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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 28]
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 >>
NZ pretends recognition of the Rights of the Child
Tuesday, 25 January 2011, 12:41 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child has examined the combined third and fourth periodic report of New Zealand on how New Zealand is implementing the Convention on the Rights of the Child. More >>
Paid Parental Leave: Australia leaves us behind, again
Friday, 14 January 2011, 2:01 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
Since 1st January 2011, financial support for Australian parents of newborns has become far more generous than that offered in New Zealand. Paid Parental Leave in Australia is paid at a higher level, over a longer time, and with broader coverage. ... More >>
Children bearing brunt of recession
Monday, 13 December 2010, 3:41 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) is concerned by results from a recent study showing that children in low-income households, especially Maori and Pasifika children, appear to bearing the brunt of the recession. The group notes that while New Zealand continues ... More >>
At last, a focus on children in the welfare debate
Thursday, 9 December 2010, 1:44 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) applauds the focus on children contained in the just-published report of the Alternative Welfare Working Group. The report highlights the need to ensure all children are adequately provided for, whether parents have ... More >>
Can our kids get to a doctor when they need to?
Wednesday, 1 December 2010, 12:56 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) is calling on the government to take action to improve children’s after-hours access to doctors. The call comes as a paper published in the Journal of Primary Health Care highlights the importance of cost as a barrier ... More >>
CPAG applauds Labour’s focus on children
Monday, 18 October 2010, 4:29 pm | Child Poverty Action Group
Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) applauds the Labour party's proposed policy "Putting Children First". Research shows that the first six years of life are the most important for children and New Zealand needs to invest more in these years.. More >>
