Carmel Sepuloni
The hidden issue inside our low unemployment figures
New Zealand's low unemployment rate hides the fact that over half the people on a benefit are disabled or have health conditions, or are caring for someone in that situation.
AudioNo rule change planned for beneficiary debt write-offs
The Government won't be changing the rules any time soon to allow debt write-offs for beneficiaries who are struggling to pay back loans they've taken out loans to cover basic living costs. Our social… Audio
Govt details $54 million plan to prevent homelessness
Keeping people in their rentals is the new focus to stop people from becoming homeless. Yesterday the government announced an $54 million to help prevent homelessness, of which $31 million will be… Audio
Long queues outside MSD ‘shocking’ but not the norm - minister
Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni concedes it's shocking to see beneficiaries queuing up in the cold and dark for food and clothing grants; but she says it doesn't have to be that way. She… Video, Audio
Queues outside MSD ‘inhumane’ - AAAP
Auckland Action Against Poverty advocates meet with beneficiaries outside a South Auckland Work and Income office every Thursday morning to help them with their claims. They say the situation is… Video, Audio
Budget 2019: Disability advocates have low expectations
Disability advocates aren't holding out much hope today's budget will deliver the wholesale changes they are hoping for.
But at a conference at Te Papa they heard about overseas projects designed to… Audio
Carmel Sepuloni raises Compass tenants' concerns with Housing Minister
Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni says she's already spoken to Housing Minister Phil Twyford about complaints about Compass, and recent concerns raised on Checkpoint are not the first she's… Video, Audio
Social housing complex tenants feel bullied by operator
Residents who raised serious safety concerns about a South Auckland complex believe the social housing operators are now trying to silence them. They met with Social Development Minister Carmel… Video, Audio
Govt rejects recommendation to raise benefits by up to 47%
Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni says any changes made in response to the government's welfare advisory group recommendations need to be long-lasting to be effective. Video, Audio
Tuvaluans hope festival helps inform others about them
Tuvaluans in New Zealand hope last weekend's celebration of their art and culture in Auckland will help others learn about who they are. Audio
The book 'Samoan Queer Lives' launches in Wellington
A new book sharing the lived experiences of Samoa's rainbow community was launches in Wellington, New Zealand. Samoan Queer Lives is a collection of personal stories from 14 fa'afafine, transgender… Audio
Population growth behind rising benefit numbers - Sepuloni
The Salvation Army is accusing the government of not doing enough to reduce social inequality. The Army's 2019 State of the Nation Report points out multiple problems, including record levels of… Audio
Strategy sought for improving lives of Pasifika in New Zealand
Two new groups have been formed to help one of New Zealand's largest government agencies improve the lot for Pasifika people living in the country. Audio
Man’s long wait for apology from MSD
A seriously ill man who was forced to sleep in his car after being denied emergency accommodation by MSD wants to meet the minister and deputy CEO, who promised him an apology...but he's not having… Video, Audio
'Throw this female franchise out'
MPs acknowledge the efforts of suffragists in the past, how far the country has come and also what needs to be done as it marked the 125th anniversary of women attaining the right to vote in New… Audio
'Throw this female franchise out'
MPs acknowledge the efforts of suffragists in the past, how far the country has come and also what needs to be done as it marked the 125th anniversary of women attaining the right to vote in New…
AudioParliament's trinity: the omnibus bill trick
Parliament regularly does something that might be described as god-like and miraculous, but is actually commonplace. It's a cool trick though. Audio
Parliament's trinity: the omnibus bill trick
Parliament regularly does something that might be described as god-like and miraculous, but is actually commonplace. It's a cool trick though.
Audio'Income adequacy' considered in welfare overhaul - Sepuloni
We return to our earlier story about the huge surge in families needing government help to put food on the table. Official figures from the Ministry of Social Development shows 26,000 more hardship… Audio
Social Development Minister confident in govt's families package
The National leader says his party will undo or restrict major components of the Government's flagship families package, which came into effect this week. Speaking earlier to Morning Report Mr Bridges… Audio
