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Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to applications for the Business Training and Advice Grant; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect? and 38 other questions

Answered 39 questions (2026)
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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

Questions

  • 16449

    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to applications for the Business Training and Advice Grant; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

  • 16450

    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to applications for the Child Disability Allowance; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

  • 16451

    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to applications for the Civilian Amputee Assistance; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

  • 16453

    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to applications for the Civil Defence Payment; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

  • 16454

    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to applications for the Clothing Allowance for Orphan's Benefit and Unsupported Child's Benefit; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

  • 16455

    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to applications for the Community Costs; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

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  • 16457

    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to applications for the Course Participation Assistance; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

  • 16458

    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to applications for the Early Learning Payment; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

  • 16461

    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to applications for the Employment Transition Assistance; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

  • 16462

    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to applications for the Establishment Grant; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

  • 16464

    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to applications for the Extraordinary Care Fund; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

  • 16469

    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to applications for the Holiday and Birthday Allowance; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

  • 16470

    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to applications for the Home Help; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

  • 16471

    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to applications for the Home repairs and maintenance; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

  • 16472

    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to applications for the House Modification Funding; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

  • 16473

    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to applications for the International Custody Dispute Payment; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

  • 16476

    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to applications for the New Zealand Seasonal Work Scheme; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

  • 16477

    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to applications for the Orphan's Benefit; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

  • 16478

    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to applications for the Out of School Care and Recreation (OSCAR) Subsidy; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

  • 16479

    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to applications for the Power, gas and heating if you have a disability; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

  • 16480

    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to applications for the Power, gas, water bills or heating; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

  • 16484

    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to applications for the Residential Care Loan; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

  • 16489

    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to applications for the Residential Support Subsidy; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

  • 16510

    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to applications for the Rural Assistance Payments; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

  • 16511

    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to applications for the School and Year Start-up Payment; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

  • 16512

    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to applications for the Seasonal Work Assistance; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

  • 16513

    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to applications for the Self-employment start up payment; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

  • 16514

    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to applications for the Social Rehabilitation Assistance; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

  • 16515

    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to applications for the Special Disability Allowance; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

  • 16516

    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to applications for the Special Needs Grant; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

  • 16517

    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to applications for the Steps to Freedom Grant; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

  • 16519

    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to applications for the Tenancy Costs Cover; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

  • 16521

    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to applications for the Transition to Alternative Housing Grant; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

  • 16522

    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to applications for the Transition to Work Grant; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

  • 16523

    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to applications for the Unsupported Child's Benefit; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

  • 16524

    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to applications for the Winter Energy Payment; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

  • 16525

    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to applications for the Work Bonus; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

  • 16526

    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to applications for the Young Parent Payment; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

  • 16527

    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to applications for the Youth Payment; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

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 changes have been identified. This is also my response for WPQ’s 16450, 16451, 16453, 16455, 16457, 16461, 16462, 16470, 16471, 16472, 16473, 16476, 16479, 16480, 16484, 16489, 16512, 16513, 16514, 16515, 16516, 16517, 16519, 16521, 16522, 16524, 16525, 16464, 16469, 16477, 16478, 16510, 16511, 16523, 16526 & 16527 (2026)