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Is she satisfied that she has appropriately managed her declared conflict of interest with Roa in relation to all decisions within her portfolio, and if so, why? and 4 other questions

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

Questions

  • 16257

    Is she satisfied that she has appropriately managed her declared conflict of interest with Roa in relation to all decisions within her portfolio, and if so, why?

  • 16258

    How many times, if any, has she received advice that a matter before her in relation to Roa may give rise to a conflict of interest, since first assuming that portfolio, listed by date?

  • 16259

    For each recusal from a decision within her portfolio due to her declared conflict of interest with Roa, since first assuming that portfolio, if any, who made the decision in her place?

  • 16260

    How many times, if any, has she recused herself from a decision within her portfolio due to her declared conflict of interest with Roa, since first assuming that portfolio, listed by date of recusal?

  • 16262

    How many times, if any, has she sought advice from the Cabinet Office regarding a potential or perceived conflict of interest in relation to her declared conflict of interest with Roa, since first assuming that portfolio, listed by date?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

As set out in the proactive release of Ministers’ interests (available at https://www.dpmc.govt.nz/publications/ministers-interests-jul-2025-dec-2025) I have transferred responsibility for matters relating to Roa projects to Hon Bishop, due to a personal interest. I am satisfied that I have managed my conflicts of interest in accordance with the Cabinet Manual guidance. Aside from the proactive release, details regarding conflicts of interests disclosed to the Cabinet Office are not generally released, in order to ensure the confidentiality of Cabinet proceedings, to maintain the effective conduct of public affairs, and in some cases, to protect personal privacy. This has been the approach of successive administrations because it is in the public interest that the Cabinet Office can obtain and assess information about conflicts of interest and provide advice to Ministers on how to resolve them on a confidential basis.