Survey finds support for increasing income for low or non-waged
21 Feb, 2021 04:00 PM
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Increasing income support is largely backed across salary groups, age ranges, renters and owners; and across the political spectrum. Photo / Getty Images, File
Increasing income support is largely backed across salary groups, age ranges, renters and owners; and across the political spectrum. Photo / Getty Images, File
NZ Herald
A survey has found seven out of 10 New Zealanders believe the Government should increase income support for those on low wages or not in paid work.
The UMR poll was commissioned by a group of more than 40 organisations, including unions, social service providers, and kaupapa Māori groups.
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