Families are being forced to endure inhumane conditions while queuing for emergency grants to feed and clothe their families, beneficiary advocates say.
Parents lined up in the torrential rain for hours earlier this week outside Manurewa's Work and Income office to meet with advocates who help them with their claims.
Newstalk ZB Newsreader Niva Retimanu joins The Panel on The Weekend Collective to discuss the issue, along with the other big stories making news this week.
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