Joint Ministers agreed in September 2019 to priority areas of focus for cross-agency work on debt to government departments over the shorter term.

The Commerce Act 1986 has been amended to allow the Commerce Commission to carry out competition studies.

An expert advisory panel commissioned by the Government has made a number of recommendations to strengthen the consumer voice, reduce energy hardship, improve retail and wholesale competition, impr

This initiative, which received funding through the Covid-19 Response and Recovery Fund, aims to enhance the ability of people with disabilities to attain and retain sustainable employment.

Mahi Aroha (the Carers Strategy Action Plan 2019-2023) includes young carers (those aged under 25 who provide ongoing care for someone close to them that needs assistance with eve

The Parental Leave and Employment Protection Amendment Act 2017 increased paid parental leave to 22 weeks from 1 July 2018, with a further increase to 26 weeks from 1 July 2020.

Update: Increase in funding secures future for Whānau Ora

Budget 2019 funded the testing and evaluation of enhanced support for parents, caregivers and families and whānau who need help with mental health during pregnancy and the first two years of a chil

In response to the particular recruitment and retention challenges being faced by Iwi, Māori and NGO partners, funding over four years has been provided to further support their work.

Budget 2019 funding is supporting the collaborative design of new models of intensive intervention for families and whānau, so that tamariki can remain (wherever possible) safely at home with their

Oranga Tamariki and the Child Wellbeing Unit (DPMC) are working together to support iwi and community to develop sustainable local approaches to early intervention.

Oranga Tamariki has completed a review of financial assistance for caregivers of children who cannot be cared for by their parents.