Poverty

Some low-income households are having to cut back on showering, washing and cooking to cope with rising power bills, researchers say.

The number of single-parent whānau has jumped 7.9 per cent since 2018

The report highlights severe child poverty in Aotearoa, affecting Māori, Pacific, and disabled children. Dr Claire Achmad urges sustained cross-party efforts to end poverty.

The rising cost of living impacts Northland students’ ability to attend school and succeed academically.

New groundbreaking Māori research released today shows the connection between family and sexual violence and poor housing.

Kaimahi at Te Kura Reo Rua o Waikirikiri in Kaiti, Gisborne are changing the lives of their tamariki with a unique way of teaching – it’s trauma informed from a holistic approach,

Kawerau school principal Ripeka Lessels says the town is suffering the highest levels of poverty she has seen in her lifetime.

But child poverty action group says prime minister won’t meet it to discuss research-based solutions.

155 Whare Kai has been operating for about a year, in that time, they have feed close to 5,000 people in Whangārei

Working for Families in-work tax credit doesn't go to the 160,000 to 200,000 children living in the worst-off families, disappointed critics say.