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Teens fear homelessness due to Jobseeker cuts
Young New Zealanders face homelessness as Jobseeker support cuts target 18-19-year-olds.
In brief
Young New Zealanders face homelessness as Jobseeker support cuts target 18-19-year-olds. New Zealand's 18-19-year-olds risk homelessness after Jobseeker cuts require parental income over $67,225. Originally reported by RNZ.
Jobseeker cuts target teens
New Zealand's 18-19-year-olds face losing Jobseeker support if parents earn $67,225 combined.
Unemployment rises for youth
Unemployment for 15-19-year-olds increased to 25.2 percent in the last quarter.
Teens struggle to find work
Nineteen-year-olds report applying for hundreds of jobs but getting only one interview.
Homelessness fears grow
Mā Te Huruhuru's outreach team warns vulnerable teens could become homeless due to cuts.
Young people at risk
Te Kou o Rehua Panapa says teens as young as 13 are at risk of homelessness.
Parental income threshold
Social Development Minister Louise Upston says threshold is set for supported living payment.
Teens worry about rent
Ella Hough fears not having Jobseeker support will make rent payments impossible.
Mental health concerns
University professor says teens staying home longer after school strains family relationships.
The main idea
New Zealand's 18-19-year-olds risk homelessness after Jobseeker cuts require parental income over $67,225.
