Report 2002 revealed: twenty-nine percent of dependent children live in families below the low income threshold of 60% of median income after housing costs sixty-six percent of children in sole parent families are below this threshold sixty-two percent of families whose main source of income is an income tested benefit are below the low income threshold families with any Maori adult; Pacific adult; or adult belonging to the "other" ethnic group category are more likely to be below the low inco2me threshold than the average New Zealand family. The government agencies working together on this action area include: the Ministries of Social Development, Education, Health, Youth Affairs and Pacific Island Affairs; New Zealand Police; Department of Child, Youth and Family Services; Te Puni Kokiri, and the Offices of Ethnic Affairs and Disability Issues. Action Area Five: Improving central government structures and processes to enhance policy and service effectiveness for children The implementation of the Agenda for Children and the Ministry of Youth Affairs' Youth Development Strategy Aotearoa has been brought together in a joint "Action for Child and Youth Development" work programme. This is overseen by a steering group that meets fortnightly. Investing in Child and Youth Development is a priority area in the Government's Sustainable Development Plan of Action. This work aims to achieve greater integration of child and youth issues across government and is overseen by a group of senior public service staff across various government agencies. Action Area Six: Improving local government and community planning for children