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Of all Rural Assistance Payments applications received by the Ministry of Social Development since the medium scale adverse events in Gisborne/Tairāwhiti, Bay of Plenty, and Canterbury, how many, if any have been: approved, declined, or are currently under assessment?

Answered Question 8447 (2026)
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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Of all Rural Assistance Payments applications received by the Ministry of Social Development since the medium scale adverse events in Gisborne/Tairāwhiti, Bay of Plenty, and Canterbury, how many, if any have been: approved, declined, or are currently under assessment?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

Answer

I refer the member to my written parliamentary response 7726 (2026)