Being in debt to the government - RNZ

<p>More than half a million low income New Zealanders collectively owe the government $3.5 billion. Why do they owe so much? What's it for? And can they pay it back?</p>

More than half a million low income New Zealanders collectively owe the government $3.5 billion. Why do they owe so much and can they even pay it back?  Photo: 123RF What happens when you're in deb… [+3803 chars]

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