Latest Social Development News

Getting Kiwis into work with website upgrade
Türk visits Jordan and encourages strengthening judicial independence
CIFAL centres identify priorities for accelerating local SDG action at the 2026 High-Level Political Forum
Appointments to the NZTA Board
Government support for Kaikoura community
Latest figures continue year-on-year increase in jobseekers finding work
UNITAR and CIFAL Shanghai hosted the 2026 summer edition of the “UN Sustainable Development Goals Youth Empowerment Seminar for Change-Makers”
Children’s Commissioner Appointed
Homelessness has been framed as a housing problem in NZ. The reality is more complex
Improving Welfare System Efficiency
Early childhood educators change how they speak to toddlers depending on gender
Delivering Fairer Social Housing
Targeting financial assistance to those most in need
Government support for flood hit communities
Year-on-year increase in jobseekers finding work
Greyhound racing to end as bill passes
Increased mileage rates for home and community support workers
Reduced youth offending, improved school attendance welcomed
UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances publishes findings on Ecuador, Iraq, Malawi and Samoa
Workforce planning key to meeting New Zealand’s energy needs
Child protection workers are under pressure in NZ. Can predictive modelling help?
Tuesday 10 March
Government clarifies welfare and ACC payments
ChamberWorks helps employers build teams
Traffic light system proves results
Government activates additional support for weather-affected farmers and growers
UNITAR Co-Hosts the 11th Annual Geneva Interfaith Dialogue with the Permanent Mission of Jordan
Government to clarify welfare and ACC payments
People with disabilities relying on emergency housing, study finds
Driver Licence Support programme changing lives
Greens call on the Government to increase and extend the Civil Defence Payment to all regions affected
Emergency payments following North Island Severe Weather Event
Xi Jinping has dismissed two of China’s most senior generals. What does this mean?
No Sign Of Govt’s ‘green Shoots’ In Latest Jobs Figures
Inter-agency hub, mandatory training to keep kids safe
Government gears up to help storm-hit regions
Supporting South Cantabrians Into Work
Why Canada needs better data on strikes, unions and other labour issues
UNITAR and GEDU Global Education Sign Agreement to Establish CIFAL London
The CIFAL Global Network Celebrated its XXII Annual Steering Committee Meeting in London
From Human Rights Knowledge To Action
Improving productivity and addressing informality can boost Thailand’s economy
Creating a thriving Auckland city centre
Consultation begins on Action Plan to support carers
UNITAR Concludes Collaborative Leadership for Social Development Workshop
UNITAR at the Second World Summit for Social Development in Doha
Erica Stanford – New Secretary for Education appointed
Independent Children’s Board steps up for kids