新西兰家庭支持工作者批评临时30%的里程补偿增加不足. New Zealand home support workers criticize a temporary 30% mileage reimbursement hike as insufficient.

新西兰家庭和社区支持工作者批评政府强制暂时增加30%的里程补偿. New Zealand's home and community support workers criticize a government-mandated, temporary 30% increase in mileage reimbursement. 虽然新增的每公里82美分税率是为了抵消燃油成本升,但却不足以满足建议水平,也无法支付车辆维护或所有权费用. While aiming to offset soaring fuel costs, the new rate of 82 cents per kilometre is insufficient, falling short of recommended levels and failing to cover vehicle maintenance or ownership costs. 工人报告说,由于工作人员短缺而面临严重的财政压力和减少带回家薪酬,迫使一些人跳过休息时间,在客户之间走路或急于提供必要护理. Workers report significant financial strain and reduced take-home pay, forcing some to skip breaks, walk between clients, or rush essential care due to staffing shortages.