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Household Incomes Report - 2012/13
Tuesday, 8 July 2014, 2:49 pm | Ministry of Social Development
The report uses data from Statistics New Zealand’s 2012-13 Household Economic Survey (HES) to update the previous report in the series which had information to 2012. All the relevant tables and figures for earlier years have been revised using the ... More >>
Review backs changes to the landscape of child protection
Tuesday, 27 May 2014, 12:52 pm | Ministry of Social Development
“Put simply, we’ve found that some of our social workers have too much on their plates, and this has gotten in the way of the most important part of their work – spending time with children and families. Social workers do a very tough job – ... More >>
Ministry of Social Development data withdrawn for revision
Friday, 1 November 2013, 3:05 pm | Ministry of Social Development
Ministry of Social Development Chief Executive Brendan Boyle said today the Ministry has removed statistics from the Child, Youth and Family website after uncovering a small anomaly with selected data sets. More >>
Secure self-service kiosks re-launched in Work and Income
Thursday, 27 June 2013, 3:23 pm | Ministry of Social Development
Work and Income Deputy Chief Executive Debbie Power today confirmed the new self-service kiosks are being publicly trialled in the Willis St site. Subject to this being successful, the kiosks will be progressively rolled out in other sites nationwide from next week. More >>
Portfolio Agreements Signed: Next Step In Te Hiku Iwi Accord
Tuesday, 18 June 2013, 4:40 pm | Ministry of Social Development
Iwi representatives and Crown Agencies are signing agreements today that are the next step in the Social Development Accord with Te Hiku o Te Ika iwi representatives as part of the iwi’s Treaty Settlement. More >>
National Children’s Director announced
Wednesday, 12 June 2013, 4:19 pm | Ministry of Social Development
Ministry of Social Development chief executive and Chair of the Vulnerable Children’s Board, Brendan Boyle today announced the appointment of Sue Mackwell as the new National Children’s Director. More >>
Child, Youth & Family won’t be blackmailed on privacy breach
Tuesday, 11 June 2013, 3:13 pm | Ministry of Social Development
Child, Youth and Family Head, Bernadine Mackenzie, says the agency has taken legal action in relation to a Family Court document to protect the privacy of a young person following a privacy breach. More >>
Fresh Start Reforms in Operation progress report
Thursday, 13 December 2012, 12:57 pm | Ministry of Social Development
Associate Social Development Minister Chester Borrows today released a progress report on the implementation of the Fresh Start youth justice reforms, which includes current trends in re-offending following youth justice interventions. More >>
MSD releases Deloitte Phase II report
Thursday, 6 December 2012, 11:24 am | Ministry of Social Development
Ministry of Social Development Chief Executive Brendan Boyle has welcomed the independent Deloitte Phase 2 Report into IT security saying it is timely and constructive as we move to expand our online capability. More >>
MSD releases independent report into IT security breach
Friday, 2 November 2012, 10:46 am | Ministry of Social Development
The Ministry of Social Development today released the independent report by Deloitte into the security breach of Work and Income kiosks. More >>
Ministry of Social Development releases Terms of Reference
Wednesday, 17 October 2012, 1:53 pm | Ministry of Social Development
MEDIA RELEASE Ministry of Social Development releases Terms of Reference Ministry of Social Development Chief Executive Brendan Boyle has today released the Terms of Reference for an investigation into a security breach involving Work and Income ... More >>
Deloittes appointed to review MSD network security
Tuesday, 16 October 2012, 5:30 pm | Ministry of Social Development
The Ministry of Social Development has appointed Deloittes to review its computer network security, the Ministry’s Chief Executive, Brendan Boyle, said today. More >>
Chief Executive on Work and Income Kiosk security (15/10/12)
Tuesday, 16 October 2012, 5:29 pm | Ministry of Social Development
The Ministry of Social Development is calling in independent security experts to conduct an investigation into the serious security breach uncovered yesterday. More >>
Household Incomes - Trend in Inequality and Hardship
Thursday, 23 August 2012, 12:04 pm | Ministry of Social Development
The Household Incomes Report provides information on the material wellbeing of New Zealanders as indicated by their household incomes from all sources from 1982 to 2011. More >>
MSD response - Te Whānau o Waipareira Trust
Thursday, 5 July 2012, 6:28 pm | Ministry of Social Development
Ministry of Social Development Chief Executive Brendan Boyle responds to incorrect claims made about the Ministry. “It is disappointing that Te Whānau o Waipareira Trust is choosing to attack individuals and side step the real issues. “I stand ... More >>
How would you keep subsequent children safe
Thursday, 26 January 2012, 2:20 pm | Ministry of Social Development
Media release - Subsequent children and Green Paper January 26 2012 “How would you keep subsequent children safe?” asks Green Paper champion “Tell it to the Green Paper,” Norm Hewitt is urging New Zealanders who want to share their ideas ... More >>
New Zealand must become a nation of 3 million caregivers
Thursday, 22 December 2011, 9:11 am | Ministry of Social Development
With the media once again full of child abuse, New Zealanders must realise we all have a responsibility to look after our children, said the former All Black-turned-children’s-champion, Norm Hewitt. More >>
Seal of approval for housing could save $60m
Tuesday, 8 December 2009, 10:33 am | Ministry of Social Development
The housing sector could save up to $60 million a year by choosing a new design and build approach, according to a report by the Ministry of Social Development (MsD). More >>
Never Ever Shake a Baby Campaign - Info Pack
Thursday, 3 September 2009, 10:48 am | Ministry of Social Development
• Every year Child, Youth and Family sees thousands of babies and children who have been harmed by the people who are supposed to care for them. • Last year alone just over 49,000 reports of concern were serious enough that they needed to be followed ... More >>
Ministry process for historic claims working well
Friday, 24 July 2009, 3:50 pm | Ministry of Social Development
The Ministry of Social Development says its process for dealing with claims of abuse and maltreatment in State care has been working well for some people. Garth Young, who heads the Care, Claims and Resolution Team says “The Ministry is owning its ... More >>
