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Question 12105 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What briefings, aide-memoires, or other information, if any, listed by title and date, has the Minister received regarding the impact of potential fuel shortages caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on tourism?

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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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12161, 12162, 12163 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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  • 12161 (matches this search)

    How many, if any, of the people who received the Supported Living Payment at the end of September 2025 had dependent children and received their benefit abated due to other income?

  • 12162 (matches this search)

    How many, if any, of the people who received Sole Parent Support at the end of September 2025 had dependent children and received their benefit abated due to other income?

  • 12163 (matches this search)

    How many, if any, of the people who received Jobseeker Support at the end of September 2025 had dependent children and received their benefit abated due to other income?

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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 clients receiving Supported Living Payment, Sole Parent Support and Jobseeker Support with children included in their benefit as at the end of September…

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Question 11880 (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 23 March 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 11888 (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 23 March 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 11892 (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 23 March 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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Question 12020 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the most recent restructure, if any, to take place in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, and how many roles were affected, if any?

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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 restructures have been interpreted as a formal change process, resulting in the disestablishment of a position. Affected roles have been interpreted as those which have been…

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Question 12021 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    Since 27 November 2023, what persons, if any, have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to you as responsible Minister?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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Since 27 November 2023, there have been no board role appointees that were not from shortlists provided to me by officials.

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Question 12036 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the most recent restructure, if any, to take place in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, and how many roles were affected, if any?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

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I am advised by Ministry of Disabled People – Whaikaha, that 33 roles were affected during the Ministry’s most recent restructure on 15 April 2025. This included 13 roles that were disestablished, 12 roles that had reporting line changes,…

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Question 12038 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    Since 27 November 2023, what persons, if any, have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to you as responsible Minister?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

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In relation to both Whaikaha and Disability Support Services, since 27 November 2023, there have been no board role appointees that were not from shortlists provided to me by officials.

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Question 12042 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the most recent restructure, if any, to take place in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, and how many roles were affected, if any?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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As Minister of Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regard to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that in that time period, Tourism New…

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Question 12044 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    Since 27 November 2023, what persons, if any, have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to you as responsible Minister?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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As the responsible Minister for the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio since January 2025, I have appointed the following person: Board: Tourism New Zealand Appointee: Jane Patterson, Member Commencement date: 22 August 2025

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6 questions (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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Matching question numbers: 11783 (2026), 11784 (2026)

  • 11778 (matches this search)

    What is the gender-based statistics of people, if any, who have seen a reduction in the amount they receive from the accommodation supplement since the 2nd of March changes to how board payments are calculated?

  • 11779 (matches this search)

    What are the documented statistics of people in relation to their age, if any, who have seen a reduction in the amount they receive from the accommodation supplement since the 2nd of March changes to how board payments are calculated?

  • 11781 (matches this search)

    What is the demographic of people, if any, who have seen a reduction in the amount they receive from the accommodation supplement since the 2nd of March changes to how board payments are calculated broken down in relation to their…

  • 11782 (matches this search)

    What are the documented age-related statistics of people, if any, who have seen a change to their Income Related Rents since the 2nd of March changes on how board payments are calculated?

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  • 11783 (matches this search)

    What is the demographic of people, if any, who have seen a change to their Income Related Rents since the 2nd of March changes on how board payments are calculated broken down in relation to their documented profession and livelihood?

  • 11784 (matches this search)

    What is the gender-based statistics of people, if any, who have seen a change to their Income Related Rents since the 2nd of March changes on how board payments are calculated?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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

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Question 11475 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 March 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 11476 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 March 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 11477 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 March 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 11478 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 March 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 11523 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 16 March 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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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 11530 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 16 March 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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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 11546 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 16 March 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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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 11548 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 16 March 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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To provide a list of all meetings and events I have declined, which divulges information on attendees, location and the vent description, is not in the public interest and would impede the operation of my office.

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Question 11550 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 16 March 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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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 11600 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 16 March 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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To provide a list of all meetings and events I have declined, which divulges information on attendees, location and the vent description, is not in the public interest and would impede the operation of my office.

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Question 11647 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 16 March 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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To provide a list of all meetings and events I have declined, which divulges information on attendees, location and the vent description, is not in the public interest and would impede the operation of my office.

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Question 11649 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 16 March 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

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To provide a list of all meetings and events I have declined, which divulges information on attendees, location and the vent description, is not in the public interest and would impede the operation of my office.

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Question 11662 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 16 March 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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To provide a list of all meetings and events I have declined, which divulges information on attendees, location and the vent description, is not in the public interest and would impede the operation of my office.

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Question 11703 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 16 March 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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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 11337 (2026)

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Oriini Kaipara

Member for Tāmaki Makarau · Te Pāti Māori

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

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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

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11341, 11342 (2026)

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Oriini Kaipara

Member for Tāmaki Makarau · Te Pāti Māori

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  • 11341 (matches this search)

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

  • 11342 (matches this search)

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

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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

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Question 11343 (2026)

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Oriini Kaipara

Member for Tāmaki Makarau · Te Pāti Māori

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

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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

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Question 11346 (2026)

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Oriini Kaipara

Member for Tāmaki Makarau · Te Pāti Māori

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

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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

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Question 11347 (2026)

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Oriini Kaipara

Member for Tāmaki Makarau · Te Pāti Māori

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

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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

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Question 11348 (2026)

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Oriini Kaipara

Member for Tāmaki Makarau · Te Pāti Māori

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

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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

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Question 10796 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, received from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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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 10801 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, requested from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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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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10803, 10805 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • 10803 (matches this search)

    What communication, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office received from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

  • 10805 (matches this search)

    What communication, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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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 10806 (2026)

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    What directions, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the National…

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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Preparing to implement the National Fuel plan is an operational matter for agencies, where appropriate.

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Question 10810 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What specific actions, if any, broken down by action taken and date, has the Minister done to prepare the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, to implement the…

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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Preparing to implement the National Fuel Plan is an operational matter for agencies, where appropriate.

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Question 10846 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, received from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

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Corrected reply: 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…

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Question 10848 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, requested from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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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 10849 (2026)

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    What communication, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office received from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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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 10853 (2026)

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    What directions, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the National…

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

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Preparing to implement the National Fuel plan is an operational matter for agencies, where appropriate.

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Question 10856 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What communication, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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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 10858 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What specific actions, if any, broken down by action taken and date, has the Minister done to prepare the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, to implement the…

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

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Preparing to implement the National Fuel plan is an operational matter for agencies, where appropriate.

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Question 10863 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, received from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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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 10865 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, requested from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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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 10868 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What communication, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office received from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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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 10872 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What directions, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the National…

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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 10874 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What communication, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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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 10876 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What specific actions, if any, broken down by action taken and date, has the Minister done to prepare the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, to implement the…

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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 & Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regard to Crown entities under the Tourism & Hospitality portfolio, my office and I have not provided any actions on this…

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Question 10968 (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 16 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…