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NZ Welfare Rules Tighten: Homeowners Face Higher Housing Costs
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New Zealands government introduces welfare rule changes, increasing the income threshold for housing assistance and adding a parental support check for young Jobseeker applicants. Critics warn these changes could exacerbate poverty and health issues, while the government defends the reforms as a necessary rebalance to prioritize the most vulnerable. The bill is now in Parliament, with the outcome of the debate yet to be determined.
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