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How many, if any, people receiving the Emergency Benefit had their benefit wrongly suspended since the Social Security (Mandatory Reviews) Amendment Act 2025 came into force?

Answered Question 39325 (2026)
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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • How many, if any, people receiving the Emergency Benefit had their benefit wrongly suspended since the Social Security (Mandatory Reviews) Amendment Act 2025 came into force?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

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

Answer

I refer the member to the Ministry’s website where they can find a copy of the review, which outlines the impacts on clients. https://www.msd.govt.nz/about-msd-and-our-work/newsroom/2026/findings-of-review-into-suspension-of-some-payments.html