Benefit increase didn't go far enough - researcher - a podcast by RNZ

A year on from the government's $25 increase to benefits, some solo parents and people with disabilities or chronic illnesses say it's made very little difference to their budgets.
Auckland University sociologist Louise Humpage has done in-depth interviews with beneficiaries, as part of her ongoing research into the impact of the pandemic.
She spoke to social issues reporter Sarah Robson.

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