Zoe Witika-Hawke on why benefit sanctions miss the mark — “it’s not as easy as telling a young person to go and get a job” when housing, childcare and mental health are barriers.
Zoe Witika-Hawke
Chief Executive
In a recent article by Te Ao Māori News, Zoe Witika-Hawke highlights concerns around proposed benefit sanctions. She explains that “it’s not as easy as telling a young person to go and get a job,” especially when housing, childcare and mental health are barriers.
At E Tipu E Rea, we tautoko these concerns and continue to advocate for support, not punishment, for young māmā and pāpā.
Read the full article on Te Ao Māori News.