5+ hour, 40+ min ago   (706+ words) Children could be among those to benefit if pay equity claims were restored, with new analysis estimating 11,000 could be lifted out of material hardship. New analysis says restoring pay equity could put an average $300 a week into 91,000 families, including 136,000 children....

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (742+ words) New Zealand First's “Kiwi Kids Grant” would have the government pay eligible parents a tax-free grant of $5000 annually per child for their first three years of life. As Pacific families face rising living costs, housing pressures and high unemployment, Labour and…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (731+ words) Pacific Mornings guest host Khalia Strong argues for better, long term support for families' health. An extra $22 a week helps, but if children cost too much, New Zealand’s future will pay the price, writes Pacific Mornings' guest host Khalia Strong....