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Question 12816 (2026)
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Oriini Kaipara
Member for Tāmaki Makarau · Te Pāti Māori
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What assessments, if any, has the Ministry of Social Development made of the sustainability of food banks in meeting ongoing demand, by title and date?
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Hon Louise Upston
Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment
Answer
The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) retains close connections with the community food sector and receives regular updates from providers on the demand they experience. MSD’s national support partners also engage regularly with the sector and any insights are also used to assess on-going demand.