31881 (2026). Hon Ginny Andersen to the Minister for Social Development and Employment

Written Question

Published date: 27 Jul 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	31881 (2026)
Question asked:	14 Jul 2026
Member asking:	Hon Ginny Andersen
Portfolio:	Minister for Social Development and Employment
Minister replying:	Hon Louise Upston
Answer received:	21 Jul 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_31881_2026
Document guid:	447b036a-28de-475d-bcec-4dd6b14fa1e7

31881 (2026). Hon Ginny Andersen to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Has the funding provided by officials for, or the staffing provided by officials to, the Jobs and Skills Hub operating in relation to the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt changed in any way since 27 November 2023; if so, in what way and for what reason?

Hon Louise Upston: I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) that there have been no changes to the funding provided to, or the staffing within, the Lower Hutt Jobs and Skills Hub. The Lower Hutt Jobs and Skills Hub is funded through the Ministry’s baseline funding. They support major projects which improve employment and skills outcomes for communities through close collaboration between government agencies, employers and industry partners. This is also my response to WPQ 31898 & 31900