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We help New Zealanders to be safe, strong and independent. We provide:
| Service Area | Description |
|---|---|
| Seniors | Support for our esteemed elders. |
| Individuals | Personalized assistance for everyone. |
| Families | Strengthening whanau and households. |
| Young adults | Guidance for the next generation. |
| Students | Help with allowances and loans. |
| Disabled people | Promoting independence and inclusion. |
| Community | Empowering local initiatives. |
| Business | Partnerships for economic growth. |
| Providers | Supporting those who deliver services. |
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Mana in Mahi evaluation reports released
25 August 2025 – The Ministry of Social Development has released the final evaluation reports for the Mana in Mahi – Strength in Work employment programme.
Read the Mana in Mahi evaluation reports
Government announcement on improved redress for abuse in care survivors
9 May 2025 - The Government has today announced a $774 million investment in the care system and improved redress for survivors of abuse in care as part of Budget 2025.
Read the statement here
MSD releases evaluation into COVID-19 welfare response
3 February 2025 - The Ministry of Social Development has today released a set of evaluation reports on the Care in the Community (CiC) welfare response to COVID-19.
Read more about the evaluation reports.
Explore up to date COVID-19 income support and Wage Subsidy trends and evidence.
Sexual violence service evaluations
06 October 2025
Sexual violence service evaluations find increased investment through Budget 2019 improves access to services, the types of support available and service quality.
Imprisonment for major Wage Subsidy fraud
02 October 2025
A man who used the names of 11 different people to make 39 fraudulent COVID-19 Wage Subsidy applications has been sentenced to 3 years and 3 months imprisonment.
Christchurch man jailed in Wage Subsidy Fraud
30 September 2025
A Christchurch man has been sentenced to 2 years and 7 months imprisonment in the Christchurch District Court after making fraudulent Covid-19 Wage Subsidy applications using his own name and several stolen identities.
Home detention for wage subsidy fraud
24 September 2025
A man who made 34 fraudulent COVID-19 Wage Subsidy applications has been sentenced to one year home detention.
Wage Subsidy cases in the courts
03 June 2025
Cases we have taken through the courts to sentencing in recent months.
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