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18569, 18570 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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  • 18569 (matches this search)

    How many people, if any, have had their benefit reduced or cancelled because they were in a relationship, in each quarter since January 2023?

  • 18570 (matches this search)

    How many people, if any, have had their benefit application declined because they were in a relationship, in each quarter since January 2023?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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I refer the member to the attached table, which provides: • The Number of working-age main benefit cancellations for the reason 'Change in Marital Status' from 01 January 2023 to 31 March 2026, by quarter. • Number of working-age main…

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Question 18599 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Child Poverty Reduction

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Budget 2026 will be delivered on 28 May and Budget information remains confidential before that date. I direct the member to the upcoming examination of the Estimates by select committee which includes questions on cost pressures.

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Question 18602 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector

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As Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector, I am not responsible for a budget Vote.

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Question 18644 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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Budget 2026 will be delivered on 28 May and Budget information remains confidential before that date. I direct the member to the upcoming examination of the Estimates by select committee which includes questions on cost pressures.

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Question 18656 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

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Budget 2026 will be delivered on 28 May and Budget information remains confidential before that date. I direct the member to the upcoming examination of the Estimates by select committee which includes questions on cost pressures.

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Question 18659 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I am not responsible for a budget Vote.

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Question 18248 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

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 27 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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In my capacity as Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, 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 Business, Innovation and…

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Question 18258 (2026)

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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 27 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date 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 18322 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

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 27 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

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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 (MSD) is regularly published on MSD's website. The lists of…

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Question 18329 (2026)

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Helen White

Member for Mt Albert · 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 27 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector

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In my capacity as Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector, I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of reports received by my office have been, or will be, proactively…

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Question 18332 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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 27 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Child Poverty Reduction

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In my capacity as Minister for Child Poverty Reduction, 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 is…

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Question 18353 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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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…

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Question 18365 (2026)

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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 27 April 2026, 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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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…

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Question 18427 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

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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…

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Question 18433 (2026)

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Helen White

Member for Mt Albert · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector

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None.

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Question 18438 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Child Poverty Reduction

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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…

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18468, 18469, 18471 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to the Ministry of Social Development and Employment's Youth Service (NEET); if so, what were they and when…

  • 18469 (matches this search)

    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to He Poutama Rangatahi; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

  • 18471 (matches this search)

    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to the Ministry of Social Development and Employment’s mainstream programmes; if so, what were they and…

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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 that no changes have been identified. This is also my response to WPQ’s 18471 & 18469

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Question 18470 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to Ministry of Social Development and Employment funding for Ngā Puna Pūkenga; if so, what were they and…

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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 Target Group for Ngā Puna Pūkenga changed from prioritising Job Seekers “Disadvantaged in the Labour Market,” including those recently displaced from their employment, to prioritising Job Seekers “In receipt of a Main…

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Question 18472 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to the Ministry of Social Development and Employment’s help to get a driver’s licence; if so, what were…

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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 Ministry of Social Development guidance was updated to align with the changes to the Waka Kotahi license regime that took effect on 8 July 2024, in particular to provide that Special Needs Grants and Recoverable…

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Question 18474 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to Mana in Mahi; if so, what were they and when did they come into effect?

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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 Mana in Mahi guidance was updated to provide information in respect of the Tertiary Education Commission's Fees Free policy, which changed from 1 January 2025. From 2025, eligible learners could claim the fees for their…

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Question 18475 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Have there been any changes since 1 November 2023 to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, in relation to Ministry of Social Development and Employment funding for the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs; if so, what…

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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 from 01 July 2025, the funding eligibility for candidates for the Mayor's Taskforce for Jobs programme changed to 80% Jobseeker Support rangatahi 18-24 years and 20% others, including NEETS.

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Question 18476 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What proportion of Ministry of Social Development and Employment spending on employment programmes went towards those on Jobseeker Support, as of 31 December 2022, 31 December 2023, 30 June 2024, 31 December 2024, 30 June 2025, and 31…

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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 this information on the cost of employment programmes at the individual level, including their benefit type. Providing the Member with the information…

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Question 18477 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Ministry of Social Development and Employment achieved the target of 70-75 percent of people supported by Flexi-wage being people on Jobseeker Support by June 2025; if so, when was it achieved?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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At the end of June 2025, 68 percent of people supported by Flexi-wage had been on Jobseeker Support. The target of 70-75 percent of people supported by Flexi-wage being people on Jobseeker Support was met from September 2025. The…

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Question 18478 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Ministry of Social Development and Employment achieved the target of 50-55 percent of people supported by Mana in Mahi being people on Jobseeker Support by June 2025; if so, when was it achieved?

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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 achieved the target of 50-55 percent of people supported by Mana in Mahi being people on jobseeker in January 2025. By this time, 51 percent of people supported by Mana in Mahi were people previously…

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Question 18479 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What actions, if any, has the Ministry of Social Development and Employment taken towards the target of 50-55 percent of people supported by Mana in Mahi being people on Jobseeker Support by June 2025, and when?

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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 no changes have been made to eligibility criteria, or assessment and decision-making processes, however an operational change was made in August 2024 that required applications for non-beneficiaries aged 20 or over to require…

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Question 18481 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What actions, if any, has the Ministry of Social Development and Employment taken towards the target of 70-75 percent of people supported by Flexi-wage being people on Jobseeker Support by June 2025, and when?

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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 no changes have been made to Flexi-wage for this purpose. Flexi-wage is managed consistently with the Ministry of Social Development’s Employment Investment Strategy. Further information of the Employment Investment Strategy…

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Question 18056 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

List MP · Labour Party

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    Will any of the funding to implement the Tourism Policy Statement be drawn from the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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The Tourism Policy Statement is being developed and details will be announced in due course.

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Question 18057 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

List MP · Labour Party

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    How, if at all, will the Tourism Policy Statement interact with existing Destination Management Plans developed by regional tourism organisations?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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The Tourism Policy Statement is being developed and details will be announced in due course.

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Question 18058 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

List MP · Labour Party

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    What are the Ministers priorities in developing the Tourism Policy Statement?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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I refer the Member to my remarks at the Otago Tourism Policy School which can be found at this link: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/opening-remarks-otago-tourism-policy-school

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Question 18059 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, by title and date has the Minister received from MBIE on the Tourism Policy Statement?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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In my capacity as Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, 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 Business, Innovation and…

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Question 18060 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

List MP · Labour Party

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    Which local government bodies, if any, have been consulted in developing the Tourism Policy Statement?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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I have undertaken extensive engagement through the wider tourism system review process, as well as targeted consultation on the draft Tourism Policy Statement.

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Question 18061 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

List MP · Labour Party

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    Will the draft Tourism Policy Statement be released for public consultation prior to being finalised?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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I have undertaken extensive engagement through the wider tourism system review process, as well as targeted consultation on the draft Tourism Policy Statement.

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Question 18062 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

List MP · Labour Party

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    Which tourism industry organisations, if any, have been consulted in developing the Tourism Policy Statement?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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I have undertaken extensive engagement through the wider tourism system review process, as well as targeted consultation on the draft Tourism Policy Statement with tourism industry organisations.

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Question 18063 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has she requested regarding the impact of council rate caps or rate constraints on regional tourism organisation funding levels?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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In my capacity as Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, 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 Business, Innovation and…

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Question 18064 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

List MP · Labour Party

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    How does, if at all, does she define "sustainable funding" in the context of regional tourism organisations?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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Sustainable, long-term investment from both central & local government and industry is important to support a growing tourism sector. This isn’t just about public investment, but creating the right settings and providing confidence for…

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Question 18065 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

List MP · Labour Party

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    Which specific actions, if any, in the Tourism Growth Roadmap address long-term funding for regional tourism organisations?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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The Tourism Growth Roadmap sets out how the Government plans to increase the value of tourism exports and drive economic growth across New Zealand. The Roadmap identifies long‑term supply objectives that have been explored through Tourism…

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Question 18066 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

List MP · Labour Party

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    What modelling, if any, has MBIE undertaken on the impact of reduced regional tourism organisation funding on domestic tourism revenue?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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I am advised that the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has not undertaken modelling on the impact of reduced regional tourism organisation funding on domestic tourism revenue.

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Question 18067 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many regional tourism organisations have raised concerns about sustainable funding with her, listed by organisation and date?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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I regularly engage with the regional tourism organisation network and have heard through these engagements a range of views on what future tourism funding arrangements should look like.

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Question 18068 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the total dollar amount, if any, paid out by the Winter Energy Payment in the most recent year that data was available compared to the previous 5 years, including the number of recipients?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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I refer the member to the attached table, which provides: • The Number of Winter Energy Payment recipients and the total weekly rate as at the end of June for the years 2020 to 2025

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Question 18070 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has she received about funding pressures on regional tourism organisations in the past 12 months?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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In my capacity as Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, 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 Business, Innovation and…

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Question 18073 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the nature of the concerns she has heard from local government and their regional tourism organisations about sustainable funding?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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I have heard a range of views from regional tourism organisations about tourism funding and what future funding arrangements should look like.

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Question 18042 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Has she sought advice on the reputational risk to New Zealand's 100% Pure tourism brand of the proposed Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project and associated permanent tailings dam?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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In my capacity as Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, 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 Business, Innovation and…

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Question 18044 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the Minister's opinion of the risk of the proposed Bendigo-Ophior Gold Project and its associated permanent tailings dam, to the 'Southern Way' campaign to attract tourists to Central Otago's outstanding landscapes, clean rivers,…

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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As this application is currently under consideration under the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 (the Act) consideration of the application by an expert panel with the relevant skills and experience is now well underway. Neither the Minister…

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Question 17861 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    When, if ever, will the Food Secure Communities evaluation report commissioned from Allen + Clarke be published?

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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 is planning to publish the evaluation report by the end of May 2026.

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Question 17428 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

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 20 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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In my capacity as Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, 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 Business, Innovation and…

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Question 17437 (2026)

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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 20 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date 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 17501 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

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 20 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

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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 (MSD) is regularly published on MSD's website. The lists of…

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Question 17507 (2026)

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Helen White

Member for Mt Albert · 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 20 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector

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In my capacity as Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector, I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of reports received by my office have been, or will be, proactively…

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Question 17511 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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 20 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Child Poverty Reduction

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In my capacity as Minister for Child Poverty Reduction, 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 is…

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Question 17530 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 20 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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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…