This backgrounder highlights that both The Child Support Act 1991 and the Liable Parent Contribution Scheme that preceded it have emphasised that where a solo-parent is on a benefit, their former partner ought to provide recompense to the tax-payer. The interests of the child or children have not seen as the central concern.
Here are CPAG's interim comments on the IRD 2010 discussion paper: Supporting Children
The Social Assistance (Future Focus Bill)
The Electricity Reform Bill This backgrounder explores the concerns CPAG has with the proposed reforms.
Child Poverty and Wellbeing. The International Context
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 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.
'Inside Child Poverty' DVD
Get your copy of Bryan Bruce's award-winning documentary:'Inside Child Poverty in New Zealand"
"Outstanding. The most significant piece of New Zealand Television in years"
- Radio New Zealand TV Reviewer Simon Wilson.
Copies are $30 each plus $2 P&P. Please contact admin@cpag.org.nz to get your copy today
Our guiding principle, is the right of every child in New Zealand to security, food, shelter, education and healthcare. Child Poverty Action Group