新西兰实行新的福利制裁,就其对就业奖励的影响意见分歧。 New Zealand imposes new welfare sanctions, dividing views on their impact on job incentives.

新西兰对未履行其义务的福利领取者实行新的制裁,包括将一半的福利放在限制使用卡和强制性社区工作上。 New Zealand has introduced new sanctions for welfare recipients who don't meet their obligations, including placing half their benefit on a restricted-use card and mandatory community work. 社会发展部长路易丝·乌普斯顿为这些措施辩护,将其作为鼓励就业的一种方式,并指出最近为就业而离开福利机构的人数有所增加。 The Social Development Minister, Louise Upston, defends the measures as a way to encourage employment, noting a recent increase in people leaving welfare for jobs. 然而,像救世军这样的批评者认为,这些制裁可能伤害弱势个人,并转移就业安置工作的资源。 However, critics like the Salvation Army argue these sanctions may harm vulnerable individuals and divert resources from job placement efforts.