A concession from Jacinda Ardern that many New Zealanders are facing a cost of living crisis.
The Prime Minister now admits there is a problem — whether it be called a crisis, emergency or shock — and something needs to be done about it.
She says Cabinet will be discussing ways to address pressure on households today, and isn't ruling out changes to fuel taxes.
In today's New Zealand Herald, the CEO of KidsCan, Julie Chapman, writes a confronting piece.
A teacher at one of their partner schools says for many families, paying rent is the number one priority and anything else is a luxury. Enough food is a luxury, power is a luxury.
Julie Chapman joined Kerre McIvor.
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