54250 (2024). Ricardo Menéndez March to the Minister for Child Poverty Reduction

54250 (2024). Ricardo Menéndez March to the Minister for Child Poverty Reduction: Further to reply 49772, what actions, if any, is she considering to increase the chances of meeting the 2028 targets?

Hon Louise Upston: A range of actions announced in Budget 2024 will help make progress towards the targets including: • introducing FamilyBoost, a new childcare payment for low-to-middle-income households • increasing personal income tax thresholds to recognise wage growth and allow hard working New Zealanders to keep more of what they earn • increasing the In-Work Tax Credit by up to $50 per fortnight for working families with children