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How many, if any, applications were declined for a Rural Assistance Payment since November 2023; broken down by month? and 2 other questions

Answered 12684, 12685, 12686 (2026)
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Asked by

Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

Questions

  • 12684

    How many, if any, applications were declined for a Rural Assistance Payment since November 2023; broken down by month?

  • 12685

    How many, if any, applications were approved for a Rural Assistance Payment since November 2023; broken down by month?

  • 12686

    How many, if any, applications were received for a Rural Assistance Payment since November 2023; broken down by month?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

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

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table, which provides the number of applications received for Rural Assistance Payment since November 2023, broken down by month and whether they were approved or declined. This is also my response to written parliamentary questions 12686 and 12684 (2026).

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