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
The Statistical Report 2008
July 2009
The Statistical Report contains statistical information about how people interact with the service lines of the Ministry of Social Development.
Statistics for the last five years are presented, including significant changes in policy, the administration of benefits and other support services.
Statement of Intent 2009
May 2009
This Statement of Intent is produced by the Ministry of Social Development. It sets out how we will work over the next three to five years to achieve our high-level outcomes for the wellbeing of all New Zealanders.
Conduct Problems Best Practice Report
March 2009
This report was prepared by the Advisory Group on Conduct Problems (AGCP) on the prevention, treatment and management of conduct problems in children and young people.
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
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