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Question 38847 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2025 - 30 June 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 have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regards to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that Tourism New Zealand spent $0 on…

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Question 38881 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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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 total cost of its redundancies between 27 November 2023 and 1 September 2026 was $25,675,449.45. Included in this total are both voluntary redundancy and…

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Question 38918 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

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For the Ministry of Disabled People – Whaikaha, the Ministry was established on 1 December 2024. I am advised that since establishment, the Ministry has paid $369,824 in redundancy costs. For Disability Support Services I refer the member…

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Question 38935 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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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 have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regards to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that since 27 November 2023, the cost…

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Question 39073 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many redundancy processes have been initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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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 between 27 November 2023 and 1 September 2026, MSD initiated and completed eleven change processes that resulted in redundancy. Additionally, I am advised by the…

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Question 39106 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many redundancy processes have been initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

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For Ministry of Disabled People - Whaikaha, I am advised that since the establishment of the Ministry on 1 December 2024, two phases of change have resulted in the disestablishment of some roles. For Disability Support Services I refer the…

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Question 39116 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many redundancy processes have been initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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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 have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regards to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that since 27 November 2023, Tourism…

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Question 38136 (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 24 August 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 38145 (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 24 August 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 38209 (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 24 August 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 38214 (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 24 August 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 38218 (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 24 August 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 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 38239 (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 24 August 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 38249 (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 24 August 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 38312 (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 24 August 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 38318 (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 24 August 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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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 38322 (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 24 August 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 37843 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    What criteria, if any, will the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) use when determining whether to provide endorsement under the changes announced to the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) Scheme?

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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 currently developing the endorsement model ahead of changes to the Agreement to Recruit being implemented in the first quarter of 2027.

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Question 37846 (2026)

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Celia Wade-Brown

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the Minister received any updates on the forecasts for the International Visitor Levy from MBIE since she answered Question 30383?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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I have received an updated forecast for International Visitor Levy revenue. This forecast is available on the International Visitor Levy section of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment website. Please refer to the following…

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Question 37779 (2026)

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Celia Wade-Brown

List MP · Green Party

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    When does the Minister expect the International Visitor Levy Annual Performance Report for 2024/25 will be published?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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The International Visitor Levy Annual Performance Report for 2024/25 has been published and is available on the website of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. Please refer to the following link:…

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Question 37788 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    When, if at all, was the last time that support payments to help people move house, if any, were increased, if at all, and if so by how much?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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The Accommodation Supplement maximum rates were last increased in April 2018. These increases had been agreed in 2017 by the previous government. For Housing Support Products, the payments to assist eligible people who are moving into new…

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Question 37796 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Ministry of Social Development and Employment informed any person receiving superannuation that they would have their superannuation ceased if they did not provide asset information?

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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 New Zealand Superannuation (NZS) is generally not income or asset tested. However, prior to 9 November 2020, a superannuitant could elect to receive NZS at an…

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Question 37797 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Ministry of Social Development and Employment sent a form to people receiving supernnuation that seeks information about their assets; if so, what is the purpose of this process?

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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 a client receiving New Zealand Superannuation (NZS) only in their own right would not be sent any forms to fill in that request their asset information, unless they meet one of the…

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Question 37798 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Are recipients of the accommodation supplement having their supplement cancelled solely because they are not named on the tenancy agreement; if so, why?

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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 a person’s Accommodation Supplement would not be cancelled solely because they are not named on the tenancy agreement. Examples of acceptable evidence, if the Ministry requested it,…

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Question 37327 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Why did the Minister not adopt the proposed amendment to exclude the winter energy payment during the Committee of the Whole for the Social Security (Mandatory Reviews) Amendment Bill?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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I did not adopt the proposed amendment to add the Winter Energy Payment (WEP) to the list of assistance types that would not stop when a person does not respond to the mandatory review. The proposed amendment did not distinguish between…

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37329, 37330 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    On what date was the issue of winter energy payments being excluded in the Social Security (Mandatory Reviews) Amendment Act first raised within the Ministry of Social Development?

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    On what date, if any, was the Minister made aware that some winter energy payments had been mistakenly cancelled?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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The Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) has advised that individual cases were raised through client enquiries, complaints and staff feedback and were initially dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Once senior leadership at the…

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Question 37371 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    Will the Minister consider increasing support payment rates, if any, to help people who need to move house and are faced with increased housing costs, and if not, why not?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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From 1 April 2027, Accommodation Supplement maximum rates are scheduled to increase by between $10 and $30 per week across all household types and regions. Housing Support Products may also be available to assist eligible households with…

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Question 37478 (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 17 August 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 37488 (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 17 August 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 37551 (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 17 August 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 37557 (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 17 August 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 37561 (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 17 August 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 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 37582 (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 17 August 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 37592 (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 17 August 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 37655 (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 17 August 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 37660 (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 17 August 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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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 37665 (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 17 August 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 37215 (2026)

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Rachel Boyack

Member for Nelson · Labour Party

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    Does the government plan to increase the current funding held by the Major Events Fund; if so, when?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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The current multi-year appropriation spans five years, from 2022 to 2027. We are currently in the fifth and final year. The fund returns to an annual appropriation of $11.169 million at the completion of this multi-year appropriation. No…

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Question 37216 (2026)

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Rachel Boyack

Member for Nelson · Labour Party

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    Does the government plan to increase the current funding held by the Major Events Fund; if so, by how much?

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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 reply number 37215 (2026). This includes a funding uplift in 2025/26 to support Major Event and Tourism Package initiatives including $40.0 million for the one-off Event Attraction Package and $10.0 million for the…

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37217, 37218 (2026)

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Rachel Boyack

Member for Nelson · Labour Party

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    How much funding, if any, is currently held by the Major Events Fund?

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    How much, if any, of the funding available through the Major Events Fund has been appropriated; and how much has not?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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The multi-year appropriation is from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2027 and it has a total budget of $116.301 million. This includes a funding uplift in 2025/26 to support Major Event and Tourism Package initiatives including $40.0 million for…

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Question 37221 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    How many Confirming Your Circumstances suspensions have occurred in the past 12 months, broken down by month, reason for suspension, and type of benefit or supplementary assistance?

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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 37222 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    How many, if any, suspensions occurred as a result of the Confirming Your Circumstances process where a beneficiary provided the information requested in the past 12 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 that the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) recently identified that some reviews were not processed before they expired because of high volumes. This meant some payments were suspended even though the client had…

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Question 37223 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the backlog, if any, for superannuation applications as of 19/08/2026, and how does this compare to the backlog in the previous 5 years?

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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 does not define all outstanding New Zealand Superannuation applications as a backlog, as many people apply in advance of turning 65 years of age. As at 19 August 2026, there were 6,314…

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37254, 37256 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many students, if any, have had an accommodation supplement cut as a result of any mandatory reviews that have occurred since the commencement of the Social Security (Mandatory Reviews) Amendment Act 2025, or any consequent legislation?

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    How many people, if any, have had student allowances cut as a result of any mandatory review under the Social Security (Mandatory Reviews) Amendment Act 2025, or any consequent legislation?

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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 Student Allowances are not subject to mandatory reviews Students who are eligible for or receive Student Allowance or would qualify but have income over the cut-out point (including parental income if aged under 24), do…

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Question 37255 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many people, if any, have had an accommodation supplement cut as a result of any mandatory reviews that have occurred since the commencement of the Social Security (Mandatory Reviews) Amendment Act 2025, or any consequent legislation?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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As part of Budget 2025, the Social Security (Mandatory Reviews) Amendment Act 2026 introduced annual mandatory reviews for a range of benefits and supplementary assistance payments. Under the Act, if a client does not meet their review…

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Question 37197 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, of the Events Attraction Package $40 million has been allocated, and to what events, listed by name of event?

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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 reply number 36154 (2026). The names of all announced events under the Events Attraction Package are released on the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's website:…

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Question 36774 (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 10 August 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 36784 (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 10 August 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 36847 (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 10 August 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 36853 (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 10 August 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…