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Tough Times Make Beneficiaries Seek Greener Pastures
Wednesday, 5 December 2012, 9:10 am | Auckland Action Against Poverty
The revelation that some beneficiaries have been using the Transition to Work grant to relocate to Australia is just another indication that the government is failing to create jobs and opportunities here, says Auckland Action Against Poverty spokesperson ... More >>
Social Security Bill – Poorly researched and ideological
Thursday, 29 November 2012, 3:57 pm | Auckland Action Against Poverty
Auckland Action Against Poverty will present their submission on the Social Security Amendment Bill to the Select Committee tomorrow morning at 10.35am, says Auckland Action Against Poverty spokesperson Sarah Thompson. More >>
Nothing bouncy or humorous about NZ's unemployment rate
Thursday, 15 November 2012, 2:38 pm | Auckland Action Against Poverty
Four Auckland Action Against Poverty supporters, including Sue Bradford, who locked on to the regional MSD office in October will appear in the Auckland District Court tomorrow, Friday the 16th of November at 10am pleading not guilty to charges of willful ... More >>
Welfare Reform Cruel Punishment During Rising Unemployment
Thursday, 8 November 2012, 12:14 pm | Auckland Action Against Poverty
“Figures released today showing the highest unemployment rate in 20 years are a clear indication that National's welfare policy is cruel punishment for beneficiaries”, says Auckland Action Against Poverty Spokesperson Chris Zack. More >>
Dunne's actions need to speak louder than words
Wednesday, 7 November 2012, 12:15 pm | Auckland Action Against Poverty
Peter Dunne's actions need to speak louder than words when he votes on the Income Tax (Universalisation of In-work Tax Credit) Amendment Bill later today, says Auckland Action Against Poverty spokesperson Sarah Thompson. More >>
MSD Changes Need to Come from the Top
Friday, 2 November 2012, 12:04 pm | Auckland Action Against Poverty
"Contrary to the belief of Paula Bennet, the Deloitte report shows us that there are serious systemic problems at MSD when it comes to the privacy and welfare of beneficiaries", says Auckland Action Against Poverty Spokesperson Chris Zack More >>
No Surprises with Recent Privacy Breach
Monday, 15 October 2012, 11:44 am | Auckland Action Against Poverty
AUCKLAND ACTION AGAINST POVERTY Media Release Monday, October 15th, 12:00 No Surprises with Recent Privacy Breach More >>
Bennett and Key—the Real Criminals
Thursday, 11 October 2012, 12:00 pm | Auckland Action Against Poverty
Six Auckland Action Against Poverty activists, including Sue Bradford, will appear in court tomorrow on charges of willful trespass for their part in the occupation of MSD last month, says Auckland Action Against Poverty spokesperson Sarah Thompson. More >>
Anti Poverty Group Challenges John Key Charity Farce
Thursday, 27 September 2012, 2:07 pm | Auckland Action Against Poverty
AAAP will hold a picket outside a charity lunch tomorrow to highlight the hypocrisy of John Key raising money for kids while implementing destructive welfare reform. The picket will start at 11:30 and will be held at 159 Lincoln Rd, Henderson. More >>
MSD Occupiers Appear In Court, Prepare For Further Action
Monday, 24 September 2012, 11:26 am | Auckland Action Against Poverty
Anti-poverty protesters who mounted an occupation of MSD's office last week appeared in court this morning to respond to charges of willful trespass. “Our occupation last week was a concerted attempt to directly challenge some of the horrendous welfare ... More >>
MSD Head Office Occupied in Welfare Reform Protest
Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 1:53 pm | Auckland Action Against Poverty
In a protest against the announcement yesterday of the latest stage in National’s welfare program, AAAP is currently mounting an occupation of MSD’s Head Office in Auckland. More >>
Latest reforms an atrocious attack on NZ's most vulnerable
Monday, 17 September 2012, 4:37 pm | Auckland Action Against Poverty
The Social Security (Benefit Categories and Work Focus) Amendment Bill is an atrocious attack on our countries most vulnerable, says Auckland Action Against Poverty spokesperson Sarah Thompson. More >>
'Investment approach' not an investment in NZers well-being
Wednesday, 12 September 2012, 2:32 pm | Auckland Action Against Poverty
Paula Bennett's new so called 'Investment approach' will not be investing in the well-being of New Zealanders, says Auckland Action Against Poverty spokesperson Sarah Thompson. More >>
Bennett mounts further attacks on vulnerable families
Tuesday, 11 September 2012, 3:10 pm | Auckland Action Against Poverty
Bully Bennett mounts further attacks on vulnerable families with today's announcement of enforced social obligations, says Auckland Action Against Poverty spokesperson Sarah Thompson. More >>
More pointless and punitive policies from Bennett
Wednesday, 5 September 2012, 2:50 pm | Auckland Action Against Poverty
Paula Bennett's policy to sanction people who have warrants out for their arrest is pointless and punitive, says Auckland Action Against Poverty spokesperson Sarah Thompson. More >>
Drug Testing Cruel And Vindictive Punishment
Tuesday, 28 August 2012, 10:33 am | Auckland Action Against Poverty
Paula Bennett's re-annoucement of drug-testing beneficiaries is cruel and vindictive punishment, says Auckland Action Against Poverty spokesperson Sarah Thompson. More >>
MSD report proves National exacerbating hardship
Thursday, 23 August 2012, 2:43 pm | Auckland Action Against Poverty
Auckland Action Against Poverty spokesperson Sarah Thompson says the Household Incomes report shows increasing numbers of New Zealanders are suffering under National. More >>
Welfare changes must be resisted – AAAP to picket Key Sun 22
Friday, 20 July 2012, 8:30 am | Auckland Action Against Poverty
National’s latest vindictive attack on young people and beneficiaries passed into law last night and must be resisted at all costs says Auckland Action Against Poverty spokesperson Sue Bradford. More >>
Bennett takes another step on slippery slope to eugenics
Wednesday, 6 June 2012, 3:30 pm | Auckland Action Against Poverty
Government moves towards judicial control of some womens’ reproductive rights are another insidious step on the slippery road to State eugenics says Auckland Action Against Poverty spokesperson Sue Bradford. More >>
Picket at National Party conference provokes smug reaction
Friday, 25 May 2012, 10:53 am | Auckland Action Against Poverty
Early this morning around 40 Auckland Action Against Poverty supporters took part in a lively picket of John Key’s post Budget address to the Northern Region National Party conference. More >>
