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Abuse survivor says redress offer ‘insulting’ after living with trauma for decades
'I think about what I could have achieved if this had not happened in my life.'
Govt wants jobseeker beneficiaries cut by 50k, but forecasts are up 11k
The Government says it wants beneficiary numbers to fall, but they continue to rise.
Foster mum of seven children jailed for $221k benefit fraud
'She has taken advantage of the benefit system for her own personal gain.'
Ministry apologises after telling sick beneficiary to supply CV
'I actually really stressed about this' - The beneficiary received the letter by accident.
'I've been betrayed': Benefit cut after one missed appointment
A former public servant lost all his JobSeeker allowance after missing one appointment.
So much more than a 'cool job': Solo mum on a benefit turns into digger-driving trailblazer
'It just came to the point where I was totally sick of that kind of life.'
Opinion: Disabled community alone, anxious after Whaikaha 'gouging'
OPINION: For years disabled people have had little choice and control over their lives.
Changes to benefit ‘may negatively impact young jobseekers’
The changes include requiring recipients to reapply every six months.
Concerns support for disabled Māori and Pasifika people could 'slip away again'
Fears due to Govt's planned restructure of Whaikaha, the Ministry of Disabled People.
'Lord have mercy': Blind man asked for driver licence for ID
Experience at ministry office has man worried about changes to disability services.
'Savage' cuts: 268 more jobs axed from Te Whatu Ora
Thousands of roles have been cut within the public sector.
Audrey Young: Government on track for post-Olympic policy sprint
OPINION: Also in this week's wrap – the PM's embarrassing benefit blunders.
Benefit traffic light system: What you need to know
Government announced new traffic light scheme, additional system changes.
Govt opponents slam benefit sanction traffic light system
PM says there'll be “no more excuses” for beneficiaries not knowing their obligations.
Public sector cuts: $58m so far in redundancy payouts at Govt agencies
Nicola Willis says the cost is small compared to the $6b they're expecting to save.
Steve Maharey: No amount of harassment, punishment will conjure up a job
OPINION: Compulsory seminars are seldom helpful — they serve mainly to humiliate.
Simon Wilson: We were there and we looked away – lessons from the Abuse in Care report
OPINION: We're all implicated in the Abuse in Care inquiry report. So what will we do now?
'Incredibly emotional': Victim welcomes Abuse in Care report 40yrs after trauma
'There are very senior people who need to hang their heads in shame for their conduct.'
'Absolute control': Former Gloriavale members file slavery lawsuit
Former members are filing charges after claiming to be made slaves from birth.
The benefit fraudster who didn't need to defraud MSD after all
Her children were not in her care but she continued to collect the benefits.
Thousands sign up for Jobseeker benefit; data points to more job losses
Over 2000 more people went on the Jobseeker benefit in May.
Hamilton on track for 520 new state homes this year, hundreds more planned
Of Waikato's 582 new social homes being built this year, 520 of them are in Hamilton City.
Kiwi killed in California robbery and UK election | Focus Morning Bulletin July 4, 2024
In today’s headlines with Chereè Kinnear, New Zealand tourist tragically killed in a California robbery, the Government’s plans for the housing market and voting to open in the UK.
Boot camp blueprint causing Defence staff serious distress
The six-week Limited Service Volunteer programme is causing distress, say MSD.
Opinion: Govt budget cuts mean we're now forced to turn hungry people away - Auckland City Missioner
OPINION: My dream is for a country where everyone can readily get the food they need.
Public sector cuts: Job cuts finalised at Oranga Tamariki, MSD and ACC
Final decisions announced at Oranga Tamariki, MSD and ACC today.