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 5
December 2008
This issue's theme is 'making a difference'.
Annual Report
October 2008
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.
Rise Issue 4
September 2008
The theme of the latest issue of the Ministry's quarterly flagship magazine Rise is 'community'.
Social Report 2008
August 2008
The social report is an annual publication that monitors the wellbeing of New Zealanders
Connecting Diverse Communities - Report on 2007/2008 Public Engagement
August 2008
Social Policy Journal - Issue 33
July 2008
The Social Policy Journal of New Zealand is published three times a year by the Ministry of Social Development as a forum for public debate on social policy.
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