Tobacco giants lobbying power must be reined in by Govt – AAAP
Auckland Action Against Poverty is calling on the Government to better regulate tobacco giants such as Philip Morris and Imperial…
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Ongoing drug-test sanctions contradicts Government’s rhetoric on drugs – AAAP
Reports that two-thirds of beneficiaries who fail drug tests are still having their benefit sanctioned contradicts the Government’s so-called health…
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HNZ tenants left behind by new home standards – AAAP
The first part of the Government’s introduction of new standards for rental properties kicks in tomorrow. These new standards will…
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Wellbeing budget fails to deliver for beneficiaries and public housing – AAAP
The wellbeing budget has failed to introduce additional meaningful and immediate measures to improve the wellbeing of beneficiaries’ lives….
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Privacy Commissioner report shows Govt unlawfully breaching privacy of thousands of beneficiaries – AAAP
A report by the Privacy Commissioner on the Ministry of Social Development’s investigative practices into benefit fraud has found the…
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Government upholds status quo over Capital Gains Tax – Auckland Action Against Poverty
The Government’s rejection of a Capital Gains Tax upholds the status quo it promised to change in the lead up…
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Capital Gains Tax bare minimum to start reducing wealth gap – AAAP
The Tax Working Group recommendations, which include a revenue-neutral Capital Gains Tax, are the absolute bare minimum changes the Government…
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Government inaction sees social housing waiting list spiral out of control – AAAP
The Government has seen the social housing waiting list double since it took power, with over 10,000 people waiting for…
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Government continues to enable motels to profit from housing crisis
A recent investigation by Stuff, coupled with information obtained through the Ministry of Social Development shows that a single motel which…
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Steep rise in hardship numbers showcases income inadequacy – AAAP
The latest Ministry of Social Development December 2018 quarterly report show that a record number of people have received…