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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What targets, if any, have officials set for the participation of local businesses as subcontractors or suppliers on the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt, when were those targets set, and what is performance against them to date?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I am advised by NZTA that it does not have specific targets for the participation of local businesses. I refer the member to the response to Written Parliamentary Question 31910 (2026) for the framework that has been set.

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Do officials record the geographic location of subcontractors and suppliers as a discrete data field in relation to the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt; if not, by what means, if at all, do they assess the level of local supplier…

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

Yes. Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Wellington, Greater Wellington Regional and Māori and Pasifika businesses are identified together with spend against these companies.

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the total value of subcontracts and supply arrangements on the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt awarded to businesses with a physical place of business in Lower Hutt, if any, in total and broken down by financial year, and what…

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    How many businesses, if any, have been engaged as subcontractors or suppliers on the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt, in total and broken down by financial year, since 27 November 2023?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I am advised by NZTA that the total value is approximately $15 million across 24 Lower Hutt businesses. In 2026, the RiverLink Melling Transport Improvements project awarded 16 contracts to businesses with a physical address in Lower Hutt…

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Who is the main works contractor engaged by officials for the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt, when was that contract awarded, and what is its current total value?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

The RiverLink Melling Transport Improvements Alliance (the Alliance) is the main contractor. The value of the Alliance contract is $743,288,756.

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the total value of contracts awarded by officials in relation to the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt, broken down by contract, by contractor and by financial year, since 27 November 2023?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I am advised by NZTA that the current total value of contracts awarded by the Alliance is approximately $117.3 million over 91 executed contracts: 2025 - $55.6 million 2026 - $61.7 million. A complete schedule of packages can be provided…

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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 6 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. 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.

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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 6 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 6 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

Answer

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 6 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 6 July 2026: Quarterly Attendance Service Update – Active NEN and Chronic Absence Cases Attendance Multi Agency Forums Quarter 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 6 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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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 6 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 consideration.…

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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 6 July 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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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 6 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 6 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 6 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 during the week beginning 6 July: - Music Teachers Registration Board: Reappointment - New Zealand Qualifications Authority Board: Appointment Please note, one title has been withheld as sensitive in…

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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 6 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 date/s have Police provided the Ministry of Justice advice regarding centrefire "push-button"/"lever-release" firearms, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

Answer

I am advised that Police did not provide advice regarding centrefire “push-button”/”lever-release” firearms to the Ministry of Justice.

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the monthly number of Ram Raid occurrences for February 2026, March 2026, April 2026, May 2026 and June 2026?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

Answer

In February, March, April and May 2026, there was a combined total of 23 ram raids. This compares very favourably to previous years, in particular 2022, where the same months had a combined total of 241. I refer the Member to the attached…

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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 June 29th 2026?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

The Ministry of Education advised that, during the week of 29 June 2026, one supplier served the same lunch twice at one school, while another supplier served the same lunch twice at two schools. Information regarding meals served to…

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, lunches that were meant to serve specific dietary or religious needs did not meet those needs during the week June 29th 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 June 29th 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 four complaints in the week of 29 June 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 June 29th 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

None.

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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 June 29th 2026?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

I am advised the Ministry of Education opened one investigation during the week of 29 June 2026, and it was referred to New Zealand Food Safety.

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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 June 29th 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, uneaten meals were collected at the end of the school day by an external supplier during the week of June 29th 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 available data from external model suppliers reported 14.6 percent (79,167) of total meals returned to the supplier as surplus in the week 29 June 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 June 29th 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. Food waste is composted and packaging recycled where possible. In relation to the number of…

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to Written Parliamentary Question 29458 (2026); Would the Minister expect those risks to have been formally documented in an operational risk assessment, such as a likelihood and consequence risk matrix?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

Answer

My expectations for Police are well documented and are publicly available. The Member can read about my priorities here: https://www.police.govt.nz/about-us/publication/minister-police-priorities-cabinet-paper

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to Written Parliamentary Question 29458 (2026); What criteria, if any, is being used to evaluate the six-month trial, and what, if any, measures will determine whether it has been successful, and when will the evaluation, if any,…

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

Answer

I am advised that the six-month trial was evaluated against predetermined criteria established through the consultation process. These criteria were: operational demand alignment, crew readiness and availability, fiscal efficiency, service…

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to Written Parliamentary Question 29455 (2026); What formal capability analysis, if any, was undertaken comparing the actual specialist capability of the Wellington Police Maritime Unit against the capability provided by the…

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

Answer

I am advised that Police has not prepared a standalone capability assessment report comparing the specialist capability of the Wellington Police Maritime Unit against alternative responders. However, Police analysed the capability of…

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to 29458 (2026); was a documented operational risk assessment completed and, if so, what recognised risk assessment methodology or framework was used, if any?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

Answer

I refer the Member to my reply to WPQ 29458 (2026).

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to 29457 (2026); what was the time period of this data?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

Answer

I am advised that the data referred to in my response to 29457 (2026) covered the period 2021 to 2025 (to October).

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to Written Parliamentary Question 29457 (2026); How many after-hours maritime incidents occurred within the Wellington Police District during the same five-year period, regardless of whether the Wellington Police Maritime Unit was…

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

Answer

In the two-year period 2023 to 2025, there was only one instance of an after-hours deployment where Wellington Police Maritime Unit were required to deploy. I refer the Member to the attached table which shows a breakdown of after-hours…

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to Written Parliamentary Question 29457 (2026); What specific categories of operational activity, if any, were included within that analysis (for example rostered deployments, after-hours callouts, search and rescue, law…

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

Answer

I am advised that the analysis was informed by consideration of maritime on-call hours and maritime deployments, analysis of Priority 1 (or 1W) incident data covering the period 2021 to 2025 (to October), review of maritime training…

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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 29 June 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. I have received four 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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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 29 June 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 29 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

Answer

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 29 June 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 29 June 2026: Rapid Response The Audit Report – Healthy School Lunches Information Update Proactively releasing materials for the…

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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 29 June 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 29 June 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 29 June 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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 29 June 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.

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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 29 June 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 29 June 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 29 June 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

I took one paper to Cabinet during the week beginning 29 June 2026: Healthy School Lunches Programme: Financial Transfer – 29 June 2026

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What developments have been made to Police's digital notebook?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

Answer

I am advised that since its national rollout, Police has continued to enhance Digital Notebook to improve the capture, management, and sharing of operational information and evidence.

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Will the developments of the Police digital notebook allow for storage of footage from body-worn cameras or dash cameras?

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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    What are the limitations, if any, of any developments of the Police's digital notebook?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

Answer

I am advised that Digital Notebook is designed to support the capture and sharing of operational information and is not intended to provide every operational capability within a single system. Its development is guided by the role it plays…

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the team tasked with developing New Zealand Police's Digital Notebook identified any risks or unintended consequences relating to its development, if so, what are they?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

Answer

I am advised that Police conducted a Privacy Impact Assessment of Digital Notebook in January 2023, which identified potential risks at the time including the availability, visibility, transparency, retention, destruction and disposal of…

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Will the development's to Police’s Digital Notebook allow for the storage of information for an unknown or unspecified timeframe?

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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    How much do the developments to Police's Digital Notebook cost?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

Answer

I am advised that Police has allocated $2.5 million in investment funding for the ongoing development and enhancement of Digital Notebook during the 2026/27 financial year. This funding supports continued capability improvements and…

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Will the development's to Police’s Digital Notebook allow for the storage of videos?

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 Written Parliamentary Question 27696 (2026); which schools in Waikato South will be impacted by Keeping Ourselves Safe ceasing delivery in the area?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

Answer

I am advised that the Keeping Ourselves Safe programme is designed to be delivered by school staff with Police providing support as required, to enable schools to deliver the programme even where Police resources are constrained. The…