Whangarei Post Budget Lunch

This year CPAG are hosting a child-focused analysis and commentary of the years budget. The aim is to provide an accessible and affordable avenue for the community to come together and hear about how the budget affects children and young people, especially our most vulnerable who live in poverty. 

We will provide a light lunch and we ask for a koha on entry to cover the cost of the lunch. Please RSVP to secure your spot. 

Speakers

Associate Professor Mike O'Brien: CPAG's Social Security Spokeperson. Mike is an Associate Professor at the School of Counselling, Human Services and Social Work at the University of Auckland and has previously been the Head of the School of Social and Cultural Studies at Massey University.

Dr Cynthia (Cindy) Kiro - Cindy is of Ngpuhi, Ngti Hine and Ngti Kahu descent. She is a Professor in the Faculty of Education and Social Work and Director of the Tai Tokerau campus for the University of Auckland.  She is also Director for the Atlantic Fellowship for Social Equity on behalf of the University.  These roles promote educational excellence to increase student engagement and success in tertiary education for indigenous and minority populations. Cindy has worked extensively in roles that improve life outcomes for children and young people who experience social marginalisation or exclusion: focusing upon equity and diversity as a constructive contributor to society. She was New Zealand's 4th Children's Commissioner and has four sons and two grandsons.

This event is part of CPAG's Nationwide Budget Breakfast Series being held in six main centres - Whangarei, Auckland, Wellington,  Nelson, Dunedin and Christchurch.  

CPAG also intends to provide a comprehensive budget review shortly after the budget is released.  Visit www.cpag.org.nz to get your copy on Friday 26 May.