Child Poverty Policy
Protect & Prosper New Zealand believes every child deserves a safe, healthy and hopeful future with access to food, housing, healthcare and quality education.
Our Policy to Reduce Child Poverty
- Undertake detailed research and analysis to understand the real causes, scale and impact of child poverty across New Zealand.
- Develop practical short-term and medium-term programmes focused on reducing child poverty and improving the wellbeing of vulnerable children.
- Work toward eliminating child poverty by supporting families with access to food, housing, healthcare, education and essential services.
- Ensure children from low-income households are not disadvantaged in education, health, safety or future opportunities.
- Partner with schools, charities, community groups and experts to identify where support is most urgently needed.
- Promote policies that strengthen family stability, employment opportunities and household financial security.
- Encourage practical long-term solutions that improve outcomes for children rather than short-term political approaches.
A Practical Approach for New Zealand Families
Child poverty affects the future of our country. Protect & Prosper New Zealand believes practical planning, responsible policies and strong community support can help create better opportunities for children and families throughout New Zealand.