Ministry of Social Development
Govt launches first social bond after raising $1.5m from four investors, focused on getting South Aucklanders with medium-level mental health conditions back into work
21st Feb 17, 2:55pm
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Govt launches first social bond after raising $1.5m from four investors, focused on getting South Aucklanders with medium-level mental health conditions back into work
A "how to" guide on seeing the glass half full when we talk about our ageing population
26th Jun 15, 2:14pm
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A "how to" guide on seeing the glass half full when we talk about our ageing population
The NZ Initiative's Jason Krupp says solicitors Mark Campbell and William Findlay are right to point out the costs of poor health and safety practices, but fail to consider whether all 'practicable steps' is an appropriate rule
7th Apr 15, 8:25am
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The NZ Initiative's Jason Krupp says solicitors Mark Campbell and William Findlay are right to point out the costs of poor health and safety practices, but fail to consider whether all 'practicable steps' is an appropriate rule
Two Russell McVeagh solicitors explain why Jason Krupp may have been a little too hasty to criticise WorkSafe for their stance on the MSD tragedy
21st Mar 15, 8:03am
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Two Russell McVeagh solicitors explain why Jason Krupp may have been a little too hasty to criticise WorkSafe for their stance on the MSD tragedy
The NZ Initiative's Jason Krupp says Worksafe’s new health and safety regime is likely to impose a significant cost on the economy
9th Mar 15, 8:48am
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The NZ Initiative's Jason Krupp says Worksafe’s new health and safety regime is likely to impose a significant cost on the economy
Matt Nolan takes a look at income inequality in NZ, including why it is there
21st Nov 14, 10:30am
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Matt Nolan takes a look at income inequality in NZ, including why it is there
Government applauds reduction in outstanding fines and reparation bills to $564 million
22nd Aug 13, 3:42pm
Government applauds reduction in outstanding fines and reparation bills to $564 million
Govt reviewing Accommodation Supplement rent subsidy, Housing Minister Heatley says; Govt wants to get land prices, section sizes under control
30th Jul 12, 8:05am
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Govt reviewing Accommodation Supplement rent subsidy, Housing Minister Heatley says; Govt wants to get land prices, section sizes under control
Key: No plans for drug test as part of benefit application, but English makes fair point about youth on benefits not taking jobs because drug tests needed
29th Jun 12, 11:58am
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Key: No plans for drug test as part of benefit application, but English makes fair point about youth on benefits not taking jobs because drug tests needed
Should the unemployed be drug tested before being allowed to receive the unemployment benefit, Finance Minister English asks
28th Jun 12, 4:34pm
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Should the unemployed be drug tested before being allowed to receive the unemployment benefit, Finance Minister English asks
Social Development to get extra NZ$81.5 mln in Budget 2012 towards NZ$290 mln welfare reform package
7th May 12, 4:02pm
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Social Development to get extra NZ$81.5 mln in Budget 2012 towards NZ$290 mln welfare reform package
Working for Families tax credits hiked 5.3%, benefit payments hiked 1.77%, Super payments by 2.65%; 'To cover for inflation'
16th Mar 12, 11:39am
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Working for Families tax credits hiked 5.3%, benefit payments hiked 1.77%, Super payments by 2.65%; 'To cover for inflation'
Govt to offer teen beneficiaries carrot of NZ$10 extra per week for completing 6 mths of training or education, or budgeting, parenting courses
27th Feb 12, 5:22pm
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Govt to offer teen beneficiaries carrot of NZ$10 extra per week for completing 6 mths of training or education, or budgeting, parenting courses
Retirement Commissioner says principles of individual entitlement at risk for New Zealand Super; accuses Government of political cowardice
16th Sep 11, 9:22am
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Retirement Commissioner says principles of individual entitlement at risk for New Zealand Super; accuses Government of political cowardice
Govt to spend NZ$42 million for 1,500 additional skilled training places for Christchurch rebuild
12th May 11, 2:59pm
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Govt to spend NZ$42 million for 1,500 additional skilled training places for Christchurch rebuild
Opinion: Personal finance editor Amanda Morrall looks at the importance of DIY retirement planning. Your view?
4th May 11, 5:10pm
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Opinion: Personal finance editor Amanda Morrall looks at the importance of DIY retirement planning. Your view?
MSD puts NZ$55 mln towards youth jobs schemes; Reprioritises NZ$30 mln from current budget, NZ$25 mln new spending
4th May 11, 10:32am
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MSD puts NZ$55 mln towards youth jobs schemes; Reprioritises NZ$30 mln from current budget, NZ$25 mln new spending
Govt not looking at Super eligibility despite report saying over 65s will increasingly stay in paid work
4th May 11, 9:36am
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Govt not looking at Super eligibility despite report saying over 65s will increasingly stay in paid work
Labour MP says rents on campervans for hard-up and homeless earthquake victims 'bizarre' and 'over the top'. Your view?
5th Apr 11, 12:52pm
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Labour MP says rents on campervans for hard-up and homeless earthquake victims 'bizarre' and 'over the top'. Your view?
Welfare reform could save govt NZ$1.3 billion a year, reduce those reliant on benefits by 100,000 by 2021, reports says
22nd Feb 11, 12:00pm
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Welfare reform could save govt NZ$1.3 billion a year, reduce those reliant on benefits by 100,000 by 2021, reports says
Govt raises superannuation, main benefit payments by 3.75% to "keep pace with rising costs"; Rise includes October's GST compensation
21st Feb 11, 5:01pm
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Govt raises superannuation, main benefit payments by 3.75% to "keep pace with rising costs"; Rise includes October's GST compensation
Fewer number of workers supporting each beneficiary in September quarter