A Huntly man accused of docking a dog's tail illegally has been prosecuted after it suffered a painful injury as a result.
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Whakamana Tāngata report calls for welfare "overhaul"
The government’s Welfare Expert Advisory Group has called for a “systematic overhaul” of New Zealand’s welfare system in a wide-ranging report released today.
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NewsOne in 40 NZers need help- Salvation Army
The annual Red Shield appeal has launched this week and The Salvation Army is expecting to be in high demand yet again to support Kiwi families in need.
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KidsCan want to support preschoolers nationwide
KidsCan have extended their services to provide help to Kiwi children aged under 5. This comes in response to increasing requests from Early Childhood Centres, they say, as parents struggle to provide enough food or warm clothing for their children.
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SPCA launches unique book in te reo Māori
The SPCA has launched its first te reo Māori animal storybook with the aim of helping children understand the value of animal welfare. Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Otara was one of the first schools to receive free copies.
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Call for tax relief for poorest living in Auckland
The Independent Māori Statutory Board is calling on the government and Auckland Council to give tax relief to the poorest living in New Zealand's largest city.
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Govt looking for positive outcomes with Whānau Ora
45 students graduated today in Auckland with a Diploma in Whānau Ora, with a decision on the future of the Whānau Ora initiative looming in November.
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$1.4mil funded to achieve equity for Māori in Ngāi Tahu
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and the Peter McKenzie Project have together funded a new initiative to be led by social innovation hub Tokona Te Raki
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Advisory group formed to support overhaul of welfare system
Minister for Social Development, Hon Carmel Sepuloni, has today announced the formation of an expert advisory group to support the overhaul of the welfare system.
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KidsCan urges Kiwis to continue support despite slight drop in child poverty rate
The new 2017 Child Poverty Monitor reveals a one to two percent drop across the measures of child poverty in Aotearoa. Responding to the report, KidsCan has expressed hope that Kiwis won't forget about child poverty as a significant issue in our country.
