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Beneficiaries spend 8% more than they receive weekly, report finds

A new report shows people on benefits spend around 8% more each week than they receive in income.

Skinny McBuntu

A report has found that beneficiaries in New Zealand spend approximately 8% more than the income they receive each week. The findings highlight the gap between benefit payments and household spending.

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