group is applauding the move for more children to get free doctors' visits. Audio
Insight for 4 May 2014 - Tax Fit for the Future
Philippa Tolley explores whether the tax system needs a revamp to meet the challenges of the future. Audio
Academic says retirement policy falls short
Susan St John is from Auckland University's Retirement Policy and Research Centre. Audio
Govt push to save on superannuation payments
The government push to try and save millions from its superannuation payouts as the baby boomers hit retirement. Audio
Working for Families legal challenge
CPAG's legal challenge to the Working for Families scheme - does it discriminate against the children of beneficiaries? Audio
Long-term welfare dependency
We look at the scale of the challenges brought about by long-term welfare dependency and the impact of recent governmental social policy reforms. Joining the programme are: the Social Development… Audio
Child advocacy group calls for policy change
One in five New Zealand children experience significant deprivation that compromises their health, their education and their future according to a new report put out by the Child Poverty Action Group.
…NZ near bottom of OECD for looking after children
A report commissioned by a group of child advocates ranks New Zealand near the bottom for all OECD countries when it comes to providing a good start for children. Audio
Call for mothers to stay home with babies
The children's commissioner says the government should cut childcare subsidies and pay parents to stay at home with their babies instead. Audio
Proposed tax changes
Auckland University economist and spokesperson for Child Poverty Action Coalition Susan St John, and Managing Director of financial website interest.co.nz Bernard Hickey comment on the Government's… Audio
Child welfare in New Zealand
The OECD's first-ever report on child well-being in its 30 member countries paints a bleak picture of life in New Zealand for some children, with high rates of child poverty, teen pregnancy and… Audio
The new poor
A discussion on the New Poor - professionals and middle income earners who have been hit by the recession, and the job losses that accompany it. How do they deal with being unemployed? Audio
New Zealanders expect smaller pensions
A new survey shows most NZers believe suspending payments to the superannuation fund will mean a smaller pension. Audio
In-Work Tax Credit
The Govt is claiming victory after a after a ruling found the in-work tax credit for families doesn't breach Human Rights Act. Audio
Claims of a hole in the ACC accounts
A leading economist says the government is"beating up"claims of a billion dollar hole in the ACC accounts. Audio
Child Poverty in NZ
Chief Executive Child Poverty Action Group UK Kate Green and Susan St John join Kathryn Ryan to talk child poverty in NZ. Audio