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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 March 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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04 March 2026
A South Otago business operator was sentenced on 18 February to seven months home detention in the Dunedin District Court after dishonestly claiming more than $33,800 in COVID 19 Wage Subsidy funds.
17 February 2026
An Auckland man has been sentenced to 6 months home detention in the Auckland District Court after dishonestly obtaining $22,488.80 through three COVID‑19 Wage Subsidy Scheme applications.
13 February 2026
An Auckland woman has been sentenced to two months community detention in the North Shore District Court after fraudulently obtaining more than $26,000 through the COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme.
13 February 2026
A Wellington woman has been sentenced to 20 months imprisonment after fraudulently obtaining $28,118 through the COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme.