CPAG Objectives

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. Members include academics, teachers, health workers, community workers and many other people concerned about the poorest children in New Zealand society.

The guiding principle of CPAG is the right of every child to security, food, shelter, education and healthcare.

The core objectives of the Child Poverty Action Group are:

• 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.