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Findings from the evaluation of the Flexi-wage expansion

May 2025

The expansion of the Flexi-wage programmes was implemented 2021 and included changes to the settings of Flexi-wage Subsidy and Flexi-wage Self-employment subsidy. The changes were evaluated and resulted in five reports that summarise the findings.
Housing Support Products

What is the impact of recent changes to Housing Support Products? A final evaluation report

Housing Support Products are one-off payments to help people with the cost of obtaining and retaining housing. Changes were made to HSPs in 2023 to consolidate housing-related payments into one programme and better reflect current housing demands.

 Creative Careers Services (CCS)

Creative Careers Service (CCS) Process Evaluation

September 2023

The Creative Careers Service (CCS) pilot was designed in response to the economic impacts of COVID-19 on the creative industry. The service aims to assist people in the creative sector to develop business skills and plan for financial stability.

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We're committed to ensuring all MSD research and evaluation meets ethical requirements. Find out about the independent Research Ethics Panel we've set up.

How we keep data private

Find out how we have changed the way we work with client information to ensure client confidentiality, while releasing the maximum amount of valuable data to the public.

Online research tool

Te Hao Rangahau is a database of relevant MSD research and analysis documents to support those working on Kaupapa Inquiries. It includes A Chronology: Social Welfare Policy and Māori, to provide historic context, and bibliographic information for more than 1500 documents.

Employment Assistance Evidence Catalogue

The Employment Assistance Evidence Catalogue provides summary information about various employment assistance interventions delivered or funded by MSD since 1992. It includes information on an intervention's purpose, history, cost, participant profile, effectiveness, and links to any relevant reports.

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