Written questions

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Awaiting reply Question 41251 (2026)
Question published

41251 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister for Social Development and Employment

Asked by

Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

Question

Has the Ministry of Social Development and Employment experienced processing delays in the past year which led to people receiving the Jobseeker Benefit not receiving their benefit on time; if so, how many times has this occurred?

For answer by

Louise Upston

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

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 41250 (2026)
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41250 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister for Social Development and Employment

Asked by

Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

Question

Has the Ministry of Social Development and Employment experienced processing delays in the past year which led to people receiving the Jobseeker Benefit not receiving their benefit on time; if so, to how many beneficiaries did this occur?

For answer by

Louise Upston

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

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 41249 (2026)
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41249 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister for Social Development and Employment

Asked by

Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

Question

Did the issues relating to the Winter Energy Payment being withheld incorrectly for veterans and pensioners, and the Ministry of Social Development and Employment being unable to keep up with the responses of people confirming their…

For answer by

Louise Upston

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

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 41248 (2026)
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41248 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister for Social Development and Employment

Asked by

Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

Question

Did the issues relating to the Winter Energy Payment being withheld incorrectly for veterans and pensioners, and the Ministry of Social Development and Employment being unable to keep up with the responses of people confirming their…

For answer by

Louise Upston

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

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 41247 (2026)
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41247 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister for Social Development and Employment

Asked by

Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

Question

Did the issues relating to the Winter Energy Payment being withheld incorrectly for veterans and pensioners, and the Ministry of Social Development and Employment being unable to keep up with the responses of people confirming their…

For answer by

Louise Upston

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

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 41246 (2026)
Question published

41246 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister for Social Development and Employment

Asked by

Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

Question

Did the issues relating to the Winter Energy Payment being withheld incorrectly for veterans and pensioners, and the Ministry of Social Development and Employment being unable to keep up with the responses of people confirming their…

For answer by

Louise Upston

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

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 41245 (2026)
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41245 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister for Social Development and Employment

Asked by

Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

Question

Did the issues relating to the Winter Energy Payment being withheld incorrectly for veterans and pensioners, and the Ministry of Social Development and Employment being unable to keep up with the responses of people confirming their…

For answer by

Louise Upston

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

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 41244 (2026)
Question published

41244 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister for Social Development and Employment

Asked by

Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

Question

Did the issues relating to the Winter Energy Payment being withheld incorrectly for veterans and pensioners, and the Ministry of Social Development and Employment being unable to keep up with the responses of people confirming their…

For answer by

Louise Upston

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

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 41243 (2026)
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41243 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister for Social Development and Employment

Asked by

Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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How many people were incorrectly not paid a Winter Energy Payment in every region of New Zealand; broken down by region?

For answer by

Louise Upston

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

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 41242 (2026)
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41242 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister for Social Development and Employment

Asked by

Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

Question

Did the issues relating to the Winter Energy Payment being withheld incorrectly for veterans and pensioners, and the Ministry of Social Development and Employment being unable to keep up with the responses of people confirming their…

For answer by

Louise Upston

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

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 41241 (2026)
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41241 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister for Social Development and Employment

Asked by

Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

Question

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…

For answer by

Louise Upston

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

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 41240 (2026)
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41240 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister for Social Development and Employment

Asked by

Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

Question

Did the issues relating to the Winter Energy Payment being withheld incorrectly for veterans and pensioners, and the Ministry of Social Development and Employment being unable to keep up with the responses of people confirming their…

For answer by

Louise Upston

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

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40866 (2026)
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40866 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister for Children

Asked by

Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 7 September 2026, by title and date?

For answer by

Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40798 (2026)
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40798 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions

Asked by

Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 7 September 2026, by title and date?

For answer by

Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40791 (2026)
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40791 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister for Social Development and Employment

Asked by

Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 7 September 2026, by title and date?

For answer by

Louise Upston

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

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40790 (2026)
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40790 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment

Asked by

Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 7 September 2026, by title and date?

For answer by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40751 (2026)
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40751 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister for Children

Asked by

Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 7 September 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

For answer by

Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40684 (2026)
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40684 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions

Asked by

Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

Question

What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 7 September 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

For answer by

Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40677 (2026)
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40677 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister for Social Development and Employment

Asked by

Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

Question

What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 7 September 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

For answer by

Louise Upston

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

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40676 (2026)
Question published

40676 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment

Asked by

Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

Question

What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 7 September 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

For answer by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40518 (2026)
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40518 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister for Social Development and Employment

Asked by

Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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What was the amount of Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) directly employed by the Ministry of Social Development and Employment on November 23rd 2023; and what is the amount on September 9th 2026?

For answer by

Louise Upston

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

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40517 (2026)
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40517 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister for Social Development and Employment

Asked by

Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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Has there been a reduction in the amount of Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) directly employed by the Ministry of Social Development and Employment since November 23rd 2023; if so, where have these reductions been made, by internal department…

For answer by

Louise Upston

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

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40516 (2026)
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40516 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister for Social Development and Employment

Asked by

Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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How many case managers were there at the Ministry of Social Development and Employment on November 23rd 2023; and how many are there on September 9th 2026?

For answer by

Louise Upston

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

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 39528 (2026)
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39528 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister for Children

Asked by

Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31 August 2026, by title and date?

For answer by

Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Answered Question 39465 (2026)
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39465 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions

Asked by

Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

Question

What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions

Answer

None.

Answered Question 39460 (2026)
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39460 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister for Social Development and Employment

Asked by

Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Louise Upston

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

Answer

With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

Awaiting reply Question 39431 (2026)
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39431 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister for Children

Asked by

Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 31 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

For answer by

Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 39365 (2026)
Question published

39365 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions

Asked by

Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

Question

What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 31 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

For answer by

Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Answered Question 39359 (2026)
Question published

39359 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister for Social Development and Employment

Asked by

Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

Question

What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 31 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Louise Upston

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

Answer

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…

Answered Question 39358 (2026)
Question published

39358 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment

Asked by

Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

Question

What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 31 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment

Answer

In my capacity as Associate 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…