Anti-poverty groups in New Zealand protest new government rules, claiming they harm low-income individuals and increase youth homelessness.

Anti-poverty and housing advocacy groups in New Zealand are protesting new government rules, claiming they impose barriers on low-income individuals and will increase youth homelessness. The groups criticize the government for strict obligations and sanctions, stopping public housing construction, and not raising benefits to liveable levels. They call for an end to benefit sanctions, increasing public housing, and addressing the economic downturn in a compassionate manner.

August 27, 2024
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