Carmel Sepuloni
'Income adequacy' considered in welfare overhaul - Sepuloni
We return to our earlier story about the huge surge in families needing government help to put food on the table. Official figures from the Ministry of Social Development shows 26,000 more hardship… Audio
Social Development Minister confident in govt's families package
The National leader says his party will undo or restrict major components of the Government's flagship families package, which came into effect this week. Speaking earlier to Morning Report Mr Bridges… Audio
Benefit suspensions drop after policy change
The number of people whose benefits are suspended or cancelled each day has dropped by almost a quarter - in just a matter of weeks. It follows a policy change, announced last month, that means any… Audio
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
Auckland Pacific community disappointed by 2018 budget
Pacific community reaction subdued to the government's budget at a post budget breakfast in Auckland. Audio
Taboo topics feature in new novel by renowned Samoan author
Taboo topics feature in new novel by Samoan author Sia Figiel. Audio
'We'll look at lifting abatement rates' - Sepuloni
In its latest pre-Budget announcement, the government says it will boost funding for combating family violence. Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni says the 30 percent increase will help turn… 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
The world's largest Polynesian festival gets underway
Biggest polynesian festival in the world begins this week in Auckland. Audio
Govt unsure of details on scrapping of benefit sanction
The government will scrap the sanction on beneficiaries who don't name the father of their child, but questions of how, when and how much will it cost are still very much up in the air. Carmel… Video, 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
National govt's data-for-funding scheme scrapped
The new Labour-led Government scraps National's controversial data-for-funding plan, calling it dangerous and unnecessary. The plan would've required social service providers to hand over personal… Audio
Controversial data-for-funding plan scrapped
The Social Development Minister is scrapping National's plan to force social service providers to hand over personal client details in exchange for funding.
Labour calls for inquiry over CYF case
Revelations that Child Youth and Family failed to act despite warnings to save a child from an unsafe environment have prompted the Labour Party to call for an inquiry.
Two major blows to government data-sharing plan
The Government's data-sharing plan has suffered a second blow with the Privacy Commissioner rejecting a plan to force community groups to hand over clients' private details if they want state funding.
…Carmel Sepuloni's Kelston house is flooded after the weekend rain
"The whole downstairs" of Labour MP Carmel Sepuloni's Kelston home was flooded yesterday. But she says many families are far worse off than her. Audio
Question Time for 16 February 2017
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Hon ANNETTE KING to the Minister of Health: Is he satisfied that the current level of investment into public health facilities and services is meeting acceptable standards and patient needs?
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Pieces of Pasifika restaurant pie on offer in Auckland
A new Pasifika restaurant offering in Auckland aims to raise funds from the local community it aims to serve. Audio
Budget advisers wait to hear if jobs are safe
Nearly 1,000 budget advisers will finally begin finding out today if they still have a job at the end of the month. Audio
