Skip to main content

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 7729 (2026)
Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • 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 by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

Answer

As Minister for Rural Communities, I am not responsible for the Rural Assistance Payments. This sits with Minister Upston under her Social Development portfolio.