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Question 13996 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What does a Ministry of Social Development 'work check-in' involve for people who have been receiving a main benefit for six months?

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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 clients attend a presentation which outlines client obligations and reiterates the importance of meeting them, and provides information on preparing for and finding work. Clients then…

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Question 13997 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What progress has been made, if any, since the Employment Action Plan was published in August 2024 on the Plan's action 3 to develop a life-course-derived approach to help reduce persistent disadvantage in the labour market?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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Following the publication of this Government’s Going for Growth strategy (GFG) in February 2025, priorities from the previous Employment Action Plan were streamlined into the Developing Talent pillar of GFG. The GFG action is to explore…

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Question 13998 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What progress has been made, if any, since the Employment Action Plan was published in August 2024 on the Plan's action 1 regarding implementing community-based job coaches for young jobseekers?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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Welfare that Works community job coaching has been implemented through two phases to support young jobseekers to find work. Phase 1 had up to 2,100 placements from September 2024. Phase 2 aims to support up to 4000 placements in 2026 and…

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Question 13999 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What progress has been made, if any, since the Employment Action Plan was published in August 2024 on the Plan's action 4 to develop tools to support the provision of in-work-training, and improve investment in training-related active…

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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Following the publication of this Government’s Going for Growth strategy (GFG) in February 2025, priorities from the previous Employment Action Plan were included into the Developing Talent pillar of GFG. This involved carrying over work…

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Question 14000 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What progress has been made, if any, since the Employment Action Plan was published in August 2024 on the Plan's action 3 to identify medium to long-term work to reduce persistent disadvantage?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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Following the publication of this Government’s Going for Growth strategy (GFG) in February 2025, priorities from the previous Employment Action Plan were streamlined into the Developing Talent pillar of GFG. The GFG action is to explore…

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Question 14003 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What progress, if any, since the Employment Action Plan was published in August 2024 has been made on the Plan's action 8 regarding an 'Essential Worker' workforce planning mechanism?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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The Employment Action Plan is no longer a current strategy and has been incorporated into Going for Growth. The ongoing work into the action ‘Investigate the establishment of an “Essential Worker” workforce planning mechanism to better…

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Question 14005 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How, if at all, is the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment ensuring that the Tertiary Education Commission receives advice to inform its investment guidance to the tertiary sector regarding regional skills needs?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) receives advice from government, industry and regional stakeholders to inform its investment guidance. MBIE officials provide TEC with advice on both sector-specific and labour market developments.…

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Question 13872 (2026)

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What mechanisms, if any, exist for feedback to the Ministry of Social Development on the suitability of national eligibility criteria for programmes like the Mayors' Taskforce for Jobs in rural districts?

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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 feedback on any ministry-funded programme can be done through official channels within the Ministry, including the Ministry’s online form…

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Question 13875 (2026)

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What criteria, if any, does the Ministry of Social Development use to evaluate the effectiveness of Mayors' Taskforce for Jobs programmes before making funding decisions?

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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 the Mayor's Taskforce for Jobs Community Employment Programme is evaluated on the contract Key Performance Indicators and the participation rates and benefit groups of…

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Question 13876 (2026)

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    Why has the Ministry of Social Development changed the Mayors' Taskforce for Jobs eligibility criteria in a way that limits the Kaikōura programme to working with up to five school leavers per year?

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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 they updated the Mayors Taskforce For Jobs contract in 2025 to align with funding requirements for the 2026 financial year. The updated contract continues to provide…

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Question 13950 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to 52783 (2025) and following a search of the website and associated links referred to, can the Minister confirm that she did not receive any advice about the workforce planning prototypes; if not, when did she receive advice and…

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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As referred to in 52783 (2025), I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. That includes the workforce planning prototype. The member can find the list of briefings in relation to this topic and the date received at the…

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Question 13382 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What, if any, engagement has the Ministry of Social Development and Employment had with the employer or workers associated with the job losses due to the closure of Juken New Zealand mills, 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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I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) that MSD met with Juken New Zealand Limited (JNL) representatives on 1st April to offer supports directly. Because JNL are currently focused on the potential sale of the mills,…

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Question 13387 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What, if any, engagement has the Ministry of Social Development and Employment had with the employer or workers associated with the potential job losses due to Talley's consideration of closing its Westport fish processing factory, listed…

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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 (MSD) that MSD has engaged with Talley’s representatives several times during the week ending 10 April to offer supports as they go through their consultation process. MSD are well…

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Question 13389 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What, if any, engagement has the Ministry of Social Development and Employment had with the employer or workers associated with the job losses due to Westland Mineral Sands putting their operations into care and maintenance, 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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I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) that MSD has engaged with Westland Mineral Sands (WMS) several times over the last three weeks and already begun offering supports to impacted staff. Local ERT staff continue to work…

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Question 13393 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What, if any, engagement has the Ministry of Social Development and Employment had with the employer or workers associated with the job losses due to the closure of Heinz Wattie's Christchurch, Dunedin and Auckland manufacturing sites 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 (MSD) that MSD has made multiple attempts to engage and offer support with Heinz Watties since the announcement on 11 March without any success. MSD is aware that Heinz Watties already…

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25 questions (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 13412 (2026), 13414 (2026), 13415 (2026), 13417 (2026), 13418 (2026), 13419 (2026), 13420 (2026), 13421 (2026), 13422 (2026), 13423 (2026), 13424 (2026), 13425 (2026), 13428 (2026), 13429 (2026), 13430 (2026), 13431 (2026), 13432 (2026), 13433 (2026), 13434 (2026), 13435 (2026), 13436 (2026)

  • 13407 (matches this search)

    Is there additional financial support available for people who receive Youth Payment or Young Parent Payment who can’t afford fuel to meet their Youth Payment or Young Parent Payment obligations; if so, what is this support and to what…

  • 13408 (matches this search)

    What modifications, if any, are being made to Youth Payment or Young Parent Payment obligations during fuel price rises to support people receiving Youth Payment or Young Parent Payment to meet their obligations, listed by nature of the…

  • 13410 (matches this search)

    Will the Youth Payment or Young Parent Payment incentive payment requirements be suspended if the person can’t afford fuel to attend their budgeting course or education or training obligations; if so, how; if not, why not?

  • 13411 (matches this search)

    Will people receiving Youth Payment or Young Parent Payment who can’t afford fuel to meet their budgeting, engagement or education obligations receive an obligation failure for not being able to meet these obligations?

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  • 13412 (matches this search)

    Does the Minister expect people receiving the Youth Payment or Young Parent Payment to meet all associated obligations during rising fuel prices; if not, which ones are not required or have been adjusted?

  • 13414 (matches this search)

    Has the Minister considered lifting obligations for people on the Youth Payment or Young Parent Payment given rising fuel prices; if not, why?

  • 13415 (matches this search)

    What modifications, if any, are being made to Sole Parent Support obligations during fuel price rises to support people receiving Sole Parent Support to meet their obligations, listed by nature of the modification and the associated…

  • 13417 (matches this search)

    Is there additional financial support available for people who receive Sole Parent Support who can’t afford fuel to meet their Sole Parent Support obligations; if so, what is this support and to what obligations, if any, does it apply?

  • 13418 (matches this search)

    Will people receiving Sole Parent Support who can’t afford fuel to attend any required work readiness or preparedness activities receive an obligation failure for not attending these?

  • 13419 (matches this search)

    Will people receiving Sole Parent Support who can’t afford fuel to get to work assessments receive an obligation failure for missing the work assessment?

  • 13420 (matches this search)

    Will people receiving Sole Parent Support who can’t afford fuel to get to work experience receive an obligation failure for missing the work experience?

  • 13421 (matches this search)

    Will people receiving Sole Parent Support who can’t afford fuel to get to a job training course receive an obligation failure for missing the job training course?

  • 13422 (matches this search)

    Has the Minister considered lifting obligations for people on Sole Parent Support given rising fuel prices; if not, why?

  • 13423 (matches this search)

    Will people receiving Sole Parent Support who can’t afford fuel to get to job interviews receive an obligation failure for missing job interviews?

  • 13424 (matches this search)

    Does the Minister expect people receiving Sole Parent Support to meet all Sole Parent Support obligations during rising fuel prices; if not, which ones are not required or have been adjusted?

  • 13425 (matches this search)

    What modifications, if any, are being made to Jobseeker Support obligations during fuel price rises to support people receiving Jobseeker Support to meet their obligations, listed by nature of the modification and the associated obligation?

  • 13428 (matches this search)

    How, if at all, is the Minister monitoring the impact of fuel price rises on people receiving income support?

  • 13429 (matches this search)

    Is there additional financial support available for people who receive Jobseeker Support who can’t afford fuel to meet their Jobseeker Support obligations; if so, what is this support and to what obligations, if any, does it apply?

  • 13430 (matches this search)

    Will people receiving Jobseeker Support who can’t afford fuel to attend any required work readiness or preparedness activities receive an obligation failure for not attending these?

  • 13431 (matches this search)

    Will people receiving Jobseeker Support who can’t afford fuel to get to work assessments receive an obligation failure for missing the work assessment?

  • 13432 (matches this search)

    Will people receiving Jobseeker Support who can’t afford fuel to get to work experience receive an obligation failure for missing the work experience?

  • 13433 (matches this search)

    Will people receiving Jobseeker Support who can’t afford fuel to get to a job training course receive an obligation failure for missing the job training course?

  • 13434 (matches this search)

    Will people receiving Jobseeker Support who can’t afford fuel to get to job interviews receive an obligation failure for missing job interviews?

  • 13435 (matches this search)

    Has the Minister considered lifting obligations for people on Jobseeker Support given rising fuel prices; if not, why?

  • 13436 (matches this search)

    Does the Minister expect people receiving Jobseeker Support to meet all Jobseeker obligations during rising fuel prices; if not, which ones are not required or have been adjusted?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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There are no changes to benefits or obligations at the current time. However MSD offers a range of payments that may be able to assist with transport costs, such as Special Needs Grants for one-off essential or emergency needs, or…

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Question 13426 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How often, if at all, does the Minister receive updates regarding the impact of fuel price rises on people receiving income support?

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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 13427 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister sought regarding how to assist people receiving a main benefit to meet their obligations during fuel price rises?

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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 13456 (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 23 March 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 13466 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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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 23 March 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 13501 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

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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 6 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 13511 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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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 6 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 13575 (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 6 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 13581 (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 6 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 13585 (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 6 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 13606 (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 6 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 13616 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 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 13681 (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 6 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 13686 (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 6 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 13690 (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 6 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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13776, 13821 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 13776 (matches this search)

    What fee increases have been proposed or approved since 27 November 2023 for any chair, deputy chair, member, presiding member, or other appointed role on any Crown entity board, committee, authority, tribunal, or other statutory body…

  • 13821 (matches this search)

    What fee increases have been proposed or approved since 27 November 2023 for any chair, deputy chair, member, presiding member, or other appointed role on any Crown entity board, committee, authority, tribunal, or other statutory body…

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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.

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Question 13779 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What fee increases have been proposed or approved since 27 November 2023 for any chair, deputy chair, member, presiding member, or other appointed role on any Crown entity board, committee, authority, tribunal, or other statutory body…

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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There have been no fee increases approved since 27 November 2023 for statutory bodies within the Community and Voluntary Sector portfolio. The Charities Registration Board will have a fees review done in May 2026. The fees for this body…

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Question 13833 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What fee increases have been proposed or approved since 27 November 2023 for any chair, deputy chair, member, presiding member, or other appointed role on any Crown entity board, committee, authority, tribunal, or other statutory body…

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

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I am advised that the Ministry of Disabled People – Whaikaha neither sought, nor had approved, any exceptions to the fees framework between 27 November 2023 and 30 June 2025. For Disability Support Services I refer the Member to reply…

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Question 13836 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What fee increases have been proposed or approved since 27 November 2023 for any chair, deputy chair, member, presiding member, or other appointed role on any Crown entity board, committee, authority, tribunal, or other statutory body…

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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There have been no increases proposed or approved since 27 November 2023 for any chair, deputy chair, member, presiding member, or other appointed role on any Crown entity board, committee, authority, tribunal, or other statutory body…

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13259, 13265 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 13259

    Recorded target Tama Potaka, Minister of Conservation

    What assessment has the Government made of how much of the wilding pine control programme could be funded if a greater share of International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy revenue were allocated to conservation initiatives?

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    Recorded target Louise Upston, Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

    What assessment has the Government made of how much of the wilding pine control programme could be funded if a greater share of International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy revenue were allocated to conservation initiatives?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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Allocation decisions for 2026/27 are currently underway and no final decisions have been made at this point.

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13271, 13274 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 13271

    Recorded target Tama Potaka, Minister of Conservation

    How much International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy revenue has been allocated specifically to wilding pine control programmes in each financial year since the levy was introduced?

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    Recorded target Louise Upston, Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

    How much International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy revenue has been allocated specifically to wilding pine control programmes in each financial year since the levy was introduced?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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Funding towards wilding conifer control has been allocated from the IVL revenue for the past three years, with the first being in 2023/24 where $7.051 million was allocated. In 2024/25 $3.5 million was allocated and in 2025/26 $3 million…

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Question 13275 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has any International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy revenue been used to offset or reduce other Crown expenditure that would otherwise have been funded from general taxation, and if so what is the total value of that offset since…

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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Within my portfolio, Budget 2024 allocated the following International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy revenue amounts to Tourism New Zealand's baseline: 2024/25: $0.145 million 2025/26: $0.024 million 2026/27: $13.899 million…

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13276, 13277 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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    Where in the Crown accounts is any International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy revenue not appropriated to tourism or conservation initiatives recorded?

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    What is the difference between the total International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy revenue collected since the levy was introduced and the total amount appropriated to tourism and conservation initiatives funded by that revenue?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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All International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy revenue has been hypothecated to tourism and conservation. From 2025/26 onward, $35 million per year is allocated for new investment for tourism and $55 million per year allocated for…

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Question 13278 (2026)

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    What is the total amount of International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy revenue that has been allocated to new spending initiatives, rather than supporting existing programmes?

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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 the Estimated IVL Revenue and Expenditure: 2019/20 to 2028/29 table located on the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment's website:…

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Question 13279 (2026)

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    How much, if any, International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy revenue has been appropriated to tourism infrastructure or tourism-related initiatives administered through Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment in each…

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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 answer to written parliamentary question 13278 (2026).

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Question 13280 (2026)

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    How much of the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy revenue, if any, has been appropriated to conservation initiatives administered by the Department of Conservation in each financial year since the levy was introduced?

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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 answer to written parliamentary question 13278 (2026).

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Question 13281 (2026)

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    What is the forecast International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy revenue in each financial year across the current fiscal forecast period?

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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 answer to written parliamentary question 13278 (2026).

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Question 13282 (2026)

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    What was the total revenue collected from the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) in each financial year since the levy was introduced?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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As at 31 December 2025, a total of $418.978 million of International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy revenue has been collected. I refer the Member to the table 'International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy Revenue Report'…

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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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    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…