3 March, 2010
Experts focus on Child Abuse
An independent experts’ forum asked to identify steps to prevent child abuse and neglect has come back with a range of recommendations for the Government to consider.
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Associated Ministers
- Paula Bennett - Minister
8 February, 2010
Youth Parliament selections begin
As the Parliamentary year officially begins tomorrow, it's time to call on young people to stand up and be counted in Youth Parliament 2010.
Read full release >>5 February, 2010
$1 million youth fund opens for local council applications
A $1 million fund for community-based youth projects, will boost training and employment opportunities for young people, Youth Affairs Minister Paula Bennett announced today.
Read full release >>21 October, 2009
Minister commends Vodafone NZ Foundation
The Youth Affairs Minister is commending the work the Vodafone New Zealand Foundation is doing to make a difference in the lives of young Kiwis.
Read full release >>27 August, 2009
PM urges NZ to get behind Spirit of Adventure
Prime Minister John Key and Minister of Youth Affairs Paula Bennett have today announced funding for the Spirit of Adventure Trust and urged other New Zealanders to get behind the Kiwi icon as well.
Read full release >>26 August, 2009
3000 troubled youth to get a Fresh Start
Nearly 3000 places will be created in programmes targeted to help young offenders, says Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett.
Read full release >>26 August, 2009
Young Kiwis “Break Away” for school holidays
A new Prime Minister's Youth Programme and 30,000 extra places on school holiday activity programmes for young people have been announced by the Prime Minister.
Read full release >>12 August, 2009
Support Youth Day – give ‘em an opportunity!
Got a job for a young person? How about a project in your community that could involve some keen young workers?
Read full release >>2 August, 2009
Youth Boost for Industry Partnerships
Up to 600 additional job training placements will be created for young people through a new reprioritisation of the Industry Partnership Programme, says Minister for Social Development and Employment Paula Bennett.
Read full release >>2 August, 2009
Limited Service Volunteer Scheme expanded
More young people will get the unique opportunity to test their physical and mental boundaries under an expansion to the Limited Service Volunteer (LSV) scheme.
Read full release >>11 June, 2009
Youth projects get funding boost in the regions
More than $700,000 will be provided to eleven councils to help boost youth projects around the country, says Youth Affairs Minister Paula Bennett.
Read full release >>23 May, 2009
Making time during Youth Week
This year’s Youth Week is all about how young people interact with their parents and caregivers – and vice versa, says Youth Affairs Minister Paula Bennett.
Read full release >>14 April, 2009
More Mates for South Auckland pupils
South Auckland intermediate pupils in 12 low-decile schools will benefit from one-on-one mentoring with university students thanks to a $120,000 grant.
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