Publications and Resources

Resource centre for Ministry publications, statistics and factsheets.

This section contains publications and resources produced by the Ministry of Social Development.

Please note: Some of our documents are published in PDF format. Where possible we may also publish this document in other electronic formats to improve the accessibility of our information.

Latest publications

Rise

Issue 17

Rise is the Ministry of Social Development’s quarterly flagship publication. It focuses on how we all work together to make a difference to New Zealanders' lives.

Annual Report

October 2011

Our Annual Report shows the progress we have made and the results we have achieved for our clients and stakeholders in the previous 12 months that contribute to the outcomes in our Statement of Intent.

Strategic Planning Framework

August 2011

To support individual recovery and community wellbeing, and to build community resilience following the 2010 Canterbury and 2011 Christchurch earthquakes

Household Incomes in New Zealand

August 2011

This edition updates last year's report through to June 2010.

Chief Executive expenses

July 2011

This information is provided in response to the State Services Commissioner's introduction of a disclosure regime for chief executive expenses, gifts and hospitality.

Evidence on Training Opportunities and related training programmes

July 2011

This report summarises the evidence that informed recent programme changes to Training Opportunities and compares New Zealand and international evidence on training programmes.

Statistical Report 2010

July 2011

This report presents a range of information about the use of the services and financial assistance provided by
the Ministry of Social Development (MSD). 

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