Tag: government_budget

Green Party Slams Budget for Failing to Address Poverty

22 May 2025 3:07 p.m. · Source: Federated Farmers

The Green Party criticizes the Government's Budget, asserting it will exacerbate poverty, particularly among vulnerable teenagers, and fails to meet Child Poverty Reduction targets. They propose alternative measures.

Politics and Government Social Issues General Politics State Governments Employment and Labor Poverty Economy Green Party Ricardo Menéndez March Social Development Employment Child Poverty Government Budget Aotearoa
New Zealand Boosts Investment in Youth Offender Rehabilitation

22 May 2025 2:17 p.m. · Source: Federated Farmers

New Zealand allocates $103M to upgrade youth offender facilities and fund rehabilitation, aiming to reduce recidivism and enhance public safety. The investment builds on existing efforts that have already decreased youth offending by 13%.

Politics and Government Social Issues Law Enforcement State Governments Legal Karen Chhour Oranga Tamariki Youth Justice Recidivism Government Budget Public Safety