Presentation template For use by individuals and organisations in full or part. Please reference the Child Poverty Monitor if using any of this material.
Child poverty is a real problem in New Zealand
These families and children are doing it hard
Some facts about children in poverty
Children growing up in poverty have greater health risks
Children growing up in disadvantaged areas have a greater risk of poor educational outcomes
Children growing up in poverty are likely to live in crowded housing
Some children are at greater risk Greatest need for external support Greatest harm incurred Greatest inequalities Greatest return on investment Very young children Māori and Pasifika children Children in sole- parent families Children in severe and persistent poverty
What do children say?