Barbara Edmonds

Barbara Edmonds

politician New Zealand

Barbara Edmonds is a prominent New Zealand politician and the finance spokeswoman for the Labour Party. She has been vocal in her criticism of the government's handling of childcare tax credits, highlighting the discrepancies between promised support for families and the actual uptake of the Family Boost payment. Her advocacy focuses on ensuring that Kiwi families receive the financial assistance they need and that government promises are upheld.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
6 wks
Reach
20,336
Power
886$
Sentiment
5.60
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 5 5.60 0.26% +60% 4,822,233 20,336 $210,000 886$
Totals 5 4,822,233 20,336 $210,000 886$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Labour‘s Finance Spokeswoman Barbara Edmonds said the refusal to rule out cuts to the two initiatives was 'a clear sign that this Government is considering slashing vital support that Kiwis rely on'. 3

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Government not ruling out cuts to its $521 a year KiwiSaver contribution

New Zealand New Zealand: Labour’s finance and economy spokesperson Barbara Edmonds called the policy a 'failure', saying people were not getting what they were promised. 3

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Government plans FamilyBoost changes after low uptake revealed