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
Annual Report
October 2009
The 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.
Benefit Factsheets
September 2009
The Ministry of Social Development's Centre for Social Research and Evaluation produces quarterly information on numbers of working-age people (aged 18-64 years) receiving main benefits. This includes national information, as well as a range of information that breaks New Zealand down geographically.
Regional Plans
October 2009
The Ministry of Social Development’s Regional Plans sets out each region's work for the coming year.
Ageing in the community - In a Place I Call My Own: Support Networks of Older People
September 2009
This report is based on interviews with older people who face significant challenges living in a place they all their own.
To Work or not to work? Findings from a survey of 65 year old New Zealanders
September 2009
This report presents the findings of a nationally representative survey of about 1700 people aged 65 years in mid-2008.
Maturity matters: new choices for older people. Findings from the focus groups and interviews of in the Turning 65 project
September 2009
The report gives voice to the people who participated in the Turning 65 survey.
Household Incomes in New Zealand: Trends in Indicators of Inequality and Hardship 1982 to 2008
July 2009
The Household Incomes Report provides information on the material wellbeing of New Zealanders as indicated by their household incomes from 1982 to 2008.
The report uses data from Statistics New Zealand's 2007-08 Household Economic Survey (Income) to update the previous report in the series which had information to 2007.
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.
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