Green Party's social development spokesperson accuses NZ government of selective data use in poverty policies, advocating for a guaranteed minimum income.

Ricardo Menéndez March, the Green Party's social development spokesperson, has criticized the New Zealand government for selectively using data from the Ministry of Social Development to justify its poverty policies. He argues that the government overlooks the needs of vulnerable populations, instead focusing on punitive benefit sanctions that fail to address root causes of poverty. Menéndez March advocates for a guaranteed minimum income funded by a fairer tax system as a solution.

October 30, 2024
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