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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 23]
Call for a cohesive plan to feed hungry children in schools
Wednesday, 29 May 2013, 3:37 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
29 May 2013: News from CPAG Child Poverty Action Group call for a cohesive plan to feed hungry children in schools More >>
Child Poverty Action Group heads back to Court
Sunday, 26 May 2013, 2:09 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
CPAG's challenge to the In Work Tax Credit under the Human Rights Act heads to the Court of Appeal on Tuesday 28th May. More >>
CPAG Backs Salvation Army Pasifika Report
Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 1:54 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
CPAG has come out in full support of the Salvation Army's report on the state of New Zealand's Pacific community. More >>
What CPAG wants in the Budget
Thursday, 16 May 2013, 1:33 pm | CPAG
CPAG is looking to the Government for a strong indication that it now appreciates the scale and tragedy of child poverty in New Zealand. More >>
No room for complacency in report
Wednesday, 8 May 2013, 4:42 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) has welcomed the release of Save the Children's State of the World's Mothers report. The report ranks New Zealand 17th among 176 countries for mothers. This rank takes account of risk of death at childbirth, under-5 ... More >>
CPAG welcomes increased funding to reduce rheumatic fever
Wednesday, 8 May 2013, 3:07 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group has welcomed the increase in funding to deal with rheumatic fever. Rheumatic fever mostly affects Maori and Pacific children living in poor quality housing, and rates are climbing in these two populations. More >>
Rate of rheumatic fever requires comprehensive remedy
Sunday, 21 April 2013, 6:06 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
The New Zealand Medical Journal has just reported on a study carried out in Northland revealing third-world rates of acute rheumatic fever amongst children. More >>
Empowering New Zealand: CPAG says yes to electricity reform
Friday, 19 April 2013, 5:36 pm | CPAG
Child Poverty Action Group says electricity reforms proposed by the Green Party and Labour are a breath of fresh air and show there is an alternative to ever-rising electricity prices. More >>
UNICEF Report = NZ has lost way on child wellbeing
Wednesday, 10 April 2013, 5:21 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
CPAG says the Unicef Innocenti report card is another verification that New Zealand has lost its way on child wellbeing. More >>
Myths and Facts about DPB Recipients
Thursday, 28 March 2013, 4:50 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group says the government has perpetuated damaging myths about beneficiaries, particularly sole parents, to support its welfare changes. More >>
20th Anniversary of Rights of the Child ratification
Thursday, 14 March 2013, 4:51 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) congratulates Members of Parliament for unanimously supporting Metiria Turei’s Motion to the House recognising the importance of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCROC). This was the occasion ... More >>
Latest unemployment statistics directly contradict claims
Monday, 4 March 2013, 1:41 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
The latest unemployment statistics directly contradict government claims that unemployment has increased because more people have entered the labour force, says Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG). More >>
Future of NZ depends on the well being of every child
Saturday, 2 March 2013, 3:07 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group says Children’s Day this Sunday is a chance for New Zealanders to reflect on our collective responsibility for the well-being of all our children. More >>
Hasty Education Bill puts NZ’s Poorest Children At Risk
Thursday, 28 February 2013, 4:20 pm | CPAG
Child Poverty Action Group argues that the Education Amendment Bill (no. 4) puts some of New Zealand’s poorest children at risk. More >>
Government deserves D for child poverty
Thursday, 14 February 2013, 4:52 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
The Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) welcomes the Salvation Army’s State of the Nation report. The report paints a picture of a lack of leadership on crucial social issues that have a significant impact on New Zealand children. More >>
Call for greater protection for children
Sunday, 10 February 2013, 8:57 am | Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) has called for greater protection of children as firms continue to close and people lose jobs. More >>
All Children Have A Right As Citizens To Flourish
Friday, 1 February 2013, 3:33 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
CPAG supports all endeavours to alleviate child poverty. It is admirable that charities like Variety and others step up to provide a practical response when they see children in need. This shows the caring and compassion of our community and there is certainly ... More >>
Call for all MPs to support Food in Schools Bill
Wednesday, 23 January 2013, 3:19 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) is calling on all political parties to support Mana's Food in Schools Amendment Bill. The Bill would provide for state-funded breakfast and lunch to children in decile one and two schools. CPAG spokesperson Donna Wynd ... More >>
No excuse to delay on food in schools
Tuesday, 11 December 2012, 11:11 am | CPAG
No excuse to delay on food in schools Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) has renewed its call for breakfast to be provided to children in decile one, two and three primary and intermediate schools. The call comes after the release of the Children’s Health ... More >>
20% of children in poverty cannot be NZ’s ‘new normal’
Tuesday, 11 December 2012, 10:56 am | Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) has welcomed the release of the Children’s Commissioner’s Expert Advisory Group report on solutions to child poverty in New Zealand. More >>
