230,000 Children Living in Poverty in New Zealand
Source: NZHerald, Thurs 7 August, 2008 The Government is being urged to do more to alleviate child poverty in New Zealand in the wake of a major report issued today. Commissioned by Children’s Commissioner Cindy Kiro and Barnardos, the report shows that about 230,000 children, or 22 per cent, of New Zealand children are living…