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flag New Zealand families face benefit cuts amid rising poverty, sparking calls for reform ahead of 2026 budget.

flag Thousands of New Zealand families are facing benefit sanctions that cut their already low incomes, worsening poverty despite the government’s 2028 child poverty reduction goal. flag Advocates say sanctions disproportionately punish people for challenges like illness, childcare, or transport, especially amid a worsening cost of living crisis. flag CPAG and the Fairer Future coalition urge an end to punitive measures, calling for liveable income benchmarks and dignity-centered reforms as 2026 budget plans take shape.

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