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How long, on average, from the time the application is lodged does it take for a person to receive an Out of School Care and Recreation (OSCAR) Subsidy payment? and 1 other question

Answered 16528, 16529 (2026)
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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

Questions

  • 16528

    How long, on average, from the time the application is lodged does it take for a person to receive an Out of School Care and Recreation (OSCAR) Subsidy payment?

  • 16529

    Have there been any delays in processing Out of School Care and Recreation (OSCAR) Subsidy payments this year; if so, how long have delays been and why have they occurred?

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 obtaining this information would require substantial collation and engagement and would divert Ministry staff from their core duties. In accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 210/6, I consider that the time required, and hence the expense of answering the Member’s question is not in the public interest. I am further advised that the Ministry generally processes applications within five working days of receiving the final piece of required information. This is also my response to WPQ 16529 (2026)