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It’s not as easy as telling a young person to go out and get a job’ – benefit sanctions cause concern

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11 Jan 2022
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In a recent article by Te Ao Māori News, Zoe Witika-Hawke highlights concerns around proposed benefit sanctions. She explains that “it’s not as easy as telling a young person to go and get a job,” especially when housing, childcare and mental health are barriers.

At E Tipu E Rea, we tautoko these concerns and continue to advocate for support, not punishment, for young māmā and pāpā.

Read the full article on Te Ao Māori News.

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