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MSD's Changemaker Fund to mobilise initiatives leading change with men

The second round of the ‘Changemaker Fund’ is now open to support initiatives that explore and adopt positive and safer behaviours with men in their communities. Applications are open from 10 April 2024 to 1 May 2024 for individuals, groups, or organisations that are working to lead change with men in their communities.

Apply or find out more about the Changemaker Fund – Change is Possible website

MSD’s targets for the next five years

The Prime Minister has announced nine targets for Government agencies. MSD will work to reduce the number of people receiving Jobseeker Support, and the number of households in emergency housing.

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Repayments of wage subsidy top $824M as investigations continue

Repayments have topped $824M, and 46 people have been brought before the courts, as MSD continues its investigations into wage subsidy scheme payments.

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What's new

We’ll be working hard to achieve new targets set by the Government.

04 April 2024

We’ve let our people know today we will be offering voluntary redundancy as part of the next steps towards reaching our cost savings commitments.   

18 December 2023

An updated MoU between MSD and NZTA sets in stone the approach the two agencies will take to achieve quality employment outcomes on all major infrastructure projects.

14 November 2023

From 20 November, new clients applying for ongoing financial support through MyMSD can choose to verify their identity online, using Identity Check.

29 August 2023

Cases we have taken through the courts to sentencing in recent months.

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