40979 (2026). Ricardo Menéndez March to the Minister for Social Development and Employment

Written Question

Published date: 15 Sep 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	40979 (2026)
Question asked:	15 Sep 2026
Member asking:	Ricardo Menéndez March
Portfolio:	Minister for Social Development and Employment
Minister replying:	Hon Louise Upston
Answer received:
Status:	Awaiting Answer
Reply type:	Question
Document ID:	WQ_40979_2026
Document guid:	31b259ce-ffd0-4db2-b804-57544c860645

40979 (2026). Ricardo Menéndez March to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Did the Minister seek advice or briefing on the possible impact of being hungry, into debt, or homeless of sick, injured, or disabled New Zealanders who lost their main source of income due to cancellations or suspensions of their supplementary assistance due to MSD processing delays, and if so, when did she first seek said advice or briefing?

Hon Louise Upston: Reply due: 24 Sep 2026