Julia GabelPolitical Journalist·NZ Herald·26 Aug, 2026 05:00 PM4 mins to readA group of child poverty experts and researchers have produced a manifesto directed at politicians. Photo / 123rfA group of child poverty experts and researchers have produced a manifesto directed at politicians. Photo / 123rfA group of 11 child poverty experts and researchers are urging politicians to adopt a list of actions to address the number of children living in material hardship.
Children living in material hardship – that is, their families are often unable to afford things considered essential such as shoes







