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Children have a basic understanding of poverty – a more equal society means talking to them about it

  • Written by Patrick Leman, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Professor of Psychology, University of Waikato
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Rates of child poverty in Aotearoa New Zealand remain stubbornly high, despite the issue being the focus of considerable political attention while Jacinda Ardern was prime minister.

In 2022, 120,000 children in New Zealand were being raised in households experiencing material hardship. This means their family is unable to afford...

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