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flag Record high numbers of New Zealanders are on benefits due to rising costs and poor job quality, sparking calls for economic reform.

flag Record numbers of New Zealanders are now on benefits, according to new Ministry of Social Development data, driven by rising living costs and a lack of quality jobs. flag Critics, including Green Party spokesperson Ricardo Menéndez March, blame government policies that favor wealthier individuals and fail to create sufficient employment opportunities. flag They argue the current economic approach has left many on poverty-level incomes, with no clear path to stability. flag The Greens advocate for systemic change, proposing thousands of new jobs in housing, climate, and environmental sectors, alongside a livable income for all. flag The situation underscores growing concerns over inequality and the need for a more inclusive economic model.

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