18 March, 2010
Positive indicators in labour market
Demand for skilled workers is steadily increasing according to latest figures says Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett.
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Associated Ministers
- Paula Bennett - Minister
- Tariana Turia - Associate Minister
9 March, 2010
Minister accepts Eisenhower Fellowship
Social Development Minister Paula Bennett announces she has accepted an Eisenhower Fellowship for the Women's Leadership Programme 2010.
Read full release >>8 March, 2010
Teen Parent Programme celebrates Women's Day
The Hutt Valley Teen Parent Programme is a wonderful example of women empowering women to better themselves, says Minister Tariana Turia.
Read full release >>7 March, 2010
Benefit numbers fall
The number of people receiving the Unemployment Benefit has dropped by 4,224 over the last month.
Read full release >>3 March, 2010
High Trust contracting roll-out continues
Four High Trust contracts signed with community-based organisations, signify a continued fresh approach to the way Government funds social services, says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.
Read full release >>3 March, 2010
Experts focus on Child Abuse
An independent experts’ forum asked to identify steps to prevent child abuse and neglect has come back with a range of recommendations for the Government to consider.
Read full release >>1 March, 2010
A million Kiwis to get increased payments
Benefits and Superannuation payments are to increase from 1 April, says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.
Read full release >>25 February, 2010
Fresh Start for serious youth offenders
"Fresh Start legislation targeting the country's most persistent, serious young offenders with a range of tough new measures has now become law," says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.
Read full release >>15 February, 2010
Report shows Fresh Start legislation needed
"A report into the effectiveness of Youth Court Supervision orders on re-offending, released today, shows the Government's Fresh start legislation is urgently needed, " says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.
Read full release >>4 February, 2010
Unemployment rate rises to 7.3 percent
The number of New Zealanders looking for one hours work a week or more reached 168,000 in the December quarter, a rise of 0.8 per cent.
Read full release >>1 February, 2010
Fresh Start for Te Hurihanga
An effective programme for youth offenders at Te Hurihanga will continue to be provided at the Te Hurihanga facility in Hamilton.
Read full release >>29 January, 2010
Feedback sought on Auckland Social Policy Forum
Minister for Social Development and Employment Paula Bennett is encouraging people to have their say on the new Auckland Social Policy Forum.
Read full release >>28 January, 2010
Prime Minister's Youth Event : Friday 29th
Minister of Youth Affairs, Paula Bennett will celebrate the achievement of 100 young people who've overcome adversity in their lives, at a barbecue for them and their families tomorrow.
Read full release >>22 January, 2010
Rise in Unemployment Benefit numbers for December
Latest figures show the number of people on the Unemployment Benefit rose by 13% last month.
Read full release >>15 January, 2010
Expanded LSV course provides more opportunities
Young people will have more chances to challenge and test themselves this year through an expanded Limited Service Volunteer (LSV) course says Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett.
Read full release >>16 December, 2009
Turia queries King's concerns about family violence
The Chair of the Ministerial Committee on Family Violence Committee, Tariana Turia, is asking why Annette King has raised her concern about victims in the last hours of the parliamentary term.
Read full release >>16 December, 2009
Funding boost for essential social services
The Community Response Fund is delivering more support to critical social services groups with nearly $11 million being rolled out in the latest funding round.
Read full release >>15 December, 2009
Job tracking tool launched
A new programme for measuring changes in the labour market was launched today by Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett.
Read full release >>14 December, 2009
Aroha in Action family violence campaign
Tariana Turia today announced the launch of the Government's latest campaign against family violence.
Read full release >>9 December, 2009
A Break-Away for young people these school holidays
Young people in Auckland will have a chance to challenge themselves across a range of sports and activities thanks to the new Break-Away school holiday programme.
Read full release >>8 December, 2009
Expect spike in unemployment as students seek work
The number of people receiving the Unemployment Benefit is reducing, but the impact from students seeking work this summer is expected to reverse the slide says Paula Bennett, Minister for Social Development and Employment.
Read full release >>3 December, 2009
First Response programme launched in Auckland
A new programme aimed at reducing the country's shocking rate of child abuse gets underway in Auckland today, the Social Development and Employment Minister says.
Read full release >>2 December, 2009
New study assistance for beneficiaries
Some beneficiaries undertaking certain types of tertiary study will be eligible to borrow an additional $500 per year to help with their costs, says the Minister for Social Development and Employment.
Read full release >>25 November, 2009
Take-off date set for Golden Years OE
From January 2010, superannuitants and veterans pensioners will be able to take their entitlement with them while travelling overseas.
Read full release >>24 November, 2009
Take a stand against violence toward women
White Ribbon Day is a reminder we all need to take action against violence toward women, says the Minister for Social Development and Employment.
Read full release >>24 November, 2009
Extra employment support for young people
A further 2,000 places have been confirmed today on the Job Ops scheme, says the Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett.
Read full release >>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.
Read full release >>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.
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