Ministry For Social Development
MSD told to crack down on unneeded wage subsidy recipients
11 May 2021
The Auditor-General wants the Ministry for Social Development to crack down on businesses that got the wage subsidy and didn't need it.
The multibillion-dollar wage subsidy scheme was designed to… Audio
MSD maintains stance despite fraud tip-off criticism
5 Jul 2018
The Ministry of Social Development is making no apologies for its processes around benefit fraud tip-offs - of which they receive one an hour everyday. Video, Audio
Peters compensated if proven officials leaked pension info
29 Aug 2017
The Privacy Commissioner says Winston Peters could be entitled to compensation if it is found private details of his superannuation were leaked to journalists. Audio
MSD apologises for repeat eviction comment
14 Dec 2016
The Ministry for Social Development has apologised for saying a homeless family in emergency motel accommodation had been repeatedly evicted. Video