6 October, 2008
Minister Releases Forces for Change
New Zealand's labour market will go through significant changes over the next 12 years.
Read full release >>Social Development and Employment
Associated Ministers
- Parekura Horomia - Associate Minister
- Ruth Dyson - Minister
- Mahara Okeroa - Associate Minister
- Darren Hughes - Associate Minister
1 October, 2008
Address to the Tairawhiti Positive Ageing Expo
Older people contribute to their communities in so many ways. They contribute as volunteers for organisations that play an important part in our communities. They contribute as carers within their families, raising grandchildren or caring for partners or other family members. And increasingly, older people are continuing the contribution they have made during their working lives.
Read full speech >>18 September, 2008
Social Services Providers Association of Aotearoa Conference
The number of children and young people in care is reducing. And there has been a consistent increase in the number of family/whanau placements compared to other placement types.
Read full speech >>17 September, 2008
Wellbeing of NZ children and young people improving
The Minister of Social Development and Employment Ruth Dyson has welcomed the latest report that shows good progress has been achieved in improving results for children and young people across the social sector.
Read full release >>12 September, 2008
Symbolic start for new youth justice residence in Rotorua
Tomorrow a soil turning ceremony will mark the next step towards a new youth justice residence in Rotorua, and allow civil construction work to begin next month.
Read full release >>11 September, 2008
Our kids, our responsibility, our future
The Government has been working hard to make a real difference in the lives of New Zealand children.
Read full speech >>10 September, 2008
Every child counts
The release of the top ten policy priorities for children by 'Every Child Counts' is a timely reminder of the importance of placing children at the heart of good policy.
Read full release >>10 September, 2008
Minister welcomes Blood Pressure Awareness Week
Strokes are the most common cause of adult impairment in New Zealand with over 57,000 people having suffered a stroke.
Read full release >>5 September, 2008
It’s not OK community funding tops $2 million
More communities are getting funding to support the change required to prevent family violence.
Read full release >>3 September, 2008
Changing Attitudes to Older Workers
The age of the New Zealand workforce is changing and employers need to take this fact into consideration.
Read full release >>28 August, 2008
2008 Social Report
The 2008 Social Report finds that New Zealand’s overall wellbeing is improving
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28 August, 2008
Maori make gains in Social Report findings
More Maori school leavers are gaining higher qualifications, more Maori are participating in tertiary education, and life expectancy has improved for Maori men and women
Read full release >>28 August, 2008
He ai ki ngā kitenga a te Pūrongo Hapori, kua hanga painga a ngai Māori
He maha ake ngā kaiwehe kura Māori kua whiwhi tohu teitei ake, he maha ake a ngai Māori e whaiwāhi ana ki roto i ngā kura tuatoru, me te pai ake o te roanga oranga mō ngā tāne me ngā wāhine Māori.
Read full release >>28 August, 2008
Social Report 2008 Release
For the first time since 1988 we’ve seen the gap between the rich and poor close. Working for Families is providing invaluable assistance for families and creating a more level playing field
Read full release >>27 August, 2008
Launch of Levin’s Early Years Hub
The concept of Early Years Service Hubs is still a new one – we launched this programme in 2006, initially establishing seven hubs in high need areas. But we know that effective, early interventions for vulnerable families and their children have positive long term, wide ranging effects.
Read full speech >>18 August, 2008
Bureaucracy cut for long-term sick
The Minister for Social Development and Employment, Ruth Dyson, is welcoming a cut in unnecessary administration for elderly, sick and disabled people.
Read full release >>15 August, 2008
Storm clean up with Enhanced Taskforce Green
Enhanced Taskforce Green funding to help with the clean-up of the recent storms affecting the Horowhenua and North Canterbury regions was announced today.
Read full release >>14 August, 2008
Significant Step Forward for Youth Justice Rotorua
The Parekarangi Trust is a valued partner of Child, Youth and Family.
Read full release >>12 August, 2008
Minister welcomes Social Report findings
For the first time since 1988 we’ve seen the gap between the rich and poor close. Working for Families has made a significant impact, providing invaluable assistance for families and creating a more level playing field.
Read full release >>12 August, 2008
Minister Announces the 200th Enterprising Communities Grant
The Enterprising Communities Grant scheme was established in 2005 and has now been going for three years. The programme aims to help people who have difficulty in getting jobs by helping community organisations and groups develop initiatives that will lead to economic growth, local job opportunities and long-term sustainability.
Read full speech >>12 August, 2008
Milestone reached for Enterprising Communities
I am delighted to announce that Te Reo O Raukawa today joins 199 other organisations who have proven themselves to be leading economic growth and long-term sustainability within their communities.
Read full release >>7 August, 2008
Children's Commissioners Report welcomed
The Government welcomes the release of the Children's Commissioners Report 'A Fair Go for all Children'
Read full release >>7 August, 2008
New Zealand Economy in good hands
The quarterly Household Labour Force Survey released today shows that the New Zealand economy is weathering the harsh global economic challenges
Read full release >>5 August, 2008
Appointments to Families Commission Announced
The Families Commission, established in 2004, provides a voice for New Zealand families and whānau.
Read full release >>4 August, 2008
Upskilling Partnership Programme Recognition
In March 2006 Cabinet agreed to develop a strategy to upskill New Zealand’s workforce focussing on literacy, language and numeracy skills.
Read full speech >>4 August, 2008
Upskilling Partnership Programme improves basic skill levels
Helping employers improve the skills of their workers is vital
Read full release >>3 August, 2008
Opening of International Conference on Child Labour and Exploitation
The International Labour Organisation estimates that in the world today, more than 165 million children - the equivalent of nearly 50 times the population of New Zealand - are subjected to child labour.
Read full speech >>3 August, 2008
Doubling of Special Needs Grants comes into effect
Low income families and beneficiaries have access to further financial assistance from tomorrow.
Read full release >>25 July, 2008
NZ FAMILY AND FOSTER CARE FEDERATION
The New Zealand Family and Foster Care Federation is a strong and capable advocate for foster parents and caregivers in New Zealand
Read full speech >>23 July, 2008
Pathway to Partnership funding rolls out
Pathway to Partnership funding is underway with the first of many additional payments going out to community groups this week.
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