Millions spent weekly in Bay of Plenty on supplements to help pay rent
27 Apr, 2021 06:00 PM
6 minutes to read Social Development and Employment Minister Carmel Sepuloni. Photo / File
Bay of Plenty Times
Nearly $3 million a week is being spent helping thousands of people in the Bay of Plenty keep a roof over their heads amid the region s deepening housing crisis. Thousands across the region qualify for the Accommodation Supplement – a non-taxable benefit to help pay for rent, board or the costs of owning a home.
Nearly $3m a week is being paid to help pay for housing costs in the Bay of Plenty. Photo / Getty Images
Back-to-school costs: Christmas, Covid extra stress for families in 2021
29 Jan, 2021 09:33 PM
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Dozens of Bay of Plenty families are on the waiting list to receive back-to-school funding. Photo / Getty Images
Dozens of Bay of Plenty families are on the waiting list to receive back-to-school funding. Photo / Getty Images
Bay of Plenty families are preparing for a tough start to the term as the stress of back-to-school costs is expected to be amplified as many struggle after the impact of Christmas. Dozens of Bay schoolkids were on children s charity Variety s waiting list to get funding for basic essentials including uniform and stationery for 2021.