新研究表明,新西兰低收入家庭,包括儿童,尽管收入有所增长,但仍在努力满足基本需要。 New study reveals low-income New Zealand families, including children, struggle to meet basic needs despite income boosts.

儿童贫穷问题行动小组的新研究显示,新西兰许多低收入家庭在收入最低水平以下挣扎,无法满足基本需求。 New research by Child Poverty Action Group shows many low-income households in New Zealand are struggling below the income floor, unable to cover basic needs. 尽管福利和工资有所增加,但收入没有跟上成本的上升,使数以千计的儿童面临困难的风险。 Despite increases in benefits and wages, incomes have not kept up with rising costs, leaving thousands of children at risk of hardship. 该研究在8年中跟踪39个家庭类型,发现持续赤字,呼吁提高福利率和增加工作收入的政策。 The study tracks 39 household types over eight years, finding persistent deficits and calling for increased benefit rates and policies to lift working incomes.