Tag: child_poverty

Green Party Slams Budget for Failing to Address Poverty

22 May 2025 · via Peter Fowler

The Green Party criticizes the Government's Budget, claiming it will increase poverty, especially among vulnerable teenagers. Ricardo Menéndez March, the party’s spokesperson for Social Development and Employment, stated that the Budget, dubbed the ‘Growth Budget,’ will lead to a "growth…

Politics and Government Social Issues General Politics State Governments Employment and Labor Poverty Economy Green Party Ricardo Menéndez March Social Development Employment Child Poverty Government Budget Aotearoa
Budget 2025 Aims to Reduce Child Poverty Through Targeted Initiatives

22 May 2025 · via Peter Fowler

Budget 2025 includes initiatives aimed at supporting families and reducing child poverty, according to the Child Poverty Report 2025. The report, presented by the Minister of Finance, Hon Nicola Willis, on Budget Day, assesses progress in reducing child poverty and…

Politics and Government Social Issues Economy Budget 2025 Child Poverty Reduction Act 2018 Nicola Willis Working for Families Social Investment Fund child poverty Public Finance