慈善组织警告说,由于今年圣诞节社会服务经费削减,求助热线电话数量激增。 Charity warns of surge in helpline calls due to social service funding cuts this Christmas.

北方慈善团体长老会支助组织预计,由于社会服务资金削减,其生命线和Shine求助热线在圣诞节期间的需求会激增。 Charity group Presbyterian Support Northern expects a surge in demand for its Lifeline and Shine helplines during Christmas due to funding cuts in social services. 本组织预计生命线电话量将增加10-20%,寻求庇护的妇女将增加30%。 The organization anticipates a 10-20% increase in Lifeline calls and a 30% rise in women seeking refuge. Grenville Hendricks总经理警告说,财政压力和失业加剧了节假日的困难。 General Manager Grenville Hendricks warns that financial stress and unemployment exacerbate holiday difficulties. Oranga Tamariki的削减资金减少了对许多慈善机构的服务,使其资源紧张。 Oranga Tamariki's funding cuts have reduced services for many charities, stretching their resources thin.