7729 (2026). Hon Jo Luxton to the Minister for Rural Communities

Written Question

Published date: 24 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	7729 (2026)
Question asked:	09 Mar 2026
Member asking:	Hon Jo Luxton
Portfolio:	Minister for Rural Communities
Minister replying:	Hon Mark Patterson
Answer received:	18 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_07729_2026
Document guid:	fe65cda9-ec1f-4e28-8182-363711713f52

7729 (2026). Hon Jo Luxton to the Minister for Rural Communities: Has the Minister or their agency made any estimate of the proportion of farmers affected by the medium scale adverse events in Gisborne/Tairāwhiti, Bay of Plenty, and Canterbury who meet the eligibility criteria for Rural Assistance Payments; if so, what is that estimate?

Hon Mark Patterson: As Minister for Rural Communities, I am not responsible for the Rural Assistance Payments. This sits with Minister Upston under her Social Development portfolio.