Skip to main content

What analysis, if any, has the Ministry undertaken on the combined impact of April 2026 benefit indexation and changes to housing or hardship assistance eligibility on net household income?

Answered Question 11337 (2026)
Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Oriini Kaipara

Member for Tāmaki Makarau · Te Pāti Māori

Question

  • What analysis, if any, has the Ministry undertaken on the combined impact of April 2026 benefit indexation and changes to housing or hardship assistance eligibility on net household income?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

Answer

I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) that no analysis has been undertaken on the combined impact of April 2026 benefit indexation and changes to housing or hardship assistance eligibility on net household incomes.