Hawke’s Bay family earning up to $130k struggles with bills, sick child’s medical needs

Multimedia Journalist·NZ Herald·28 Oct, 2026 04:00 PM6 mins to read‌Hawke’s Bay parents Kayla Knibb and her partner, who have two young children, are struggling to make ends meet despite working fulltime. Photo / GivealittleA Hawke’s Bay mother working two jobs and caring for a sick child says her family is “drowning” financially despite a six-figure household income. Kayla Knibb, a veterinary nurse and mother of two, is challenging politicians to live on her family’s budget, as financial mentors report growing demand for help