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What policy changes, if any, have occurred in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, following the Cabinet directive on 13 September 2024 that 'public services should be prioritised on the basis of need, not race'?

Answered Question 8060 (2026)
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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What policy changes, if any, have occurred in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, following the Cabinet directive on 13 September 2024 that 'public services should be prioritised on the basis of need, not race'?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

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I am advised that Corrections has not made any policy changes following the Cabinet directive on 13 September 2024 that public services should be prioritised on the basis of need, not race. I am further advised that Corrections’ procurement and commissioning processes adhere to the New Zealand Government Procurement Rules, which require agencies to act transparently, fairly and in a manner that delivers public value.