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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 8145 (2026)
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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • 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 by

Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Land Information

Answer

Land Information New Zealand does not provide needs‑based services. As such there has been no policy changes following the Cabinet directive of 13 September 2024 that public services should be prioritised on the basis of need, not race.