ocr: The lecade since 1984 has been very ditticult for New Zealanders, who are usedto atluence within a generous weltare state. A - rash of economic and social reforms has held back wages, raised unemployment and cut weltare benefits. Even so, - average living standards are still high, and a strong egalitarian tradition means that wealth remains quite evenly distributed. New Lealanders also enjoy one ofthe world's best qualities oflife, in terms of access to basic necessities, and a clean, healthy urban and rural environment. Social mobility is fairly high. Wealthier people tend to spend their mone ...
