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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.

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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.

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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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17 October 2025

A man who defrauded the COVID-19 Wage Subsidy scheme of more than $125,000 has been sentenced to 2 years and 8 months imprisonment.

16 October 2025

This Annual Report includes our service performance results and full financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2025.

13 October 2025

An Auckland man has been sentenced to 5 months and 3 weeks home detention for making fraudulent Wage Subsidy Scheme applications.

06 October 2025

Sexual violence service evaluations find increased investment through Budget 2019 improves access to services, the types of support available and service quality.