Citizens Advice Bureau report reveals crisis in welfare support
Thursday 11 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Louise Upston
A report based on over 10,000 requests shows people are struggling to meet basic living costs due to welfare changes. Individuals from various ages and ethnicities face difficulties providing basic needs or risk losing their vehicles used as homes.
How they headlined it
More on Jobseeker changes for young people
- Officials warned ministers against welfare changes for teenagers
- Greens claim benefit changes will increase food bank usage
- South Island employers report mixed job market conditions
- Hundreds of disabled or sick teenagers may lose Jobseeker benefits
- New policy makes many 18 and 19 year olds ineligible for Jobseeker benefit
