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A comprehensive package of reforms unveiled today by Social Development Minister Paula Bennett, aims to break the cycle of welfare dependency.

Demand for skilled workers is steadily increasing according to latest figures says Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett.

When I heard that this hui would be here at Hongoeka I immediately knew it was the right place.

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett announces she has accepted an Eisenhower Fellowship for the Women's Leadership Programme 2010.

The Hutt Valley Teen Parent Programme is a wonderful example of women empowering women to better themselves, says Minister Tariana Turia.

The number of people
receiving the Unemployment Benefit has dropped by 4,224 over the last
month.

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 Benn

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.

"The findings challenge

Benefits and Superannuation payments are to increase from 1 April, says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.

"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.

"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 Mini

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.

An effective programme for youth offenders at Te Hurihanga will continue to be provided at the Te Hurihanga facility in Hamilton, Justice Minister Simon Power and Social Development Minister Paula

Minister for Social Development and Employment Paula Bennett is encouraging people to have their say on the new Auckland Social Policy Forum.

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.

Latest figures show the number of people on the Unemployment Benefit rose by 13% last month.

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 Benne