Covid-19 and its Impact on Poverty in New Zealand w/ Deb Ward: November 13, 2020

This week, over FIFTY charities signed an open letter asking the Government to lift benefit levels before Christmas. 

On of thse organisations, The Auckland City Mission says they are preparing to face one of the hardest Christmas periods in ONE HUNDRED years, and will face immense pressure to provide families with essential resources. 

Jessica talked to Deb Ward, Fundraising and Reputation manager at the Auckland City Mission about what needs to be done to help lift people out of poverty, and how Covid-19 has led to more people needing support.