Government response to lockdown poverty “inadequate” and “sluggish”
Source: Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG)
03 September 2021
Child Poverty Action Group is deeply concerned the Minister of Finance this week refused to signal what,...
Our poorest families need protection now – welfare advocates
Source: Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG)
24 August 2021
Advocates and researchers warn the effects of this lockdown could be worse than the first for many...
Poverty burden for children increased due to Government neglect – new report
Source: Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG)
26 July 2021
Poverty, inequity, homelessness and food insecurity are among the burdens which increased for tamariki Māori and other...
Child Poverty Action Group welcomes moves to protect children through folic acid fortification
Source: Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG)
09 July 2021
The Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) welcomes the announcement by Food Safety Minister Dr Ayesha Verrall, that...
Sixty percent of NZers think the govt should go further with benefit increases –...
Source: Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG)
01 July 2021
A poll released today shows 60% of people in New Zealand think the Government should increase income...
Poorest people get less than 1c per day to protect themselves from impacts of...
Source: Oxfam New Zealand
People living in the poorest countries receive around $3 per year – less than one cent per day – to protect themselves...
Oxfam G7 Verdict: Big Issues, Little Commitments
Source: Oxfam New Zealand
Oxfam held a climate change protest on the eve of the G7 summit in Biarritz, as world leaders put pressure on...
Ardern must meet Pacific calls for “prompt, ambitious” action on climate breakdown
Source: Oxfam New Zealand
New Zealand has been issued a stark challenge from Pacific leaders to dramatically upscale its action to address climate breakdown, Oxfam...
New Zealand facing credibility test on climate crisis and Pacific ‘reset’: Oxfam
Source: Oxfam New Zealand
New Zealand is facing a critical test of its credibility on tackling the climate crisis and its ability to remain a...
Anti-poverty groups query Budget benefit delay, Call for full increases on 1 July
Source: Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG)
26 May 2021
A group of anti-poverty campaigners has called on the Government to implement its Budget benefit plans on...
Income Support Rises Welcome If Not Yet Enough
Source: Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG)
20 May 2021
Child Poverty Action Group welcomes the income support increases announced today by the Government, saying the rises...
Where Will We Live In The Future? The Unmet Housing Needs of People with...
Source: Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG)
17 May 2021
CPAG is proud to support Disability Connect and the Community Housing Collective in this important new research...
