The Ministry of Social Development helps to build successful individuals, strong, healthy families and thriving communities. We have a presence in almost every town. Our staff have connections to every community and, at some point, we touch the lives of most New Zealanders.
What's new
The latest updates to information on the website
25 January 2012
The latest quarterly benefit fact sheets are now available. These provide a range of information about the number of working-age people receiving main benefits in New Zealand.
21 December 2011
Child, Youth and Family response to the release of the Mel Smith Report.
Information about the government Property Management Centre of Expertise is now available.
07 November 2011
New standards for approval and provider guidance are in use for OSCAR programmes.
01 November 2011
The Government has announced their plan to reform the welfare system over the next three years.
05 October 2011
The Christchurch earthquake support and assistance page has been updated.


