Story: Economy

Rich and poor (1st of 2)

Rich and poor

Since the 1970s there has been increasing evidence of the disparities in income between the rich and poor in New Zealand society. This mansion near Te Puke was built on the income from growing kiwifruit – the vines are evident in the foreground.

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Story by Brian Easton, updated 1 Sep 2016