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'Kids with full bellies learn better' - principal
A Northland school is urging the government to rethink its plans to cut back the free lunches programme, saying the meals have greatly improved student attendance and behaviour. Audio
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'It fills me with fury' - Green co-leader James Shaw looks back
As his term as Green Party co-leader winds down, James Shaw talks with Susie Ferguson about his favourite songs, his successes and regrets, and his hopes for the future of the planet. Video, Audio
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Government accused of lacking clear plan to address child poverty
Advocates are sounding the alarm over the government's approach to ending poverty, saying it lacks any real interest in the problem.
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Fixing cost of living will help kids out of poverty - Minister
There are no plans to increase the minimum wage despite a report showing students are working 50 hours a week to support families.
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15,000 Teenagers working up to 50 hours to support families
Imagine facing the choice of a quality education class or putting food on the table for your family. That's the reality for over 15,000 teenagers taking on 20 to 50 hours of paid work a week on top of… Video, Audio
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The 'affirmative action' scheme that ACT wants reviewed
A review of the long-standing admissions programme for Māori and Pasifika medical students is either 'pointless' or 'perfectly sensible', depending on who you ask.
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Child Action Poverty Group demands meeting with incoming Prime Minister before Christmas
With a record almost half a million New Zealanders relying on food handouts from charity each month - the new government is being told that child poverty must be at the top of its agenda.
The Child… Audio
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Election 2023: Labour reveals full policy plan
Labour has released its full policy plan this afternoon, with a focus on improving education for children and funding for training and work for youth.
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Ghoulish smoke and mirrors: Reaction to National's fiscal plan
The National Party's fiscal plan is ghoulish smoke and mirrors that will put more children into poverty, if you listen to Labour and the Green Party. ACT is critical, too.
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Welfare experts group members criticise National's beneficiary policy
Members of the 2019 Welfare Expert Advisory Group have rejected National's claim their report backs up the party's harsher sanctions for some jobseekers. Audio
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Unruly tenants don't deserve privilege of state house, Chris Bishop says
National is defending its hard line on evicting some Kāinga Ora tenants, saying any good landlord needs to be able to call time on those causing "mayhem". Audio
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National to evict unruly Kainga Ora tenants if elected, so where would they go?
National's plans to evict unruly Kianga Ora tenants will just see more people living in cars and substandard lodges according to one policy analyst. The party says there is deep community frustration… Video, Audio
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Taxing questions: Is National glossing over the cost of administering its new measures?
Analysis - The National Party's newly released tax package makes a clear and politically prudent play for the middle-income vote.
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Affordable rental housing shrinking compared to population rise - research
The Child Poverty Action Group commissioned survey reveals affordable rental housing stock has decreased between one and five percent since 2018.
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Week in Politics: NZ First gains traction while GST-free produce fails to hit the sweet spot
Analysis: Labour will have to do much more than offer families a $5 saving to get back in the race while NZ First's support continues to creep up and the media starts looking at where it's coming…
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'Populist' and 'stupid': 12 tax experts respond to GST-free fruit and veges
Labour's GST-free fruit and vegetables tax policy is being widely panned by experts, who say it is betting on voters' ignorance.
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Labour's policy of removing GST from fruit and veges slammed, but voters support it
Removing GST from fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables is an expensive and "sad" way of saving families a few dollars a week, an economist and spokesperson for the Child Poverty Action Group says. Audio
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Child Poverty Action Group criticises Labour's tax policy
The Child Poverty Action Group has criticised Labour's tax policy as hugely disappointing, saying the poorest families would miss out.
The policy, aimed at easing the cost of living, would see GST… Audio
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The Green Party's path to power
After two terms on the government's fringes, the Greens have made it clear: this time, they want seats at the Cabinet table.
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Landlords benefiting from lack of housing supply - Renters United
New research shows an urgent need for more housing, as landlords take advantage of the low supply, housing and poverty advocates say.
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Green co-leader Davidson touts party's 'healing' ahead of AGM
Audio 7 Jul 2023Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson says this election is the final chance to avoid the worst impacts of climate change, curb environmental degradation, and reduce inequality.
Following bruising… Audio
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Price hikes and cut costs: What you need to know
Explainer - The cost of living is set to rise for NZers after today, as several tax cuts and subsidies end, but other changes have a more positive impact. RNZ is here with what you need to know.
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Child poverty group backs Green Party tax policy but National critical
The Green Party is promising a radical shake up of the tax system if elected this year, with an "income guarantee", a wealth tax, a trust tax, and a higher top tax rate. Audio
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Child Poverty Action group lauds Green income policy
The Child Poverty Action Group believes a Green Party income policy would have real benefit for children.
The Greens would bring in an income guarantee of at least $735 a week for single parents, and… Audio
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Anti-poverty groups call 'bulls---' on Working For Families overhaul delays
Labour says this year's Budget was simply "not the time" to overhaul Working for Families.