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What were the reasons, if any, that applications for Civil Defence Payments were declined, if any, following the severe weather events of late January 2026? and 1 other question

Answered 16353, 16358 (2026)
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Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Questions

  • 16353

    What were the reasons, if any, that applications for Civil Defence Payments were declined, if any, following the severe weather events of late January 2026?

  • 16358

    How many claims for Civil Defence Payments following the severe weather events of late January 2026, if any, have been declined - broken down by region?

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 civil defence payment declines from 1 January 2026 to 31 March 2026 by month, MSD region and decline reason. This is also my response to WPQ 16358

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