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.
We'd like your feedback on proposed changes to how we make payments to seniors who are travelling overseas.
Research from Children and Families Research Fund released.
What does material hardship mean for mums and their children?
The Government has announced the final Terms of Reference for the renamed Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions.
Employment and Social Outcomes Investment Strategy. MSD sets the direction of travel for the next four years.
The new Social Security Act 2018 comes into force on 26 November 2018. It won’t change anyone’s benefits or entitlements and it will make the legislation clearer and simpler to follow.
