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How many benefit sanctions did the Ministry of Social Development apply in each region during the 2025/26 financial year, and what relationship do these have to the Jobseeker Support reduction measure in Regional Commissioner performance agreements?

Answered Question 29739 (2026)
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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many benefit sanctions did the Ministry of Social Development apply in each region during the 2025/26 financial year, and what relationship do these have to the Jobseeker Support reduction measure in Regional Commissioner performance agreements?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I am advised that the Ministry of Social Development does not use benefit sanctions data when determining Jobseeker Support reduction targets for Regional Commissioner performance agreements. I refer the Member to the attached tables, which provides the Number of sanctions applied to working age main benefit clients during the period 1 January 2024 to 31 March 2026.

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