Ana Ika, a Salvation Army policy researcher based in Māngere. Photo: RNZ / Screenshot
Earlier this week, the National party proposed further sanctions for unemployed beneficiaries.
Whereas the New Zealand First party want to impose a two-year limit.
In response, Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson says the policies from both parties are 'heartless'.
Salvation Army's social policy analyst, Ana Ika spoke with Pacific Waves host Susana Suisuiki and explained how the most vulnerable require alternative solutions.
