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Consultation on draft Action Plan to support carers
The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is keen to hear your thoughts on a new draft Action Plan, which will provide a roadmap for the long-term issues New Zealand’s unpaid or informal carers face. There will be multiple ways to provide feedback, including community led workshops , public online workshops, written submissions or a quick online survey. Consultation will be open until 12 February 2026.
Draft Carers' Strategy Action Plan
Consultation begins on Action Plan to support carers | Beehive.govt.nz
Government moves to strengthen children’s system
9 October 2025 – The Government has announced that it is accepting all the recommendations from Dame Karen Poutasi’’s review of the children’s system.
Mana in Mahi evaluation reports released
25 August 2025 – The Ministry of Social Development has released the final evaluation reports for the Mana in Mahi – Strength in Work employment programme.
Government announcement on improved redress for abuse in care survivors
9 May 2025 - The Government has today announced a $774 million investment in the care system and improved redress for survivors of abuse in care as part of Budget 2025.
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05 November 2025
An Auckland man has been sentenced to home detention after more than $110k in dishonest covid support applications under the Wage Subsidy Scheme.
05 November 2025
Auckland man sentenced in SFO prosecution for attempted multi-million dollar Covid-19 fraud.
17 October 2025
A man who defrauded the COVID-19 Wage Subsidy scheme of more than $125,000 has been sentenced to 2 years and 8 months imprisonment.
16 October 2025
This Annual Report includes our service performance results and full financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2025.
06 October 2025
Sexual violence service evaluations find increased investment through Budget 2019 improves access to services, the types of support available and service quality.