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27% of kids going hungry, up from 21% in a year
Kia ora. Long stories short, here’s my top things to note in Aotearoa’s political economy around housing, climate and poverty on Wednesday, November 20:
* The lead: The official annual Health Survey found sharp rises in food poverty, GP waiting times, mental health issues and obesity in deprived areas since 2022/23.
* In my view: Worsening and debilitating food, housing & energy poverty are the nation’s scourges, not public debt or red tape. GDP growth alone won’t fix them.
* Scoop: An advisory group picked 36 mines for the Fast-track list in one three-hour meeting, The Post’s Tom…
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