29745 (2026). Hon Kieran McAnulty to the Minister for Social Development and Employment

Written Question

Published date: 09 Jul 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	29745 (2026)
Question asked:	28 Jun 2026
Member asking:	Hon Kieran McAnulty
Portfolio:	Minister for Social Development and Employment
Minister replying:	Hon Louise Upston
Answer received:	05 Jul 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_29745_2026
Document guid:	fdc24c48-53a9-42df-9d6b-075dbf348ba9

29745 (2026). Hon Kieran McAnulty to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: 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?

Hon Louise Upston: 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 regional market conditions. When targets are not met, the Ministry works with Regional Commissioners to understand internal and external factors that might impact performance.