• ensure that “Heartland” New Zealanders are not unnecessarily handicapped by their location; that reductions in access to, and the quality of health services, schooling, and transport are arrested and reversed. • ensure social equity for rural New Zealand (social impact analysis to accompany cost/benefit analysis in government decision making processes).
This example text from a political party manifesto is positive towards the welfare state, e.g. health care, pensions or social housing