"We need a welfare system that works, decent job creation and a government commitment to immediately address the housing crisis.

This afternoon AAAP is holding a picket outside the National Party’s Christmas Party.

 4.15pm today -   Sunday 6 December

 Croatian Cultural Society Hall, 161 McLeod Rd, Te Atatu

"While National Party MPs and their friends celebrate inside, we’ll be outside reminding them of the damage caused by their welfare reforms and inaction on housing," says AAAP spokesperson Sue Bradford.

 "Every day we help people with their issues at Work and Income.

"Like every other church and community agency in Auckland, we know that the crisis in poverty, unemployment and housing is getting worse by the day.

 "This afternoon we will be doing our best to let National know that the party’s over.

"We need a welfare system that works, decent job creation and a government commitment to immediately address the housing crisis.

 "This Christmas is going to be grim for many. 

 "We’re calling on supporters to join today’s picket and help us ‘Cancel the (National) Party’. https://www.facebook.com/events/643292025813868/

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