19655 (2026). Kahurangi Carter to the Minister of Internal Affairs

Written Question

Published date: 04 Jun 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	19655 (2026)
Question asked:	19 May 2026
Member asking:	Kahurangi Carter
Portfolio:	Minister of Internal Affairs
Minister replying:	Hon Brooke van Velden
Answer received:	28 May 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_19655_2026
Document guid:	1df2cf71-5d84-4a2a-a9ab-6a090eee7e64

19655 (2026). Kahurangi Carter to the Minister of Internal Affairs: When was the decision made to cut the Lottery Individuals with Disabilities Grant?

Hon Brooke van Velden: I took the decision to change the Distribution Committee Structure in early April 2026, which included the disestablishment of all specialist committees, including the disestablishment of the Lottery Individuals with Disabilities committee. However, the intention is that individuals with disabilities will still be able to apply for funding from the Lottery Grants Board under the new structure.