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17026, 17034 (2026)

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Oriini Kaipara

Member for Tāmaki Makarau · Te Pāti Māori

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  • 17026 (matches this search)

    How many households, if any, containing a disabled child have experienced a reduction in Accommodation Supplement or income related rent since the boarder income changes took effect on 2 March 2026?

  • 17034 (matches this search)

    How many households, if any, containing a disabled adult have experienced a reduction in Accommodation Supplement or income related rent since the boarder income changes took effect on 2 March 2026?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) that obtaining this information would require substantial manual collation and engagement, diverting Ministry staff from their core duties. I am further advised that people…

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16532, 16868, 16869 (2026)

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  • 16532 (matches this search)

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    What guidance, if any, currently exists within Kāinga Ora for protecting long standing community led social service hubs when redevelopment or land reclamation is proposed?

  • 16868 (matches this search)

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    On what basis, if at all, did Kāinga Ora determine that reclaiming Rawiri Community House would not result in the loss of critical social, food security, or wrap around support services for vulnerable whānau in Manurewa?

  • 16869 (matches this search)

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    What engagement, if any, was undertaken with Rawiri Community House, local whānau, and community service providers before Kāinga Ora decided to reclaim the Rawiri Community House site in Manurewa?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities advises me that it acts within the scope of the Kāinga Ora Homes and Communities Act 2019, with its core function to provide rental housing and appropriate accommodation. Typically, it is the role of…

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16533, 16867 (2026)

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  • 16533 (matches this search)

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    What reports, briefings, aide mémoires, or written advice has the Minister for Housing received from Kāinga Ora relating to the decision to reclaim the Rawiri Community House site in Manurewa?

  • 16867 (matches this search)

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    On what dates , if any, were any reports, briefings, aide mémoires, or written advice relating to Rawiri Community House provided to the Minister for Housing by Kāinga Ora?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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A written update regarding Rawiri Community House was provided to my office on 16 January 2026. This is also my response to question 16867 (2026).

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Question 16866 (2026)

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    What internal assessments, memoranda, or decision documents were prepared by Kāinga Ora that informed the decision to take back the lease for Rawiri Community House?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities advises me that a business case was prepared in 2022.

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Question 16883 (2026)

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Oriini Kaipara

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    Has MSD undertaken any analysis of the likely impact of retrospective reassessment under the Social Security (Accident Compensation and Calculation of Weekly Income) Amendment Bill on clients who are disabled; if so, what were the findings?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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I am advised that the Ministry of Social Development (Ministry) is unable to provide the information sought by the Member within a written parliamentary question timeframe as it would take substantial effort and require the Ministry to…

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Question 16531 (2026)

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    What assessment, if any, has Kāinga Ora made of the social impact of closing Rawiri Community House, including impacts on whānau who rely on it for food distribution, advocacy support, and community connection?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities advises me that it has not made any assessment of the social impact of closing Rawiri House, and it is not its role to do so.

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Question 16534 (2026)

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    On what dates did any meetings occur between the Minister for Housing, Ministerial staff, or Kāinga Ora officials relating to Rawiri Community House?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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I have not held a meeting with Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities specifically relating to Rawiri Community House.

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Question 16535 (2026)

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    Were minutes, notes, or other records created for any meetings relating to Rawiri Community House, and if so, what form do those records take?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities advises me that its staff have not met with representatives of the Rawiri Community House specifically regarding the lease extension. The relationship Kaing Ora holds is with Auckland Council who in turn…

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Question 16536 (2026)

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    What meetings, if any, were held between Kāinga Ora officials and representatives of Rawiri Community House, Auckland Council, or the Manurewa Local Board regarding the future of the Rawiri Community House site?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities advises me that it leases the Rawiri Community House to Auckland Council. The Council subleases to the community group, and as such is the key relationship holder. In January 2025 Kāinga Ora met with…

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7 questions (2026)

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Matching question numbers: 13287 (2026), 13289 (2026), 13730 (2026)

  • 13283 (matches this search)

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    What modelling or analysis, if any, has been undertaken on the potential number of job losses, service reductions, or station closures that could result from a reduction in Te Māngai Pāho funding in 2026/27?

  • 13284 (matches this search)

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    What consultation, if any, has been undertaken since 1 January 2026 with individual iwi radio stations regarding proposed funding changes or alternative delivery models; if so, which stations were consulted and when?

  • 13285 (matches this search)

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    What consultation, if any, has been undertaken since 1 January 2026 with Te Whakaruruhau o Ngā Reo Irirangi Māori o Aotearoa regarding proposed reductions to iwi radio funding; if so, what were the dates and purposes of that consultation?

  • 13286 (matches this search)

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    What advice, if any, has he received on the effect of any proposed reduction in Te Māngai Pāho funding on the Crown’s obligation to actively protect te reo Māori under Te Tiriti o Waitangi?

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  • 13287 (matches this search)

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    How much funding within Te Māngai Pāho’s current appropriation is time‑limited funding due to expire on or after 1 July 2026, and what services, contracts, or programmes are funded from that time‑limited funding as at 31 March 2026?

  • 13289 (matches this search)

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    What reports, briefings, aide‑mémoires, or other advice has he received since 1 January 2026 on the effect of proposed reductions in Te Māngai Pāho funding on iwi radio stations; if so, what are the dates and titles of those items?

  • 13730 (matches this search)

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    What replacement service, if any, has been funded to deliver the te reo Māori radio news service previously provided by Radio Waatea from 1 April 2026 onwards, including the provider, funding amount, and commencement date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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Budget 2023 appropriated $16 million in time‑limited funding to support Māori news and current affairs and related infrastructure on a sector‑wide basis and the funding was not specifically allocated to individual contracts. This…

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Question 13288 (2026)

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    What guidance, operational instructions, or directives, if any, has the Minister issued to Police regarding preparation for the proposed changes to move‑on powers announced on 22 February 2026?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I refer the Member to the Policing Act 2008.

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Question 13290 (2026)

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    What involvement, if any, does the Ministry of Social Development have in planning for potential impacts on people experiencing homelessness in the Tāmaki Makaurau electorate arising from the Government’s proposed changes to Police move‑on…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Associate Minister of Housing

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I am advised that the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is not leading this policy but is being consulted by the Ministry of Justice on the development of options to ensure continued access to services and supports for people who may be…

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Question 13291 (2026)

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    What advice, reports, or briefings, if any, has the Minister received since 22 February 2026 regarding the potential impact of proposed Police move‑on powers on Māori experiencing homelessness in the Tāmaki Makaurau electorate?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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Titles of advice I have received are proactively released periodically on Police's and the SFO's website.

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Question 13292 (2026)

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    What modelling, estimates, or advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the potential number of people in the Tāmaki Makaurau electorate who could be affected by proposed Police move‑on powers, should the Government’s announced…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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None.

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Question 12816 (2026)

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    What assessments, if any, has the Ministry of Social Development made of the sustainability of food banks in meeting ongoing demand, by title and date?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) retains close connections with the community food sector and receives regular updates from providers on the demand they experience. MSD’s national support partners also engage regularly with the…

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Question 12817 (2026)

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    What proportion, if any, of food bank funding administered by the Ministry of Social Development is provided to kaupapa Māori or iwi led providers?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) funds a diverse group of community food organisations to ensure that those with the most need can access community food support. While MSD does not collect data on kaupapa Māori or iwi-led…

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Question 12818 (2026)

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    How much funding, if any, was allocated through the Food Secure Communities programme in the most recent financial year, and how much of that funding, if any, has been contracted or paid to date?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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Through Budget 2025, the Government reprioritised $15 million for the Food Secure Communities programme to support the maintenance of the existing community food distribution infrastructure. This funding is fully committed and contracted.

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Question 12819 (2026)

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    What criteria, if any, are used by the Ministry of Social Development to assess eligibility for funding for food banks and community food providers?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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Since 2020, there has been a variety of funding rounds for Food Secure Communities with different funding criteria. As funding through Budget 2025 was intended to support the maintenance of the existing community food distribution…

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Question 12820 (2026)

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    What monitoring, if any, does the Ministry of Social Development undertake on changes in demand for food bank services, and how frequently, if any, is this information collected?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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Community food providers deliver the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) monthly quantitative reports on the output of their services and also provide six-monthly narrative reports. MSD uses the reports to understand emerging trends.

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Question 12821 (2026)

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    What advice, reports, briefings, or memos, if any, has the Minister received since 1 January 2024 regarding demand for food banks, by title and date?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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In my capacity as Minister for Social Development and Employment, I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of reports received by my office from the Ministry of Social Development…

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Question 12822 (2026)

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    How many food banks and community food providers, if any, received funding from the Ministry of Social Development in each of the last three financial years, broken down by region?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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In the 2025/26 financial year the Food Secure Communities programme provided funding to three national support organisations, 32 regional food hubs and 59 local food providers. Provider lists and more information about previous funding…

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Question 12825 (2026)

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    What funding, if any, has been provided to food banks and community food providers by the Ministry of Social Development in each of the last three financial years, broken down by programme and amount?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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Budget 2025 reprioritised $15m to support the continuation of the Food Secure Communities programme through to 30 June 2026. Provider lists and more information about previous funding rounds can be found on the Ministry of Social…

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Question 11336 (2026)

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    How many households with children were recorded as remaining in emergency housing for longer than six months as at 31 March 2026?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Associate Minister of Housing

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I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) that the data requested by the member is not yet available. However, I am further advised that the Ministry published the full February monthly housing report on Friday 27…

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Question 11337 (2026)

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    What analysis, if any, has the Ministry undertaken on the combined impact of April 2026 benefit indexation and changes to housing or hardship assistance eligibility on net household income?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) that no analysis has been undertaken on the combined impact of April 2026 benefit indexation and changes to housing or hardship assistance eligibility on net household…

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Question 11339 (2026)

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    Why has emergency housing data for the period December 2025 to February 2026 not yet been published, and when does the Ministry expect this data to be released?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Associate Minister of Housing

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I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) that, due to the age of the system and the need for manual remediation, the Ministry has not yet been able to publish the full December and January monthly and December…

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11341, 11342 (2026)

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  • 11341 (matches this search)

    Of the applications reset or resubmitted following the March 2026 MyMSD system changes, how many resulted in delays to the commencement or continuation of payment?

  • 11342 (matches this search)

    How many incomplete benefit or hardship applications were reset or required to be resubmitted following changes to the MyMSD system in March 2026?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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I am advised that the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) is unable to provide the information sought by the Member within a written parliamentary question timeframe as it would take substantial effort and require the Ministry to…

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Question 11343 (2026)

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    What guidance, criteria, or operational instructions govern the approval or decline of benefit advances for essential items such as electricity, clothing, and car repairs?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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the Manuals and Procedures (MAP) as a guide to the Ministry’s policies. This information is publicly available on the Ministry’s website. Information on ‘Advance payment of benefit’ can be found here:…

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Question 11346 (2026)

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    How many applications for benefit advances and Special Needs Grants were declined in each quarter since 1 June 2024, broken down by assistance type and reason for decline?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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I am advised that the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) is unable to provide the information sought by the member within a written parliamentary question timeframe. I am further advised that this information has not previously…

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Question 11347 (2026)

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    What analysis, reports, or advice did the Ministry of Social Development provide to the Minister regarding groups disproportionately affected by the boarder income changes, and on what dates was this advice received?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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In my capacity as Minister for Social Development and Employment, I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of reports received by my office from the Ministry of Social Development…

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Question 11348 (2026)

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    Has the Minister made any assessment of the impact of changes to boarder income assessment criteria that took effect from 2 March 2026 on households receiving the Accommodation Supplement; if so, what were the findings?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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I have not yet received a formal assessment of the 2 March 2026 changes to the boarder income assessment criteria. The Ministry of Social Development is monitoring the implementation of the changes as part of business-as-usual operations,…

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Question 5356 (2026)

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    What advice was provided to the Minister regarding proceeding under urgency rather than through the standard select committee process for the Social Security (Accident Compensation and Calculation of Weekly Income) Amendment Bill?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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Ministry of Social Development advice regarding an urgent legislative process canvassed the implications of increased cases being lodged following the High Court decision, how passing the Bill under urgency may mitigate the total number of…

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Question 5357 (2026)

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    Did any advice provided to the Minister identify legal or rule-of-law risks associated with the retrospective application and validation provisions contained in the Social Security (Accident Compensation and Calculation of Weekly Income)…

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) advice relating to retrospective legislation was informed by the guidance provided in the Legislation Design and Advisory Committee (LDAC) guidelines – that, as a general principle, legislation…

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Question 5358 (2026)

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    What briefings, reports, aide-mémoires, or departmental advice, if any, were provided to the Minister regarding the development of the Social Security (Accident Compensation and Calculation of Weekly Income) Amendment Bill, listed by date…

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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In my capacity as Minister for Social Development and Employment, I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of reports received by my office from the Ministry of Social Development…

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5360, 5361, 5362, 5363 (2026)

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    Has MSD undertaken any analysis of the likely impact of retrospective reassessment under the Social Security (Accident Compensation and Calculation of Weekly Income) Amendment Bill on clients aged 60 years or older; if so, what were the…

  • 5361 (matches this search)

    Has MSD undertaken any analysis of the likely impact of retrospective reassessment under the Social Security (Accident Compensation and Calculation of Weekly Income) Amendment Bill on recipients of sensitive claims under ACC; if so, what…

  • 5362 (matches this search)

    Has MSD undertaken any analysis of the likely impact of retrospective reassessment under the Social Security (Accident Compensation and Calculation of Weekly Income) Amendment Bill on households with dependent children; if so, what were…

  • 5363 (matches this search)

    Has MSD undertaken any distributional analysis of the expected impacts of the Social Security (Accident Compensation and Calculation of Weekly Income) Amendment Bill by ethnicity; if so, what are the projected impacts for Māori?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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I am advised that the Ministry of Social Development (Ministry) is unable to provide the information sought by the Member within a written parliamentary question timeframe as it would take substantial effort and require the Ministry to…

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Question 5364 (2026)

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    What fiscal savings, if any, are projected over the next five years from the enactment of the Social Security (Accident Compensation and Calculation of Weekly Income) Amendment Bill?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) that this Bill confirms longstanding policy intent underpinning the Ministry’s approach to backdated ACC payments and charging income against past entitlement. As such,…

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5365, 5368 (2026)

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    What modelling, if any, has been undertaken to estimate the number and total value of overpayments expected to arise annually from retrospective reassessments linked to backdated ACC weekly compensation payments under the Social Security…

  • 5368 (matches this search)

    What modelling, if any, has been undertaken to estimate the number of retrospective reassessments expected to occur annually as a result of the Social Security (Accident Compensation and Calculation of Weekly Income) Amendment Bill?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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The Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) has advised that operational modelling/forecasting has been completed to estimate retrospective reviews linked to backdated ACC weekly compensation, and the subsequent number of staff the…