https://www.beehive.govt.nz/sites/default/files/2017-11/beehive-red-og_0.png 22,400 fewer children experiencing material hardship 45,400 fewer children in low income households on after-housing costs measure After-housing costs target achieved a year ahead of schedule Government action has seen child poverty reduce against all nine official measures compared to the baseline year, Prime Minister and Minister for Child Poverty Reduction Jacinda Ardern said. New figures released by Stats NZ today show across the board improvements in child poverty rates, with some statistically significant changes over the two years since official measures were put in place. “Reducing the number of children living in poverty is a key priority for the Government and it’s pleasing to see our actions having a real impact on children’s lives,” Jacinda Ardern said. “Our Families Package changes have decreased the number of children living in poverty by tens of thousands. “Today’s numbers demonstrate our actions to reduce child poverty are making a real difference ...
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