CPAG
About Us
Together, we can end child poverty
About Us
CPAG works to produce evidence about the causes and effects of poverty on children and their families. It examines how Government policies affect children and families. CPAG publishes reports, makes submissions and conducts small-scale research projects to achieve its goals.
The Child Poverty Action Group was formed in 1994 out of deep concern for the rising level of poverty in New Zealand and its effects on children. CPAG has approximately 1000 members and supporters across New Zealand including academics, teachers, health workers, community workers and many other people concerned about the poorest children in New Zealand society. CPAG works closely with other child-focused organisations and has support groups in Wellington and Whangarei.
The guiding principle of CPAG is the right of every child to security, food, shelter, education and healthcare.
Our core objectives:
- To promote better policies for children and young people.
- To promote awareness of the causes and consequences of child poverty.
- To ensure all activities and decisions of the group honour Te Tiriti O Waitangi.
- To ensure all activities and decisions respect other cultural perspectives.
CPAG works to produce evidence about the causes and effects of poverty on children and their families. It looks carefully at how Government policies affect children. CPAG publishes reports, makes submissions and conducts small-scale research projects to achieve its goals.
CPAG is a non profit registered charity. It is funded entirely by member donations and grants from charitable trusts. CPAG does not accept funding from the proceeds of gambling.
Our Objectives
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.
The Latest
Released Jan 2012
CPAG is pleased to release its critique of the Welfare Working Group's Final Report and Recommendations pertaining to the wellbeing of children.
2012 Appeal
The High Court agrees that the In Work Tax Credit discriminates against some of our poorest children.
Yet discrimination continues.
We need your help to stop Government discrimination and take our case to the Court of Appeal.
Our guiding principle, is the right of every child in New Zealand to security, food, shelter, education and healthcare. Child Poverty Action Group