bananabob :tinoflag: @bananabob@mastodon.nz · activity timestamp 2 weeks ago Ministry apologises after beneficiary told food ‘not an essential need’ https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/22-01-2026/ministry-apologises-after-beneficiary-told-food-not-an-essential-need #TheSpinoff #NZ #MSD #Heartless Read more Read less Translate The Spinoff Ministry apologises after beneficiary told food ‘not an essential need’ The application was declined in error, but one advocate says a 'tightening' of government hardship grants has seen more people turn to food banks. Reply Boost or quote Boost Quote You cannot quote this post Like More actions Copy link Flag this post Block