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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.
Child Poverty Action Group - Latest News [Page 19]
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 >>
Exhibition showcases Big Picture solutions to child poverty
Thursday, 23 April 2015, 11:00 am | Child Poverty Action Group
Exhibition showcases Big Picture solutions to child poverty Child Poverty Action Group is delighted that the wonderful artworks produced for The Big Picture Competition are being shown at Fresh Gallery in Otara, Auckland. The nationwide schools' competition, ... More >>
Researchers disappointed by 'disappearing data'
Tuesday, 7 April 2015, 4:43 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group says the loss of the Ministry of Social Development's annual statistical report is a blow to researchers and makes the Government's decision making on social issues less transparent. The annual statistical report was last ... More >>
It shouldn't be this hard: children, poverty and disability
Thursday, 19 March 2015, 8:58 am | Child Poverty Action Group
Disabled children are more likely to live in poverty than other children, increasing the barriers they face to participation and inclusion in society, says Child Poverty Action Group. More >>
New Lending Code fails to cap high interest rates
Wednesday, 18 March 2015, 5:16 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
The Responsible Lending Code released yesterday will not protect consumers against the sharp teeth of predatory lending, says Child Poverty Action Group. More >>
State housing provides vital safety net for poor families
Monday, 23 February 2015, 9:01 am | Child Poverty Action Group
New Zealand's housing crisis is harming children and the Government must step up to make sure poor families have decent housing, says Child Poverty Action Group. It was reported in today's New Zealand Herald that rents have risen 9 per cent nationally ... More >>
Child poverty: Little to celebrate in Salvation Army report
Thursday, 12 February 2015, 5:24 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group says there is not much to celebrate in the Salvation Army's 8th State of the Nation report released yesterday. More >>
2015 Budget must make child poverty a priority
Monday, 2 February 2015, 3:08 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
Child poverty is New Zealand's major social and economic issue says Child Poverty Action Group, and reaching all children affected by poverty will require significant extra funding. More >>
Children suffer: welfare's outdated ideas on relationships
Friday, 12 December 2014, 11:25 am | Child Poverty Action Group
A CPAG report released today argues that the use of a 'couple' as the unit for determining welfare support is confusing and outdated, and can have serious harmful effects on children. The report has been written to raise awareness of these disturbing issues ... More >>
Monitor shows bold action needed to reduce child poverty
Tuesday, 2 December 2014, 9:31 am | Child Poverty Action Group
The 2014 Child Poverty Monitor released today shows that reducing child poverty will require bold and sustained commitment from government. More >>
Treasury off track in search for sound policies
Wednesday, 19 November 2014, 4:59 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
Treasury is unlikely to find the ideas it is looking for to improve outcomes for children while its primary driver is cost-cutting, says Child Poverty Action Group. More >>
Protect children - make family assistance fairer
Monday, 17 November 2014, 3:00 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group says New Zealand's family assistance package is poorly designed to meet the needs of families facing an increasingly casualised paid work environment. More >>
Auckland Welsh Choir's benefit concert will support CPAG
Monday, 10 November 2014, 3:35 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group is delighted to have been chosen as the recipients of a benefit concert by the Auckland Welsh Choir and the Devonport Chamber Orchestra. More >>
Better policy would have protected children from recession
Wednesday, 29 October 2014, 3:31 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group says an international report released by UNICEF today shows good policy can protect and improve child well-being, even during a recession. More >>
Comprehensive plan needed to end child poverty
Thursday, 23 October 2014, 9:08 am | Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group says it is vital the newly re-elected National government takes a planned and comprehensive approach to reducing child poverty in New Zealand. More >>
