Louise's News

MP for Taupō

9 Jul 2025Louise Upston

Task Force Green tackles Tasman & Marlborough

The Government has activated an Enhanced Task Force Green (ETFG) in response to flooding in the Tasman and Marlborough districts. “Enhanced Task Force Green funding builds

2 Jul 2025Louise Upston

Supporting New Zealanders into work

Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston says a strong turnout for the first in a series of regional employment events reinforces a cross-sector commitment to

1 Jul 2025Louise Upston

Increased accountability for Jobseeker Support

From today, people getting Jobseeker Support will need to reapply every 26 weeks (six months), instead of just once a year, Social Development and Employment Minister

30 Jun 2025Louise Upston

Louise Upston Update - June 2025

In this issue: Minister's News In the House Electorate News Upcoming Engagement Opportunities Minister's News China Delegation I was delighted to accompany the Prime Minister on

10 Jun 2025Louise Upston

More funding to grow international tourism

The Government is increasing funding for attracting overseas visitors and investing in tourism infrastructure as part of its new Tourism Growth Roadmap, Tourism and Hospitality Minister

30 May 2025Louise Upston

Louise Upston Update - May 2025

In this issue: Minister's News In the House Electorate News Upcoming Engagement Opportunities Minister's News Budget 2025 The big news this month was Budget 2025. It

26 May 2025Louise Upston

New sanctions drive benefit accountability

From today, beneficiaries failing to meet the obligations they agreed to can expect two new measures to encourage people off welfare and into work. Social Development

26 May 2025Louise Upston

Budget 2025

Budget 2025 This year's budget is about growing the economy to ensure we have more to spend on public services like health, education, defence, and law

22 May 2025Louise Upston · Simon Watts

Budget 2025: Increased support for families

Budget 2025 changes Working for Families to better target help to low and middle-income families with children. About 142,000 families will receive an average $14 a

22 May 2025Louise Upston

Budget 2025: Backing for food banks extended

The Government will back community-based food banks for a further year as New Zealand recovers from a cost-of-living crisis, Minister for Social Development and Employment Louise

22 May 2025Louise Upston

Budget 2025: Parents to step up for unemployed teenagers

Parents rather than the state will be responsible for unemployed 18- and 19-year-olds who cannot support themselves under planned benefit changes announced in today’s Budget. “The

22 May 2025Louise Upston

Budget 2025: Improving care for disabled New Zealanders

More than 7,000 disabled New Zealanders will receive improved residential care, thanks to a $240 million four-year funding boost in today’s Budget. This is on top

2 May 2025Louise Upston

Louise Upston April Update - Second Quarter

In this issue: Minister's News In the House Electorate News Upcoming Engagement Opportunities Minister's News It’s certainly been a busy month in my Ministerial portfolios, with

23 Apr 2025Louise Upston

Honouring Taupō and Tokoroa veterans

Taupō MP Louise Upston is encouraging communities across the Taupō electorate to come together in reflection and remembrance this ANZAC Day. “ANZAC Day is a time

22 Apr 2025Louise Upston

Financial support on the way for drought-hit farmers

The Government is making more financial support available for eligible farmers in many parts of the North Island and upper South Island to help with essential

14 Apr 2025Louise Upston

Tourism turbocharge takes New Zealand to the world

A major drive boosting New Zealand as an international travel destination will kick off with a $13.5 million turbocharge for global marketing activity, Tourism and Hospitality

10 Apr 2025Louise Upston

Making a difference for young New Zealanders

New reporting out today shows that while most young Kiwis are doing well, further progress is needed so all children and young people thrive. Child Poverty

2 Apr 2025Louise Upston

Louise Upston April Update - Quarter One done!

In this issue: Minister's News In the House Electorate News Upcoming Engagement Opportunities Minister's News As I update you on Ministerial happenings, I'm reflecting on two