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May 22, 2024 | Paakiwaha
Alan Johnson | Child Poverty Action Group Housing spokesperson
A review led by Bill English into Kāinga Ora has been described by public housing advocates as a way to reduce the state’s role in public housing.
March 16, 2026
February 20, 2024 | News
Schoolswork suffers from poor working
The Child Poverty Action Group wants an an urgent investigation into kids working long hours and even quitting school to support their families.
February 19, 2024 | Paakiwaha
Alan Johnson | Spokesperson at Child Poverty Action Group
Government organisations urgently need to find out how many teens are quitting school to work with an estimated 15,000 youngsters in paid employment to help pay for necessities for their families, according to the Child Poverty Action Group.
November 17, 2023 | News
Benefit bashing wrong track for poverty plan
The Child Poverty Action Group says the incoming Government must recognise reducing poverty is a priority ... not an after-thought.
November 16, 2023 | Paakiwaha
Alan Johnson | Child Poverty Action Group Housing spokesperson
Warning for next government of hunger and health problems plaguing Kiwi children
August 29, 2023 | News
Housing plans vulnerable to political whims
Child Poverty Action Group says a charge of Government could undo the work being done to tackle the housing crisis.
July 13, 2023 | Paakiwaha
Alan Johnson | Child Poverty Action Group Housing spokesperson
Comments on the Prime Minister Chris Hipkins ruling out introducing a wealth or capital gains tax.
March 15, 2023 | News
Benefit change leaves poverty intact
Child Poverty Action Group member Alan Johnson says slight changes to benefits are ignoring the need for more substantive change.
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