53252 (2025). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Minister for Social Development and Employment

Written Question

Published date: 03 Dec 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	53252 (2025)
Question asked:	12 Nov 2025
Member asking:	Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Portfolio:	Minister for Social Development and Employment
Minister replying:	Hon Louise Upston
Answer received:	27 Nov 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_53252_2025
Document guid:	ca956f71-dbdc-4568-a502-3dacdd0fba91

53252 (2025). Debbie Ngarewa-Packer to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: Has the Minister considered revising MSD funding criteria to better reflect kaupapa Māori models of service delivery that are whānau-centred and community-driven; if not, why not?

Hon Louise Upston: No, this matter is not under consideration at this point in time.