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Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says more than two thousand people have called the 0800 779997 Government helpline so far.

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says more than a thousand people have called the Government's earthquake helpline for assistance.

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett today released a report in Masterton, which provides a unique snapshot of local social services.

Last year, at the festival of world music and Dance, WOMAD, local Taranaki health providers, Manaaki Oranga in collaboration with local Taranaki weavers, Maata Wharehoka and Edith Tito, showcased t

Minister of Social Development Paula Bennett has announced the appointment of two new part-time Families Commissioners to replace outgoing Commissioners.

It is an honour and a privilege to speak to leaders of such influence.

I stand here knowing I'm surrounded by the combined wisdom of many years.

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett delivered a speech to iwi leaders this week, calling for a co-operative effort to address child abuse.

Legislation aiming to break the cycle of welfare dependancy and get more people in work signals a turning point says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.

Today I'm announcing an important initiative that endeavours to help some very important New Zealanders.

They are the children in care, who don't have a permanent home to go to.

The total number of job vacancies advertised online continues to rise, up 39.6% since July 2009 and by 7.6% over the last three months.

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has announced a comprehensive support package for New Zealanders to provide a home for life for a child in care.

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has announced an employment assistance package for Pacific job seekers, including a million dollars for targeted work programmes.

July figures show Unemployment Benefit numbers dropped in Auckland and Waikato but rose in other areas said Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett and Tertiary Education Minister Steven Joyce today announced changes to the Training Opportunities Programme (TOP's).

There are 2,170,000 New Zealanders in work, but there are still officially 159,000 people looking for full or part time jobs.

Police and Child Youth and Family today signed a memorandum of understanding that would see them working closer to fight "appalling" rates of child abuse and better serve victims.

Three weeks ago I was with a group of women who had come together to make change happen in their lives. 

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett announces the appointment of Carl Davidson as Chief Commissioner for the Families Commission.

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett welcomes the approval of a new Government funded and long-acting contraceptive as another option for women.

Social Development Minister Paula today officially opened Rotorua's Youth Justice residence Te Maioha o Parekarangi.

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett welcomes the approaching reality of New Zealand families being able to adopt Russian orphans.

The total number of jobs advertised online continues to rise, up by 36.9 percent since June last year and by 9.4 percent over the last three months.

Employment & Youth Affairs Minister Paula Bennett welcomes the extension of the 90-day trial period, saying it will give more young people work opportunities.