Monday, 9 August 2010

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Benefit System is failing too many New Zealanders

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.

Discussion Paper: "Long-Term Benefit Dependency: The Issues".

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

First ever spotlight on hereditary breast and ovarian cancer in New Zealand

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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