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Government moves to strengthen children’s system
9 October 2025 – The Government has announced that it is accepting all the recommendations from Dame Karen Poutasi’’s review of the children’s system.
Mana in Mahi evaluation reports released
25 August 2025 – The Ministry of Social Development has released the final evaluation reports for the Mana in Mahi – Strength in Work employment programme.
Government announcement on improved redress for abuse in care survivors
9 May 2025 - The Government has today announced a $774 million investment in the care system and improved redress for survivors of abuse in care as part of Budget 2025.
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17 March 2026
An Auckland man was sentenced to four months home detention in the Auckland District Court after dishonestly obtaining $18,259.20 in COVID‑19 Wage Subsidy payments for a business that the Crown said was not operating at the time.
04 March 2026
A South Otago business operator was sentenced on 18 February to seven months home detention in the Dunedin District Court after dishonestly claiming more than $33,800 in COVID 19 Wage Subsidy funds.
17 February 2026
An Auckland man has been sentenced to 6 months home detention in the Auckland District Court after dishonestly obtaining $22,488.80 through three COVID‑19 Wage Subsidy Scheme applications.