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Evidence Briefs

During their deliberations the WEAG considered the following Evidence Briefs on relevant subjects. 

Exploring a new approach to wellbeing measurement: Are people who move from benefit to paid employment better off - joint MSD and SIA presentation(external link)

Families and whanau and the benefit system - A high-level initial briefing(external link)

Obligations and Sanctions Rapid Evidence Review Paper 1: An overview(external link)

Obligations and Sanctions Rapid Evidence Review Paper 2: Work-related sanctions(external link)

Obligations and Sanctions Rapid Evidence Review Paper 3: Usage of work-related sanctions since 2001(external link)

Obligations and Sanctions Rapid Evidence Review Paper 4: Drug testing obligations and sanctions(external link)

Obligations and Sanctions Rapid Evidence Review Paper 5: The 52-week reapplication for Sole Parent Support and benefit cancellations(external link)

Obligations and Sanctions Rapid Evidence Review Paper 6: Voluntary intensive case management(external link)

Obligations and Sanctions Rapid Evidence Review Paper 7: Social obligations(external link)

Obligations and Sanctions Rapid Evidence Review Paper 8: Work obligations for sole parents and outcomes for children(external link)

Rapid Evidence Review: The impact of poverty on life course outcomes for children, and the likely effect of increasing the adequacy of welfare benefits(external link)

The living standards of people supported by income-tested main benefits - joint MSD and SIA presentation(external link)

Individualising entitlements in New Zealand’s benefit and social assistance systems(external link)

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