Tag: social_development
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Green Party Slams Budget for Failing to Address Poverty
The Green Party criticizes the Government's Budget, claiming it will increase poverty, especially among vulnerable teenagers. Ricardo Menéndez March, the party’s spokesperson for Social Development and Employment, stated that the Budget, dubbed the ‘Growth Budget,’ will lead to a "growth…
Politics and GovernmentSocial IssuesGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEmployment and LaborPovertyEconomy Green PartyRicardo Menéndez MarchSocial DevelopmentEmploymentChild PovertyGovernment BudgetAotearoa
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NZ Budget 2025: Working for Families Scheme to Increase Support
The New Zealand government plans to increase support for low and middle-income families through changes to the Working for Families scheme, as announced in Budget 2025. Approximately 142,000 families will receive an average of $14 extra per fortnight, with the…
Politics and GovernmentEconomySocial Issues Budget 2025Working for FamiliesLouise UpstonSimon WattsSocial DevelopmentTax Credit