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33% of Kiwis Face Food Insecurity, Urgent Support Needed

3/13/2026

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Mangere Budgeting Services Trust (MBST) reports that 33% of New Zealanders faced food insecurity in the past year, with 64% of Pacific peoples and 51% of Maori.
The report shows larger households and single-parent families are most affected, with 70% of single-parent households affected.
Demand for food support rose 49% in 2025.
Lara Dolan, Chief Executive of MBST, calls for increased government support.

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Story summary

Mangere Budgeting Services Trust (MBST) reports that 33% of New Zealanders faced food insecurity in the past year, with 64% of Pacific peoples and 51% of Maori.
The report shows larger households and single-parent families are most affected, with 70% of single-parent households affected.
Demand for food support rose 49% in 2025.
Lara Dolan, Chief Executive of MBST, calls for increased government support.