Louise Upston
New ZealandpoliticianFemale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Louise Upston is New Zealand's Minister for Disability Issues, responsible for advocating for and supporting disabled individuals across the country. Her role involves addressing the challenges faced by people with disabilities and overseeing funding for support services. Recently, she has been in the news due to her response to the concerns raised about disability funding cuts and her commitment to improving care systems for disabled individuals, asserting that the government is dedicated to providing adequate support despite ongoing challenges.
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Louise Upston is a senior minister whose confidence in Luxon was not confirmed.
National MPs to gather at Parliament to discuss Christopher Luxon’s leadershipNew Zealand· 2026-08-11
Louise Upston is the Minister for Social Development who commented on the civil recovery actions taken by MSD.
Timothy Bolot at large for 3 years as MSD chases Covid wage subsidy prosecutions, $18m in debt nationallyNew Zealand· 2026-08-11
Louise Upston is one of the senior ministers who has not publicly confirmed confidence in Luxon.
Christopher Luxon’s power ebbing away – who will replace him?New Zealand· 2026-08-11
The Minister for Child Poverty Reduction, Louise Upston, managed to apply impoverished logic to a miserable reality.
Child poverty report a devastating reflection of our values – EditorialNew Zealand· 2026-08-01
Louise Upston, the current minister of Child Poverty Reduction, stated that it was 'encouraging' to see that there has not been a significant increase of children in material hardship since 2017.
We’ve forgotten how to tackle child poverty - it’s time to rememberNew Zealand· 2026-07-31
Minister of Social Development and Employment Louise Upston was asked about the impacts of the narrowed-down criteria by Menéndez March during Question Time at Parliament.
Government says sick 18- and 19-year-olds should be supported by parents, not JobSeeker benefitNew Zealand· 2026-07-29
Louise Upston is the Disability Issues Minister who has been criticized for the proposed changes to disability support services.
Mother’s message to disability issues minister Louise Upston: ‘We are not a line on a spreadsheet’New Zealand· 2026-07-16
Louise Upston is noted for claiming a $1000 a week accommodation subsidy.
Danyl McLauchlan: Ministerial spend-ups are a symptom of a deeper sickness buried beneath the stateNew Zealand· 2026-07-06
Louise Upston is the Tourism Minister who defended the investment in the Michelin Guide.
Life-saving law change comes years too late; the low-key political veteran everybody loves – Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2026-07-02
Louise Upston is the Social Development and Employment Minister responsible for MSD.
Just one fifth of families leaving immediate access transitional housing going on to long-term homeNew Zealand· 2026-06-30
Louise Upston comes in second with her total of $549,222.
MP Housing Perks: See how the number of MPs claiming all their housing allowance has skyrocketedNew Zealand· 2026-06-28
Social Development Minister Louise Upston’s office says that’s incorrect and the programme has received a $234,000 boost per year.
Election 2026: Chlöe Swarbrick says Greens ‘rolling with punches’, ‘transparent’, as it issues another correctionNew Zealand· 2026-06-24
Tourism Minister Louise Upston told the Herald the Government has committed to exploring an accommodation levy policy in 2027.
Bed tax battle: Councils and tourism operators turn up pressure on GovernmentNew Zealand· 2026-06-22
Biologists say they have named a newly discovered native leech in honour of the Minister for Social Services Louise Upston.
Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Zoo: Chaos reigns as country comes to town for Budget WeekNew Zealand· 2026-05-29
Changes to the temporary additional support scheme by his colleague Louise Upston will save $195.6m.
Budget 2026: Here’s what we know is in the Budget and what we think is likely to comeNew Zealand· 2026-05-28
Minister of Social Development and Employment Louise Upston said people who received welfare assistance while they waited for ACC to decide on their entitlement were being 'treated more generously' than others.
Govt to reverse court ruling on MSD debts impacting 40,000, including Abuse in Care survivorsNew Zealand· 2026-02-19
Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston said the court’s interpretation would mean these people were 'in effect receiving two forms of income support to address one need'.
Government legislation will reverse court decision that could have wiped large debts for beneficiariesNew Zealand· 2026-02-17
Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston said the changes sit alongside the Government’s $70m events and tourism investment package.
Eden Park rules: More concerts to be allowed, late-night sport approved as State of Origin speculation heats upNew Zealand· 2026-02-15Louise Upston is the Child Poverty Reduction Minister who acknowledged the Coroner’s report on Malachi's death.
Malachi Subecz murder: Why top doctor Patrick Kelly fears child abuse deaths will continueNew Zealand· 2026-02-13
Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston confirmed the funding this morning.
Government Backs New Zealand Fashion Week 2026 With Events Boost FundNew Zealand· 2026-02-10
Cabinet minister Louise Upston was present at the dinner.
How women are leading the push to grow the $126b Maori economy – Fran O’SullivanNew Zealand· 2026-02-06
Tourism Minister Louise Upston recently visited Tata’s campus in Mumbai during their March trade trip to India.
Warehouse Group cuts 270 head office jobs, plans to outsource roles overseasNew Zealand· 2026-02-03
Social Development Minister Louise Upston said around 70% of jobs require someone to have a driver licence.
Driver licence test changes confirmed: No full licence practical test, longer time as learnerNew Zealand· 2026-02-03Adrian Rurawhe enjoyed working with Louise Upston and co-hosted an event with her.
Speaker Adrian Rurawhe’s valedictory speech: From Rātana Pā to ParliamentNew Zealand· 2026-02-02
Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston announced today that Civil Defence payments would be available for people affected by the severe weather.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and ministers visit East Coast for second time in a weekNew Zealand· 2026-01-29
Upston told the Listener the survey findings were concerning and offered valuable insights.
The other side of family harm: Child to parent violence - when kids strike outNew Zealand· 2026-01-20
Louise Upston is a politician who attended the women's semi-finals of the ASB Classic.
Society Insider: Beauden Barrett’s holiday on Fiji’s ‘Millionaire’s Row’; Colin Mathura-Jeffree hosts A-list party at Auckland adult clubNew Zealand· 2026-01-14
Louise Upston is the Social Development Minister who was mentioned in relation to the incident.
Police called in over MSD Disability Support Services post-Christmas party incidentNew Zealand· 2026-01-14
Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston welcomed the new routes.
Qantas announces new international flights from Auckland, major lounge overhaulNew Zealand· 2025-12-08
Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston highlighted the service's significance for trade and tourism.
China Eastern Airlines launches Shanghai-Auckland-Buenos Aires service todayNew Zealand· 2025-12-04