The New Zealand government is planning to restrict welfare access for teenagers, with a reported 4300 teens set to lose their Jobseeker benefit. This move is part of a broader austerity budget that may have implications for vulnerable populations, including homeless people and those at risk of child neglect. The policy's potential impact on certain groups, including Māori, and its possible unintended consequences, such as encouraging teen pregnancies, are being raised by officials and other stakeholders.