Media Releases

Child, Youth and Family response to the release of the Mel Smith Report

2011-12-21T09:29:47+13:00

Ministers announce new disability innovation fund

2011-11-07T14:43:57+13:00

Ministers announce new disability innovation fund.

Welfare Reform

2011-11-01T12:55:35+13:00

New head of Family and Community Services

2011-10-10T10:28:29+13:00

Site closures due to snow.

2011-08-15T08:46:35+13:00

Due to snow some of our sites are closed today.

Office closures due to snow

2011-07-25T09:23:41+13:00

A number of Work and Income sites were closed 25 July 2011 due to snow.

Fresh Start Reforms in Operation

2011-07-19T14:53:07+13:00

Next steps for Canterbury

2011-06-23T13:48:52+13:00

Performance Improvement Framework report released

2011-05-26T16:09:12+13:00

Funding for family violence focuses on frontline services

2011-04-04T16:32:22+13:00

The Government has decided to reorganise a portion of its current funding for family violence into five initiatives to strengthen support for families.

Government extends employment support package for Christchurch

2011-03-28T17:08:18+13:00

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has announced an extension of the employment support package for Christchurch.

Job Loss Cover extended for Christchurch individuals

2011-03-28T17:06:18+13:00

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has announced extended support for employees who have lost their jobs due to the earthquake.

New Brighton staff stick it out

2011-03-14T12:03:53+13:00

New Brighton’s Work and Income service centre staff have been back on deck since the Tuesday following the earthquake, thanks to a generator and repairs to the ceiling which fell down.

Mobile teams in Aranui

2011-03-09T13:06:37+13:00

Work and Income mobile teams have been providing welcome assistance to residents in the hard-hit Christchurch suburb of Aranui.

Mobile Services for people of Christchurch

2011-03-03T14:36:13+13:00

Seven Work and Income vans are circulating through the suburbs of Christchurch bringing welfare services to communities. Four of the vans are focused on the Eastern Suburbs recognising that many people aren't able to get around and access vital financial and other assistance.

Earthquake support package available immediately

2011-02-28T17:03:19+13:00

The initial earthquake support package for employers and employees is available now and the first payments will be in bank accounts by Wednesday says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.

Christchurch Earthquake Support Package

2011-02-27T17:26:52+13:00

Recognising the effect of the February earthquake on Christchurch business and workers, the Government has implemented an initial support package to support the recovery and rebuilding of Christchurch.

Welfare Working Group Report to the Government: February 2011 - independent advice on welfare reform

2011-02-22T12:04:12+13:00

The Welfare Working Group has released its report on what it thinks the Government should do to make New Zealand's welfare system effective and sustainable over the coming decades.

Ministry welcomes independent inquiry

2011-01-20T16:13:43+13:00

Ministry of Social Development Chief Executive Peter Hughes has welcomed the announcement of an independent inquiry into the serious abuse of a nine year old Auckland girl.

Gifts for the 9 year old abuse victim

2010-12-23T17:33:58+13:00

New Zealanders have opened up their hearts to this young girl - calls have flooded in offering gifts for her and asking how to help.