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Housing watchdog needed for accountability and overview - agencies
Making housing a fundamental human right would help crack down on a range of factors contributing to the fact decent housing is not available to all in New Zealand, advocates and advisors say. Audio
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Food rescue charities face funding struggles amid high demand
Food rescue charities are facing massive funding cuts, despite the fact food insecurity is at an all time high. Today organisations met with local MPs to voice their concerns, asking for a national… Video, Audio
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'You gotta be a soldier' - Homeless battle a wet winter
Bracing for the relentless onslaught of wet winter days, people living on the streets declare themselves warriors in an unyielding battle to stay warm.
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Youth on roof of justice facilities: 'Young people don't feel supported, safe or cared for'
There are growing calls for the government to overhaul the way young people are cared for in youth justice facilities.
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Green Party's pledge to renters: What you need to know
The Green Party have launched their pre-election housing policy with promises to give everyone in New Zealand a healthy home to live in.
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Nigel Latta: The changing face of intergenerational wealth
New research shows when it comes time for New Zealanders to think about their legacy, money is not top of mind. Audio
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US Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action at universities
The US Supreme Court has struck down race-conscious admissions programmes at two major universities.
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The Panel with Paula Penfold and Garry Moore (part one)
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Paula Penfold and Garry Moore discuss the fallout of the investigation into discrimination in England Cricket with sports reporter Zoë George
Also Head of… Audio
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'It's just so hard to get by' - Food bank owner Dave Letele
A Manukau food bank owner says additional funding announced for food banks goes a long way, but it is never going to be enough. Audio
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'The need is more than ever' - food bank boss Dave Letele
The government has announced another six million dollars in funding for food banks around Aotearoa. Acting Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni revealed the funding boost yesterday, saying there's demand… Audio
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Government adds $6m to food bank funding
The government is putting a further $6 million towards food banks, saying demand is high - particularly in communities affected by extreme weather events.
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Claims NZ isn't meeting its human rights obligations
There are more claims New Zealand isn't meeting its human rights obligations because of the excessive number of Māori and Pacific people in prisons, and the way those in custody are being treated.
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Housing market drives inequality - why not tax houses?
Opinion - The Green Party made waves recently when it proposed to tax net wealth over $2 million for individuals and $4m for couples, Susan St John writes .
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New report calls for future-focused commissioner to tackle disadvantage
The Productivity Commission wants to establish a new commissioner looking at future generations to help address disadvantage.
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General surgeon suggests better system for health inequities
Surgeons say a new tool which prioritises a person's ethnicity, along with other factors such as deprivation, time on the waiting list and location, when deciding who gets treatment is a simplistic… Audio
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'People feel trapped': Migrant workers under new visa speak out on exploitation
Dozens of migrant workers are being exploited by Queenstown employers who are not meeting the minimum conditions required by their visas, the Queenstown Citizens Advice Bureau says.
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Migrant workers raise concerns about visa work conditions
Dozens of migrant workers in Queenstown are being exploited by employers who are not meeting the minimum conditions required by their visas, the Citizens Advice Bureau says. It says the workers' visas… Audio
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Cutting fruit and veg GST not the best way to help - tax expert
Opinion - Rising food prices bring up debates on removing GST from fresh produce - but is this a good idea? And if not, what alternatives might there be to help people afford fruit and vegetables?
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RNZ becomes first Living Wage accredited media organisation
RNZ has become the first media organisation in New Zealand to be Living Wage accredited.
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Migrant workers in Queenstown face hardship as they get fewer hours than promised
The Queenstown Citizen Advice Bureau is helping dozens of migrant workers who are struggling to pay rent and basic living costs.
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Power in the Park: a message about mobility access to venues
Sophia Malthus will be there. She's a disability advocate, and lives with a spinal cord injury. Audio
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Women retiring with less than men despite living longer - FMA
Women live longer but will retire with 20 percent less in their KiwiSaver than their male counterparts. It's an uncomfortable equation the Financial Markets Authority would like to turn around. The… Video, Audio
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House price decline slows for second month in a row
The residential property market may be close to bottoming out as the drop in prices eases slightly for a second month in a row - but the potential for further volatility continues.
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Child poverty group backs Green Party tax policy but National critical
The Green Party is promising a radical shake up of the tax system if elected this year, with an "income guarantee", a wealth tax, a trust tax, and a higher top tax rate. Audio
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Secondary teachers begin new round of industrial action
Rolling year levels of secondary students are being rostered home for the rest of the term as teachers begin another round of industrial action.