52660 (2025). Hon Dr Deborah Russell to the Minister of Revenue

Written Question

Published date: 23 Nov 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	52660 (2025)
Question asked:	09 Nov 2025
Member asking:	Hon Dr Deborah Russell
Portfolio:	Minister of Revenue
Minister replying:	Hon Simon Watts
Answer received:	17 Nov 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_52660_2025
Document guid:	b0597bd5-e57c-46e4-a3be-a8f8e095964a

52660 (2025). Hon Dr Deborah Russell to the Minister of Revenue: How many FamilyBoost registrations, if any, have Inland Revenue declined to date, and what are the reasons for them being declined?

Hon Simon Watts: Officials advise that up to and including 12 November 2025, they have declined 1,236 registrations. Reasons include no IRD number for the child, named partner on registration also registering, child is not eligible, and more information required.