Tag: food_banks
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Luxon Government Halves Food Bank Funding Amid Record Demand, Green Party Says
The Green Party reports the Luxon Government will nearly halve food bank funding to $8 million from 2027, despite a 165% surge in demand since 2020, calling the cuts "cruel" amidst a cost-of-living crisis.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessSocial IssuesGeneral PoliticsEconomyEmployment and LaborEducation Green PartyLuxon GovernmentFood BanksFunding CutsMarama DavidsonCost-of-Living CrisisElection
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Government Slashes Food Bank Funding Amid Record Demand
The Green Party criticizes the Luxon Government for nearly halving food bank funding to $8 million from 2027, despite the NZ Food Network supporting over half a million people monthly, a 165% increase since 2020.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessSocial IssuesGeneral PoliticsEconomyEmployment and LaborEducation Green PartyMarama DavidsonFood BanksFunding CutsBudget 2026Cost of Living CrisisElection
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NZ Government Extends Food Bank Support Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis
Government extends support to food banks with a $15 million investment managed by the Ministry of Social Development and the New Zealand Food Network, distributing over 4.5 million meals monthly.
Politics and GovernmentHealthSocial Issues food banksLouise UpstonMinistry of Social DevelopmentNew Zealand Food NetworkFood SecurityGovernment