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Asked by
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 Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations
None.
Asked by
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 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
The briefings I received from Education Agencies during the week beginning 19 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…
Asked by
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 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon David Seymour
Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education
I refer the Member to the list below of briefings I received from Education agencies for the week beginning 19 July 2026: • Term 2 2026 Provisional Regular Attendance – Additional Information • ECE Review Medication • Transfer of baseline…
Asked by
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 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Mark Mitchell
Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police
Titles of advice I have received are proactively released periodically on Police's and the SFO's website.
Asked by
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 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Casey Costello
List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Police
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…
Asked by
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 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations
I refer the Member to Attachment 1. I have received two further documents, but I believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of government decision making processes to release the title at this time.
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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Who had access, if anyone, to the Education Report: Design for the New Zealand Curriculum Change Programme document; per version?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
I am advised that the information sought by the Member is not collated by the Ministry of Education in a way that is readily reportable in the timeframe available to respond to written parliamentary questions.
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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Which specific version, if any, of the Education Report: Design for the New Zealand Curriculum Change Programme document was used to guide curriculum design?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
Final direction to guide curriculum design was set out in the Cabinet Paper, Establishing a knowledge-rich national curriculum grounded in the science of learning. This was considered by the Social Outcomes Committee on 29 May 2024, and…
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
Are there multiple versions of Education Report: Design for the New Zealand Curriculum Change programme document with a signature from the Minister; if so, who edited the document and when?
Are there multiple versions of Education Report: Design for the New Zealand Curriculum Change programme document with a signature from the Minister; if so, why?
How many versions of the Education Report: Design for the New Zealand Curriculum Change Programme document are there; and how many, if any, did she sign?
How many, if any, versions of the Education Report: Design for the New Zealand Curriculum Change Programme document are there?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
Yes. Two versions of the Report, Design for the New Zealand Curriculum Change Programme, were sent to my office. Both were signed. A revised version was provided to my office following discussions between officials and myself. Due to staff…
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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Does the current guidance for the 2026 compulsory phonics checks promise national norms or national comparison data; if not, how does this differ from the 2025 reporting arrangements?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
No. From 2026, all schools and kura are required to carry out the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) Phonics Checks. To support schools in meeting this requirement, the Ministry has developed two dedicated online assessment tools,…
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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On what date, if any, did the Minister first receive any briefing or analysis of the 2026 compulsory phonics check results?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
6 May 2026. I am awaiting advice from the Ministry of Education on the most appropriate way to publish phonics check data going forward.
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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What aggregated national results, if any, from the 2026 phonics checks have been produced to date, broken down by term and check point?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
I am advised by the Ministry of Education that both aggregated national results for Term 1, 2026 and disaggregated analysis by ethnicity and Equity Index (EQI) group for Term 1, 2026 Phonics Checks were produced. These were broken down by…
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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Will schools receive national norms or national comparison data from the compulsory 2026 phonics checks; if not, why not?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
I am advised by the Ministry of Education that, once the online tools are updated with the new reporting features, schools will be able to generate their own school-level reports as needed. This will support schools to notice, recognise…
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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How many usable responses were collected by year level, subject, and student group during the SMART tool trial?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
I am advised by the Ministry of Education that there were 12,000 student responses in the Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool (SMART) 2025 trial. A breakdown by year level, subject and student group cannot be provided in the…
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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Which schools participated in the SMART tool trial, and how were they selected?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
I am advised that 85 schools and kura participated in the Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool (SMART) 2025 trial. The Ministry of Education promoted the trial via its regular channels (including School Bulletin and Curriculum…
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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Will the Minister pause the discontinuation of e-asTTle until SMART has been independently reviewed and shown to be stable, valid, fair, reliable, and useful for teachers, parents, and whānau; if not, why not?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
I am advised by the Ministry of Education that there is no change to the plan to discontinue e-asTTle as previously indicated. e-asTTle is outdated, end-of-life technology that is not aligned to the updated New Zealand Curriculum. Pausing…
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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Were students tested on the SMART tool in Term 2, Weeks 1-5 of 2026; if so, were they tested on content that they had or hadn't been taught?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
I am advised that the Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting (SMART) Assessment was undertaken between 20 April to 22 May 2026. Term 2 began on 20 April 2026. SMART is a low-stakes assessment designed to provide a check-in on a…
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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What formal analysis, if any, has the Ministry undertaken comparing SMART results with teacher judgement, classroom evidence, e-asTTle, PATs, or other established assessment information?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
I am advised by the Ministry of Education that the Student Monitoring, Reporting and Assessment Tool (SMART) results have not been directly compared with teacher informed decisions, classroom evidence, e-asTTle or Progressive Achievement…
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
What evidence, if any, was used by the Ministry of Education to determine whether the SMART tool was ready for use prior to its roll-out; if any, by title and date considered by the Ministry of Education?
What evidence, if any, was used by the Ministry of Education to determine whether the SMART tool was ready for use prior to its roll-out; if any, when was this evidence considered by the Ministry?
What evidence, if any, was used by the Ministry of Education to determine whether the SMART tool was ready for use prior to its roll-out; if any, which organisation or organisations provided the evidence?
What evidence, if any, was used by the Ministry of Education to determine whether the SMART tool was ready for use prior to its roll-out?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
The Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool (SMART) underwent a rigorous quality and assurance process before it became available for New Zealand schools on 23 March 2026. Additionally, the Ministry of Education undertook a trial…
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
Matching question numbers: 32211 (2026), 32212 (2026), 32213 (2026), 32214 (2026), 32215 (2026), 32216 (2026), 32217 (2026), 32218 (2026), 32219 (2026)
On how many occasions, if any, since Hon Nicole McKee became a Cabinet Minister did the Cabinet Office raise any issue with her or her office about conflicts of interest?
On how many occasions, if any, since Hon Nicole McKee became a Cabinet Minister did he or his office raise any issue with her or her office about conflicts of interest?
On how many occasions, if any, since she became a Cabinet Minister has Hon Nicole McKee or her office made a request to him or his office for advice about real or potential conflicts of interest?
On how many occasions, if any, since she became a Cabinet Minister has Hon Nicole McKee or her office made a request to the Cabinet Office for advice about real or potential conflicts of interest?
Is the Cabinet Office aware of any decisions made by Hon Nicole McKee that were made without properly managing any real or potential conflicts of interest and if so, what were they and what action was taken?
Is he or his Chief of Staff aware of any decisions made by Hon Nicole McKee that were made without properly managing any real or potential conflicts of interest and if so, what were they and what action was taken?
Has he received an assurance from Hon Nicole McKee that in future she will improve her assessment of her conflicts of interest before making decisions to avoid the need to rescind decisions already made and if not, why not?
Does he have confidence in Hon Nicole McKee and her management of her responsibilities as set out in the Cabinet Manual and if so, why?
Has he, his staff or the Cabinet Office set up any new processes to assist Hon Nicole McKee with managing potential conflicts of interest and if so, what has been set up?
Has his Chief of Staff or any other staff member of his office staff discussed conflict of interest management with Hon Nicole McKee or her office since they became aware that she rescinded ministerial decisions on appointments to the…
Has he asked Cabinet officials to meet with Hon Nicole McKee to remind her of her Cabinet Manual responsibilities to manage her conflicts of interest to protect the integrity of the decision-making process of executive government and to…
Has he raised any issues with Hon Nicole McKee about her management of conflicts of interest and if not, why not?
Is he confident that his Minister of Courts has a good understanding of her Cabinet Manual responsibilities regarding conflicts of interest and if so, why?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
In my capacity as Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC), of which the Cabinet Office is a business unit. On my behalf, the Cabinet Office supports Ministers in identifying…
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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Further to Written Parliamentary Question 29637 (2026); What specific functions or capabilities that were within scope of the original ReFrame transformation programme are not included in the current pipeline of advancement requests, if…
Answered by
Hon Mark Mitchell
Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police
I am advised that the original ReFrame transformation programme was a broad business transformation initiative comprising operating model, workflow, service design and technology components. As business needs, priorities and organisational…
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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Further to Written Parliamentary Question 29640 (2026); what enhancements have been categorised as low prioritity, if any?
Answered by
Hon Mark Mitchell
Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police
I am advised that advancement requests are periodically prioritised and reprioritised using agreed operational, strategic and legislative criteria. Police does not maintain a permanent category of enhancements classified as "low priority",…
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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Further to Written Question 29641; are there any advancement requests in the pipeline which will not progress by the end of the year, if so, which?
Answered by
Hon Mark Mitchell
Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police
I am advised that the advancement request pipeline contains requests at various stages of assessment, prioritisation and planning. As progression depends on funding, resource availability, governance decisions and competing operational…
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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Further to Written Question 29641; what advancement requests are in the pipeline?
Answered by
Hon Mark Mitchell
Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police
I am advised that Police has a substantial backlog of advancement requests across its frontline information management systems. These requests cover areas including digital mobility, deployment, case and records management, investigation…
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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Further to Written Question 29641; what number of these enhancements will be complete by the end of the year, if any?
Answered by
Hon Mark Mitchell
Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police
I am advised that enhancements are delivered through regular release cycles and prioritised backlogs. As delivery schedules are subject to changing operational requirements, legislative priorities, funding decisions and resource…
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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Further to Written Question 29641; Which enhancements, if any, seek to fill gaps or limitations in Police's current frontline information management systems?
Answered by
Hon Mark Mitchell
Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police
I am advised that advancement requests seek to improve existing frontline information management systems by enhancing workflow efficiency, reducing manual processes, improving information sharing and integration between systems, supporting…
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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How many individuals are registered on the National Gang List as of July 2026?
Answered by
Hon Mark Mitchell
Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police
I am advised that, as at 9 July 2026, there were 10,571 individuals on the National Gang List. The National Gang List is a dynamic dataset. To ensure the stability of information, it is updated monthly and produced on the ninth day of each…
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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Does the Tertiary Education Commission provide any funding for training delivered through the Jobs and Skills Hub operating in relation to the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt; if so, how much, broken down by financial year, since that Hub…
Answered by
Hon Penny Simmonds
Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education
I am advised the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) does not provide any funding directly to the Jobs and Skills Hub for training which is operating in relation to the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt.
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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How many of the people who commenced an apprenticeship or industry training place through the Jobs and Skills Hub operating in relation to the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt, if any, have completed that qualification, and how many are…
Answered by
Hon Penny Simmonds
Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education
I am advised the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) does not hold this information. The Jobs and Skills Hub is a Ministry of Social Development administered programme. The TEC does not collect data on apprentices or industry trainees who…
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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How many apprenticeships and how many industry training places, if any, have been commenced through the Jobs and Skills Hub operating in relation to the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt, broken down by financial year and by training…
Answered by
Hon Penny Simmonds
Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education
I am advised the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) does not hold this information. The Jobs and Skills Hub is a Ministry of Social Development administered programme. The TEC does not collect data on apprentices or industry trainees who…
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Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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What targets, if any, have officials set for the number of placements to be made through the Jobs and Skills Hub operating in relation to the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt, and what is performance against those targets?
Answered by
Hon Louise Upston
Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment
I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development that there are no targets associated with the RiverLink project.
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
Has the funding provided by officials for, or the staffing provided by officials to, the Jobs and Skills Hub operating in relation to the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt changed in any way since 27 November 2023; if so, in what way and for…
Has the funding provided by officials for the Jobs and Skills Hub operating in relation to the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt changed in any way since 27 November 2023; and is that Hub funded for the remainder of the RiverLink…
Does a Jobs and Skills Hub operate in relation to the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt; if so, when was it established, who operates it, and which agencies fund it?
Answered by
Hon Louise Upston
Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment
I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) that there have been no changes to the funding provided to, or the staffing within, the Lower Hutt Jobs and Skills Hub. The Lower Hutt Jobs and Skills Hub is funded through…
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
Matching question numbers: 31893 (2026), 31894 (2026), 31895 (2026), 31896 (2026), 31897 (2026)
How many people receiving a main benefit, if any, have been placed into employment through the Jobs and Skills Hub operating in relation to the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt, in total and broken down by financial year and by benefit type?
How many of the people placed into employment through the Jobs and Skills Hub operating in relation to the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt, if any, had exited a main benefit three months after placement, how many had exited a main benefit…
How many Ministry of Social Development clients, if any, have been referred to the Jobs and Skills Hub operating in relation to the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt, in total and broken down by financial year?
How many contractors, subcontractors or suppliers working on the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt, if any, have sourced workers through the Jobs and Skills Hub operating in relation to that project, and what proportion of the total…
How many of the people placed into employment through the Jobs and Skills Hub operating in relation to the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt, if any, remained in employment six months after placement, and how many remained in employment…
How many people, if any, have commenced training, gained a qualification, or commenced an apprenticeship through the Jobs and Skills Hub operating in relation to the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt, broken down by type of training or…
How many of the people placed into employment through the Jobs and Skills Hub operating in relation to the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt, if any, were resident in Lower Hutt at the time of their placement?
How many of the people placed into employment through the Jobs and Skills Hub operating in relation to the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt, if any, were placed into roles on the RiverLink project itself, and how many were placed into roles…
How many people, if any, have been placed into employment through the Jobs and Skills Hub operating in relation to the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt, in total and broken down by financial year, since that Hub was established?
Answered by
Hon Louise Upston
Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment
I am advised that for the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) to obtain this information would require substantial manual collation and engagement diverting Ministry staff from their core duties. In accordance with Speaker’s…
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Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
Do officials fund, part-fund, or provide staff to the Jobs and Skills Hub operating in relation to the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt; if so, how much has been contributed, broken down by financial year, since that Hub was established?
How much have officials contributed to the Jobs and Skills Hub operating in relation to the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt, in total and broken down by financial year, since that Hub was established?
Answered by
Hon Louise Upston
Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment
I am advised that the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) is unable to identify the costs associated with individual projects. This would require substantial manual collation and engagement diverting staff from their core duties.…
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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What advice, if any, has he received on the employment and training outcomes delivered by the Jobs and Skills Hub operating in relation to the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt since 27 November 2023?
Answered by
Hon Louise Upston
Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment
I have not received any advice on the employment and training outcomes delivered by the Lower Hutt Jobs and Skills Hub in relation to the RiverLink project.
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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Have officials undertaken, commissioned or received any evaluation or review of the Jobs and Skills Hub operating in relation to the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt; if so, what did it find, and will he release it?
Answered by
Hon Louise Upston
Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment
I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development that it has not undertaken an evaluation of the RiverLink project to date.
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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What reporting, if any, do officials receive on the performance of the Jobs and Skills Hub operating in relation to the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt, how frequently is that reporting received, when was the most recent report received,…
Answered by
Hon Louise Upston
Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment
I am advised that due to how information is recorded in Ministry systems, officials do not receive reporting on the performance of the Lower Hutt Jobs and Skills Hub in relation to the RiverLink Project specifically. To provide specific…
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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How many people are currently engaged in the workforce on the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt, and how many of those, if any, were resident in Lower Hutt at the time they were engaged?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I am advised the RiverLink Melling Transport Improvements Alliance (the Alliance) has an average of 126 core staff (AECOM, FCC, Higgins and BPC) working on the project site each day, across both construction zones and in the site office.…
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Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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Is the main works contractor for the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt required, under its contract, to use the Jobs and Skills Hub to source labour or to meet specified employment and training outcomes; if so, what are those requirements…
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
The RiverLink Melling Transport Improvements Alliance agreement does not require the use of the Job and Skills Hub. I am advised by NZTA that it chooses to support the Jobs and Skills hub local employment efforts in mutually agreed ways.
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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What targets, if any, were set for the number of employment placements and training placements to be delivered through the Jobs and Skills Hub operating in relation to the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt, and what is performance against…
Answered by
Hon Louise Upston
Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment
I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development that no targets were set in relation to the RiverLink project. The Hub support major projects which improve employment and skills outcomes for communities through close collaboration…
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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What advice, briefings or reports, if any, has he received on the level of local supplier or subcontractor participation in the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt since 27 November 2023, and will he release them?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I have not received any advice, briefings or reports on the level of local supplier or subcontractor participation in the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt since 27 November 2023.
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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What changes, if any, have been made since 27 November 2023 to the procurement policies or procurement manual used by officials that alter the weighting given to local supplier participation, local employment outcomes or skills development…
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
There have been no material changes since 27 November 2023 to the Melling Transport Improvements Project’s procurement policies or plans that have altered the weighting given to local supplier participation, local employment outcomes or…
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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Do the Broader Outcomes requirements in the Government Procurement Rules continue to apply to procurement undertaken by officials for the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt, and has the application or weighting of those requirements to that…
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
Yes, the Broader Outcomes requirements in the Government Procurement Rules continue to apply to procurement undertaken by officials. There have been no significant changes since the RiverLink Melling Transport Improvements Alliance…
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Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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What is the performance of officials against the progressive procurement expectations set out in the Government Procurement Rules in relation to the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt, broken down by financial year, since 27 November 2023?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
Procurement undertaken by the RiverLink Melling Transport Improvements Alliance (the Alliance) is governed by the approved Alliance Procurement Management Plan. This includes a broader outcomes framework aligned with the Government…
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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How many Māori-owned businesses and how many Pasifika-owned businesses, if any, have been engaged as contractors, subcontractors or suppliers on the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt, and what is the total value of contracts awarded to them,…
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
As of 14 July 2026, The RiverLink Melling Transport Improvements Alliance has executed contracts to the value of $14.8 million with 16 Māori and Pasifika businesses. 15 of the 16 are local Māori businesses (value $11.7 million) and 1…
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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How many complaints or concerns, if any, have officials received from contractors, subcontractors or suppliers regarding their ability to participate in procurement for the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt since 27 November 2023, and how…
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I am advised by NZTA that the RiverLink Melling Transport Improvements Alliance has received no specific complaints about ability to participate.
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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What steps, if any, have officials taken to structure or unbundle contract packages on the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt so that small and medium-sized local businesses are able to tender for them?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
A procurement strategy has been developed by the RiverLink Melling Transport Improvements Alliance to ensure local businesses are given an opportunity to tender. The strategy allows for larger work packages to be unbundled into smaller,…
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
How many businesses with a physical place of business in Lower Hutt, if any, have tendered for subcontracts or supply packages on the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt, and how many of those tenders, if any, have been successful?
How many of the businesses engaged as subcontractors or suppliers on the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt, if any, have a physical place of business in Lower Hutt, and how many have a physical place of business elsewhere in the Wellington…
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
There are 471 businesses who have been identified to potentially submit a tender. As of 14 July 2026, the RiverLink Melling Transport Improvements Alliance has executed contracts with 71 businesses based in the greater Wellington region,…
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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What reporting, if any, do officials receive from the main works contractor on the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt regarding the engagement of local subcontractors and suppliers, how frequently is that reporting received, and what did the…
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
Officials receive information on subcontractor and supplier engagement through the Alliance’s monthly report to the Project Alliance Board. This includes procurement activity and performance against the relevant Key Result Areas (KRA)/Key…
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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Does the main works contract for the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt contain any contractual requirements, key performance indicators, incentives or penalties relating to the engagement of local subcontractors or suppliers; if so, what are…
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I am advised by NZTA that it does have a contractual Key Result Area (KRA) framework that includes Community at Heart and Enduring Partnership objectives relevant to local employment, local supply chains. Performance against the KRA…