Covid-19 lockdowns have highlighted and potentially exacerbated inequality in New Zealand, according to findings from a University of Canterbury study.
Using cellphone tower data to track Kiwis’ movements during heightened alert level restrictions, the study found those living in neighbourhoods of a lower socio-economic status tended to move around more than affluent areas.
Essential workers were also more likely to live in disadvantaged areas, increasing movement and exposure to Covid-19.
Last month, the Salvation Army's State of the Nation report said the pandemic could exacerbate poverty and inequality in the country.
The problem has been magnified by the Covid-19 crisis, the organisation said in its state of the nation report. (Source: Other)
The report said there had been a "rapid increase" in 2020 of the number of children living in households dependent on a benefit.
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