CPAG calls on Ministers to Reverse Lunch cuts with Budget bid
Ministers will right now be putting in their Budget bids for Budget 2025. On behalf of the children of New Zealand we ask the Ministers to consider stepping forward to do the right and compassionate thing, which is what most Kiwis want- reverse the school lunch cuts.
As well as reinstating the budgeted amount for food from $3 back to $8 per meal, CPAG wanted schools to once again be able to source school lunches from local community suppliers.
CPAG unveils election asks so every child can thrive
We have three key asks for politicians ahead of the election.
Latest Jump in Weekly Benefit Numbers Highest Since First Lockdown
CPAG is urging the Government to immediately increase incomes for all families needing income support.
Government Response to Lockdown Poverty “Inadequate” and “Sluggish”
Emergency income relief is desperately needed for vast numbers of low-income families playing their part in lockdown.
Our Poorest Families Need Protection Now – Welfare Advocates
Families are dealing with high lockdown costs due to the halt of food-in-schools programmes, reduced supermarket specials, and increased data and phone use for school and social connection.
CPAG Welcomes Moves to Protect Children Through Folic Acid Fortification
The addition of folic acid to all non-organic bread-making wheat flour will reduce the incidence of birth defects which can cause life-long disability.
Sixty Percent of NZers Think the Govt Should Go Further With Benefit Increases
The UMR poll was commissioned by a group of 26 organisations under the Fairer Future banner, including unions, social service providers and child poverty experts.
Anti-Poverty Groups Query Budget Benefit Delay, Call For Full Increases on 1 July
The Government has given no reason why these increases have been staggered.
Income Support Rises Welcome if Not Yet Enough
CPAG modelling shows many families paying low rent have income below poverty lines by around $100 - $230 a week.
Government Report Shows Children Made to Suffer Unnecessarily
Due to systemic discrimination, whānau Māori, Pacific families and families with disabled members are more likely than others to be facing the toxic stress of poverty.
Wage Increases Outpace Income Support for Children
Families in low-paid work with three children would have received up to $1900 more over the last two years if income support for children automatically kept up with wages, according to new research.
NGOs and Campaign Groups Say ‘People Are Hurting’ After Govt Inaction
This call comes as the Child Poverty Action Group releases a stocktake showing none of the WEAG's 42 recommendations has been fully implemented.
Government Housing Package “Ignores Elephant in the Room”
While the bright-line extension and the removal of interest deductibility are likely to cool the property market a little, they will not address wealth imbalance.
“Shocking, Disappointing” Child Poverty Statistics Show Incrementalism Isn’t Working
We’re particularly worried as we know child poverty will have increased due to COVID-19.
Government Should Do More for Country’s Poorest, New Poll Suggests
Polling out today shows seven out of ten (69%) of New Zealanders agree “the Government should increase income support for those on low incomes and not in paid work”.
Government Leaves Disadvantaged Children to Face “Most Severe” COVID-19 Effects
Children and their families are likely to face "significant and wide-ranging" negative effects from COVID-19, according to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's own advisors.
Child Poverty Monitor 2020 Shows ‘Bold Action’ Required to Turn Tide on Child Poverty
Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) welcomes the 2020 Child Poverty Monitor report and agrees with the finding that ‘bold action’ is required to turn the tide on child poverty.