Insights from our research, evaluation, data and statistics help us make better decisions about the services we provide for New Zealanders. Use the search tool below to look for these resources on the MSD website.
Reporting on the material wellbeing of New Zealanders, including trends in indicators of inequality and hardship from 1982 to 2018.
An overview of benefit, supplementary and hardship trends over the last 5 years.
Take a look at our main research and evaluation areas.
Check out our latest statistics on benefit fact sheets, social housing registers and Student Allowances and Loans.
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.
We're keen to get your feedback about this page and our search tool: research@msd.govt.nz
