New child poverty figures 'unacceptable': commissioner

New child poverty figures 'unacceptable': commissioner

The lack of progress in reducing child poverty in New Zealand is both "hugely disappointing" and "unacceptable", the Children's Commissioner says.

Save The Children: Child Poverty Figures Demand Government Action To Address Stagnation - The Daily Blog

Save the Children is calling on the Government to strengthen its response to child poverty following the release of the latest Child Poverty Statistics today.

Government policies are increasing child poverty

NZCTU Te Kauae Kaimahi president Sandra Grey is blaming the Government for new data released by Stats NZ today that shows child poverty continuing to be a stain on New Zealand. “Working to reduce inequality for families should be the top priority for politicians. This Government was elected to reduce costs, but their policies are leading to increased poverty and material hardship,” said Grey. “Child poverty continues to trend upwards. The data s…