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Has the Minister or their agency made any estimate of the proportion of farmers affected by the medium scale adverse events in Gisborne/Tairāwhiti, Bay of Plenty, and Canterbury who meet the eligibility criteria for Rural Assistance Payments; if so, what is that estimate?

Answered Question 7724 (2026)
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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Has the Minister or their agency made any estimate of the proportion of farmers affected by the medium scale adverse events in Gisborne/Tairāwhiti, Bay of Plenty, and Canterbury who meet the eligibility criteria for Rural Assistance Payments; if so, what is that estimate?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

Answer

Eligibility for Rural Assistance Payments are determined on a case-by-case basis on application by Work and Income as they depend on individual circumstances.