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Thousands Missed Payments, Compensation Pending | Auckland News
Thousands of New Zealanders missed out on vital benefits after a flawed law change caused payments to be wrongly stopped — including the Winter Energy Payment, which was supposed to be exempt. System overload led to further cuts, leaving families struggling to pay rent or buy food. While the government has apologized and reinstated payments, the big question remains: will affected families get compensation for the hardship they endured? The Green Party is pushing for even small payouts, arguing they could have made a real difference. Minister Louise Upston says she’s awaiting a review due…
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