Thousands miss out on promised payment, families struggle.
The National Party's flagship FamilyBoost scheme has failed to deliver for thousands of New Zealand families. Labour Finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds revealed that only 1,094 households have received the full amount of the payment, despite Christopher Luxon's promise of 100,000 eligible families and tax cuts worth up to $250.
Barbara Edmonds criticized the complex process of claiming back childcare costs, which requires parents to find invoices or proof of payment from childcare centers and claim through Inland Revenue. This bureaucratic nightmare has left many families struggling to access the financial help they need.
The failure of FamilyBoost comes as child poverty is projected to increase and unemployment rates rise under National's leadership. Edmonds accused Nicola Willis of overpromising and underdelivering on behalf of her party, saying that their actions are failing New Zealand families in a time of need.