February 02, 2015
Increase benefits
Posted On February 2, 2015
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The Maori Party says it’s time to increase benefit rates.
Co-leader Marama Fox there is a particular need to look after the needs of children of beneficiaries.
Since 2009 the benefit for a couple with children has gone up by just $31 a week and $26 for a sole parent with children, compared to a rise of $56 a week for a single pensioner.
She says those on a benefit live in poverty but it's their children who go to school hungry and without shoes.
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