In its search for efficiency and cost savings, the government cannot afford to lose sight of the long-term wellbeing of our children
A child's potential is a terrrible thing to waste.
Child Poverty Action Group is an independent charity working to eliminate child poverty in New Zealand. CPAG works on behalf of the 230,000 New Zealand children whose well-being and future is compromised by their meagre standard of living.
Released 2 April 2012:
Empty Food Baskets: Food Poverty in Whangarei
The results of this research show a frightening picture for too many children in Whangarei. In a country that has long been a major food producer it is scandalous that so many report going without food in order to make ends meet. The fact that this is the experience of so many New Zealand children makes the scandal even worse.
Get your copy of Bryan Bruce's award-winning documentary:'Inside Child Poverty in New Zealand"
Copies for individual, home use are $30 each plus $2 P&P. An institutional license is $80 plus P&P. Please contact admin@cpag.org.nz to get your copy today
$20 from each sale goes directly towards CPAG's work
Our guiding principle, is the right of every child in New Zealand to security, food, shelter, education and healthcare. Child Poverty Action Group
