Monday, 9 August 2010
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The Welfare Working Group today released a paper setting out the many issues that need to be considered if New Zealand is to reduce long-term benefit dependency, get better outcomes for those who need welfare support, and ensure the benefit system is effective and sustainable.
On Monday, 9 August 2010, the Welfare Working Group issued a discussion document on the issues in the New Zealand benefit system.
Event Reminder
ComVoices Parliamentary breakfast August 24 - have you emailed your RSVP?
Guest speaker Laura Benedict, Ian Axford Fellow, will speak about Social Lending: A tool for government and philanthropic funders; an opportunity for communities. RSVP: Please email rsvp [at] ideasshop [dot] co [dot] nz before Tuesday 17 August 2010.
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Health
New Zealand's first conference dedicated to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer aims to answer a growing thirst for knowledge on this emotional and life or death issue.
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