Social Development Minister
Benefit suspensions, cancellations fall in weeks
The number of people having their benefit suspended or cancelled has dropped by nearly a quarter, in just a matter of weeks. Last month, the government told Work and Income staff could not decide on… Audio
Govt not trusted with New Zealanders' personal data
The government admits many people don't trust it to safeguard their personal data. Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni says the previous government's ill-fated attempt to demand personal… Audio
Work & Income overhaul: Families in need 'can't wait'
Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni says an announcement on the promised overhaul of the welfare system can be expected in the next three to four weeks.
Questions have been raised again about… Audio
Welfare overhaul needs balance - Upston
Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni says an announcement on the promised overhaul of the welfare system can be expected in the next three to four weeks. Questions have been raised again about… Audio
No surprise at surge in social housing need - provider
Social housing providers say there is a huge demand for their services. A briefing paper to incoming Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni has revealed demand has increased by 72 percent in the… Audio
Solo mums who don't name father won't face benefit cuts
Solo mothers on a benefit who don't name the father of their child won't have their welfare payments cut under the Labour-led Government. The Social Development Minister, Carmel Sepuloni, has… Audio
Maori say Government's decision on whanau a win
The Maori Party is pleased the Social Development Minister is bowing to pressure to give whanau a higher priority in child protection law. The Maori Party co-leader, Marama Fox, says the issue was a… Audio
Minister refused to hold inquiry into state care abuse
The Social Development Minister is refusing to hold an independent inquiry into the abuse of children in state care, despite the recommendation of an investigation into the abuse. Audio