Louise Upston

Louise Upston

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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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Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
96,445
Power
4,200$
Sentiment
4.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 2 4.00 2.00% +0% 4,822,233 96,445 $210,000 4,200$
Totals 2 4,822,233 96,445 $210,000 4,200$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Biologists say they have named a newly discovered native leech in honour of the Minister for Social Services Louise Upston. 3

Nicola Willis Stuart Nash Winston Peters
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Greg Dixon’s Another Kind of Zoo: Chaos reigns as country comes to town for Budget Week

New Zealand New Zealand: Changes to the temporary additional support scheme by his colleague Louise Upston will save $195.6m. 5

Willis Christopher Luxon Chris Bishop Winston Peters David Seymour
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Budget 2026: Here’s what we know is in the Budget and what we think is likely to come

New Zealand New Zealand: 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. 5

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Govt to reverse court ruling on MSD debts impacting 40,000, including Abuse in Care survivors

New Zealand New Zealand: 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'. 6

Sue Moroney Julia Gabel
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Government legislation will reverse court decision that could have wiped large debts for beneficiaries

New Zealand New Zealand: Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston said the changes sit alongside the Government’s $70m events and tourism investment package. 8

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Eden Park rules: More concerts to be allowed, late-night sport approved as State of Origin speculation heats up

New Zealand New Zealand: Louise Upston is the Child Poverty Reduction Minister who acknowledged the Coroner’s report on Malachi's death. 6

Malachi Subecz Michaela Barriball Patrick Kelly Karen Poutasi Janet Anderson
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Malachi Subecz murder: Why top doctor Patrick Kelly fears child abuse deaths will continue

New Zealand New Zealand: Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston confirmed the funding this morning. 8

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Government Backs New Zealand Fashion Week 2026 With Events Boost Fund

New Zealand New Zealand: Cabinet minister Louise Upston was present at the dinner. 5

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: How women are leading the push to grow the $126b Maori economy – Fran O’Sullivan

New Zealand New Zealand: Tourism Minister Louise Upston recently visited Tata’s campus in Mumbai during their March trade trip to India. 7

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The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Warehouse Group cuts 270 head office jobs, plans to outsource roles overseas

New Zealand New Zealand: Social Development Minister Louise Upston said around 70% of jobs require someone to have a driver licence. 8

Chris Bishop Jamie Ensor
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Driver licence test changes confirmed: No full licence practical test, longer time as learner