The Government unveiled their fuel crisis relief support package aimed at low-income households, and it's sparked a divided response.

About 140,000 families with children will receive an extra $50 per week through a boost to the In-Work Tax Credit, beginning April 7.

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says the Government's made the right move with this, given that it won't require as much borrowing and add to existing debt. 

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