The Ministry of Social Development helps people to be successful in their lives.

Every day our people invest energy and passion into making a difference in the lives of children and young people, families, individuals and communities. In helping New Zealanders gain a job, an education, a responsibility or an opportunity, we build their security and welfare. We support people to form strong families, build vibrant communities and a dynamic nation.

Feature: OSCAR Extended Services

What's new

The latest updates to information on the website

15 December 2008

Details of the ReStart package announced.

09 December 2008

After each election we provide our Ministers with briefings on their portfolios, the Ministry and our work.

03 December 2008

The theme of the latest issue of our flagship magazine Rise is 'making a difference'. 

31 October 2008

Four New Extended Service OSCAR Providers selected.

29 October 2008

Read the latest issue.

23 October 2008

Quarterly factsheets for September now available.

17 October 2008

Read the Ministry's 2007/08 Annual Report.

26 September 2008

Latest implementation updates and the September issue of Funding News now available.

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