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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.

  • Paula Bennett
  • Social Development and Employment

A new programme for measuring changes in the labour market was launched today by Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett.

  • Paula Bennett
  • Social Development and Employment
  • Paula Bennett
  • Social Development and Employment

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 D

  • Paula Bennett
  • Social Development and Employment

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.

  • Paula Bennett
  • Social Development and Employment

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 Employme

  • Paula Bennett
  • Social Development and Employment

From January 2010, superannuitants and veterans pensioners will be able to take their entitlement with them while travelling overseas.

  • Paula Bennett
  • Social Development and Employment

White Ribbon Day is a reminder we all need to take action against violence toward women, says the Minister for Social Development and Employment.

  • Paula Bennett
  • Social Development and Employment

A further 2,000 places have been confirmed today on the Job Ops scheme, says the Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett.

  • Paula Bennett
  • Social Development and Employment

Twenty five groups supporting positive parenting are to receive more than $810,000, says Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett.

  • Paula Bennett
  • Social Development and Employment

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    • Paula Bennett
    • Social Development and Employment

    E nga mana, e nga reo, e te iwi o te motu, tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa

    • Paula Bennett
    • Social Development and Employment

    A review of the section 59 law change has been tabled today in Parliament, says Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett.

    • Paula Bennett
    • Social Development and Employment

    Employers in the state sector have been recognised today for going the extra mile for staff with significant disabilities.

    • Paula Bennett
    • Social Development and Employment

    Figures released today show the official rate of unemployment has again risen, says the Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett.

    • Paula Bennett
    • Social Development and Employment

    A group of young people in foster care will today receive awards celebrating their achievements.

    • Paula Bennett
    • Social Development and Employment

    Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett has confirmed Ms Diana Crossan in the role of Retirement Commissioner until January 2013. 

    • Paula Bennett
    • Social Development and Employment

    Today marks the beginning of Foster Care Awareness Week, says the Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett.

    • Paula Bennett
    • Social Development and Employment

    The Youth Affairs Minister is commending the work the Vodafone New Zealand Foundation is doing to make a difference in the lives of young Kiwis.

    • Paula Bennett
    • Youth Affairs

    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.

    • Paula Bennett
    • Social Development and Employment

    The Ministers for Social Development and Employment and Senior Citizens have welcomed the passage of legislation granting greater freedom to superannuitants.

    • Paula Bennett
    • John Carter
    • Senior Citizens
    • Social Development and Employment

    The Minister for Social Development and Employment has welcomed a new partnership between Work and Income and the Recruitment and Consulting Services Association.

    • Paula Bennett
    • Social Development and Employment

    For the first time since 2008, the number of people receiving the Unemployment Benefit has dropped says the Minister for Social Development and Employment.

    • Paula Bennett
    • Social Development and Employment

    The Minister for Social Development and Employment Paula Bennett has announced the Family Start and Early Start intervention programmes are to be independently reviewed.

    • Paula Bennett
    • Social Development and Employment