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Question 1680 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), listed by agency, title and date…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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Titles of advice I have received are proactively released periodically on Police's and the SFO's website.

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Question 1756 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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None.

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Question 1786 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), by title and date?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Police

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As Associate Minister of Police, none.

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Question 1787 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), by title and date?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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During this period, I took one paper to Cabinet: • On 27 January 2026, Report of the Anti-Corruption Taskforce Pilot.

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Question 1423 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Will he replace the three members of the Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime who have resigned and if so, on what date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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Decisions have not yet been made.

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Question 1424 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What process, if any, was followed in hiring contractors working for the Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime and what role, if any, does the Ministry of Justice play in that process?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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Contractors engaged to support the Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime (the MAG) were identified by the MAG. They are engaged in line with the Ministry’s Contractor Engagement Policy and are managed in accordance with…

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Question 1425 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, contractors contracted to work for the Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime are currently working with the Group and for each, what was their title, when did their contract start and how much has been…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to table 1, attached.

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Question 1426 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, contractors contracted to work for the Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime since it began operating have ceased work with the Group and for each, what was their title, when did their contract end and…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to table 1, attached.

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Question 1427 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister, his staff or his officials provided any draft legislation or official briefings outlining the contents of draft legislation to the Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime and if so, what was provided and on…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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No.

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Question 1428 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What number of contractors, if any, have worked for the Ministerial Advisory Group for Retail Crime since its establishment, for each, what was their title and how much has been paid to them to date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

I refer the Member to my replies for WPQ 1425 (2026) and WPQ 1426 (2026).

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Question 1429 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Did New Zealand Police contribute any funding from their baseline towards the Transition to a multi-agency response to 111 mental distress calls, if so, how much?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that Police will be contributing baseline funding towards the establishment and operation of Co-Response Teams as part of the Transition to a multi-agency Response to 111 mental distress calls. This funding will predominantly…

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Question 1430 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has any of the Ministerial Advisory Group for Retail Crime funding for 2026/27 been brought forward, if so, what funding has been brought forward and why?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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No funding has been brought forward.

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Question 1431 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does he have confidence that the Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime’s spending plans are efficient and a prudent allocation of resources, if so, why?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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My expectation has been that the Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime manage its resources effectively to deliver their work programme, and they have done so.

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Question 1432 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What changes, if any, have been made to the Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime’s spending plans to ensure efficiency and prudent resources allocation to ensure expenditure remains within available means following…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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As staffing the Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime is a substantive portion of the Group’s spending plan, expenditure has been managed through reducing the number of contractors, their rates and contract durations.

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Question 1433 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What date, if any, did the Minister receive an updated work programme form the Ministerial Advisory Group for Retail Crime?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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On 14 November 2025.

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Question 1434 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much, if anything, was spent on the Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime in 2024/25 and to date in 2025/26 and how do those figures breakdown by Travel and Accommodation, Administration, Personnel, Chair fees and…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to table 1, attached.

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Question 1435 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much, if anything, was budgeted for the Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime in each year 2024/25, 2025/26 and 2026/27?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

I refer the Member to table 1, attached.

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249, 254, 255 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Was he aware of the links between his Associate Minister, Hon Nicole McKee, and his nominees to the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group (MAAG) before he took those nominations to Cabinet and if so, on what date was he made aware of those links?

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    Did he seek advice from his Associate Minister, Hon Nicole McKee, about any conflicts of interest when he received her request in September 2025, asking him to make the decisions on a briefing about nominees to the Ministerial Arms…

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    Did he seek any advice from the Cabinet Office about his Associate Minister’s management of potential conflicts of interest in the appointment process for new members of the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group (MAAG), and if so, what advice,…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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As is standard practice, I was made aware that Hon Nicole McKee had a potential conflict of interest in relation to potential appointments to the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group at the point in time in which I was asked to consider…

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Question 250 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Did he seek any advice from Ministry of Justice officials about the process they followed to identify nominees to the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group (MAAG) in November 2025, and if not, why not?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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On 11 September 2025, Ministry of Justice officials advised me on the process that had been followed to identify nominees to the Minister's Arms Advisory Group.

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251, 259 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many people did the Ministry of Justice suggest to him as possible nominees to fill two open positions on the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group (MAAG) late last year and was he satisfied with the range of potential nominees provided?

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    Did he consider seeking further nominations to the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group (MAAG) after his Associate Minister transferred decision making responsibility to him and if not, why not?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The Ministry of Justice presented me with two nominees. I was satisfied with the two candidates as they filled the requirements on experience and expertise, as well as the membership balance between the firearm-owning community and the…

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Question 253 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Did he seek advice from officials about any conflicts of interest when he received the request from his Associate Minister, Hon Nicole McKee, in September 2025, asking him to make the decisions on a briefing about nominees to the…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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On 11 September 2025, Ministry of Justice officials advised me that, to avoid any potential conflicts of interest, the Associate Minister of Justice requested that I made decisions on the process.

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Question 256 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many nominees from Coalition parties did the Ministry of Justice receive in relation to the November 2025 appointments to the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group (MAAG) and how does that number break down by party?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The Ministry of Justice received two nominees referred from the Associate Minister of Justice's Office.

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Question 257 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Is it the Minister’s view that the process followed in appointing two new members to the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group (MAAG) in November 2025 was a transparent and contestable process and if so, how?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am satisfied that due process was followed as the two appointees filled the requirements on experience and expertise, as well as the membership balance between the firearm-owning community and the non-firearm-owning community, as…

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Question 260 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, did he receive about re-opening nominations to the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group (MAAG) after his Associate Minister transferred decision making responsibility to him and what action, if any, did he take as a result?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I was advised that the Ministry could invite nominations to agencies, groups, and MAAG Chair and members. However, I was satisfied with the two candidates presented to me as they filled the requirements on experience and expertise, as well…

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261, 263 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 261 (matches this search)

    When, if at all, did he become aware that his Associate Minister, Hon Nicole McKee’s private secretary had advised the Ministry of Justice to seek nominations for appointment to the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group (MAAG) from other groups…

  • 263 (matches this search)

    Was he aware that Hon Nicole McKee’s private secretary had advised the Ministry of Justice to seek nominations for appointments to the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group (MAAG) from other groups such as the Police only if there were no…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I was aware and note that the Associate Minister of Justice later recused herself from the process. For the second part of the question, I refer the Member to reply number 251 (2026).

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269, 276, 282 (2026)

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List MP · Labour Party

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    On what dates, if any, did she seek advice from the Cabinet Office about her potential conflicts of interest in the appointment process for new members of the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group (MAAG) and for each date, if any, what was the…

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    Did the Cabinet Office advise the Minister to not to make Ministerial decisions related to the appointment process of the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group (MAAG), if so, what date did she receive that advice?

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    What conflicts of interest, if any, were declared by Minister Nicole McKee prior to the appointment of Mike Spray and Michelle Roderick-Hall to the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group (MAAG), and were any conflicts declared?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I had discussions with the Cabinet Office in July-August 2025 in relation to a potential conflict of interest in respect of the 2025 appointments to the MAAG. The relevant appointment decisions were made by Hon Goldsmith in order to avoid…

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Question 271 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What involvement, if any, did the Minister have with the 2025 appointment process of the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group (MAAG)?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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On 16 July 2025 I decided to reappoint Mr Shane Walker and Ms Deborah Lamb and decided not to reappoint Ms Philippa Yasbek and Ms Helene Leaf. Furthermore, on 27 July 2025 I agreed to send letters of appreciation to retiring members of the…

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Question 272 (2026)

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List MP · Labour Party

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    On what date did her private secretary advise the Ministry of Justice not to seek nominations from Police, Te Puni Kōkiri, the Māori Firearms Forum, MAAG members and the Arms Engagement Group for the appointment process of the Ministerial…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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On 29 July 2025.

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Question 273 (2026)

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    Did the Minister seek agreement from her colleagues to take part in the appointment process of the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group (MAAG), if so, on what date did she seek agreement?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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Section 88(1) of the Arms Act 1983 determines that the responsible Minister must establish an Arms Advisory Group comprising a chairperson and up to 8 other members. As I am the responsible Minister of the Advisory Group, I did not seek…

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Question 274 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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    What date did the Minister withdraw or delegate responsibilities for ministerial decisions relating to the appointment process of the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group (MAAG)?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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On 1 September 2025.

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Question 277 (2026)

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    Did the Minister receive Cabinet advice on the appointment of Mike Spray and Michelle Roderick-Hall to the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group (MAAG), if so, what date did she receive that advice?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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Cabinet discussions are confidential. Providing a response to the Member’s question would breach Cabinet confidentiality and collective responsibility. Accordingly, consistent with Speaker’s Ruling 199/6, I do not consider it to be in the…

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Question 278 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Did Mike Spray and Michelle Roderick-Hall undergo an interview when appointed to the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group (MAAG)?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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Mike Spray and Michelle Roderick-Hall did not undergo an interview when appointed to the Minister's Arms Advisory Group.

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Question 279 (2026)

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    What date did she advise the Ministry of Justice that she was not seeking nominations from Police, Te Puni Kōkiri, the Māori Firearms Forum, MAAG members and the Arms Engagement Group for the appointment process of the Ministerial Arms…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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The Ministry was advised on 29 July 2025.

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Question 280 (2026)

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    Why did the Minister not seek nominations from Police, Te Puni Kōkiri, the Māori Firearms Forum, MAAG members and the Arms Engagement Group for the appointment process of the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group (MAAG)?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I was satisfied with the two candidates nominated by my colleagues as they filled the requirements on experience and expertise, as well as the membership balance between the firearm-owning community and the non-firearm-owning community, as…

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Question 283 (2026)

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    What interests, if any, were declared by Mike Spray and Michelle Roderick-Hall upon their appointment to the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group (MAAG)?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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As possible conflicts of interest, Mike Spray declared his role as current National HUNTS Coordinator, NZ Deerstalkers Association Inc., and Michelle Roderick-Hall declared her role as a public servant.

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Question 284 (2026)

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    What appointment processes, if any, were followed in the appointment of Mike Spray and Michelle Roderick-Hall to the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group (MAAG)?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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Nominations were sought from my colleagues for appointees who possessed knowledge and experience in some or all of the areas established on s90(2) of the Arms Act 1983. The Minister of Justice then took a paper to the Cabinet Appointments…

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Question 285 (2026)

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    What criteria was used to recommend the appointment of Mike Spray and Michelle Roderick-Hall to the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group (MAAG), if any?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I was not involved in recommending the appointment of Mike Spray and Michelle Roderick-Hall. My Office received their nominations in response to my communication seeking nominations, and the Minister of Justice made the decision on who he…

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Question 286 (2026)

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List MP · Labour Party

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    What remuneration, if any, are Mike Spray and Michelle Roderick-Hall receiving as members of the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group (MAAG), and is that within the Cabinet Fees Framework?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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Mike Spray and Michelle Roderick-Hall are receiving the same remuneration as other Minister's Arms Advisory Group members: $395 per day of duties. The fee is below the range advised on the Cabinet Office Circular CO (25) 2 - Cabinet Fees…

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Question 544 (2026)

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List MP · Labour Party

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    How many individuals are registered on the National Gang List as of 10 January 2026?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that, as at 9 January 2025, there were 10,392 individuals on the National Gang List. The National Gang List is a dynamic dataset. To ensure stability of information, it is updated monthly and produced on the ninth day of each…

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Question 559 (2026)

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List MP · Labour Party

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    What groups or individuals were funded through the Ministry of Social Development's Community Job Coaching during 2025, by name and region?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) that the Ministry contracted 16 community-based providers to deliver phase one of the Community Job Coaching across 5 Ministry regions from 1 September 2024 to 30 June 2025.…

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Question 718 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 15 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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I received one document, but I believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of government decision making processes to release the title at this time.

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Question 747 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 15 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Police

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The titles of advice I receive as Associate Minister of Police are considered for proactive release on a monthly basis and can be found at: https://www.police.govt.nz/about-us/publications/corporate/information-advice-to-minister Some…

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Question 748 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 15 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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Titles of advice I have received are proactively released periodically on Police's and the SFO's website.

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Question 824 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 December 2025, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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None.

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Question 852 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 December 2025, by title and date?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Police

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As Associate Minister of Police, none.

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Question 855 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 December 2025, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I did not take any papers to Cabinet during this period.

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Question 977 (2026)

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List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 8 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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I refer the Member to attachment 1. I have received five further documents, but I believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of government decision making processes to release the titles at this time.

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Question 1005 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 8 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Police

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The titles of advice I receive as Associate Minister of Police are considered for proactive release on a monthly basis and can be found at: https://www.police.govt.nz/about-us/publications/corporate/information-advice-to-minister Some…

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Question 1007 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 8 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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Titles of advice I have received are proactively released periodically on Police's and the SFO's website.

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Question 1083 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 December 2025, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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I took the following one paper to Cabinet: - Ngāpuhi Investment Fund Limited: Reappointments and Appointments