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Students Urged to Apply Now for Second Semester
Wednesday, 1 July 2009, 10:37 am | Ministry of Social Development
If you are thinking about second semester study this year you need to sort out your finances now. New and returning tertiary students are being urged to apply to StudyLink now for a Student Allowance or Student Loan for second semester study. More >>
Changes Part of MSD’s Value-for-Money Programme
Tuesday, 12 May 2009, 1:41 pm | Ministry of Social Development
The Ministry of Social Development has today announced it is starting a process of consultation with staff and management about proposals for targeted structural change as part of its ongoing Value-for-Money programme. Ministry Chief Executive ... More >>
Ministry announces desktop and notebook supplier
Sunday, 21 September 2008, 12:58 am | Ministry of Social Development
The Ministry of Social Development today announced the vendor to supply its personal desktop and notebook computers for the next three years. More >>
Rich, poor gap shrinks, Maori & Pacific make gains
Thursday, 28 August 2008, 11:48 am | Ministry of Social Development
Figures released today in the Ministry of Social Development's 2008 Social Report revealed income inequality between the top 20 percent of earners and the lowest 20 percent has dropped - the first decrease since 1988. More >>
MSD signs contracts with Gen-i
Thursday, 10 July 2008, 1:37 pm | Ministry of Social Development
Ministry of Social Development signs contracts with Gen-i and Vodafone for telecommunications services More >>
Ministry welcomes Auditor General's report
Wednesday, 18 June 2008, 3:12 pm | Ministry of Social Development
The Ministry of Social Development today welcomed the Office of the Auditor General's positive assessment of the Ministry's benefit fraud systems. More >>
Almost 80 percent of volunteers also give
Tuesday, 17 June 2008, 4:47 pm | Ministry of Social Development
A new research report 'How do New Zealanders give?' estimates that almost 80 percent of volunteers have also donated money or goods in the previous 12 months. The report was released today to coincide with Volunteer Awareness Week celebrations. More >>
Opportunities aplenty for Sealord workers
Friday, 13 June 2008, 12:17 am | Ministry of Social Development
Sealord workers made redundant recently are in hot demand, Nelson Regional Commissioner of Social Development, Janine Dowding said today. More >>
SuperGold Card reaches 4000 business partners
Thursday, 8 May 2008, 4:03 pm | Ministry of Social Development
The Government's SuperGold Card programme now has more than 4000 business partner outlets offering a large range of discounts and concessions to over half a million New Zealanders. These 4000 business partner outlets represent 773 business partners ... More >>
McDonald's join SuperGold Card programme
Friday, 18 April 2008, 12:59 am | Ministry of Social Development
From today, McDonald's will offer card holders a free cup of tea or filter coffee with any purchase at its 141 branches nationwide. More >>
Death of Dylan Hohepa Tonga Rimoni
Friday, 18 April 2008, 12:43 am | Ministry of Social Development
Child, Youth and Family head Ray Smith today expressed his sorrow at the death of three year old Dylan Rimoni. More >>
Government's Emergency Helpline activated
Wednesday, 27 February 2008, 12:30 am | Ministry of Social Development
The Ministry of Social Development has activated the Government Helpline 0800 779 997 in response to the drought. Ministry spokesman and National Drought Committee member Mike Smith, Work and Income's General Manager Regional Operations, says anyone ... More >>
Over 1000 events for 8th National Children's Day
Tuesday, 26 February 2008, 9:52 am | Ministry of Social Development
More than 1000 events are expected to be organised across New Zealand to celebrate our 8th National Children's Day on Sunday March 2nd. The theme of the day will be creating new experiences for children and sharing these experiences with the adults ... More >>
Cooperation between NZ, Cooks on social services
Friday, 15 February 2008, 12:16 am | Ministry of Social Development
New Zealand's Ministry of Social Development and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Social Services of the Cook Islands have signed a Cooperation Arrangement to promote a closer working relationship. More >>
Telecom Operational Separation Update
Monday, 24 December 2007, 10:28 am | Ministry of Social Development
Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe has today called for public submissions on Telecom’s Amended Separation Plan. More >>
Substantial Investment In Children And Families
Tuesday, 20 November 2007, 10:45 am | Ministry of Social Development
The Minister for Social Development and Employment Ruth Dyson today announced almost $7 million to fund long term research into New Zealand families and children, to begin in 2008. More >>
Qian Xun Xue - Where to from here
Friday, 21 September 2007, 3:45 pm | Ministry of Social Development
Child, Youth and Family has a focus on keeping families together, but most importantly the welfare and interests of the child are the first and paramount consideration. Children thrive in a permanent homes that provide a sense of emotional, cultural ... More >>
Govt's Storm Helpline Open 24 Hours Over Weekend
Friday, 13 July 2007, 5:34 pm | Ministry of Social Development
Emergency assistance is available to people who have been affected by the recent extreme weather events in New Plymouth, Northland, Auckland and the Coromandel. More >>
Govt Helpline For Northland Bad Weather 080077999
Tuesday, 10 July 2007, 3:49 pm | Ministry of Social Development
The Ministry of Social Development has extended the Government helpline for people affected by last week's weather in Taranaki to the upper North Island for people who may be affected by the latest storms. More >>
Historic claimants - Ministry will do right
Wednesday, 9 May 2007, 2:22 pm | Ministry of Social Development
The Ministry of Social Development is committed to working through historic claims of abuse or maltreatment. "I will ensure that each and every one of the individuals involved is treated with dignity and respect. They will be listened to," said Ministry ... More >>
