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Independent reviewer appointed for oversight of the Oranga Tamariki system

The legislation that sets out the functions and rules of the agencies that have oversight of the Oranga Tamariki system will be independently reviewed by MartinJenkins, Ministry of Social Development Acting Deputy Chief Executive Fiona Carter-Giddings said today.

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Disability Support Services move to MSD

MSD has welcomed Disability Support Services kaimahi at its national office and in a number of regional centres around the country. Disability Support Services will fully transition to MSD from the Ministry of Disabled People – Whaikaha over the next few months.

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MSD’s targets – quarterly report to June 2024

The Government has reported back on progress towards it's nine Government Targets.

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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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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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03 October 2024

A man who dishonestly submitted applications for more than $150,000 in Wage Subsidy payments has been sentenced to community detention and community work.

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.  

29 August 2023

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

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