41009 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister for Social Development and Employment

Written Question

Published date: 27 Sep 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	41009 (2026)
Question asked:	15 Sep 2026
Member asking:	Arena Williams
Portfolio:	Minister for Social Development and Employment
Minister replying:	Hon Louise Upston
Answer received:	22 Sep 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_41009_2026
Document guid:	06f7f4f1-cf69-487b-90d8-14baf170face

41009 (2026). Arena Williams to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: What, if any, is the estimated average change in Accommodation Supplement entitlement as Te Toi Mahana tenants progressively assume the Housing Upgrade Programme-related rent increase?

Hon Louise Upston: I am advised that the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) is unable to provide the information sought by the Member within a written parliamentary question timeframe as it would take substantial effort and require the Ministry to divert personnel from their core duties. In accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 210/6, I consider that the time, and hence the expense, of answering these questions within this timeframe is not in the public interest.