The real story of child poverty
It may not be as in your face as overseas, but for many Kiwi children, poverty is a reality.
Families struggle for school essentials
The demands on families have long surpassed just getting food on the table.
Not all Kiwi kids get to belong
While some may take their childhood experiences for granted, not every child gets that privilege.
'Get to know your neighbours'
With one in seven children in poverty, the Children's Commissioner says it's up to all of us to change those statistics.
'Kids don't care about shoes'
Social workers say it's about mre than food and clothing. Children are desperate for the love and attention of adults.
Liquid soup for dinner
Not thick veggie soup with hunks of saveloy to brighten it up. Literally, saveloy soup. The children ate the liquid “soup” for dinner. The adults ate the saveloys.