20 November, 2009
Parenting courses secure further funding
Twenty five groups supporting positive parenting are to receive more than $810,000, says Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett.
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Associated Ministers
- Paula Bennett - Minister
- Tariana Turia - Associate Minister
20 November, 2009
Passing Go Conference: Social Wellbeing in the new Auckland Council
As you all well know, I'm an Aucklander.
Read full speech >>13 November, 2009
Presbyterian Support Northern 125 years
I feel honoured you've invited me to share in your celebrations to mark your 125th anniversary.
Read full speech >>11 November, 2009
Release of section 59 review
A review of the section 59 law change has been tabled today in Parliament, says Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett.
Read full release >>5 November, 2009
Mainstream Awards celebrate good employers
Employers in the state sector have been recognised today for going the extra mile for staff with significant disabilities.
Read full release >>5 November, 2009
Unemployment rate up, benefit numbers down
Figures released today show the official rate of unemployment has again risen, says the Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett.
Read full release >>3 November, 2009
13 young people honoured with foster care awards
A group of young people in foster care will today receive awards celebrating their achievements.
Read full release >>2 November, 2009
Retirement Commissioner reappointed
Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett has confirmed Ms Diana Crossan in the role of Retirement Commissioner until January 2013.
Read full release >>1 November, 2009
Fostering awareness of foster carers
Today marks the beginning of Foster Care Awareness Week, says the Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett.
Read full release >>29 October, 2009
Valuing People – Creating Value
EEO Trust Work and Life Awards 2009
Read full speech >>21 October, 2009
Audit report into Sickness and Invalid's Benefit management
The previous Government's efforts to move people off Sickness and Invalid's Benefits failed according to a new report, says the Social Development and Employment Minister.
Read full release >>21 October, 2009
‘Golden Years OE' gets the green light
The Ministers for Social Development and Employment and Senior Citizens have welcomed the passage of legislation granting greater freedom to superannuitants.
Read full release >>16 October, 2009
Work and Income and recruitment agencies join forces for jobseekers
The Minister for Social Development and Employment has welcomed a new partnership between Work and Income and the Recruitment and Consulting Services Association.
Read full release >>12 October, 2009
Government to focus on job creation in the Bay
Tariana Turia says creating jobs will be a key aim for the Bay of Plenty region over the next year.
Read full release >>12 October, 2009
Benefit cancellations outnumber applications
For the first time since 2008, the number of people receiving the Unemployment Benefit has dropped says the Minister for Social Development and Employment.
Read full release >>9 October, 2009
Early intervention programmes to be reviewed
The Minister for Social Development and Employment Paula Bennett has announced the Family Start and Early Start intervention programmes are to be independently reviewed.
Read full release >>8 October, 2009
Turia praises Ngati Manawa for leadership on violence
Tariana Turia is praising Ngati Manawa for leading a hikoi in Murupara today against the violence that has seen two children killed in their town over the past nine months.
Read full release >>5 October, 2009
Increase in benefit numbers smaller for Sept
The number of people needing an Unemployment Benefit has slowed significantly over the last month, says the Minister for Social Development and Employment.
Read full release >>29 September, 2009
Unemployment response top of OECD agenda
The Minister for Social Development and Employment will tonight detail to her OECD colleagues how New Zealand has responded to the global economic downturn.
Read full release >>29 September, 2009
OECD Conference - Theme 2 Activation
I would like to acknowledge my Ministerial and official colleagues present at this meeting - I appreciate your commitment to finding solutions to the labour market challenges we are all facing.
Read full speech >>23 September, 2009
A day to support those who support others
Today - National Social Workers' Day - is an opportunity to reflect on the crucial role played by social workers in the lives of so many Kiwi families, says Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett.
Read full release >>15 September, 2009
Contracting overhaul for social services sector
The Government is radically reshaping how it contracts services to social sector groups, says the Minister for Social Development and Employment Paula Bennett.
Read full release >>14 September, 2009
More than 1000 Job Ops created for young people
The Government's Youth Opportunities Package has reached a significant milestone, with more than 1000 Job Ops already created for young people.
Read full release >>11 September, 2009
Minister welcomes review on warrior gene
Tariana Turia has welcomed a review which dismisses the claim that Maori commit acts of violence because of a ‘warrior gene.'
Read full release >>11 September, 2009
Benefit numbers up, but support being delivered
Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett says the number of New Zealanders on the Unemployment Benefit has risen to 59,151.
Read full release >>4 September, 2009
Turia praises iwi for stepping up to create jobs for their youth
Tariana Turia says it is great news that a rural Maori community has become the first group in Aotearoa to create jobs for their unemployed youth under the Government's new Community Max scheme.
Read full release >>4 September, 2009
Critical social services get $8.8 mill funding boost
Nearly $9 million dollars has been given to critical social services groups under severe financial pressure, says the Minister for Social Development and Employment Paula Bennett.
Read full release >>3 September, 2009
Kiwis asked to back new ‘Never shake a baby’ campaign
New Zealanders are being asked to back a new campaign to prevent babies being shaken, says the Minister for Social Development and Employment Paula Bennett.
Read full release >>26 August, 2009
3000 troubled youth to get a Fresh Start
Nearly 3000 places will be created in programmes targeted to help young offenders, says Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett.
Read full release >>26 August, 2009
Young Kiwis “Break Away” for school holidays
A new Prime Minister's Youth Programme and 30,000 extra places on school holiday activity programmes for young people have been announced by the Prime Minister.
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