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Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) is an independent, registered charity founded in 1994 who work to eliminate child poverty in New Zealand through research, education and advocacy.
Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) strives to achieve the elimination of child poverty in Aotearoa New Zealand. We work to provide evidence-based research about the causes and effects of poverty on children and their families, and to inform the public, policy makers, media and politicians of the changes to policy needed to reduce child poverty.
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New Zealanders in need being failed by government
Wednesday, 18 November 2015, 10:19 am | Child Poverty Action Group
A research report released today is the latest proof that Auckland’s housing crisis is at breaking point and that those most in need are being systemically ignored by our government. More >>
Christchurch housing still a major issue for many
Wednesday, 18 November 2015, 9:15 am | Child Poverty Action Group
Access to housing is in a state of national crisis, but few from outside the Canterbury region know quite what it’s like to live in life-changing post-quake vulnerability. More >>
Call to action over dire state of New Zealand housing
Friday, 6 November 2015, 4:22 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
Figures released this week show that the average New Zealand house price, for the first time ever, has exceeded half a million dollars. This is an increase of 14 percent over the past 12 months and yet another example of housing becoming less accessible ... More >>
'Time to raise age of fostercare in New Zealand,' says CPAG
Friday, 4 September 2015, 4:38 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group is supporting a campaign to raise the age of state care from 17 to 21 and says it is unrealistic to expect a 17 year old to be completely independent. More >>
CPAG Summit - Welfare fit for families in a changing world
Wednesday, 2 September 2015, 4:18 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
A Child Poverty Action Group summit in Auckland next week will look at what needs to change for New Zealand’s welfare and child policy to support all children and families in the 21st Century. More >>
Becoming "fighting fit" with money
Tuesday, 1 September 2015, 7:52 am | Child Poverty Action Group
Getting into shape physically requires regular discipline in diet and exercise. Our finances also require regular attention. Firstly, for overall financial health, the amount we pay on debt must be brought under control. More >>
Address underlying causes of child neglect and abuse - CPAG
Friday, 28 August 2015, 1:46 pm | CPAG
The Child Poverty Action Group says the Government must address the underlying causes of child abuse and neglect to keep children safe in our communities. More >>
Poor families at back of the queue for decent housing - CPAG
Monday, 17 August 2015, 12:30 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
Urgent action is needed to make sure families have healthy and affordable homes, says the Child Poverty Action Group. More >>
Healthy and affordable housing campaign: Auckland launch
Sunday, 16 August 2015, 8:11 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
This month, CPAG is campaigning to raise public and political awareness about the poor housing conditions endured by children and families living in poverty in New Zealand. More >>
Low income students ‘locked out’ of tertiary education
Friday, 14 August 2015, 1:13 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group says the increasing costs facing all students are effectively locking poor students out of tertiary education. More >>
Children harmed by 19th century approach to welfare debtors
Tuesday, 4 August 2015, 11:21 am | Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group says hundreds of young mothers with young children are being hounded for repayment of debt to Work and Income NZ when tax debt costs the country much more. More >>
'No justification' for Government delay on benefit increases
Tuesday, 28 July 2015, 9:56 am | Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group says the Minister of Social Development Minister should give a full explanation of why benefit levels were not raised immediately following the 2015 Budget. More >>
Children in poverty cannot wait
Wednesday, 15 July 2015, 3:49 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group says it is a tragedy for young children growing up in poverty today that the government will not take the steps needed to meet their urgent needs. More >>
OECD report indicates better policy needed to reduce poverty
Tuesday, 16 June 2015, 9:16 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
OECD Economic Surveys NEW ZEALAND (PDF): http://www.oecd.org/eco/surveys/New-Zealand-2015-overview.pdf More >>
Why are we sending women with children to prison?
Friday, 5 June 2015, 11:36 am | Child Poverty Action Group
CPAG welcomes the latest report from the Families Commission " Improving outcomes for children with a parent in prison" More >>
Budget signals change in approach to child poverty
Friday, 22 May 2015, 10:19 am | Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group says it is heartening to see the first real increase in beneficiary incomes since 1972 announced in Budget 2015. CPAG is pleased to see the government begin to honour its commitment to tackling New Zealand's high rates ... More >>
Petition calls for a Budget to end child poverty
Wednesday, 20 May 2015, 9:22 am | Child Poverty Action Group
At 3.30pm today local children will join members of ActionStation and representatives of UNICEF, Child Poverty Action Group, NZ Council of Christian Social Services, the Equality Network and Tick for Kids partners to deliver a 15,000 signature petition ... More >>
Budget must ensure families have enough income to provide
Monday, 18 May 2015, 12:26 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
The 2015 budget must address the issue of adequate income for families if it is serious about reducing child poverty in New Zealand, says the Child Poverty Action Group. CPAG economics spokesperson Susan St John says, "The government must ... More >>
Poverty and poor housing underlying causes of disease
Wednesday, 6 May 2015, 1:08 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group says the high burden of respiratory disease in New Zealand provides further compelling evidence for the need to address underlying income and housing issues for the poorest. More >>
Petition calls for budget to create real change for children
Monday, 4 May 2015, 9:16 am | CPAG
CPAG supports a major online petition launched today by ActionStation, calling for the 2015 budget to create real change for children. More >>
