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Question 29651 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Where any officials present at her meeting with Ben Jensen of Learning First during her trip to Australia and if so, what agencies were present?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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A departmental Private Secretary from my office, employed by the Ministry of Education was present at this meeting. The Private Secretary accompanied me on the trip, and attended all meetings I had on the trip.

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Question 29653 (2026)

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    Did she inform her officials about any of the details of her conversation with Ben Jensen of Learning First while in Australia and if so, what information did she provide them?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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No.

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Question 29654 (2026)

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    What was the date and purpose of her travel to Australia for the trip where she met Ben Jensen of Learning First for a coffee and what did they discuss during that meeting?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I travelled to Gold Coast between 24-27 October 2024. I was invited to participate in a panel discussion on education reform. While in Australia, I met with a number of people, including the then Director General of Education in…

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Question 29655 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    On what date did the Education Review Office introduce her to Ben Jensen of Learning First and did they provide a briefing for that meeting?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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ERO introduced me to Dr Ben Jensen on 16 October 2024 while he was in Wellington to give a presentation on his insights into curriculum reform, implementation, and international benchmarking. I received the meeting invitation on 14…

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Question 29657 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    How did the Ministry of Education become aware of Learning First and their services?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that the Education Review Office invited the Ministry of Education to attend a meeting in Wellington on 16 October 2024, where Dr Ben Jensen, international curriculum expert, shared insights into what is being developed in…

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Question 29658 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    How did the Education Review Office become aware of Learning First and their services?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that ERO’s former Chief Review Officer knew of Learning First through his professional experience and background in the education sector.

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Question 29659 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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    Was New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER) one of the providers considered by the Ministry of Education before it decided to award a contract to Learning First in 2024/25 without undertaking a competitive tendering process…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that, throughout the life of the Curriculum and Assessment Change Programme, the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) has engaged numerous sector experts, academics, subject associations and a range of suppliers, one of these…

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Question 29661 (2026)

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List MP · Labour Party

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    Does she have confidence that the Ministry of Education has been transparent in their procurement activities in awarding a contract to Learning First without undertaking a competitive tendering process and if so, why?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised by the Secretary of Education that the Ministry followed relevant Government Procurement Rules. All decisions made went through the appropriate internal processes and approvals, and I am advised by my officials that this…

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Question 29662 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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    How many contracts, if any, valued at $1 million or more has the Ministry of Education awarded to a service provider without undertaking a competitive tendering process since 1 January 2025 and for each such contract, who was awarded the…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that the Ministry of Education has awarded two contracts, valued at $1 million or more, to a service provider without undertaking a competitive tendering process since 1 January 2025. These are outlined below: Language Circle…

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Question 29663 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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    Has the Ministry of Education awarded any contracts to Learning First through a competitive tendering process and if so, when was each such contract awarded?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that the Ministry of Education awarded one contract to Learning First through a competitive tendering process. This was awarded on 17 December 2025.

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Question 29664 (2026)

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    What Government Procurement Rules exemption, if any, was used to exempt the contract awarded to Learning First in 2024/25 from a competitive tendering process and what process was followed in applying that exemption?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised the Curriculum and Assessment Change Programme applied for a procurement exemption under Government Procurement Rule 14.9(c), which provides for an exemption to open tendering in the following circumstances: Only one supplier:…

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Question 29665 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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    How many active contracts has Learning First had with the Ministry of Education since 1 January 2024 and for each such contract when was it signed, what work was it for and what was the cost?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that the Ministry of Education has had the following two active contracts with Learning first since 1 January 2024: Contract One This was signed on 1 May 2025. Services agreement to support curriculum development and design by…

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Question 29590 (2026)

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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?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I refer the Member my response to WPQ 27680 (2026) for drive offs for May 2026. Police only reports offence data for completed months. June 2026 data is not yet available and has not been included.

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Question 29595 (2026)

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    How many Police constabulary staff currently work for the firearms safety authority, and how does this compare to non-constabulary staff as at June 2024 and June 2026?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that, as at June 2024, the Firearms Safety Authority had 16 sworn staff and 535 non-constabulary staff, out of a total workforce of 551. As at 29 June 2026, the Firearms Safety Authority had 12 sworn staff and 499…

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Question 29596 (2026)

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List MP · Labour Party

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    Will there be any changes to the information-sharing powers constabulary Police staff currently have once the new regulator is fully established?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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The new framework under the Arms Bill maintains Police access to information held by the new regulator necessary to perform their Policing functions.

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Question 29597 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Will Police constabulary staff retain the same information-sharing powers they currently have between Police and the Firearms Safety Authority under the new regulator?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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The new framework under the Arms Bill maintains Police access to information held by the new regulator that is necessary to perform their Policing functions.

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Question 29631 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What improvements are planned for Police’s digital mobility system this year, if any?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that improvements to Police’s digital mobility systems, including Digital Notebook, OnDuty, Realtime Intelligence for Operational Deployment, and Situational Awareness Map, are delivered through prioritised backlogs. Current…

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Question 29632 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What are the current capabilities of Police’s Digital Notebook?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that key capabilities of Digital Notebook includes enabling frontline officers to capture a timeline record of policing activities conducted, including text, statements, signatures, sketches, and photographs (not video)…

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29633, 29638 (2026)

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    How much has been invested from Budget 2024, Budget 2025 and Budget 2026 into their information management system, if any?

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    Did New Zealand Police do any modelling on replacing their current information system cost, by title and date of document?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that Police manages information in a large number of systems. Across all these systems, Police’s investment was $17.576 million in Budget 2024, $14.890 million in Budget 2025, and is planned to be $13.909 million in Budget…

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Question 29634 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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    Will any enhancements to Police’s information management systems have ongoing costs to Police’s baseline, if so, how much per year?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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No.

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Question 29635 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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    What enhancements to the information management system have taken place to date since June 2024 to date, and what has been the cost of these, if any?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that since June 2024, Police has delivered enhancements across its frontline information management systems, including online reporting, case and records management, investigation management, digital mobility, Digital…

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Question 29636 (2026)

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    Is there information gathering technologies that Police don’t currently have capacity to have or utilise, if so, will any enhancements to police’s information management system allow for the use of these technologies?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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No.

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Question 29637 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What function and duties will the enhancements of the information management system support New Zealand police to achieve?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that investment in Police’s several information management systems will support frontline delivery, provide community reassurance, strengthen core policing, ensure legislative compliance, and improve investigation efficiency,…

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Question 29639 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Did the Minister consider replacing the current information management system as desired by New Zealand Police, if so, why is a replacement not going ahead?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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The premise of this question is incorrect.

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Question 29640 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does Police have new advancements to their current information management system planned this year, if so, what are the advancements and the timeframe for them?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that Police has a technology investment plan for the 2026/27 financial year, with enhancements for frontline information management systems delivered through a prioritised backlog and regular release cycles. For information on…

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Question 29641 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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    Does Police need new advancements to their current information management system, if so, what advancements are needed?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that Police has a pipeline of new advancement requests of its frontline information management systems, as system requirements are shaped significantly by the fluidity of the social and criminal context within which Police…

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Question 29530 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    When will the Police's 2026/27 investment plan be publicly available?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that Police does not routinely publish its investment plans.

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Question 29543 (2026)

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    Further to 25869 (2026); Why is the Keeping Ourselves Safe Programme only operating in 113 schools, compared to the 459 schools in the 12-month period between 10 May 2025 and 10 May 2026, and which schools was the programme previously…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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Keeping Ourselves Safe is primarily delivered within school communities during Terms two and three. It was delivered in 113 schools between 1 January 2026 and 10 May 2026, covering Term one and part of Term two. Between 10 May 2025 and 10…

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6 questions (2026)

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    How many, if any, suppliers are likely to lose regular work on school property as a result of the Ministry of Education’s proposed Regional Supplier Programme for school property; and how many people work for those suppliers?

  • 29441 (matches this search)

    Has she seen advice on how the Ministry of Education’s proposed Regional Supplier Programme for school property will impact future school builds; if so, will the Ministry of Education’s proposal lead to a reduction in school maintenance…

  • 29442 (matches this search)

    Has she seen advice on how the Ministry of Education’s proposed Regional Supplier Programme for school property will impact future school builds; if so, will the Ministry of Education’s proposal lead to a reduction in classrooms being…

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    Has she seen any advice on how the Ministry of Education’s proposed Regional Supplier Programme for school property would impact job opportunities for both suppliers and their employees; if so, would the Ministry of Education’s proposed…

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    Does the Ministry of Education’s proposed Regional Supplier Programme for school property change how many suppliers the Ministry of Education will engage with for school property work; if so, how?

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    What advice, if any, has she seen on the Ministry of Education’s proposed Regional Supplier Programme for school property?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The Ministry of Education (the Ministry) notified me that the Ministry that it would undertake consultation on proposed changes to its commercial arrangements for school property, in response to supplier feedback. At this stage, the…

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Question 29436 (2026)

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    How many construction workers, if any, are currently employed by suppliers that have been contracted by the Ministry of Education in the last five years?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that the Ministry of Education does not capture data on the number of individuals employed by individual suppliers contracted to school property infrastructure projects.

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Question 29437 (2026)

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    What communications, if any, have occurred between him and Minister Stanford, or her office, about the Ministry of Education’s proposed Regional Supplier Programme for school property?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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None.

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Question 29438 (2026)

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    Has he seen any advice on the Ministry of Education’s proposed Regional Supplier Programme for school property; if so, what did that advice say about how the Ministry of Education’s proposal would impact suppliers?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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No.

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Question 29439 (2026)

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    Has he seen any advice on the Ministry of Education’s proposed Regional Supplier Programme for school property; if so, what did that advice say about how the Ministry of Education’s proposal would affect construction jobs?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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No.

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Question 29440 (2026)

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    What advice, if any, has he seen on the Ministry of Education’s proposed Regional Supplier Programme for school property?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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None.

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29445, 29446 (2026)

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    How many, if any, separate pieces of communication has she received from suppliers relating to the Ministry of Education’s proposed Regional Supplier Programme for school property?

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    What communications, if any, has she received from suppliers relating to the Ministry of Education’s proposed Regional Supplier Programme for school property?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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My office has identified three emails. This is also my answer to Written Parliamentary Question 29446 (2026)

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29447, 29448, 29449, 29450 (2026)

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    How many, if any, individuals worked on school property work for suppliers contracted by the Ministry of Education in 2026 to date?

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    How many, if any, individuals worked on school property work for suppliers contracted by the Ministry of Education in 2025?

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    How many, if any, individuals worked on school property work for suppliers contracted by the Ministry of Education in 2024?

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    How many, if any, individuals worked on school property work for suppliers contracted by the Ministry of Education in 2023?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that the Ministry of Education does not capture data on the number of individuals working on its school property contracts. This is also my response to written parliamentary questions 29448, 29449 and 29450 (2026).

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Question 29451 (2026)

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    How many, if any, suppliers did the Ministry engage with for school property work so far in 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that the Ministry of Education has engaged the following number of suppliers for Ministry-led school property projects across recent years, including its capital programme: • 2026 (to 15 June): Approximately 117 legal entities…

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Question 29452 (2026)

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List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, suppliers did the Ministry engage with for school property work in 2024?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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This is also my response to written parliamentary question 29451 (2026).

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Question 29453 (2026)

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    How many, if any, suppliers did the Ministry engage with for school property work in 2025?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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This is also my response to written parliamentary question 29451 (2026).

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Question 29454 (2026)

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List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, suppliers did the Ministry engage with for school property work in 2023?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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This is also my response to written parliamentary question 29451 (2026).

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Question 29455 (2026)

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    What alternative responses are available outside Wellington Police’s Maritime Unit hours since January 2026, and what analysis, if any, has been complete to assess each responder’s capacity, including capacity lost from the 60% cut to…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that the Wellington region is serviced by three Coastguard units based in Wellington, Porirua and Kapiti, which provide 24/7 volunteer capability, and helicopter support that is available from a number of sources as required.…

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Question 29457 (2026)

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    Was data used to measure the operational need of Wellington Maritime Unit and inform the decision to cut 60% of the Wellington Maritime Unit's operating time as reported by RNZ in December 2025, if so, what data was used and what was the…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that five years of Wellington Police Maritime Unit demand data was analysed, including rostered-hours demand and after-hours callouts. This information was assessed to redesign a roster that would better align with peak demand…

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Question 29458 (2026)

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    What risk assessment was completed, if any, to inform the decision to cut 60% of the Wellington Maritime Unit's operating time as reported by RNZ in December 2025?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that the risks associated with reducing the Wellington Police Maritime Unit’s after-hours availability were considered against its operational demand. A six-month trial period was completed with final evaluation currently…

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Question 29046 (2026)

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    Further to Written Parliamentary Question 20806 (2026): Which specific "Government priority education initiatives" received the funding reprioritised from “Schools’ operating expenses for peer support and coach funding”; expressed as a…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The Positive Behaviour for Learning School Wide operating expenses for peer support and coach funding has not been reallocated to a specific initiative. It has been reinvested for key Budget 2026 priorities, which include investing in…

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Question 29047 (2026)

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    Further to Written Parliamentary Question 20815 (2026); Which specific "core system investments were invested into from the funding reprioritised from the Targeted Assistance for Participation appropriation; expressed as a list?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The current year underspends from Targeted Assistance for Participation have been reinvested into a tagged contingency for potential use in the Early Childhood Education sector.

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Question 29105 (2026)

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    How many times, if any, was the same meal delivered to schools during the week of June 8th 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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The Ministry of Education has advised that, during the week of 8 June 2026, one meal from an external model supplier was served twice and it had excellent uptake and low surplus. Information regarding meals served to internal and iwi/hapū…

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Question 29106 (2026)

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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 June 8th 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 29108 (2026)

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    How many, if any, official complaints were made relating to meals provided to schools during the week of June 8th 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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I am advised that the Ministry of Education received four complaints relating to meals in the week of 8 June 2026.

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Question 29111 (2026)

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    How many, if any, investigations into meals provided to schools were closed during the week of June 8th 2026; if any, what were the findings of the investigation?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that it closed five meal investigations during the week of 8 June 2026. None were serious enough to warrant further investigation by New Zealand Food Safety. Investigation findings included: •…

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Question 29113 (2026)

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    How many, if any, investigations into meals provided to schools were opened during the week of June 8th 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

I am advised the Ministry of Education opened four meal investigations during the week of 8 June 2026. None were serious enough to warrant further investigation by New Zealand Food Safety.