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What advice, if any, has the Minister sought or received from the Cabinet Office, the Public Service Commission, or any departmental agency regarding conflicts of interest associated with political donations and fast-track applicants, listed by date and title?

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • What advice, if any, has the Minister sought or received from the Cabinet Office, the Public Service Commission, or any departmental agency regarding conflicts of interest associated with political donations and fast-track applicants, listed by date and title?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet have strict rules and guidelines for managing conflicts of interest and can be found here: https://www.dpmc.govt.nz/our-business-units/cabinet-office/supporting-work-cabinet/cabinet-manual/2-ministers-crown-appointment-role-and-conduct/conduct-public-duty-and-personal-interests