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News 11 Feb 2013
Social Development Minister to USA summit

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett leaves for Washington DC today where she is the keynote speaker at a home visiting conference next week.

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Employment 9 Feb 2013
Southern New Zealanders find work

SOUTHLAND — More than 8150 people went off welfare into jobs in Work and Income’s Southern region over the last year.

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Employment 9 Feb 2013
Waikato benefit numbers drop

WAIKATO — More than 6450 people went off welfare into work in Waikato last year.

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Employment 9 Feb 2013
Fewer on benefits in lower North Island

More than 4800 people went off welfare to take up jobs in Work and Income’s Central region over the last year.

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Government 5 Feb 2013
Crown signs Social Development Accord with Te Hiku Iwi

The Crown today signed a Social Development Accord with Te Hiku o Te Ika as part of the iwi Treaty Settlement.

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News 1 Feb 2013
Outgoing Chief families Commissioner thanked

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has acknowledged Carl Davidson’s contribution to families as Chief Families Commissioner.

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News 31 Jan 2013
Young people approve programme funding

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett is delighted young people have given the go-ahead for 49 youth programmes around the country.

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School 30 Jan 2013
More social workers in low-decile schools

A further 80 schools will be covered by the expansion of Social Workers in Schools (SWiS) when students return to classrooms from this week.

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Politics 28 Jan 2013
Labour still lagging behind with ideas

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says while Labour rehashes its own underwhelming policies from last year, the Government continues to make a real difference.

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Community 22 Jan 2013
Young New Zealanders deserve praise for effort

Youth Affairs Minister Paula Bennett congratulates the 100 young people accepted onto the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme which is running this week.

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Employment 17 Jan 2013
December quarter benefit numbers released

The number of people on benefits in New Zealand is the lowest it’s been at the end of a December quarter since 2008.

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Health 13 Dec 2012
Children in care receive vital help

Children in care are benefiting from a life-changing government initiative to ensure health, mental health and educational needs are addressed.

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News 11 Dec 2012
Government receives child poverty report

The Government has received the Children’s Commissioner’s Expert Advisory Group’s report “Solutions to Child Poverty”, and will consider its 78 recommendations, Finance Minister Bill English and Social Development Minister Paula Bennett say.

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Health 10 Dec 2012
Youth mental health information fund launched

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett today announced the launch of a new contestable fund to improve youth mental health information for parents, families and friends.

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News 7 Dec 2012
Funding solution for Auckland Sexual Abuse Helpline

Minister for Social Development Paula Bennett today met with Auckland Sexual Abuse Helpline (ASAH) and agreed to an interim funding arrangement with contributions from Health, Social Development and Police.

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News 4 Dec 2012
Former Governor General leads Expert Group

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett is delighted to announce that former Governor General the Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand will lead the Expert Advisory Group on Information Security.

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News 5 Nov 2012
Recognising foster carers

Foster Care Awareness Week begins with excellence awards for foster carers today, culminating with the William Wallace Awards on Friday.

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News 25 Oct 2012
Independent review of CYF complaints process underway

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says work on the White Paper for Vulnerable Children is moving ahead with the review of the Child Youth and Family complaints process already underway.

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Government 15 Oct 2012
Work and Income security breach

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett expects the independent investigation into Work and Income computer systems to give the public assurances that security is robust and private information is safe.

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News 13 Oct 2012
Rotorua first site for Children's Teams

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett announced the first Children's Team will be trialled in Rotorua to local community groups today.

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News 11 Oct 2012
White Paper for Vulnerable Children released

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has released the White Paper for Vulnerable Children today at the Jigsaw national conference in Wellington.

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Employment 9 Oct 2012
Skills and Employment Hub for Christchurch

CHRISTCHURCH — Social Development Minister Paula Bennett and Immigration Minister Nathan Guy have today announced a further boost to recruitment for the Christchurch rebuild through a new Canterbury Skills and Employment Hub.

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Community 9 Oct 2012
Benefit figures steady

September has seen a small increase in the number of people on benefits says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.

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Community 3 Oct 2012
Free holiday programmes benefit thousands

Holiday programmes introduced by the National Government have been enjoyed by more than 65,000 children from high need communities.

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News 26 Sep 2012
National Social Worker's Day celebrated

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett is visiting social workers today as part of National Social Worker’s Day.

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Government 17 Sep 2012
Second stage of welfare reforms introduced

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett today introduced the second stage of legislation to comprehensively reform the welfare system.

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Government 13 Sep 2012
Investment approach refocuses entire welfare system

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has announced further detail on the investment approach and the actuarial valuation of the welfare system.

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News 11 Sep 2012
Social obligations mean better outcomes for children

Incorporating important health and wellbeing goals into welfare reform will help ensure children get the best possible start in life says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.

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Employment 7 Sep 2012
Benefit figures drop

The number of people on benefits has fallen in the last month says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.

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News 5 Sep 2012
Benefits stopped for those with arrest warrants

People with outstanding arrest warrants will no longer receive a benefit while evading Police says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.

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Community 30 Aug 2012
CYF and Ngapuhi sign milestone child protection agreement

NORTHLAND — Child, Youth and Family and Te Rūnanga Ā Iwi O Ngāpuhi have formally agreed to work together to protect and nurture children says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.

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News 29 Aug 2012
Child poverty report prompts debate

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has welcomed the draft report into child poverty released through the Children's Commissioner today.

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Employment 29 Aug 2012
Pre-employment drug testing for jobseekers

Beneficiaries with work expectations will face sanctions if they refuse to apply for drug-tested jobs, says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.

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Community 20 Aug 2012
New obligations for youth

Today marks the start of comprehensive Youth Services for disengaged young people says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.

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News 18 Aug 2012
Combating poverty more important than measuring it

Addressing the causes of poverty instead of debating how it’s measured is the Government’s main focus, says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.

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Employment 14 Aug 2012
Small rise in July benefit figures

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says that benefit figures remain below recent levels despite a small rise in the number of people on benefits over the past month.

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Community 14 Aug 2012
Green Paper submissions released

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has released a summary of submissions to the Green Paper for Vulnerable Children and over 600 full submissions from various organisations.

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Employment 8 Aug 2012
Canterbury employment remains high priority

CANTERBURY — In Christchurch today Social Development Minister Paula Bennett visited employers working alongside Work and Income to give New Zealanders jobs.

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Community 27 Jul 2012
White Paper for Vulnerable Children

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has announced the planned release of the White Paper for Vulnerable Children and public submissions.

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Family 25 Jul 2012
Families Commission Bill passes first reading

A Bill to streamline and refocus the Families Commission passed its first reading in Parliament yesterday, says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.

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News 19 Jul 2012
Welfare reform bill passes into law

The Social Security (Youth Support and Work Focus) Amendment Bill passed its third and final reading in Parliament today.

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Employment 9 Jul 2012
Benefit numbers rise slightly in June

Benefit numbers rose slightly in June, but fewer people are receiving a benefit now, than this time two years ago says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.

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Community 25 Jun 2012
Better support for vulnerable children

More Kiwi children will get a better start in life as a result of the Government’s Better Public Services targets, say social sector Ministers Tony Ryall, Paula Bennett and Hekia Parata.

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Employment 25 Jun 2012
Reducing long term benefit dependence

The Government is aiming to reduce the number of long term beneficiaries on Jobseeker Support by 30 per cent from 78,000 to 55,000 by 2017, says Social Development Minster Paula Bennett.

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Community 22 Jun 2012
Grandparents raising grandchildren to get Toolbox

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has announced that a tailored version of the Toolbox parenting programme will be provided free to grandparents raising grandchildren.

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Community 20 Jun 2012
Funding boost for budgeting services

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has announced a funding boost for community groups providing budgeting services.

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Employment 14 Jun 2012
Government announces Job Streams

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has announced a simpler, more flexible business-focused package of employment programmes.“We are doing more of what works, less of what doesn’t and making it easier for businesses to hire young people,” Mrs Bennett says.

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Employment 8 Jun 2012
Benefit numbers continue to drop

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett is delighted the number of people on Unemployment Benefits has dropped to 49,219 in May.

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Deaths 30 May 2012
Investigation into circumstances surrounding the death of a child

Child Youth and Family has been asked to urgently investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a child who was suffocated by his intoxicated mother.

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Community 29 May 2012
Funding for Canterbury social services

CANTERBURY — The Government is investing another $13 million over the next two years to support the ongoing demand for Canterbury social services.

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Government 29 May 2012
Families Commission refocused

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has announced a major restructure of the Families Commission.

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Community 25 May 2012
Extra support for vulnerable youth

Budget 2012 includes an $18.3 million investment over the next four years in mental health services for children and young people, Youth Affairs Minister Paula Bennett says.

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Community 25 May 2012
$287.5m up-front investment in welfare reforms

The Government is making an up-front investment of $287.5 million over the next four years in the first phase of its welfare reforms, Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says.

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Community 21 May 2012
Some skin for Youth Week

Youth week, a week of fun and informative community based youth activities begins today says Youth Affairs Minister Paula Bennett.

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News 15 May 2012
New Board to oversee Work and Income performance

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett today announced the new Work and Income board members to oversee the investment approach to welfare.

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Community 15 May 2012
Social housing for vulnerable West Auckland families

AUCKLAND — Waitakere MP Paula Bennett welcomes the addition of six new social housing units in West Auckland increasing safe secure social housing by 22 beds.

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Employment 8 May 2012
Fewer New Zealanders on welfare

The number of people on benefits has fallen to the lowest level since July 2009 says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.

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Government 7 May 2012
Budget 2012: Extra funding for welfare reforms

The Budget this month will provide $287.5 million over the next four years for the first phase of the Government’s welfare reforms to help more New Zealanders into work, Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says.

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News 25 Apr 2012
Youth services vital to reducing welfare dependence

Youth service providers connecting young people to education, employment or training will ensure fewer become welfare dependent says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.

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Employment 10 Apr 2012
Thousands move off benefits into work in March

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says more than 8,000 people cancelled their benefit last month because they found work.

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Health 4 Apr 2012
Better support for youth mental illness

Youth workers trained to recognise mental health issues will be put into selected secondary schools and Youth One Stop Shops as part of the National-led Government’s youth mental health package, says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.

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Government 27 Feb 2012
Building on the success of Future Focus

The first stage of welfare reforms announced today build on the success of Future Focus changes says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.

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Government 27 Feb 2012
Welfare reform legislation to be introduced

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett today announced that stage one of the National-led Government’s comprehensive welfare reforms will get underway next month.

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Community 27 Feb 2012
Green Paper submissions close this Tuesday

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett is encouraging New Zealanders to make a submission to the Green Paper before the closing date this Tuesday 28 February.

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News 17 Feb 2012
Young New Zealander of the Year congratulated

Youth Affairs Minister Paula Bennett congratulates Sam Johnson, winner of the Young New Zealander of the Year award.

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Community 10 Feb 2012
Opportunities for young Aucklanders applauded

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett welcomes a joint initiative to provide work experience opportunities for young people in Auckland.

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Community 9 Feb 2012
Learning results in raft of changes to better protect children

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says a Ministerial Inquiry into a case of serious abuse of a nine year old, has led to major changes.

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Employment 3 Feb 2012
Benefit figures steady in January

The number of people on benefits in New Zealand remained relatively steady over the last month says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.

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Community 27 Jan 2012
Thousands debate child abuse solutions

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett is delighted with the response to the Green Paper both in terms of turn out and contributions.

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Community 30 Nov 2011
Fund continues to support vital community services

Over $4.5 million of funding has been provided to 121 community organisations in the eighth round of the Community Response Fund.

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Employment 8 Nov 2011
Unemployment Benefit numbers drop in October

The number of New Zealanders on Unemployment Benefits dropped by 791 last month says Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett.

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News 7 Nov 2011
Funding a fresh approach to youth offending

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett is pleased to announce the successful applicants to the Fresh Start Innovation Fund.

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Employment 3 Nov 2011
Extra jobs created despite economic challenges

The relatively flat 6.6 per cent unemployment rate in September underlines the importance of the Government continuing with strong and stable economic management, Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett says.

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Community 3 Nov 2011
Community Forums making progress

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has received the first substantive report back on progress from Community Response Model Forums.

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Business 3 Nov 2011
Support for Tauranga businesses

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett today announced help for small businesses and sole traders impacted by the Rena grounding.

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News 1 Nov 2011
Major welfare reform resets expectations

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has today confirmed the Government’s intention to comprehensively reform the benefit system.

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Education 28 Oct 2011
Break-away school holiday programmes announced

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett is pleased to announce another round of Break-Away School Holiday Programmes is going ahead.

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School 13 Oct 2011
More social workers to focus on children

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett is delighted to announce an increase in numbers of social workers both in schools and on the frontline.

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Government 10 Oct 2011
Minister welcomes new appointment within Ministry of Social Development

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett welcomes the appointment of Murray Edridge as the new head of Family and Community Services.

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Employment 6 Oct 2011
Benefit levels remain largely unchanged

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says the number of people on benefits remains high, though thousands still find work every month.

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Community 4 Oct 2011
Childcare provision protected as part of welfare plan

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has announced a $2.8 million boost to out of school care funding, supporting a focus on work not welfare.

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Community 30 Sep 2011
Funding takes pressure off community organisations

Community organisations have received more than $7 million from the Government in the seventh round of the Community Response Fund.

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Employment 28 Sep 2011
Young beneficiaries get opportunities to work

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says Work and Income’s youth focused seminars are getting results, but non-attendance is a real issue.

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News 8 Sep 2011
Workshops focus on abuse detection and prevention

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett welcomes the Child Matters and Child Youth and Family partnership teaching professionals about child abuse.

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Employment 7 Sep 2011
Unemployment Benefit numbers drop

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says the number of people on the Unemployment Benefit dropped last month, particularly among youth.

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Employment 23 Aug 2011
Focus on youth employment continues

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says the Government’s high priority on young people continues through the Job Ops with Training and Skills for Growth programmes.

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Finance 8 Aug 2011
Welfare changes save taxpayers millions

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says Future Focus changes implemented last September have saved taxpayers more than $6 million.

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Employment 4 Aug 2011
Minister welcomes trends in employment figures

While the unemployment rate remains steady at 6.5%, more New Zealanders are in work this quarter says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.

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News 27 Jul 2011
Green Paper for Vulnerable Children

Social Development Minster Paula Bennett joined Sir Peter Gluckman, Green Paper Champions, MPs and the public in Aotea Square today to launch the Green Paper for vulnerable children.

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Community 25 Jul 2011
Green Paper Champions

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett is delighted to announce three New Zealanders who will facilitate debate on the Green Paper on Children.

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Corrections 20 Jul 2011
Fresh Start reforms in operation: a progress reportFresh Start reforms in operation: a progress report

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett has today publicly released a progress report on Fresh Start Youth Justice reforms.

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Employment 19 Jul 2011
Government programmes help young people

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says the Government has maintained a high priority on young people with a particular focus on employment.

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Employment 12 Jul 2011
Minister welcomes new head of Work and Income

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett is pleased to welcome Janet Grossman as the new head of Work and Income.

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Employment 7 Jul 2011
Benefits continue to decrease

The number of New Zealanders on benefits has fallen for five months consecutively says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.

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News 6 Jul 2011
Drivers of Crime: supporting vulnerable children and families

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett welcomed the release of the Addressing the Drivers of Crime progress report.

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Community 6 Jul 2011
Community providers to get much needed funding

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says community groups can now apply for the seventh round of the Community Response Fund.

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News 6 Jul 2011
Priority on permanent homes for children in care

Since announcing Home for Life last August, Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says hundreds of children have found permanent homes.

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Health 4 Jul 2011
Children in care get specialist assessments

Social Development Minister Paula Bennett is delighted the Government‘s Gateway Assessments for children in care start rolling out this week.

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