CPAG welcomes Govt announcement of tenancy law review
Source: Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) 28 August 2018 Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) welcomes the Government’s plans to review rental law, and is pleased that it intends to engage in public consultation, allowing those who are most affected to have a say in what reforms will have the most positive impacts on their lives. […]
Read More →Gráinne’s update – August 18
Source: Ministry for Children Gráinne’s update – August 18 | Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children Gráinne talks about the changes and challenges ahead Published on21 Aug 2018 CategoryNewsletter Preparing for change Just like that, we are in the second half of 2018 and in planning mode for another great year ahead.Since Oranga Tamariki was established there […]
Read More →Recognising outstanding rangatahi in care
Source: Ministry for Children Recognising outstanding rangatahi in care | Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children Every year outstanding young people in care have their achievements recognised with scholarships that help them pursue their dreams. Nominations are now open for the 2018 William Wallace awards. Published on16 Aug 2018 CategoryGeneral Do you know a deserving young person?The […]
Read More →Increased hunger in the land of plenty could be easily solved
Source: Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) 15 August 2018 Families going without food on a regular basis is dangerously on the verge of becoming normal in Aotearoa-New Zealand – and the problem doesn’t seem to be easing since recent tax credit and Accommodation Supplement increases. Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) says that more needs to […]
Read More →Resilience Hub launched
Source: Ministry for Children Resilience Hub launched | Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children A new digital resource developed by Skylight Trust helps tamariki, rangatahi, whānau and communities navigate through difficult times. Published on7 Aug 2018 CategoryGeneral Huge value in sharing resourcesThe Resilience Hub brings together existing community resources, new online training for professionals, new videos tackling […]
Read More →Slowdown possibility raises concerns for family incomes
Source: Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) 07 August 2018 Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) says that the Government should be turning up welfare and tax credits as the foundation for better family income protection in the likelihood that the country is facing an economic downturn. With New Zealand seemingly at the top of its game […]
Read More →A looming slowdown requires urgent family income protection
Source: Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) 07 August 2018 Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) says that the Government should be turning up welfare and tax credits as the foundation for better family income protection in the likelihood that the country is facing an economic downturn. With New Zealand seemingly at the top of its game […]
Read More →Nga Tangata Microfinance: At last! Safer consumer credit may be coming soon to Aotearoa
Source: Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) 01 August 2018 Ngā Tangata Microfinance (NTM) welcomes the Consumer Credit Regulation Review by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. Having made its submission today, NTM hopes that the outcome of the Review will be a safer consumer credit environment – particularly for those families on low incomes […]
Read More →CPAG calls for an independent review of all benefit debts
Source: Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) 31 July 2018 Urgent changes must be made following the decision by the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) not to appeal the High Court’s ruling that loans are not income for benefit purposes, says Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG). An independent review is needed of the legitimacy of beneficiary […]
Read More →What happens for children when the Winter Energy Payment runs out?
Source: Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) 27 July 2018 Low-income families on benefits have had the Winter Energy Payment (WEP) added to their weekly income since 1 July. But while some New Zealand Superannuation recipients are finding the WEP makes a significant difference in their lives, some low-income families with children say it barely makes […]
Read More →Recognising the vital, unpaid work that secures our future
Source: Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) How much are caregivers of the young worth to an ageing society? In the years to come, a growing demographic of retired baby boomers will be evermore reliant on the willingness and ability of the younger population to support them. More than ever, we need support for those who […]
Read More →The time for tame reforms of tenancy laws is over says CPAG
Source: Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) 11 July 2018 As a country we should see that every every Kiwi child has the right to live in a home which is warm, safe and secure, says Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG). “Sadly, this is not the case for tens of thousands of children in poverty, many […]
Read More →Gráinne’s update – July 18
Source: Ministry for Children Gráinne’s update – July 18 | Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children Gráinne talks about the importance of national care standards and how we’re working in partnership with iwi. Published on9 Jul 2018 New care standards We’re taking a tremendous step forward for tamariki and rangatahi and marking a significant milestone for Oranga […]
Read More →New survey numbers to be celebrated, but children can’t wait for reporting
Source: Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) 07 July 2018 Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) commends the announcement by Minister of Statistics James Shaw that his ministry will be kicking off New Zealand’s most extensive survey of child poverty this month “to give a clearer picture of how poverty affects everyone; from children to the elderly”. […]
Read More →Future focus at National Hui
Source: Ministry for Children Future focus at National Hui | Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children There was an air of possibility at the Oranga Tamariki National Forum held in Wellington. Published on6 Jul 2018 [embedded content] Building momentum togetherProviders came together to hear what’s ahead for the sector and build on the momentum established through regional […]
Read More →Care Standards support tamariki and caregivers
Source: Ministry for Children Care Standards support tamariki and caregivers | Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children A tremendous step forward for tamariki and rangatahi in care, and a significant milestone for Oranga Tamariki. Published on5 Jul 2018 Changing expectations of careNational care standards regulations are now approved under the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989. The care standards […]
Read More →A heartfelt letter penned by Ms F
Source: Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) 04 July 2018 Through eight hard years, a sole mother pleaded her case against the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) who argued before the High Court that because she took out loans in the form bank loans, credit cards and family loans to pay for needed home repairs and to support […]
Read More →High court rules loans are not income for welfare beneficiaries
Source: Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) 03 July 2018 In a breakthrough decision released today the High Court has said that loans are not income for social security purposes and Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) is calling on the Minister of Social Development to immediately remove all debts, cases and prosecutions against beneficiaries where loans […]
Read More →Working for Families is not a trap, it’s a run-down house in need of TLC
Source: Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) People should be wary of recent criticism of Working for Families (WFF) tax credits as being a poverty trap. The problem is not the system itself, but the poor design from its inception. It goes without saying that there are extra costs involved in raising children; Governments have recognised […]
Read More →CPAG welcomes Working for Families increases on July 1
Source: Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) 29 June 2018 Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) welcomes the long overdue increases to Working for Families (WFF) rates coming in this Sunday. But after six years of no adjustment for average wage and cost increases, the changes signify little more than an overdue catch-up. Working families on low […]
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