Govt wants jobseeker beneficiaries cut by 50k, but forecasts are up 11k
The Government says it wants beneficiary numbers to fall, but they continue to rise.
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Tenants of State homes damaged in floods say they should have been told the house was on a flood plain because of the potential risk.
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Govt believes much of the funding for schemes should be reserved for beneficiaries.
Letters: A spreadsheet Govt with little humanity; bring back traffic cops
OPINION: 'That is the only way this Government is going to lower the crime rate.'
Audrey Young: Government on track for post-Olympic policy sprint
OPINION: Also in this week's wrap – the PM's embarrassing benefit blunders.
Benefit traffic light system: What you need to know
Government announced new traffic light scheme, additional system changes.
Govt opponents slam benefit sanction traffic light system
PM says there'll be “no more excuses” for beneficiaries not knowing their obligations.
'No more excuses' – Govt announces beneficiary traffic light system
The PM outlined the harsh new penalties under a traffic light system in Auckland today.
Government: Households living in emergency housing down 32% over six months
'Auckland has experienced one of the biggest improvements.'
Editorial: The working poor - two-income families and elderly turning to food banks and handouts to survive
OPINION: New people going to food banks need support - not condemnation.
Social investment to be at heart of Government
The Government wants departments to share more data.
Oranga Tamariki Act: Doctors warn removal of section 7AA could lead to worse health outcomes for Māori kids
Doctor: 'Lots of things just go better' with 7AA.
July 31 tax cuts: How much will you get back?
Changes to four different types of taxes and benefits start from July 31.
'We used the pools for a hot shower': Families go months without power because of non-payment
Households choose between heating and cooking to keep the power on.
Charities face rising demand from pensioners as living costs hit home
'Like most elderly, I don’t want to feel like I’m a burden to anyone.'
How much Japanese-owned top 10 commercial builder made from NZ in latest year
First job: A landmark 57-level luxury tower between Commerce and Gore streets.
Kiwi killed in California robbery and UK election | Focus Morning Bulletin July 4, 2024
In today’s headlines with Chereè Kinnear, New Zealand tourist tragically killed in a California robbery, the Government’s plans for the housing market and voting to open in the UK.
New requirement for job seeker beneficiaries kicks in
Rule change part of Govt's plan to reduce number of people getting dole payments.
Casketeer Kaiora Tipene says Winz funeral grant process is archaic, lacks mana
A funeral director says it’s time for a review of the system as it’s not fit for purpose.
The $2b social housing cliff no one is talking about
The social housing sector is blighted by a fiscal cliff that creates haves and have-nots.
More than 40 Auckland boarding houses operating illegally
Issues include gang-affiliated guests, fire safety breaches, and challenging owners.
Inside a $2 billion pay-equity debacle
The union says many care and support workers are back to square one.
Russian women to get full NZ pension after overseas ones stopped by invasion
One of the women said the pension reduction was having an acute effect on her household.
Why is the Govt slashing thousands of public sector jobs - and how will it affect Wellington?
ANALYSIS: The Government's cuts will hurt, but their wider impact might be muted.
Greens call out Govt - just 0.5% of beneficiaries on benefits for 24 years
The Greens have accused the Government of being misleading with beneficiary statistics.
Fears for winter as council says no to homeless shelter proposal at former old boys' site
Kids as young as 6, elderly, people with cancer, are our homeless, activist says.
Long Covid sufferers scared they'll face penalties under benefit reset
Minister has announced a ramping up of benefit sanctions would begin from June.
Opinion: Vulnerable, disabled, marginalised targeted - Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
OPINION: True leaders stand up for the rights and dignity of all individuals.
Public service has responded 'fairly well' to new Govt - PM
Surgery wait times, student achievement, crime and welfare are part of the plan.
MP shares moving cancer tale as Govt pushes on with public service cuts
The Government targeted areas where Labour is weak, but one MP made a personal warning.
Christopher Luxon reveals nine Govt targets to be delivered by 2030
The Government announces a suite of policy as Parliament returns for another sitting week.
Chlöe Swarbrick: A country is not a company and a PM is not a CEO
OPINION: We are living in the consequences of decisions made by human beings.
'We’ve had a gutsful': Neighbours celebrate crackdown on unruly Kāinga Ora tenants
It's intended there will be consequences for tenants who regularly show poor behaviour.
Audrey Young: Child poverty statistics intensify battle over welfare reform
OPINION: The stats relate to Labour's time in office, which makes them politically tricky.