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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much, if anything, was paid to an external supplier to collect uneaten meals during the week of July 27th 2026?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

I am advised by the Ministry of Education that no invoice was paid separately from the per meal cost for an external supplier to collect surplus meals in the week of 27 July 2026.

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, meals were thrown out by schools during the week of July 27th 2026?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

I am advised by the Ministry of Education that schools in the school lunches programme are required to return surplus meals to their supplier. I refer the Member to my response to written parliamentary question 35067 (2026) for number of…

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, uneaten meals were collected at the end of the school day by an external supplier during the week of July 27th 2026?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

I am advised by the Ministry of Education that surplus numbers reported from external model suppliers for the week of 27 July 2026 was 70,466 (12 percent of total meals).

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Are there any districts which oral fluid testing has not been rolled out to, if so, which?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

Answer

No.

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to WPQ 30387; what threshold of incidents, if any, have New Zealand Police concluded would require operational support from the Wellington Maritime Unit to be available at night?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that no threshold of incidents was discussed, due to evidence of minimal demand for after-hours deployment.

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to WPQ 30716; what were the findings from Police’s analysis of the capacity of alternative maritime responders?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that Police’s conversations with maritime partner agencies provided assurance that after-hours response capability and capacity was available and that by Police maintaining a 24/7 maritime response co-ordination role this…

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to WPQ 30716; what documents, if any, have New Zealand Police produced or prepared which analysed the capability of alternative maritime responders, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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None.

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to WPQ 30716; Why was there no capability assessment report prepared?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

Answer

I am advised that a capability assessment report was not deemed necessary due to evidence of minimal demand for after-hours deployment.

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to WPQ 30629; what is the storage capacity of Police’s Digital Notebook, including any limits on the duration of storage, by type of information and how long it can be stored for?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

Answer

Storage is scaled as required to meet operational needs.

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to WPQ 30631; what considerations have been given to developing a system that can store body-worn camera and dash camera footage, if any?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

Answer

I am advised that the management of body-worn camera footage would be considered as part of any future body-worn camera implementation. Dash cameras are not part of Police’s standard fleet fitout.

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to WPQ 30631; why does Police’s Digital Notebook not allow for the storage of videos?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

Answer

I am advised that the most common use of the officer issued phones is for photos rather than video capture. Building the capability to manage photos was prioritised on this basis. The appropriate approach for videos is under consideration.

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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 week beginning 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

I refer the Member to attachment 1.

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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 week beginning 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

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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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 week beginning 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Police

Answer

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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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 week beginning 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

I refer the Member to the list below of briefings I received from Education agencies for the week beginning 27 July 2026: • Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets for Charter School Agency as at 30 June 2026 • Additional information…

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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 week beginning 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

Answer

The briefings I received from Education Agencies during the week beginning 27 July 2026 are listed in the table attached. Please note some titles have been withheld as they are either sensitive in nature or still under active…

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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 27 July 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

I took one paper to Cabinet 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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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

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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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

Answer

I took one paper to Cabinet during this period. I cannot disclose the title of this paper as it is subject to Cabinet confidentiality.

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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 27 July 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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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 27 July 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

Answer

I took the following papers to Cabinet on 27 July 2026: 1. Reprioritising Funding to Increase School Onsite Training Programme and Teacher Bonding Scheme Places - 2. Education and Training (System Reform) Amendment Act 2026 Commencement…

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What are all of the different learning environments that are expected to be considered in the Ministry of Education’s review of Initial Teacher Education standards?

Answered by

Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

Answer

The review of Initial Teacher Education programme requirements is initially focused on English-medium early learning, primary, and secondary education settings. The Ministry of Education is currently seeking views from Māori-medium and…

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is known about quality teaching and learning in a changing world that the Ministry of Education expects will be reflected in its review of Initial Teacher Education standards?

Answered by

Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

Answer

The Ministry of Education continues to develop guidance and tools for quality teaching and learning that reflect the growing evidence base on best practice, are informed by the approaches of peer jurisdictions, and support consistent…

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What are the terms of reference, if any, for the Ministry of Education’s review of Initial Teacher Education standards and when is the review expected to be completed?

Answered by

Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

Answer

I refer the Member to my response to written parliamentary question) 27963 (2026). Phase 1 of the review is expected to be completed in August 2026.

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What part, if any, will the Teaching Council play in the Ministry of Education’s review of Initial Teacher Education standards?

Answered by

Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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The Teaching Council has been involved in the early stages of the review of the Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programme requirements, including initial discussions with the reviewers during the discovery phase and providing feedback on…

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much, if anything, has been budgeted for the Ministry of Education’s review of Initial Teacher Education standards and how much, if any, of that budget is allocated to consultant fees?

Answered by

Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

Answer

I refer the Member to my response to written parliamentary question 27965 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has Martin Jenkins been engaged by the Ministry of Education to review the Initial Teacher Education standards and if so, what procurement process was used to engage them?

Answered by

Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

Answer

I refer the Member to my response to written parliamentary questions 27958 (2026) and 27945 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What contracts, if any, does Martin Jenkins have with the Ministry of Education and on what date(s), if at all, did they declare any conflicts of interest with current or past employees or consultants that now work in the education sector?

Answered by

Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

Answer

I am advised by the Ministry of Education that there are currently two contracts with Martin Jenkins. In relation to the Initial Teacher Education standards contract, a conflict of interest was declared by a sub-contractor for Martin…

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What policies, if any, does the Ministry of Education have to protect the political neutrality of the Ministry and its staff and which, if any, of those policies prevent staff from discussing their political associations in public while…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

Answer

The Ministry of Education (the Ministry) is required to uphold political neutrality under the Public Service Act 2020 and Public Service Commission standards. This is supported through internal policies, including the Code of Conduct and…

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does the Ministry of Education require contractors working in Ministry roles to declare other employment or paid work they are undertaking while working at the Ministry and if so, how and when is this done?

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    Does the Ministry of Education require contractors working in Ministry roles to declare conflicts of interest and if so, how and when is this done?

  • 33868 (matches this search)

    Does the Ministry of Education require consultants working for the Ministry to declare conflicts of interest and if so, how and when is this done?

Answered by

Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

Answer

I am advised that the Ministry of Education follows the Public Service Commission’s Model Standards for managing conflicts of interest. All declared conflicts from contractors or consultants are considered prior to any engagement. This…

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Is the Minister confident that Police will have real time access to firearms intel once the Arms Bill is passed?

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    Is the Minister confident that New Zealand Police will have the same powers in new firearms regulator given there are no uniformed police on the new regulator?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

Answer

I am confident that the Arms Act 2026 delivers on the coalition commitment to improve public safety.

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many times, if any, was the same meal delivered to schools during the week of July 20th 2026?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

The Ministry of Education has advised that, during the week of 20 July 2026, no meals from external model suppliers were served twice. Information regarding meals served to internal and iwi/hapū model schools is not available.

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many lunches that were meant to serve specific dietary or religious needs did not meet those needs during the week of July 20th 2026?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

None.

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, official complaints were made relating to meals provided to schools during the week of July 20th 2026?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

I am advised that the Ministry of Education received two complaints about meals in the week of 20 July 2026.

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, investigations into meals provided to schools were closed during the week of July 20th 2026; if any, what were the findings of the investigation?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

I am advised by the Ministry of Education that no investigations into meals provided to schools were closed in the week of 20 July 2020.

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, investigations into meals provided to schools were opened during the week of July 20th 2026?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

I am advised by the Ministry of Education that no investigations into meals provided to schools were opened in the week of 20 July 2020.

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much, if anything, was paid to an external supplier to collect uneaten meals during the week of July 20th 2026?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

I am advised by the Ministry of Education that no invoice was paid separately from the per meal cost for an external supplier to collect surplus meals in the week of 20 July 2026.

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, uneaten meals were collected at the end of the school day by an external supplier during the week of July 20th 2026?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

I am advised by the Ministry of Education that surplus numbers reported from external model suppliers for the week 20 July 2026 was 57,902 (9.9 percent of total meals).

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, meals were thrown out by schools during the week of July 20th 2026?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

I am advised by the Ministry of Education that schools in the school lunches programme are required to return surplus meals to their supplier. I refer the Member to my response to written parliamentary question 33781 (2026) for number of…

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 30727 (2026), what alternative arrangements, if any, were made for any trainees affected by those discontinuations, broken down by partnership?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

Kāinga Ora informs me that it does not hold any information on any alternative arrangements made for trainees affected by these discontinuations.

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 30727 (2026), on which dates did the Kāinga Ora trades training partnerships end, and how many trainees were enrolled in that partnership at the time they were discontinued, broken down by partnership?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

Kāinga Ora informs me that the Lytton High School (Gisborne), WelTec (Wellington), and Onehunga High School (Auckland) trade academy partnerships concluded following the 2024 academic year. The Spring Hill Corrections Facility (Te…

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 30727 (2026), what was the estimated cost to Kāinga Ora of building "shells" under the WelTec partnership, and at what point was a decision made that this cost was too high?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

Kāinga Ora informs me that the estimated cost to Kāinga Ora of purchasing a shell under the WelTec Trade Academy partnership was approximately $220,000 per unit with further spend required to complete the unit to Kāinga Ora standards. As…

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 30727 (2026), at which WelTec campus was the discontinued Kāinga Ora trades training partnership based?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities advises me that, historically, both Porirua Whitireia and Petone campuses have been involved in the partnership, but details of the campus at which the WelTec trades training programme was based should be…

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What number of reports, if any, has New Zealand Police had related to petrol or diesel thefts from a retail premises since May 2026 to date, broken down by month, by each police district?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

Answer

I am advised that Police does not have a specific offence code for petrol or diesel thefts from a retail premises (often known as drive offs) and therefore measures these offences by counting theft offences under $500 recorded at service…

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many times, if any, have Police prosecuted offences/offenders under s 45 of the Arms Act 1983 since the provision was introduced?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

Answer

I am advised that since the enactment of the Arms Act 1983 and the commencement of the Recorded Crime Offender Statistics (RCOS) in July 2009, there have been 25,410 proceedings against offenders for the offence of "Unlawfully…

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has any decision been made about whether or when the national results of the Ministry of Education's phonics checks will be published; if so, who made that decision?

Answered by

Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

Answer

I am advised that the Ministry of Education is still considering how the phonics checks results will be published on an ongoing basis.

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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 19 July 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

Answer

None

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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 19 July 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

None.

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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 19 July 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

Answer

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

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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 19 July 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Police

Answer

As Associate Minister of Police, none.