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Did the minister's office first receive correspondence from any Member of Parliament alerting her that welfare recipients were experiencing cancellations or suspensions to supplementary assistance due to Ministry of Social Development processing delays, and if so, from which Member of Parliament and when did she first receive such correspondences?

Answered Question 40980 (2026)
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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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  • Did the minister's office first receive correspondence from any Member of Parliament alerting her that welfare recipients were experiencing cancellations or suspensions to supplementary assistance due to Ministry of Social Development processing delays, and if so, from which Member of Parliament and when did she first receive such correspondences?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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As Minister for Social Development and Employment, operational matters received through my office are referred to the Ministry of Social Development. This is particularly the case where correspondence relates to individual matters. The Ministry is responsible for considering these matters and determining the most appropriate course of action.