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KaumātuaOlder people
Our work with Kaumātua
We champion the lives of all kaumātua in Aotearoa New Zealand, guided by insights from our members who work alongside older people every day.
Explore our work with Kaumātua
Te Kōrero mō ngā Kaumātua
Exploring the context of older people in Aotearoa New Zealand
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Report Chapters
- Horopaki mai i tō mātōu Kaiwhakahaere
  Context from our Kaiwhakahaere Matua
- Me pēhea te whakamahi i tēnei aratohu
  How to use this guide
- Te Whāriki me ngā Kaumātua
  Te Whāriki and Older People
- Ko wai ō mātōu kaumātua?
  Who are our older people?
- Whakamana
  Empowerment
- Kotahitanga
  Holistic Development
- Whānau Tangata
  Family and Community
- Ngā Hononga
  Relationships
- Ngā wāhi hei arotahi
  Areas to focus on
- He aha muri?
  What next?
TamarikiChildren
Our work with children aged 5-12
We are dedicated to improving the lives of tamariki in Aotearoa New Zealand, informed by connections to our members who work alongside children and their whānau every day.
Explore our work with children
Te Kōrero mō ngā Tamariki
Exploring the context of middle childhood in Aotearoa New Zealand
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Report Chapters
- Te Whāriki me ngā Tamariki
  Te Whāriki and Middle Childhood
- Ko wai ō mātou tamariki?
  Who are our five to 12-year-olds?
- Kotahitanga
  Holistic Development Pt 1
- Kotahitanga
  Holistic Development Pt 2
- Whānau Tangata
  Family & Community Pt 1
- Whānau Tangata
  Family & Community Pt 2
- Ngā Hononga
  Relationships Pt 1
- Ngā Hononga
  Relationships Pt 2
- Whakamana
  Empowerment
- Whakarāpopototanga
  Conclusion
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Resource

Issue Snapshot 2026: The Welfare System

Written by:

Alicia Sudden,

Dr. Katie Schraders,

As the cost of living has continued to rise in Aotearoa, welfare support levels have not, leaving many struggling to cover basic costs.

B&W - people outside Social security building, man on steps

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