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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 27]
Time to rethink support for children
Thursday, 16 June 2011, 1:31 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
Media Release 16 June 2011 Time to rethink support for children Child Poverty Action Group has challenged the government to rethink the failed Working for Families policies that have once again been highlighted by events in Christchurch. More >>
Prioritising Children - CPAG
Wednesday, 8 June 2011, 9:11 am | CPAG
Important commitments have been expressed recently about giving priority to children in decision making. The report from Sir Peter Gluckman makes it clear that investment in children is good for children and indeed good for all of us now and in the years ... More >>
Changes to Working for Families ominous direction
Wednesday, 1 June 2011, 2:24 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
CPAG says that the Budget changes to Working for Families (WFF) signal a very worrying direction. The Minister portrayed WFF’s growth as unaffordable based on what happened as WFF was being phased in. “But between 2010 and 2012 the expenditure shows no ... More >>
CPAG Acknowledges Countdown's Contribution to Children
Tuesday, 24 May 2011, 2:20 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group wishes to acknowledge the outstanding contribution made by the Countdown supermarket chain through its material support for Red Cross's food in school programme. More >>
Post Budget Analysis - Please register now for these events
Friday, 6 May 2011, 3:28 pm | CPAG
This year Child Poverty Action Group is having three events to look at the 2011 Budget and its impact on children in poverty. Information about each of these events is available online and can be accessed here for Auckland ; Wellington and Whangarei ... More >>
More funding for the early years a great start
Friday, 6 May 2011, 2:10 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group commends the extra Government funding for the early weeks of life. This is the time when a new mother and baby are at their most vulnerable and this extra help to be provided through the Well Child initiative is most welcome. ... More >>
National slaps loan sharks with a dead fish
Friday, 29 April 2011, 3:02 pm | CPAG
The Government is claiming the Responsible Lending Guidelines will ensure responsible lenders and provide protection for borrowers. Child Poverty Action Group welcomes information about the dispute resolution services that are available to consumers ... More >>
Not Another Discussion Please Minister!
Tuesday, 19 April 2011, 5:32 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
We have enough research and enough talk. Child Poverty Action Group says the Government must act to protect children now, not some time in the future. More >>
Not another discussion please Minister!
Tuesday, 19 April 2011, 5:02 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
We have enough research and enough talk. Child Poverty Action Group says the Government must act to protect children now, not some time in the future. The Minister of Social Development, Paula Bennett, yesterday announced a Green paper to ”kick off a national ... More >>
Gift tax ends for the rich and starts for the poor
Monday, 11 April 2011, 3:53 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group says the definition of ‘family scheme income’, which came into force on 1st April goes too far. More >>
Children forgotten in earthquake tax relief measures
Tuesday, 29 March 2011, 12:00 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
In announcing further tax relief measures for Christchurch residents and businesses, Mr Dunne talks about “common sense, flexibility and pragmatism." Child Poverty Action Group calls on him to amend his policies so the same principles work to maintain ... More >>
Early Care Must Focus on Needs of Children
Tuesday, 22 March 2011, 3:31 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group supports the findings in “Through their lens”, the Children’s’ Commissioner’s inquiry into non-parental education and care of infants and toddlers. More >>
Nutritious food too costly for the poorest families
Wednesday, 9 March 2011, 10:30 am | Child Poverty Action Group
Latest research from the University of Auckland supports recent claims that many low-income families are unable to afford even a basic nutritious diet for their children. A paper published in Nutrition and Dietetics in December 2010 found that low-income ... More >>
Don’t create more social costs by reducing WFF
Wednesday, 2 March 2011, 2:34 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
The Government has said it may cut spending programmes such as Working for Families (WFF) to help pay for the Christchurch earthquake. But CPAG says that pressures on already struggling families will intensify. Spokesperson Susan St John says that ... More >>
WWG shows no understanding of social security
Tuesday, 22 February 2011, 12:09 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) is dismayed that the just-released report from the government’s Welfare Working Group contains recommendations that will only add to New Zealand’s already high child poverty rates. The group’s insistence ... More >>
Families have fewer choices than the PM thinks
Friday, 18 February 2011, 1:23 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) has challenged the Prime Minister John Key's statement in parliament that people on benefits actually have a lifestyle choice. More >>
Child poverty is here, in our own back yard
Thursday, 17 February 2011, 4:52 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
Whangarei Child Poverty Action Group member Di Lawson has warned that child poverty in Whangarei exists, and is getting worse. “The increasing cost of milk is just one of many issues stressing families. Child poverty exists, is getting worse, and ... More >>
Government short changes answers on questionable policies
Thursday, 17 February 2011, 9:52 am | Child Poverty Action Group
Today Green politicians asked the government about policies for the poorest children in New Zealand. Spokesperson Susan St John says "With the visit of the Prime Minster it is very appropriate to ask, why are we so different to Australia? They do not ... More >>
Children need security of income not cuts to services
Monday, 14 February 2011, 10:57 am | Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group welcomes the government’s new-found commitment to improving the lives of ‘vulnerable children’, as outlined in outlined in the Prime Minister’s speech to parliament, but is dismayed by the suggestion that work alone will make ... More >>
Peter Dunne fails his Report Card
Tuesday, 8 February 2011, 3:14 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
In his ‘State of the Family Report Card’, Peter Dunne suggests that families should be allowed to capitalise their Working for Families (WFF) entitlements to buy first homes. While his intentions may be good, the Minister shows that he doesn’t ... More >>
