Budget 2013: CPAG Analysis & Commentary
Each year, CPAG provides an alternative, child focused analysis of the budget.
In 2013, we are pleased to provide the public with a variety of resources - including a 10 page budget analysis and presentations from our nationwide Post-budget breakfasts.
We were also featured on Campbell Live the day the budget was released:
CPAG on Campbell Live, watch what our five spokespeople from Education, Health, Housing, Economics and Social Security have to say about the 2013 Budget.
Reports:
CPAG's Budget Review 2013: An analysis of the New Zealand Government's 2013 Budget
Post-Budget Breakfast Presentations & Speeches
Auckland:
Is that all there is? Assoc Prof Susan St John, CPAG Economics Spokesperson (ppt slides).
Budget 2013: an overview of major spending areas, Alan Johnson, CPAG Co-Convenor (ppt slides).
Pass-Fail Economy: Education, Prof John O'Neil, Auckland Guest Speaker (ppt slides).
The Budget 2013: Education Vote, Prof John O'Neill (Education), Auckland Guest Speaker (full speech).
Wellington:
The 2013 Budget: Analysis & Commentary from Prof Paul Dalziel (Economics), Wellington Guest Speaker (full speech).
Christchurch:
A Child Friendly Economy, Dr Bronwyn Hayward, CPAG Christchurch Convenor (ppt slides).
The Budget and Pasifica Peoples, Danielle O'Halloran, PACIFICA, Christchurch Guest Speaker (full speech).
Media Highlights
CPAG media coverage, including: pre budget media releases and coverage, media interviews and media coverage of our nationwide Post-budget breakfasts.
Pre-Budget Media Release: what CPAG wants in the budget
CPAG is looking to the Government for a strong indication that it now appreciates the scale and tragedy of child poverty in New Zealand.There are four key areas for children: income, health, housing, and education.
Watch what our five spokespeople from Education, Health, Housing, Economics and Social Security have to say about the 2013 Budget.
TV3 News: child poverty proposals lacking
TV3 political reporter, Tova O'Brien interviews CPAG convenor Mike O'Brien and others about the 2013 budget.
Radio NZ Checkpoint: Budget a 'missed opportunity' to tackle child poverty
Kathryn Ryan talks to guest speakers at CPAG Christchurch's Post Budget Breakfast getting their take on the budget 2013.
New Zealand Herald: Budget has 'little in it' for the North's poor
The Government's "Budget boost" to support low income families will have little effect on improving Northland's appalling child poverty rates, a Whangarei Child Poverty Action Group spokeswoman says.