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Child Poverty in NZ Still Rising | Auckland News
New Zealand’s child poverty crisis is worsening, with 169,000 kids living in material hardship—equivalent to a major city’s population—and rates showing no meaningful improvement since 2022. Pasifika and Māori children are hit hardest, with over 30% and 25% respectively facing deprivation. Despite past government efforts, poverty has stubbornly climbed, especially under the coalition’s first year. Compared to nations like Denmark, New Zealand’s child poverty rate is three times worse, leading to lifelong consequences: poorer health, lower education, mental strain, and stifled economic growth…
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