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Our Contact Details

Ministry of Social Development - National Office:

Street Address:

Bowen State Building
Bowen Street
Wellington 6011

Mail Address:

Ministry of Social Development
P O Box 1556
Wellington 6140
New Zealand

Phone: 64 4 916 3300
Fax: 64 4 918 0099

Media enquiries

Report a suspected fraud

Most people are honest and use Government services fairly. If you have information about someone who is misusing any of our services, please contact us.

Call us on 0800 556 006 or Contact us by email

The Work and Income and Studylink websites have more information about reporting a suspected fraud, including information on some things we may want to know which will help us to investigate your report.

Research Access to Ministry of Social Development Information

MSD receives many requests for access to clients, staff or information (both historical and current) for research purposes.