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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 25]
Poverty The Biggest Barrier To Children Thriving
Thursday, 12 July 2012, 4:25 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group has backed the call by UNICEF and other child advocates for an Action Plan for Children. The call comes as the government prepares its White Paper on vulnerable children, which CPAG and others fear will seek to cut some children’s ... More >>
Zero Fees For Under-Sixes In Wellington A Positive Step
Friday, 29 June 2012, 3:16 pm | CPAG
Child Poverty Action Group welcomes news that all primary health care services are now free for children under six in the Wellington region. More >>
Extra funding for budgeting services a drop in the ocean
Friday, 22 June 2012, 3:21 pm | CPAG
Child Poverty Action Group says the paltry extra funding for budgeting services announced this week will do little to relieve pressure on overstretched community groups. CPAG has noted with dismay that some budgeting services are having to lay off staff. More >>
Heads out of the sand New Zealand
Thursday, 31 May 2012, 6:46 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group says New Zealand must set a national target to reduce child poverty, act to move towards that target and improve its monitoring and reporting on the well-being of children. More >>
Government oblivious to social time bomb of stagnation
Tuesday, 29 May 2012, 11:46 am | Child Poverty Action Group
CPAG is alarmed that the 2012 budget does not acknowledge the plight of many children and families. There are no words of empathy for struggling families, unlike in the Australian budget speech which stated: “We understand the pressures Australians ... More >>
“Smoke and mirrors” Budget paints a bleak outlook
Friday, 25 May 2012, 11:13 am | Child Poverty Action Group
Budget 2012 is a smoke and mirrors budget which paints a bleak outlook for children and the economy, a post-Budget breakfast forum in Wellington was told today. More >>
Time to budget for children
Thursday, 24 May 2012, 1:34 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
For the past 12 years Child Poverty Action Group has monitored government budgets for their impact on children. Reflecting unprecedented community interest, this Friday morning CPAG will host sold-out post-budget events in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch ... More >>
Investment Approach for welfare loses sight of social goals
Monday, 21 May 2012, 10:05 am | Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group is concerned that the government is adopting the USA’s harsh approach to welfare reform, which focuses on reducing the cost of welfare without regard for the wellbeing of those affected. More >>
Reforms about stigmatising not improving welfare
Wednesday, 9 May 2012, 9:30 am | Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) says there is little that is common sense about the government’s latest tranche of welfare reforms. More >>
Government intensifies poverty traps
Monday, 7 May 2012, 10:35 am | Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group says changes to the repayment of student loans announced this week will make a bad situation worse for many struggling young families. More >>
Government intensifies poverty traps
Thursday, 3 May 2012, 12:14 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group says changes to the repayment of student loans announced today will make a bad situation worse for many struggling young families. More >>
Paid Parental Leave is good but all children matter
Friday, 13 April 2012, 3:35 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group says every newborn must be adequately supported, not just the few whose parents meet narrow work criteria. More >>
Open Letter to Hon Paula Bennett & Peseta-Sam Lotu-Liga
Friday, 13 April 2012, 12:13 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
13 April 2012: News from CPAG Open Letter To: Hon Paula Bennett, Minister Of Social Development and Peseta-Sam Lotu-Liga, Chairperson, Social Services Select Committee Re: Social Security (Youth Support And Work Focus) Amendment Bill Submissions More >>
Government needs comprehensive plan to tackle child-health
Friday, 30 March 2012, 12:41 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group has called on the government to take immediate action to address New Zealand ’s distressing rates of child poverty and ill health. More >>
Award-winning child poverty documentary shows the way
Friday, 16 March 2012, 1:17 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group congratulates documentary maker Bryan Bruce for winning best one-off documentary in the Best of the Box People's Choice Awards. More >>
Discrimination against our children cannot be justified
Tuesday, 6 March 2012, 4:56 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
On Children’s Day, Sunday 4 March, Child Poverty Action Group launched a major nationwide appeal for donations to hold the Government to account for policies that have contributed to child poverty. More >>
Council Shows Leadership: Gaming Machines Are Harmful
Tuesday, 28 February 2012, 5:16 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
28 February 2012: News from CPAG While Auckland Council is considering allowing Sky City to increase the number of their electronic gaming machines (pokies) from around 1600 to over 2100, the Christchurch City Council has demonstrated some great leadership ... More >>
Children absent from new welfare policy
Tuesday, 28 February 2012, 12:51 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
Children’s advocates say National’s mask is slipping and New Zealand is once again seeing the nasty party of the 1990s. Child Poverty Action Group has criticised National’s proposals to work-test sole parents for once more failing to take account ... More >>
Chch Council shows leadership: gaming machines harmful
Tuesday, 28 February 2012, 12:26 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
While Auckland Council is considering allowing Sky City to increase the number of their electronic gaming machines (pokies) from around 1600 to over 2100, the Christchurch City Council has demonstrated some great leadership in recognising gambling as a ... More >>
Scoring C- for child poverty and D for children at risk
Monday, 20 February 2012, 7:44 pm | CPAG
20 February 2012: News from CPAG Scoring C- for child poverty and D for children at risk is NOT good enough More >>
