Hardship and Hope: Stories of Resistance in the Fight Against Poverty in Aotearoa

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Yes, it is complicated. But behind the inequality, suffering and polarisation that afflicts Aotearoa we have the foundations upon which we can choose to build a country that puts whanau at the centre, and where all can thrive.

Rebecca Macfie expertly weaves a narrative of resilience and challenge,expanding her Listener series with new insights into Aotearoas poverty crisis.Through immersive journalism, she offers a compelling look at the power oflocal initiatives in confronting entrenched inequalities. Her work underscoresthe urgent call for change, driven by the strength and determination foundwithin the heart of affected communities.

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Rebecca Macfi e is an acclaimed New Zealand journalist and award-winning author. Her books include Tragedy at Pike River Mine (Awa Press, 2013) and Helen Kelly: Her Life (Awa Press, 2021). She has written widely on business, labour, the environment and inequality for publications such as the New Zealand Listener, North & South, and the New Zealand Herald. In 2024, she was the JD Stout Research Fellow at the Stout Research Centre for New Zealand Studies, Te Herenga WakaVictoria University of Wellington.