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Successful financial mentoring providers confirmed

The Ministry of Social Development has published the first round of successful providers for financial mentoring services around the country to work with people to improve their financial wellbeing and take control of their finances.

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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 $826M as investigations continue

Repayments have topped $826M, and 47 people have been brought before the courts, as MSD continues its investigations into wage subsidy scheme payments.

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11 September 2024

A man who dishonestly obtained almost $26,000 in COVID19 Wage Subsidy money has been sentenced to community detention.

28 August 2024

This report is designed as a resource to inform policy development, research and public discussion in relation to addressing child poverty. It reports on the demographics of child poverty, trends for low incomes and material hardship, and how New Zealand children are faring in an international context.

20 August 2024

A man who wrongly received and spent $7029.60 from the COVID19 Wage Subsidy Scheme has been sentenced to community work and intensive supervision.

15 August 2024

Following decisions by Cabinet and announcements by the Minister for Disability Issues, the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) will be working with the Ministry of Disabled People - Whaikaha to ensure a smooth transition of Disability Support Services (DSS) to MSD in coming weeks.  

02 August 2024

A man has been sentenced to 12 months in prison after using 10 different identities, one for a person who was deceased, to apply for $65,609.60 in COVID-19 Wage Subsidy payments. 

29 August 2023

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

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