We are seeking feedback from disabled people, families, Disabled People's Organsiations, providers, employers and unions on a wage supplement, which could replace Minimum Wage Exemption (MWE) permits.
Social Housing Register statistics for the December 2018 quarter available
The Ministry of Social Development has declared a seasonal labour shortage across Hawke’s Bay.
If you've been affected by the fires in the Nelson Tasman region, we may be able to help or point you in the right direction.
72% of the evaluated Government expenditure was invested in effective or promising employment assistance.
The Ministry of Social Development is working closely with the Hawke’s Bay horticultural industry to continue preparations for the upcoming apple harvest.
We are developing a Māori Strategy and Action Plan to help us improve the way we work with Māori. Please tell us what you think of the draft strategy via an online survey.
More people who have lived, or still live, in the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau can now get New Zealand Superannuation or Veteran’s pension, from 21 January 2019.
Minister for Social Development Carmel Sepuloni welcomed the report. This is the first to analyse New Zealand data, saying its findings show that adhering to the government’s screen time guidelines is linked to better health profiles in New Zealand children.
299,345 working age people in receipt of a main benefit as at the end of December 2018. This is more than a year ago (289,788). Benefit numbers as a proportion of the working age population increased slightly compared to December 2017.
Legislation is being progressed that will bring into effect mandatory registration for anyone who is practising as a social worker.
Jan-Sep StudyLink statistics available for student allowances and loans
What is social connectedness and how does it affect our resilience and wellbeing? Read our new research and find out why it’s so important.
