The best of intentions Other than the SNG for Food, food aid in NZ is not state funded ◦ WINZ and DHBs regularly refer people to food banks and community meals The charity sector has been 'written in' to NZs welfare policies as a response to food insecurity Charity food aid is largely overseen by faith based organisations Religious imperative to feed those in need relieves the state from fully recognising the right to food as a human/citizenship right
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