It’s one of the things that has been identified as a key election issue this year: to what extent is inequality a problem in this country, and what can be done about it.
Over on Ask Away, National MP and Minister for Social Development, Paula Bennett says the MSD housing income report shows no evidence of growing inequality, but that the party is working hard to support families in need.
Labour MP Sue Moroney says many of her party’s policies are about addressing inequality, including increasing the minimum wage and building affordable homes.
New Zealand First’s Tracey Martin says taking GST off food and increasing the minimum wage will help, while Green Part co-leader Metiria Turei says they have a billion-dollar plan to reduce child poverty.
United Future’s Damian Light highlights income sharing and affordable and warm housing, as well as free tertiary education.
And Internet-Mana’s Laila Harré wants direct support to families and to address the digital divide.
READ Megan Whelan’s election primer on inequality where these issues are addressed in more detail.
Alexander Robertson asked people in central Christchurch whether they see inequality as a problem and what to do about it.
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