NZ govt brings in a new sanction vs welfare claimants, putting 50% of benefit under income management, & forbidding its use for rent & utilities. Rent alone is often 50%+ of income & sanctions are often down to govt error in any case. Keen to hear Labour's response. #nzpol #kaihikatea
rnz.co.nz
Beneficiaries on money cards may not be able to pay rent
New 'money management' cards can't be used to cover accommodation, raising concerns about rising homelessness.
