Gaining Momentum – Update

Matt King, MP for Northland is asking some very pertinent questions of the Minister of Veteran Affairs.  We look forward to the Minister’s response.

04 Oct 2019 – 34406 (2019). Matt King to the Minister for VeteransWhat is the average time taken to process applications for review of entitlements, if any, by review officers at Veterans’ Affairs New Zealand, as at 4 October 2019?

Hon Ron Mark (Veterans (Minister – Ron Mark)) replied: The average time length of time to process an application is 65 working days. This includes the time taken to seek additional information if this is required.

04 Oct 2019 – 34407 (2019). Matt King to the Minister for VeteransHow many FTE review officers, if any, are employed by Veterans’ Affairs New Zealand?

Hon Ron Mark (Veterans (Minister – Ron Mark)) replied: As at 4 October 2019 the resourcing for reviews of decisions is 0.8 FTE.

04 Oct 2019 – 34411 (2019). Matt King to the Minister for Veterans How old is the oldest outstanding application for a review of entitlements, if any, by Veterans’ Affairs New Zealand, as at 4 October 2019?

Hon Ron Mark (Veterans (Minister – Ron Mark)) replied: Veterans’ Affairs had 47 reviews of decisions outstanding as at 4 October 2019.

04 Oct 2019 – 34410 (2019). Matt King to the Minister for VeteransHow many applications for review of entitlements, if any, are being assessed by review officers at Veterans’ Affairs New Zealand, as at 4 October 2019?

Hon Ron Mark (Veterans (Minister – Ron Mark)) replied: The oldest complete application for review was received ten months ago.