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KickStart expansion a token gesture
Tuesday, 28 May 2013, 3:03 pm | Auckland Action Against Poverty
The limited expansion of the KickStart Breakfast programme is yet another token gesture as National makes a cynical pretense of caring, says Auckland Action Against Poverty spokesperson Michael Brenndorfer. More >>
Anti poverty group to picket PM’s Budget business lunch
Friday, 17 May 2013, 9:24 am | Auckland Action Against Poverty
AUCKLAND ACTION AGAINST POVERTY Media release – Friday 17 May Anti poverty group to picket PM’s Budget business lunch More >>
Budget targets poor, not poverty
Thursday, 16 May 2013, 4:13 pm | Auckland Action Against Poverty
“In fact, today’s budget targets the poor, not poverty,” says Sarah Thompson, spokesperson for Auckland Action Against Poverty. More >>
Manukau Pak ’n Save Paying Poverty Wages
Thursday, 2 May 2013, 8:40 am | Auckland Action Against Poverty
Auckland Action Against Poverty is joining a FIRST Union picket outside the Manukau Pak 'n Save at 67 Cavendish Drive at 8.30am this morning. More >>
Sue Bradford of AAAP to appear in court tomorrow
Monday, 15 April 2013, 5:23 pm | Auckland Action Against Poverty
Four Auckland Action Against Poverty activists, including Sue Bradford, will appear in court tomorrow pleading not guilty on charges of willful trespass. More >>
Beneficiaries Receive Biggest Boot In Guts Since '91 Cuts
Wednesday, 10 April 2013, 9:04 am | Auckland Action Against Poverty
Beneficiaries are to receive the biggest boot in the guts since the infamous '91 cuts says Auckland Action Against Poverty spokesperson Sarah Thompson. More >>
Heartbreaking welfare reform to become law
Thursday, 28 March 2013, 2:14 pm | Auckland Action Against Poverty
This afternoon the second big piece of legislation cementing in Paula Bennett's welfare reform programme is expected to pass its third and final reading in Parliament. More >>
Welfare reforms will hurt not help
Thursday, 21 March 2013, 9:06 am | Auckland Action Against Poverty
Paula Bennett seems set on enacting reforms to the welfare system despite clear evidence from specialists that they will hurt vulnerable members of society, says Auckland Action Against Poverty spokesperson Sarah Thompson. More >>
NZ First to support draconian welfare bill
Tuesday, 19 March 2013, 1:44 pm | Auckland Action Against Poverty
New Zealand First has jumped on the beneficiary-bashing bandwagon with its support for the latest welfare reform legislation. “We find it extremely odd that that they will now vote for the Social Security (Benefit Categories and Work Focus) Amendment ... More >>
Short term census jobs nothing to boast about
Wednesday, 13 March 2013, 3:27 pm | Auckland Action Against Poverty
Today's statement from Paula Bennett boasting about short term work opportunities at the census call centre simply shows the extent to which the Government is grasping at straws when it comes to job creation. More >>
Latest Legislation Further Criminalises Beneficiaries
Wednesday, 20 February 2013, 3:12 pm | Auckland Action Against Poverty
Today National has launched yet more legislation aimed at further criminalising and pauperising beneficiaries - and their partners, says Auckland Action Against Poverty spokesperson Sarah Thompson. More >>
NZ Government continues to fail us all
Wednesday, 13 February 2013, 12:07 pm | Auckland Action Against Poverty
Today’s Salvation Army report is yet another wake up call that National’s response to poverty, homelessness and unemployment is pitifully inadequate, says Auckland Action Against Poverty spokesperson Sarah Thompson. More >>
Unemployment Figures Highlight Ongoing Crisis
Thursday, 7 February 2013, 3:47 pm | Auckland Action Against Poverty
While the Government is likely to boast about the slight drop in unemployment, these figures are nothing of which to be proud, says Auckland Action Against Poverty Spokesperson Sarah Thompson. More >>
MSD Role in Contraception Must Go
Thursday, 31 January 2013, 11:25 am | Auckland Action Against Poverty
AUCKLAND ACTION AGAINST POVERTY Media release Thursday 31 January 2013 MSD Role in Contraception Must Go More >>
Charity is Not the Answer
Tuesday, 29 January 2013, 3:50 pm | Auckland Action Against Poverty
It is the Government's job to provide for families in need - not that of charities, says Auckland Action Against Poverty spokesperson Sarah Thompson. “Charity is not the answer. This National-led Government and its supporting parties seem hell bent ... More >>
Who wouldn't want to feed the kids?
Wednesday, 23 January 2013, 2:37 pm | Auckland Action Against Poverty
Auckland Action Against Poverty supports the Education (Breakfast and Lunch in Schools) Amendment Bill sponsored by Hone Harawaira MP and we urge all political parties to support the Bill at its first reading in February, says Auckland Action Against Poverty ... More >>
Focus on Welfare 'Savings' a Costly Recipe for Poor Health
Tuesday, 22 January 2013, 11:48 am | Auckland Action Against Poverty
Revelations that Bill English aims to focus on 'bedding in' welfare reform in 2013 is a stark reminder that this government remains ignorant of of the true costs of their policies, says Auckland Action Against Poverty Spokesperson Chris Zack. More >>
EAG Report Highlights Lack of Access to Financial Assistance
Tuesday, 11 December 2012, 9:41 am | Auckland Action Against Poverty
The EAG's report on Solutions to Child Poverty highlighted that accessing all major benefits and in-work payments is not always straightforward and recommends monitoring the take-up by eligible families, says Auckland Action Against Poverty spokesperson, ... More >>
Beneficiary Impact Sees Shocking Need for Food Grants
Monday, 10 December 2012, 4:22 pm | Auckland Action Against Poverty
Auckland Action Against Poverty, along with advocates from the North Island, were shocked today to see such a saddening need for food grants at the Onehunga 'Impact', says Auckland Action Against Poverty spokesperson Sarah Thompson. More >>
Beneficiary Impact – Come get what is rightfully yours
Monday, 10 December 2012, 9:44 am | Auckland Action Against Poverty
Auckland Action Against Poverty and other northern advocates will coalesce outside of Work and Income Onehunga today, tomorrow and Wednesday to work with beneficiaries in the Onehunga community to ensure they get the support that is rightfully theirs, ... More >>
