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Polling out today shows seven out of ten (69%) of New Zealanders agree “the Government should increase income support for those on low incomes and not in paid work”. The UMR poll was commissioned by a super-group of NGOs who are urging the government ...

Photo: Pxfuel free image The UMR poll was commissioned by a group of more than 40 organisations, including unions, social service providers, and kaupapa Māori groups. It found approval for increasing income support was largely consistent across salary groups, age ranges, renters and owners; and across the political spectrum. There was a majority of support by voters for the four major parties, led by Greens supporters at 89 percent in favour. "This poll shows that ensuring liveable incomes for...