$2.5m in Missing Support Payments

30 thousand people, missing $2.5 Million dollars in help and support. That’s what the MSD report found - and how media covered it was fascinating - from MP calls for Upston to resign to not letting her take the blame at all.Real, independent political commentary requires a strong community behind it.First up, make sure you're equipped for the voting booth: visit www.election2026.co.nz for practical tools and resources to help you choose who to vote for.To stay across all my content—including the award-winning podcast and weekly newsletter—make sure you follow the main hub: https://linktr.ee/paul_barlownzWant to help drive the conversation? Building these tools and keeping the analysis flowing takes a lot of behind-the-scenes work. If you're in a position to support, please consider a paid subscription or buying a coffee to keep this platform sustainable as we push for a change of government in 2026: https://buymeacoffee.com/paul.theotheroneYour backing means everything. Thank you.©️ Paul… The Other One, 2026