The Labour-led Government is significantly boosting and guaranteeing funding for community organisations providing
essential services to families, children, and young people, Social Development Minister Ruth Dyson said today. The new
funding package, announced by Prime Minister Helen Clark today, is worth $446 million over the next four years. More >>
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