How many people were not paid either supplementary assistance or a main benefit as a result of the delays caused by the Ministry of Social Development and Employment being unable to keep up with the responses of people confirming their circumstances in every region of New Zealand; broken down by region?

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Question published: 18 September 2026
Reply due: 28 September 2026

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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How many people were not paid either supplementary assistance or a main benefit as a result of the delays caused by the Ministry of Social Development and Employment being unable to keep up with the responses of people confirming their circumstances in every region of New Zealand; broken down by region?

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Louise Upston

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

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