Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government's temporary boost for Kiwis to counteract fuel costs
Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive · Newstalk ZB
March 24, 20266m 15s
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About 143,000 families are in the line for relief under a temporary Government boost to the in-work tax credit.
The Finance Minister's revealed the targeted support will kick in from April 7 - to help counteract skyrocketing fuel costs.
It'll give eligible families with children an extra $50 a week.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says opposition parties have taken issues with this move, particularly the Greens.
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