新西兰家庭在日益加剧的贫困中面临福利削减,这在2026年预算之前引发了改革呼吁。 New Zealand families face benefit cuts amid rising poverty, sparking calls for reform ahead of 2026 budget.

尽管政府制定了2028年儿童减贫目标, 数千个新西兰家庭正面临福利制裁, Thousands of New Zealand families are facing benefit sanctions that cut their already low incomes, worsening poverty despite the government’s 2028 child poverty reduction goal. 维护者指出,制裁不成比例地惩罚因疾病、儿童保育或交通等挑战而受惩罚的人,特别是在生活费用危机不断恶化的情况下。 Advocates say sanctions disproportionately punish people for challenges like illness, childcare, or transport, especially amid a worsening cost of living crisis. 协会和公平未来联盟敦促停止惩罚性措施,呼吁随着2026年预算计划的形成,实行可生存的收入基准和以尊严为中心的改革。 CPAG and the Fairer Future coalition urge an end to punitive measures, calling for liveable income benchmarks and dignity-centered reforms as 2026 budget plans take shape.