Government has announced it will restore more than $1.9mil in funding to Aotearoa's largest longitudinal study of child development about what it’s like to grow up in 21st century.
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Frontline family violence services boosted $76m by Govt
The Government has allocated an additional $76.2 million over four years to support Ministry of Social Development funded family violence services. But National says based on the assumption it will be evenly distributed, the funding isn't targeted and won’t be spent where it's needed the most.
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Te Puea marae want slice of $100 million homelessness fund
Te Puea marae is hoping to get a slice of the $100mil announced by the government to tackle homelessness. Hurimoana Dennis, spokesperson of the marae-based homeless programme, Manaaki Tangata, says they need on-going support for their current services and future housing plans.
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Social Workers fear new bill
The Association of Social Workers fears the new Social Workers Registration Legislation Bill contains loopholes whereby employers will not be required to register.
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Ministry of Social Development's $3.8mil mistake
The Ministry of Social Development has wiped debt to clear up a pretty expensive mistake.
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More families seeking food grants
Rotorua charity organisation Love Soup is dealing with a large demand for food grants from local families. This comes after a report from The Ministry of Social Development who say this is partly due to rising house costs.
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Associate Minister of Social Development intervenes in search for accomodation
It's been 24 hours since Joanne Pira made a plea on Te Kāea last night, to find suitable housing for her sick child. Now MPs have stepped in to offer assistance.
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Rotorua homeless families raise concern over temporary accommodation
Josephine Wharerahi and her two children have been living in a government-funded, temporary accommodation unit for nearly two weeks. She says since moving in her children's health has deteriorated.
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Manurewa community desperate to end homeless crisis
The Manurewa Community are angry that another homeless man has died on their doorstep. An urgent meeting was called today to address the recent death.
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Oranga Tamariki backs Mokopuna Ora for better outcomes
Oranga Tamariki is excited to partner with Waikato Tainui's Mokopuna Ora programme that looks to keep its children within whānau care in Auckland. Deputy Chief Executive North Glynis Sandland says partnering with Iwi will ensure better outcomes and sustainable change.
