Pasifika children living below poverty line

In August a report released by the Children's Commissioner highlight that approximately 270,000 New Zealand children live in poverty and 40% are Pasifika children. John Pulu finds out how our people are coping.

[@c.monceaux9508]

6 years later and it's even worse in New Zealand now.

[@SHADZ6523]

I hope your family have found a nice home to live in. I hope Jacinda does something about poverty.

[@sintytyson]

Stop having too much babies 😭

[@franks8901]

God bless and stay strong, god is by our side all the time

[@bigv3192]

Stop having kids while in poverty FFS

[@makisiminoveimau2171]

Fix the garage with some good installation materials. Ma'u mai ho siana Mali 'o ta aki ha hefa hono tungaikuu. Vale lahi...

[@tanitious]

Doing a calculation on WINZ, this couple would receive an extra $160p/w (on top of income) and up to around $4 p/hr for children in daycare. We should not complain that these people are having children - it happens (it's also very cruel). However there are many choices in New Zealand including both parents working or 1 parent studying (and getting a loan for it) to increase their wages/salary. I know what it's like because I've been there. These kids need help regardless of what their parents decide to do.

[@faisiotamoni]

story is heart breaking

[@kiwiborn3713]

Personal responsibilty is the answer, STOP BREEDING, if you knowingly bring children into poverty then the Govt should charge you with child neglect.

[@KorribansFallen]

People saying in the comments: "Go back to the islands if it aint good here" ... Seriously?? That's NOT the Kiwi way - that's NOT how we help people in our Country. We stand up, and help our people - not run them down because they are struggling. Shame on you! - I know all to well what it's like to struggle hard. It's not nice. Put yourself in their position and see what it's like. Have a heart to help everyone regardless of their situation and not run them down in times of need. That's not how we are as Kiwis.

[@MelodyOfMars]

I guess im a bit in shock when they said he earns $17 an hour and thats minimum wage thats so much money in the state in the USA im in. I guess i never thought how expensive it is to live in NZ damn and to think my Kiwi boiff wants me to move there

[@028TuvaluanHero]

IDK about that. There are many benefits to Polynesians and Maoris living in New Zealand. Sadly we have not managed to adapt to it well. Causing many issues that I can name is breeding in large numbers and budgeting.

[@ericamiss_e6481]

Hey is it cheap to live in USA !

[@maryfifita6976]

This is so sad

[@aialisiotukolo514]

💔😭 Godbless and keep you guys safe.

[@maljohn1414]

IF YOU KNOWINGLY BRING CHILDREN INTO A HOUSEHOLD THAT IS ALREADY LIVING BELOW THE BREADLINE THEN YOU SHOULD BE LOCKED UP FOR CHILD NEGLECT.

[@awesomemonkey4661]

mal john instead of the government doing something to the parents they just take the blame when it’s not the governments fault it’s theirs! If you’re living in a garage in Auckland then move somewhere where it doesn’t cost as much.

[@chubz1648]

i would live in a different city or town with cheaper rent

[@CHUMB11]

god bless you

[@sela325]

This is sad, that all so called well developed country like New Zealand people can live in poverty. Children should not have to grow up in these situations and this makes me sad.

[@BrinkersMad]

Imagine if you were in that situation. It's only disheartening to see the harsh reality of what some of our people are going through.

[@roseadams8003]

In Australia the kids on benefits can actually be better off than having parents that are working.

[@melissaponeka9284]

get wins to help pay for day care so she can find a part time job. poor thing.

[@Souljette87]

so sad that the NZ govt can allow for this & worser poverty situations to occur in our country. I hope that in the near future our govt will put in place a process that takes lesser time to for families who are in this situation & allow them to come forward, be assisted & aware that there is help & hope,with just the basics shelter, warmth&food. This is a problem with our pacific island community. Guess we can all get started by standing up& doing something about it 1 person at a time!!...

[@jennasrevenge]

Must realise she cant afford a child surely!! Definitely a better grasp of the english language would increase employment opportunities. Personal responsibilities!

[@thosebastards8112]

jinasuribinji yeah but back in the islands people have children willy nilly. and they bring that type of thinking here is so their children will do the same. It will take at least 100 years before they realize that this ain't the way.

[@user-lq8te1yq3b]

Oh piss off! Why don't you learn there language??? And since you white folks shot killed and intimated black land. You made ENGLISH compulsory in almost every country.

[@johnp659]

** it’s time to stop with the excuses

[@oa8885]

Ssooooo many foreigners comng into our country! Heck we cant evan help our own!!

[@siutaekotiuaisele5588]

increasing the oncall wages of the tongan people we still call to come in as our security team to 100 dollars per hour. from dad siuta ekoti uaisele. 11:30am new zealand time 10/01/2021 (start today, reminder to the families, when we call a red alert escalation, the kids can stay behind but the way things are setup, the kids are perfectly safe. if you are not safe, I am not safe, if the kids are not safe, we are not safe. it's an equal risk arrangement plus we have a huge team, have fun)

[@aNNaWH0]

Real sadd!

[@darylkeenan943]

There is no such thing as child poverty in New Zealand! If you live within your means, you can live a very comfortable lifestyle even on a benefit from the government, I think most of the children that are shown to be in these situations of not enough food or clothing come down to the parent or parents having put there habits before there children such as smoking drinking gambling, they even now have started supplying breakfast and in some cases lunch to children at schools, this makes me sick to think that parents are not giving there children food over there addictions or life styles.

[@HKT100]

I dont think you realize the cost of living is very high in new zealand. even with people living within their means and without drinking or gambling problems struggle to feed thier own families and pay the bills. its like people have to make the choice between the two every week. which is unfair. yes you can make the sacrifice and upskill yourself for a better higher paying job, but is the sacrifice even worth putting your kids or family through it? it just becomes a never ending cycle.

[@user-lq8te1yq3b]

Does this woman look like she is on drugs and is drunk to you?????!!!!!

[@funkvibesngoodtimes5764]

HEMI Six pack yeah cos you’re a fuckin know it all aye? Smh

[@samipalelei4639]

Ofa ke fai tapuekina ki moutolu e he Otua ..

[@MrChrisschen]

stop having too many kids if you can't feed them.

[@melancholicpeaceencapsulated]

Criss chen sometimes God gives us a gift even if we don't want it.

[@johnp659]

debtu or maybe the parents can’t stop having sex?

[@mishford6379]

Another baby im sure that would help

[@lbradshaw6817]

Shut up smartarse gtfoh!

[@awesomemonkey4661]

I drink smoke have an iPhone x and drive a $50000 car. I don’t get enough benefits.

[@elsqueezy5459]

Bill Hakabashi Wow, I wanna be like you.

[@KERSENTERTAINMENT]

Blowass.

[@lbradshaw6817]

Bullshit

[@missxlegion7516]

🤦🤦

[@Jo-rb5xq]

Well She don’t look hungry

[@lbradshaw6817]

Another smartarse! Gtfoh!!!

[@KorribansFallen]

People saying in the comments: "Go back to the islands if it aint good here" ... Seriously?? That's NOT the Kiwi way - that's NOT how we help people in our Country. We stand up, and help our people - not run them down because they are struggling. Shame on you! - I know all to well what it's like to struggle hard. It's not nice. Put yourself in their position and see what it's like. Have a heart to help everyone regardless of their situation and not run them down in times of need. That's not how we are as Kiwis.

[@whybolo9793]

Chase Phillips ae

[@thosebastards8112]

Chase Phillips We have a huge money problem in NZ. what's wrong with going back home? a lot of foreigners come here and speak pretty much no English like this poor lady. Why should they continue to live in poverty like this? We are all islanders in this country some not so smart. we be a burden if there are loads of opportunities for those who are skilled.

[@awesomemonkey4661]

And give them our tax payer money that we work hard for?

[@SHADZ6523]

👏👏well said....