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Increased rates of preventable infectious disease likely as housing costs rise

14 Sep 2003
The Public Health Association says the major new report on housing needs in New Zealand paints a grim picture for child health.
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Housing poverty horror stories add to pressure on Government

14 Sep 2003
A major new housing report which shows that one in five New Zealand families is facing housing-related problems was launched today at an emotional meeting at the Mangere People's Centre hall.
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Housing Crisis Largely Ignored by Government

22 Aug 2003
A major new housing report shows that while the current property boom may be good news for homeowners, one in five New Zealand families is facing housing-related problems, such as unaffordable rents, overcrowding and poor quality housing.
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NCEA Fees: Low decile schools and their students face difficulties over exam fees

10 Feb 2003
New research shows the impact NCEA exam fees had on poorer schools and their students during 2002.
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Transience and low decile schools - children from the poorest families miss out again

5 Feb 2003
As primary schools start school again for another year, the findings of a new report highlight the impact that transience has on the educational outcomes of students in low-income areas of the country.
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