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Question 26036 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many confidential settlement agreements, non-disclosure agreements or confidentiality clauses, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity,…

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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 Ministry of Education (the Ministry) aggregates employee settlement information, with both financial and non-financial included. Therefore, the numbers provided below encompasses both financial settlements and…

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Question 26038 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many financial settlements, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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EECA: There has been one financial settlement with a total cost of $56,681 during the 2023/24 Financial Year. EA: Please see the attached table. MBIE: I refer the Member to the Minister for Economic Growth’s answer to written parliamentary…

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Question 26039 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the total amount, if any, spent by agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026,…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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Nil.

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Question 26040 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many confidential settlement agreements, non-disclosure agreements or confidentiality clauses, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity,…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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Due to the small number of employees at the Charter School Agency, I am withholding details of confidential settlements to protect individual privacy.

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Question 26042 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the total expenditure, actual or projected, if any, on staff redundancies across all agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible arising from Budget 2026 decisions,…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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EECA: Zero – there are no impacts on EECA staff through Budget 26. EA: The Electricity Authority has not budgeted for any redundancies arising from Budget 2026 decisions. MBIE: I refer the Member to the Minister for Economic Growth’s…

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Question 26044 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many financial settlements, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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I am not responsible for any government departments or agencies.

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Question 26045 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the total amount, if any, spent by agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026,…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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EECA: Beyond updating its website with details of relevant Budget 26 initiatives, EECA has not undertaken any spend on advertising, communications or promotional activity as a result of Budget 2026. EA: The EA did not incur any spend on…

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Question 26046 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many confidential settlement agreements, non-disclosure agreements or confidentiality clauses, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity,…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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EECA: There has been one financial settlement with a total cost of $56,681 during the 2023/24 Financial Year. EA: Please refer to the response to written parliamentary question 26038 (2026) for the number of settlement agreements and their…

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26047, 26250, 26267 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 26047 (matches this search)

    Has the Minister had any lobbying or advocacy meetings since 27 November 2023 that do not appear in the Minister's published diary, and if so, on what dates, with whom, and for what purpose, as at 5 June 2026?

  • 26250 (matches this search)

    Has the Minister had any lobbying or advocacy meetings since 27 November 2023 that do not appear in the Minister's published diary, and if so, on what dates, with whom, and for what purpose, as at 5 June 2026?

  • 26267 (matches this search)

    Has the Minister had any lobbying or advocacy meetings since 27 November 2023 that do not appear in the Minister's published diary, and if so, on what dates, with whom, and for what purpose, as at 5 June 2026?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for State Owned Enterprises

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Any formal meetings I have relating to my Ministerial portfolios with lobbyists, advocacy groups, or any other organisations are recorded in my ministerial diaries which are proactively released. However, as the Member will well know, all…

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Question 26048 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many financial settlements, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible…

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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The settlement agreements entered by the RBNZ between 27 November 2023 and 05 June 2026, is broken down by financial years below: • In the 12 months to 30 June 2024, RBNZ paid four staff a total of $175,194.80 to settle disputes. • In the…

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26049, 26247, 26265 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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  • 26049 (matches this search)

    Does the Minister, or any member of their office, hold or store any official information relating to their portfolio or ministerial duties in private or personal email accounts, and if so, what steps are being taken to ensure that…

  • 26247 (matches this search)

    Does the Minister, or any member of their office, hold or store any official information relating to their portfolio or ministerial duties in private or personal email accounts, and if so, what steps are being taken to ensure that…

  • 26265 (matches this search)

    Does the Minister, or any member of their office, hold or store any official information relating to their portfolio or ministerial duties in private or personal email accounts, and if so, what steps are being taken to ensure that…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for State Owned Enterprises

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As Minister, I can confirm my office relies upon policies and procedures on information management produced by the Department of Internal Affairs. The Department of Internal Affairs has a strict policy on information management and…

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Question 26050 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the total expenditure, actual or projected, if any, on staff redundancies across all agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible arising from Budget 2026 decisions,…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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I am not responsible for any government departments or agencies.

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Question 26051 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What is the total amount, if any, spent by agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026,…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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I am not responsible for any government departments or agencies.

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Question 26052 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many confidential settlement agreements, non-disclosure agreements or confidentiality clauses, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity,…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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I am not responsible for any government departments or agencies.

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Question 26053 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister had any lobbying or advocacy meetings since 27 November 2023 that do not appear in the Minister's published diary, and if so, on what dates, with whom, and for what purpose, as at 5 June 2026?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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My diary is proactively released. For my staff to undertake a review of my diary going back to 2023 would impede the operation of my office, which is not in the public interest.

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26054, 26062 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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  • 26054 (matches this search)

    How many financial settlements, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible…

  • 26062 (matches this search)

    How many confidential settlement agreements, non-disclosure agreements or confidentiality clauses, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity,…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the following financial settlements occurred in the period 27 November 2023 to 5 June 2026: 2023 calendar year Number of settlements: 1 Total cost: this information is withheld to protect privacy…

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Question 26055 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    Does the Minister, or any member of their office, hold or store any official information relating to their portfolio or ministerial duties in private or personal email accounts, and if so, what steps are being taken to ensure that…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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No.

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Question 26056 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What is the total amount, if any, spent by agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026,…

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Question 26057 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many confidential settlement agreements, non-disclosure agreements or confidentiality clauses, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity,…

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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The Treasury - For the 2024/25 financial year I refer the Member to question 48 of the 2024/25 Annual Review Pre-Hearing questions which are available on the Parliament website:…

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Question 26058 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What is the total expenditure, actual or projected, if any, on staff redundancies across all agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible arising from Budget 2026 decisions,…

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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The Treasury is unable to estimate the expenditure for staff redundancies as a result of Budget 2026 decisions. The RBNZ are funded through a five-yearly funding agreement (FYFA) instead of through budget appropriations.

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26059, 26070 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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  • 26059 (matches this search)

    How many financial settlements, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible…

  • 26070 (matches this search)

    How many confidential settlement agreements, non-disclosure agreements or confidentiality clauses, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity,…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I am advised that as at 5 June 2026 there have been seven financial settlements entered into with a total cost to Pharmac of $534,483.92. This will not be will not be broken down further to protect the privacy of individuals.

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Question 26060 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    Has the Minister had any lobbying or advocacy meetings since 27 November 2023 that do not appear in the Minister's published diary, and if so, on what dates, with whom, and for what purpose, as at 5 June 2026?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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To the best of my knowledge, no. However, I attend a number of events which often include advocates for various firms and sectors, and on occasion they will spontaneously raise matters with me in this context. I also bump into New…

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Question 26061 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What is the total amount, if any, spent by agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026,…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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None.

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Question 26063 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What is the total expenditure, actual or projected, if any, on staff redundancies across all agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible arising from Budget 2026 decisions,…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The implications of Government announcemetns made regarding in-principle reductions to public service FTEs, and baseline cuts to Vote Foreign Affairs as part of Budget 2026, are still being worked through by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…

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Question 26064 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    Does the Minister, or any member of their office, hold or store any official information relating to their portfolio or ministerial duties in private or personal email accounts, and if so, what steps are being taken to ensure that…

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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To the best of my knowledge, no.

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26065, 26076 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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  • 26065 (matches this search)

    How many financial settlements, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible…

  • 26076 (matches this search)

    How many confidential settlement agreements, non-disclosure agreements or confidentiality clauses, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity,…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kainga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that under section 149 of the Employment Relations Act 2000: • From 27 November 2023-December 31, there was 1 confidential settlement agreement, at a total cost of $12,000.00 • In 2024, there…

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Question 26066 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    Has the Minister had any lobbying or advocacy meetings since 27 November 2023 that do not appear in the Minister's published diary, and if so, on what dates, with whom, and for what purpose, as at 5 June 2026?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

Refer to the Ministerial Proactive diary release: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/search?f%5B0%5D=content_type_facet%3Aministerial_diary&f%5B1%5D=ministers%3A6819&f%5B2%5D=government_facet%3A6700

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Question 26067 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What is the total expenditure, actual or projected, if any, on staff redundancies across all agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible arising from Budget 2026 decisions,…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I am advised that no redundancies have resulted from Budget 2026 decisions for Pharmac.

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Question 26069 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many financial settlements, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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For the Treasury, I refer the Member to the answer to Written Question 26048 (2026). For my other agencies: National Infrastructure Funding and Financing: - 2025/26 - Less than 10 settlement agreements totaling <$10,000 - 2024/25 - 0 -…

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Question 26071 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What is the total amount, if any, spent by agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026,…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I am advised that no funding was used on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026.

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Question 26073 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What is the total expenditure, actual or projected, if any, on staff redundancies across all agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible arising from Budget 2026 decisions,…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities did not submit any budget bids or spending initiatives for Budget 2026. The $368 million savings identified through Budget is made up of maintenance and depreciation expenditure lines, achieved through…

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Question 26075 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many financial settlements, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Department of Internal Affairs: I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that there have been 35 financial settlements since 27 November 2023 at a total cost of $1,093,939. In 2024 there were ten settlements at a cost of $316,182…

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Question 26077 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What is the total amount, if any, spent by agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026,…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities did not spend on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development did not incur any additional expenditure on advertising,…

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Question 26078 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    Has the Minister had any lobbying or advocacy meetings since 27 November 2023 that do not appear in the Minister's published diary, and if so, on what dates, with whom, and for what purpose, as at 5 June 2026?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Meetings related to my Ministerial portfolios are recorded in my proactive diary release, unless there is reason not to publish them. I refer the Member to the disclaimer statement at the top of my proactive Ministerial diary where it…

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Question 26079 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What is the total expenditure, actual or projected, if any, on staff redundancies across all agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible arising from Budget 2026 decisions,…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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For the Treasury, I refer the Member to the answer to Written Question 26058 (2026). For my other agencies: None.

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Question 26080 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    Does the Minister, or any member of their office, hold or store any official information relating to their portfolio or ministerial duties in private or personal email accounts, and if so, what steps are being taken to ensure that…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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I refer the member to my answer for Written Parliamentary Questions 25231 (2026).

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Question 26081 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many confidential settlement agreements, non-disclosure agreements or confidentiality clauses, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity,…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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For the Treasury, I refer the Member to the answer to Written Question 26057 (2026). For my other agencies: National Infrastructure Funding and Financing: All Individual Employment Agreements and Contracts for Services have confidentiality…

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Question 26082 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What is the total amount, if any, spent by agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026,…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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For the Treasury, I refer the Member to the answer to Written Question 26056 (2026). For my other agencies: None.

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Question 26083 (2026)

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    Has the Minister had any lobbying or advocacy meetings since 27 November 2023 that do not appear in the Minister's published diary, and if so, on what dates, with whom, and for what purpose, as at 5 June 2026?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

Answer

No.

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Question 26084 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What is the total expenditure, actual or projected, if any, on staff redundancies across all agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible arising from Budget 2026 decisions,…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Department of Internal Affairs: I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that as at 5 June 2026, no decisions have been made, and no change processes have commenced in relation to Budget 2026 that would result in staff…

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Question 26085 (2026)

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    How many confidential settlement agreements, non-disclosure agreements or confidentiality clauses, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity,…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Department of Internal Affairs: I refer the member to the response to Written Question 26075 (2026). Classification Office: I am advised that the Office has one confidential settlement in the period from 27 November 2023 to 5 June 2026.…

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Question 26086 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many financial settlements, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to attachment 1 for what I am advised are the number of financial settlements entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders, broken down by organisation, total cost and year as at 5 June…

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Question 26087 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What is the total amount, if any, spent by agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026,…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Department of Internal Affairs: I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that, as at 5 June 2026, no expenditure has been incurred on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026. Any…

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Question 26088 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    Has the Minister had any lobbying or advocacy meetings since 27 November 2023 that do not appear in the Minister's published diary, and if so, on what dates, with whom, and for what purpose, as at 5 June 2026?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I receive a large number of invitations. Where I accept a meeting in my capacity as Minister of Internal Affairs, the relevant details are recorded and released through my proactive ministerial diary in accordance with established…

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Question 26090 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many confidential settlement agreements, non-disclosure agreements or confidentiality clauses, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity,…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to attachment 1 for what I am advised are the number of confidential settlement agreements, non-disclosure agreements or confidentiality clauses entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office…

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Question 26091 (2026)

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    How many financial settlements, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

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This question relates to periods before and after the transfer of the Māori Crown Relations functions from the then Te Arawhiti to Te Puni Kōkiri on 24 February 2025. For the period since 27 November 2023 until 23 February 2025, I refer…

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Question 26092 (2026)

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    Does the Minister, or any member of their office, hold or store any official information relating to their portfolio or ministerial duties in private or personal email accounts, and if so, what steps are being taken to ensure that…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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I refer to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 25252 (2026).

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Question 26093 (2026)

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    Has the Minister had any lobbying or advocacy meetings since 27 November 2023 that do not appear in the Minister's published diary, and if so, on what dates, with whom, and for what purpose, as at 5 June 2026?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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As Minister, I engage frequently with a range of stakeholders including members of the public who advocate for causes. The Member may wish to provide additional specificity and I can assist further.

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26094, 26102, 26172 (2026)

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    What is the total expenditure, actual or projected, if any, on staff redundancies across all agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible arising from Budget 2026 decisions,…

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    What is the total expenditure, actual or projected, if any, on staff redundancies across all agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible arising from Budget 2026 decisions,…

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    What is the total expenditure, actual or projected, if any, on staff redundancies across all agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible arising from Budget 2026 decisions,…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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As part of Budget 26, Cabinet has agreed to a programme of reform aimed at transforming the public service to streamline how it is organised, accelerate digital transformation, strengthen leadership and talent and improve efficiency and…

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Question 26095 (2026)

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    How many confidential settlement agreements, non-disclosure agreements or confidentiality clauses, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity,…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

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This question relates to periods before and after the transfer of the Māori Crown Relations functions from the then Te Arawhiti to Te Puni Kōkiri on 24 February 2025. For the period since 27 November 2023 until 23 February 2025, I refer…