Child Poverty
Child poverty doubles in 30 years
A report out today by the Children's Commissioner says nearly one third of New Zealand children are living in poverty. Audio
Poverty group sick of endless reports, but no solutions.
A long-time activist says she's sick of endless reports into child poverty that don't offer solutions. Audio
State care petition taken to Parliament
A 21-year-old woman who spent 15 years in state care says being kicked out at 17 was tough and she dropped out of school so she could work to pay her rent.
Poverty affects 23% of Taranaki kids - report
A significant proportion of children are living in poverty in Taranaki, despite the region's relative wealth.
Legal commentator John Hancock
ohn Hancock on the UK Child Poverty Act and its progress and implications for NZ policy. Audio
Beneficiaries will have incentive to work - Tolley
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says the Government decided to lift benefit levels from next April because it is confident the move will not stop people moving into work.
Kids in Auckland missing out - Labour
Thousands of children in Auckland are missing out on free doctors' visits, the Labour Party says. Audio
Govt told its policies would do little to cut child poverty
Papers obtained by Radio New Zealand reveal the Government was told its policies would do little to cut child poverty in the short to medium term. Audio
Govt told policies wouldn't allay child poverty
Official papers reveal the Government was told two years ago its policies would do little to cut child poverty in the short to medium term.
Children's commissioner says no plan for child poverty
The Children's Commissioner, Dr Russell Wills, says he's pleasantly surprised to see a rise in benefits of up 25-dollars for beneficiaries with children. Audio
Budget 2015: Government targets child poverty
This is the seventh Budget from the Finance Minister Bill English. So, does Mr English expect a 25 dollar rise in benefit levels to be life changing? Audio
Greens say the government massaging child poverty figures
Listening to that interview was the Green party co-leader, Metiria Turei, and she joins us. Audio
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
Government back tracking on reducing child poverty
The Government is being accused of back-tracking on its commitment to use tomorrow's Budget to tackle child poverty. Audio
Finance Minister accused of poor financial management
The Government has been accused by lobby groups of back-tracking on its commitment to use tomorrow's Budget to tackle child poverty. Audio
Head of Lumos charity on her fight to close orphanages
Georgette Mulheir is chief executive of the charity Lumos, founded by Harry Potter author JK Rowling. It aims to end the institutionalisation of all children in Europe by 2030, and globally by 2050. A… Audio
Hector's hike
To raise awareness for Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) and for policies that have a child-centred approach, Hector Hines is following the Te Araroa trail from Picton to Bluff. Audio
Social Development Minister on poverty report
The second annual Child Poverty Monitor says almost a quarter of New Zealand children are living in poverty. Audio
Children's Commissioner concerned by poverty numbers
Joining us is the Children's Commissioner, Dr Russell Wills. Audio
Child Poverty Monitor releases report
The second annual Child Poverty Monitor says almost a quarter of New Zealand children are living in poverty. Audio