Poverty
The Koha Shed
Josie Lancaster has converted the basement of her Porirua home into a Koha Shed where people bring all manner of goods - clothes, toys, books, furniture, the list is long - to help those in need in… Audio
Northland paediatrician calls for heating grants
A Northland paediatrician is calling for targeted funding for poor families who can't afford to heat their homes. Audio
Renters more likely to be poor later in life
As Aucklanders and many others around the country struggle with a hot housing market - new research shows those being shut out of the market now, could feel the financial effects for their entire… Audio
Northland Medical Officer of Health back from Sierra Leone
Dr Clair Mills is used to tending to emergency medicine and disease on a global scale and also dealing with serious public health issues in one of New Zealand's most economically strained and… Audio
Govt does not know how many will be lifted out of poverty
The Government does not know how many children last week's Budget will lift out of poverty but is adamant the changes will help poorer families. Audio
Children's commissioner says no plan for child poverty
The Children's Commissioner, Dr Russell Wills, says he's pleasantly surprised to see a rise in benefits of up 25-dollars for beneficiaries with children. Audio
Budget 2015: Government targets child poverty
This is the seventh Budget from the Finance Minister Bill English. So, does Mr English expect a 25 dollar rise in benefit levels to be life changing? Audio
Child poverty takes centre stage in 2015 Budget.
A 790 million dollar four-year anti poverty package at the heart of today's Budget delivers the first rise in core benefits not tied to inflation in four decades. Audio
Govt says Budget will contain child poverty measures
The Government says there will be measures in today's Budget to address child poverty, despite accusations it's broken a promise to make the issue a priority. Audio
Budget to address child poverty
The Government says there will be measures in today's Budget to address child poverty, despite accusations it's broken a promise to make the issue a priority. Audio
Community organisations respond to Government strategy
Joining us now are representatives from two community organisations whose funding could be affected by the Government's new strategy. Audio
Government warned plans could backfire
At risk young people could become more vulnerable under Government plans to change the way it funds some community organisations. Audio
CCC considers underwriting private rents to house homeless
The Christchurch City Council is considering dipping into its social housing fund, by paying for private rental properties for the homeless over winter. Audio
Insight for 21 December 2014 - Living Poverty
RNZ regional reporters speak to those struggling to get by about what would make a difference to their lives Video, Audio
Educators say OECD report backs their calls for more funding
Education leaders say a sweeping OECD report backs their calls for more funding for poor schools and more courses for poorly-educated adults. Audio
Hand to mouth living in a wealthy world
Linda Tirado knows from experience what it is to be poor in bootstraps America. She was working two jobs - as a food-service worker in a chain restaurant and a voting rights activist at a non-profit… Audio
Spectrum for 7 December 2014
Napier's homeless have been thrown a lifeline by one local family, determined to try and help through the common language of food. Kiri and Kevin Swannell, along with their children, spend every… Audio
Social Development Minister on poverty report
The second annual Child Poverty Monitor says almost a quarter of New Zealand children are living in poverty. Audio
Children's Commissioner concerned by poverty numbers
Joining us is the Children's Commissioner, Dr Russell Wills. Audio
