53128 (2025). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Minister for Social Development and Employment

Written Question

Published date: 09 Dec 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	53128 (2025)
Question asked:	11 Nov 2025
Member asking:	Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Portfolio:	Minister for Social Development and Employment
Minister replying:	Hon Louise Upston
Answer received:	03 Dec 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_53128_2025
Document guid:	a374816e-ebeb-4f31-8946-0b237d9bcabb

53128 (2025). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Does the Minister consider that the end of funding for Te Whare Pūkai aligns with the Government’s obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi; if so, how?

Hon Louise Upston: This was time limited funding that was extended in Budget 2025. It is an operational matter.