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Contested 7 races — 4 elected 3 not elected
The PM insists teens can find work by simply ‘getting off the couch’ – but industry leaders and youth advocates say he’s out of touch.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Social Development Minister Louise Upston made the policy announcement on Sunday.
Only teenagers from “very low income” families will be eligible for the Jobseeker benefit, with Social Development Minister Louise Upston describing welfare for young people as a “trap”. But other incentives will be offered.
Disability Issues Minister Louise Upston says a rule introduced last year that limited support for parents and carers will be removed from next year.
Auckland Council is scrambling to secure major events with a temporary $30m fund, as the mayor and PM lock horns over whether hotel guests should be asked to pay up.
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