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Why did the Department of Internal Affairs not issue a press release regarding changes to the structure of lottery distribution committees?

Answered Question 18448 (2026)
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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

Question

  • Why did the Department of Internal Affairs not issue a press release regarding changes to the structure of lottery distribution committees?

Answered by

Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

I am advised that the Department of Internal Affairs decided direct communication with distribution committees and community organisations was the best approach.