Jono Naylor

National List MP based in Palmerston North

15 October 2015

Benefit numbers fall in Palmerston North

Latest figures reveal the number of people collecting a benefit in Palmerston North City has decreased compared to the same time last year, List MP Jono Naylor says.

At the end of September there were 248 fewer Palmerston North people on a benefit compared to a year ago.

“This is positive as more locals are gaining independence by moving into employment or study.

“These people are now able to contribute to our growing economy, and their children can thrive in financially independent households.

“The progress we are making now will pay off for generations as we break the cycle of welfare dependency,” Naylor says.

Nationwide benefit numbers across all main benefit groups are down on the same period last year, and this is the lowest September quarter since 2008.

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