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All news from across the Ministry of Social Development.

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January

New Zealand Superannuation or Veteran's Pension now easier to get in Pacific countries 24 January 2019
Ministry of Social Development working with Hawke’s Bay horticultural industry ahead of apple harvest 29 January 2019
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February

Seasonal labour shortage in Hawke’s Bay declared 15 February 2019
Wage Supplement consultation announced 20 February 2019
Te Pae Tata: Māori strategy and action plan consultation 21 February 2019
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March

New research offers insights into how mothers choose and use early childhood education 7 March 2019
MSD extends contact centre hours due to Christchurch tragedy 16 March 2019
Ministry available to help those in need after Christchurch terrorist attack 17 March 2019
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April

Seasonal labour shortages in Hawke’s Bay and Bay of Plenty 5 April 2019
New research provides insights about children at risk of adverse childhood experiences 10 April 2019
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May

Funding round opening soon! 1 May 2019
Crown’s approach to engaging with the Royal Commission into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions released 8 May 2019
Five research projects to receive grants from Children and Families Research Fund 9 May 2019
MSD accepts Privacy Commissioner's recommendations 16 May 2019
MSD staff available to answer questions about fraud investigations 17 May 2019
Budget investment in family violence and sexual violence initiatives 20 May 2019
Information Sharing with New Zealand Customs Service (Customs) 29 May 2019
Wellbeing Budget 2019 investment in MSD 30 May 2019
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June

Children and Families Research Fund open from 4 June to 26 July 2019 4 June 2019
Funding for Growing Up in New Zealand study announced 4 June 2019
Wage Supplement Consultation under consideration 14 June 2019
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