Media Releases - 2008
Child Poverty Action Group writes media releases on issues and policies which impact on children's wellbeing. The releases from 2008 are available below
CPAG seeks to meet ministers following significant legal decision
Redundancy package needs a rethink
Recession highlights gaps in safety net for children
Time for fairer benefit policy
Pledge to end child poverty welcomed by advocates
Action on Poverty urgently needed - Northland
CPAG welcomes Commissioner's call to end Child Poverty
CPAG welcomes improved security for family incomes
Policy developers breach children’s rights.
Working for Families breaches international law.
New child poverty figures in the right direction but little relief in sight for those left behind
Income splitting is inequitable and expensive says CPAG
CPAG applaud home insulation boost
Legal case addresses hole in safety net for poorest children
BUDGET: Poorest children fall even further behind
Keep child poverty on the agenda
Child Poverty responsible for both hunger and obesity
MAJOR REPORT URGES GOVERNMENT TO PRIORITISE ENDING CHILD POVERTY IN NEW ZEALAND
Children need to share a poverty prevention success story
Consider low-income families when redistributing through tax cuts