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How many New Zealanders, if any, who are considered seriously injured, sick or disabled who were identified by Ministry of Social Development to have had their benefit wrongly suspended, have now received back payment for the period they were entitled to? and 1 other question

Answered 40805, 40810 (2026)
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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

Questions

  • 40805

    How many New Zealanders, if any, who are considered seriously injured, sick or disabled who were identified by Ministry of Social Development to have had their benefit wrongly suspended, have now received back payment for the period they were entitled to?

  • 40810

    How many New Zealanders, if any, who are considered seriously injured, sick or disabled were identified by the Ministry of Social Development to have had their benefit wrongly suspended?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

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

Answer

I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) that out of the 2,460 clients on main benefit affected by the processing delays, 2,349 clients were receiving Supported Living Payment. The Ministry acted quickly to make sure these clients have had their payments reinstated and any arrears paid.