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Question 29737 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many people in Regional Commissioner roles at the Ministry of Social Development left the role or the Ministry during or at the end of the 2025/26 financial year, and how many of them were subject to a performance improvement plan at…

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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 two Regional Commissioner’s retired during the 2025/26 financial year, neither were subject to a performance improvement plan.

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Question 29738 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Will she release the aggregate results for Regional Commissioners at the Ministry of Social Development against the "Housing services effectiveness" measure for the 2025/26 financial year?

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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 29739 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many benefit sanctions did the Ministry of Social Development apply in each region during the 2025/26 financial year, and what relationship do these have to the Jobseeker Support reduction measure in Regional Commissioner performance…

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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 use benefit sanctions data when determining Jobseeker Support reduction targets for Regional Commissioner performance agreements. I refer the Member to the attached tables,…

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Question 29740 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many households that exited emergency housing during the 2025/26 financial year had their recorded destination listed as "unknown", "no fixed abode", or an equivalent category?

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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) can identify people who have accessed Emergency Housing and determine whether they have subsequently accessed other Ministry housing-related services that may indicate…

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Question 29741 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice has she received on whether linking the performance ratings of Ministry of Social Development staff to reductions in emergency housing placements creates a risk that eligible applicants are declined, or households exited, in…

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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 29742 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many emergency housing Special Needs Grant applications did the Ministry of Social Development decline in each quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, and how does this compare with the 2024/25 financial year?

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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 Emergency Housing applications processed (granted and declined) during the period 1 January 2024 to 31 March 2026 by quarter.

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Question 29743 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does the Ministry of Social Development's performance framework for Regional Commissioners distinguish between a Regional Commissioner who took all reasonable steps toward the emergency housing reduction target but did not achieve it and…

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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I am advised that no such distinction is made for the Housing Services effectiveness performance measure, which is not a standalone target. Performance is assessed against all 11 measures

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29744, 29752 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 29744 (matches this search)

    Were the emergency housing and Jobseeker Support reduction targets in the 2025/26 performance agreements for Regional Commissioners at the Ministry of Social Development identical across all regions, or were they adjusted for local housing…

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    How many Regional Commissioner positions at the Ministry of Social Development were covered by a performance agreement for the 2025/26 financial 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 that each of the 13 Regional Commissioners has received individual Jobseeker Support reduction and Housing Services effectiveness performance measures based on their individual labour markets and housing conditions. This is…

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Question 29745 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    What allowance does the Ministry of Social Development's performance framework for Regional Commissioners make for differences in housing supply between regions when assessing whether the monthly emergency housing reduction target was met?

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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 regional Housing Services effectiveness performance measures are set based on a range of factors, including current clients in Emergency Housing, known Transitional and Social housing supply, local intelligence, and…

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Question 29746 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does she consider it appropriate that an individual Regional Commissioner's formal performance rating at the Ministry of Social Development is linked to achieving monthly reductions in emergency housing placements?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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As Minister of Social Development and Employment it would not be appropriate for me to comment on an operational matter.

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29747, 29749, 29750, 29751 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 29747 (matches this search)

    How many Regional Commissioners at the Ministry of Social Development met the Jobseeker Support reduction measure in their performance agreements in each quarter of the 2025/26 financial year?

  • 29749 (matches this search)

    How many Regional Commissioners at the Ministry of Social Development were rated "Needs Improvement" on the "Housing services effectiveness" measure in their performance agreements for the 2025/26 financial year?

  • 29750 (matches this search)

    How many Regional Commissioners at the Ministry of Social Development met the monthly phased reduction target for emergency housing placements under the "Housing services effectiveness" measure in their performance agreements in each…

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    How many Regional Commissioners at the Ministry of Social Development received an end-of-year performance rating of "Exceeding", "Achieving", and "Needs Improvement" respectively for the 2025/26 financial 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 that, as the 2025/26 financial year has only recently concluded, Regional Commissioner performance reviews have not yet been undertaken. This is also my response to WPQ 29749, 29750 & 29747 (2026)

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Question 29748 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many Regional Commissioners at the Ministry of Social Development were required to develop and implement a targeted performance improvement plan during the 2025/26 financial year, and against which performance measures were those plans…

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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I have been advised that no Regional Commissioners have been required to develop and implement a targeted performance improvement plan during the 2025/26 financial year.

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Question 29855 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    Further to Reply 28425 (2026), for each of the cases of New Zealand Superannuation recipients having their New Zealand superannuation cancelled, from which countries were these New Zealand Superannuation recipients able to claim an…

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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 the information requested by the member is not centrally located and would require a review of individual client files, diverting staff from their core duties. In accordance with the…

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Question 29913 (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 22 June 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 29923 (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 22 June 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 29987 (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 22 June 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 29993 (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 22 June 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 29997 (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 22 June 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 30020 (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 22 June 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 30027 (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 22 June 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 30092 (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 22 June 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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Disability Support Services: 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…

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Question 30098 (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 22 June 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 30102 (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 22 June 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 29652 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    Further to Reply 28425 (2026), for each of the cases of New Zealand Superannuation recipients having their New Zealand superannuation cancelled, how, if at all, was it established that these New Zealand Superannuation recipients were…

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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I am advised that potential overseas pension entitlement is generally identified through information provided during the application process for New Zealand Superannuation. As part of the application, applicants must complete the overseas…

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Question 29461 (2026)

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Kahurangi Carter

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning Monday, June 15th 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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All meetings are released in my proactive diary release which is available on the beehive website: www.beehive.govt.nz/minister/hon-louise-upston

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Question 29476 (2026)

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Kahurangi Carter

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 received, if any, during the week beginning Monday, June 15th, 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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In my capacity as Minister for Disability Issues, 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 regularly…

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Question 29193 (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 15 June 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 29203 (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 15 June 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 29267 (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 15 June 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 29273 (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 15 June 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 29276 (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 15 June 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 29298 (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 15 June 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 29308 (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 15 June 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 29373 (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 15 June 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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Disability Support Services: 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…

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Question 29378 (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 15 June 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 29382 (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 15 June 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 28913 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

List MP · Labour Party

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    As of today, how much, if any, unallocated funding, across all years, remains in the Major Events Fund?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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The Major Events Fund is the government’s enduring funding mechanism to support international major events for New Zealand. The Fund is currently a $66.3 million multi-year appropriation, with the current five-year appropriation through to…

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Question 28941 (2026)

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Celia Wade-Brown

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice reports, briefings, aides-memoire, or any other documents, if any, has the Minister or any member of their Office received regarding specific spending for the Regional Events Promotion Fund, by 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 28942 (2026)

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Celia Wade-Brown

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice reports, briefings, aides-memoire, or any other documents, if any, has the Minister or any member of their Office received regarding the use of the International Visitor Tourism Levy to fund the Regional Events Promotion Fund,…

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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 28798 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Ministry of Social Development operate a "Community Food Initiatives Fund", and if so, what does the fund do?

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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 Community Food Security Initiatives Fund supports the ongoing operation of 13 community food security initiatives that are designed to increase access to affordable, healthy food within communities, with the objective…

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28426, 28427, 28725 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What policies, if any, are in place regarding the docking or cancelling of New Zealand superannuation if recipients fail to show proof that they are not eligible for pensions overseas?

  • 28427 (matches this search)

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    What New Zealand superannuation recipients, if any, are required to show proof that they are not eligible for pensions overseas?

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    Can New Zealand superannuation recipients be cut off from New Zealand superannuation if they fail to show proof that they are not eligible for pensions overseas?

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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 under the Social Security Act 2018, benefits payable under the New Zealand benefits legislation, including New Zealand Superannuation (NZS), are reduced by the person’s overseas pension. People who apply for NZS and other…

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Question 28467 (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 8 June 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 28477 (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 8 June 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 28541 (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 8 June 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 28547 (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 8 June 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 28551 (2026)

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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 8 June 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 28572 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 June 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 28580 (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 8 June 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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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 June 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 28641 (2026)

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Helen White

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 June 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…