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New research provides understanding of infant feeding
Friday, 30 November 2018, 12:11 pm | Ministry of Social Development
New research funded by the Ministry of Social Development’s Children and Families Research Fund has revealed for the first time whether families in New Zealand are meeting national food and nutrition guidelines when feeding infants under one year ... More >>
Ministry of Social Development 2018 Annual Report
Tuesday, 23 October 2018, 4:24 pm | Ministry of Social Development
Deputy Chief Executive, People, Culture and Strategy, Andrea Lawton says the Annual Report presents the work of every part of MSD. More >>
MSD to review privacy in serious fraud investigations
Thursday, 18 October 2018, 4:21 pm | Ministry of Social Development
The Ministry of Social Development will review the best way to gather necessary information about high risk benefit fraud while balancing clients’ right to privacy. More >>
Ministry of Social Development here to help on housing needs
Monday, 1 October 2018, 1:32 pm | Ministry of Social Development
With the launch of the new Ministry of Housing and Urban Development today, the Ministry of Social Development retains its core role of helping those in need of accommodation or housing, says chief executive Brendan Boyle. More >>
No appeal in Ms F loans case
Monday, 30 July 2018, 4:37 pm | Ministry of Social Development
Media statement on MSD decision not to appeal High Court decision in Ms F case More >>
19 new homes for South Auckland families
Friday, 6 July 2018, 1:08 pm | Ministry of Social Development
19 new homes for South Auckland families EMBARGOED UNTIL 1:00pm, Friday 6 July 2018 -- Up to 76 South Auckland families each year will benefit from 19 brand new homes in Manurewa that opened as transitional housing today [Friday, 6 July]. More >>
Bay of Plenty Labour Shortage Declaration
Monday, 7 May 2018, 4:15 pm | Ministry of Social Development
Ministry of Social Development has today declared a seasonal labour shortage across the Bay of Plenty. More >>
Declaration of Seasonal Tasman Labour Shortage
Thursday, 5 April 2018, 12:41 pm | Ministry of Social Development
The Ministry of Social Development is declaring a seasonal labour shortage across the Tasman region today. More >>
Jobs and wealth for Māori in regions from MSD
Thursday, 15 March 2018, 6:57 pm | Ministry of Social Development
Māori whānau in areas where jobs are more scarce will benefit from a new partnership between the Ministry of Social Development and Miro Limited Partnership, a Māori-owned berry fruit company. More >>
Housing information for your region
Wednesday, 7 March 2018, 2:25 pm | Ministry of Social Development
As the Housing Minister Phil Twyford has announced this week , Regional Housing Factsheets are available for the first time, showing you what’s being done to provide warm, dry, and secure homes for vulnerable New Zealanders. More >>
MSD on Winston Peters super leak investigation
Friday, 15 September 2017, 2:15 pm | Ministry of Social Development
Following information regarding Mr Winston Peter’s Superannuation payments entering the public arena, the Ministry launched an investigation to assess whether there was any indication that a Ministry employee may have been the source of the information. More >>
Unions ratify landmark pay equity agreement
Monday, 24 July 2017, 2:27 pm | Ministry of Social Development
Union members have ratified a landmark agreement signed by their union leaders on Monday 17 July 2017, with the Ministries of Social Development and Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki. More >>
MSD Deputy Chief Executive steps aside from duties
Friday, 19 May 2017, 12:14 pm | Ministry of Social Development
Ministry of Social Development Chief Executive, Brendan Boyle today announced that Murray Edridge will be stepping aside from his current duties as acting Deputy Chief Executive in the organisation. More >>
Ministry welcomes State of Care report
Monday, 15 May 2017, 8:54 am | Ministry of Social Development
The Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga Tamariki welcomes the report of the Children’s Commissioner assessing the state of care in secure residences. More >>
Launch of VOYCE - Whakarongo Mai connects children in care
Saturday, 1 April 2017, 1:07 pm | Ministry of Social Development
Launch of VOYCE - Whakarongo Mai connects children in care and amplifies their voices Source: Ministry of Social Development -- Care experienced children and young people are celebrating the official 1 April launch of VOYCE - Whakarongo Mai, their independent ... More >>
Aroha for children is vital
Monday, 6 March 2017, 10:29 am | Ministry of Social Development
Loving foster carers fill this void for children and young people every day-it changes lives. On Foster Care Awareness Week, 5-11 March, we honour them for this incredible gift. More >>
Young people in care choose a name for advocacy service
Thursday, 26 January 2017, 9:40 am | Ministry of Social Development
Children and young people are helping shape the future of New Zealand’s care system, by choosing the name VOYCE - Whakarongo Mai, for their new independent connection and advocacy service. More >>
Those needing help with housing urged to get in touch
Thursday, 15 December 2016, 5:19 pm | Ministry of Social Development
"The holiday season is something we all look forward to, but I also know it can be a particularly stressful time for those in need of a place to stay," says Ministry of Social Development Deputy Chief Executive for Housing Scott Gallacher. More >>
Ministry releases key social housing sector information
Tuesday, 13 December 2016, 4:32 pm | Ministry of Social Development
The strategy brings together data on the nature and demand for social housing; detail on the many ways the ministry can work with providers; and where - by June 2020 -the Ministry anticipates we’ll need to secure more places. More >>
Clarification regarding post-quake support helplines
Friday, 18 November 2016, 4:24 pm | Ministry of Social Development
Further to yesterday's announcement it may be useful to clarify the purpose of the two 0800 numbers the Government has announced. More >>
