Tag: ministry_of_social_development

New Zealand Government Modernizes Welfare System with Automated Decision-Making

31 May 2026 1:47 p.m. · Source: New Zealand Government

New Zealand's government passed a bill to modernize the welfare system, increasing automated decision-making for efficiency. Minister Louise Upston said it ensures fair, consistent support, freeing up staff for complex cases, without changing eligibility.

Politics and Government Business General Politics Federal Government Employment and Labor Social Issues Legal New Zealand Government Welfare System Automated Decision-Making Social Security (Modernisation) Amendment Bill Louise Upston Ministry of Social Development Legislation
NZ Government Extends Food Bank Support Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis

22 May 2025 2:12 p.m. · Source: Federated Farmers

Government extends support to food banks with a $15 million investment managed by the Ministry of Social Development and the New Zealand Food Network, distributing over 4.5 million meals monthly.

Politics and Government Health Social Issues food banks Louise Upston Ministry of Social Development New Zealand Food Network Food Security Government