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Associate Social Development Minister, Tariana Turia, has reacted strongly against any suggestion that Government should "put violent or misbehaving children in foster care".

The Government is moving quickly to help businesses retain their workers as they feel the economic squeeze, says the Minister for Social Development and Employment Paula Bennett.

The Government has welcomed a new report out today on the delivery of social services to families, says the Minister of Social Development and Employment Paula Bennett.

Hundreds of events will be held around the country this Sunday March 1 to celebrate Children's Day.

Superannuitants, students, and people on Veteran's pension and benefits will receive increases of between $4 and $13 each week from 1 April 2009, the Minister of Social Development and Employment P

The Government's ReStart assistance package is already making a difference to nearly 800 New Zealand families, says the Minister for Social Development and Employment Paula Bennett.

Associate Minister for Social Development - Tariana Turia - is supporting calls for more tailored anti-violence programmes and other changes as outlined in a speech by the Principal Judge of the Fa

Proposed law changes will give community and iwi-based groups the chance to make a real difference in the lives of our most serious young offenders, says Social Development and Employment Minister

Any suggestion by Work and Income staff that beneficiaries should head to loan sharks to cover their debt is "totally unacceptable", says Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett.

New Zealand's most serious and persistent young offenders are the target of proposed changes to the youth justice system, says the Minister of Social Development and Employment Paula Bennett.

The Government welcomes businesses adopting creative solutions that save jobs in these tougher economic times, says the Minister for Social Development and Employment Paula Bennett.

The transfer of day services funding from the Ministry of Health to the Ministry of Social Development has been put on hold for three months.

Unemployment figures out today underline the importance of the Government's jobs and growth plan, says the Minister of Social Development and Employment Paula Bennett.

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The Minister for Social Development and Employment and Waitakere MP Paula Bennett is today releasing two letters she wrote in relation to Viliami Halaholo.

Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett has welcomed the decision in the Crown's favour in the Child Poverty Action Group's case against the in-work tax credit.

People hit by redundancy will get breathing space to adjust to their new situations under the Government's ReStart package, Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett said today.

"A new book published by the ‘It's not OK' Campaign will add to a range of Campaign resources that are helping New Zealanders to prevent family violence," Social Development Minister Paula Bennet

Social Development briefing papers show that a small group has remained stuck in a cycle of social deprivation despite the recent good economic times, Social Development Minister Paula Bennett said

White Ribbon Day is an opportunity to reinforce the message that society does not condone violence against women, says Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett.