Carmel Sepuloni
'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
New Zealand midwives accused of racism
Allegations of racism and discrimination among New Zealand's midwives and staff in maternity care are raising concerns about cultural sensitivity in workforce. Audio
Tens of thousands of beneficiaries underpaid by millions
Almost 90-thousand beneficiaries have been paid incorrectly, totalling millions of dollars, because of an automatic payment mistake at the Ministry of Social Development. Audio
Labour speaks out on WINZ debt
Labour's Social Development spokesperson Carmel Sepuloni joins Checkpoint to discuss the $417 million debt beneficiaries have accrued with WINZ. Video, Audio
Ministry ducks for cover over Housing NZ's sick children count
Returning to our coverage of Auckland mother Gia Seuseu's battle for a Housing New Zealand home suitable for her disabled son. Audio
Labour urges rethink on benefits for cancer sufferers
Hundreds of cancer sufferers are being required to jump through bureaucratic hoops because of changes made to benefits two years ago. Labour's Social Development Spokesperson Carmel Sepuloni says… Audio
Kiribati community vows to fight refugee deportation
A Kiribati community leader in New Zealand begs the government not to deport a family who argue they are climate change refugees. Audio
