Data from the Ministry of Social Development, comparing June 2020 to June 2022, shows almost 25-thousand fewer people are relying on the Jobseeker benefit.

Minister for Social Development and Employment, Carmel Sepuloni, says two MSD reports show its investment in the Covid response helped drive record numbers of people off benefits and into work.

Wairoa Deputy Mayor and Young Achievers Trust Youth Services Manager, Denise Eaglesome-Karekare, is someone who works alongside young people to get them work ready and place them into employment joined Kerre Woodham.

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Data from the Ministry of Social Development, comparing June 2020 to June 2022, shows almost 25-thousand fewer people are relying on the Jobseeker benefit.
Minister for Social Development and Employment, Carmel Sepuloni, says two MSD reports show its investment in the Covid response helped drive record numbers of people off benefits and into work.
Wairoa Deputy Mayor and Young Achievers Trust Youth Services Manager, Denise Eaglesome-Karekare, is someone who works alongside young people to get them work ready and place them into employment joined Kerre Woodham.
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