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Benefit Blunders and PM Apology | Auckland News
A major government blunder has left thousands of New Zealanders without vital payments — including benefit checks and winter energy aid — due to a flawed system overwhelmed by a new law requiring biannual reconfirmations. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has apologized, admitting the situation worsened after his earlier claim that no one lost out. While the Ministry says all affected people have been repaid and backlogs cleared, Social Development Minister Louise Upston remains silent amid conflicting parliamentary statements, awaiting an internal review before speaking again. Listen in…
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