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Has the Minister or the Ministry been in communication with any councils about reducing the amount their tenants can get through the Income-Related Rent Subsidy, if so, when and what councils?

Answered Question 17265 (2026)
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Tamatha Paul

Member for Wellington Central · Green Party

Question

  • Has the Minister or the Ministry been in communication with any councils about reducing the amount their tenants can get through the Income-Related Rent Subsidy, if so, when and what councils?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

All Councils were informed of the Income-Related Rent Subsidy changes on 21 May 2026.