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How many emergency housing Special Needs Grant applications did the Ministry of Social Development decline in each quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, and how does this compare with the 2024/25 financial year?

Answered Question 29742 (2026)
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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many emergency housing Special Needs Grant applications did the Ministry of Social Development decline in each quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, and how does this compare with the 2024/25 financial year?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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I refer the Member to the attached table, which provides Emergency Housing applications processed (granted and declined) during the period 1 January 2024 to 31 March 2026 by quarter.

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