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Question 30152 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    Did Vote Communications Security and Intelligence and Vote Security Intelligence increase or decrease in real (inflation-adjusted) terms in each of the last three Budgets?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

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I am advised that neither Vote Security Intelligence nor Vote Communications Security Intelligence and Intelligence received specific funding to compensate for inflation in the last three budgets.

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Question 30153 (2026)

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    What additional operating and capital funding, if any, did the GCSB and NZSIS each seek through the Budget process in each of Budget 2024, 2025 and 2026, and what amount was appropriated?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

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Additional funding received for each budget is set out in the relevant Summary of Initiatives on the Treasury website. Changes to appropriations are detailed in the Estimates of Appropriation on the Treasury website. It is not in the…

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Question 30154 (2026)

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    Has he received any advice, including in the Briefing to the Incoming Minister or subsequent briefings, warning that cyber security resourcing is insufficient relative to the current threat environment; if so, what was his response?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

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No. I have not received advice warning that cyber security resourcing is insufficient relative to the current threat environment

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Question 30155 (2026)

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    Were the GCSB and NZSIS subject to the Government's baseline savings expectations; if so, what amount was returned or reprioritised in each of Budget 2024, 2025 and 2026?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

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The GCSB and NZSIS were subject to the Government’s baseline savings expectations in Budget 2024. I am advised that for the GCSB baseline savings in Budget 2024 were $30.480m over 4 years – $7.620m per year ongoing. I am advised that for…

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Question 30156 (2026)

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List MP · Labour Party

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    Have any cyber security functions, investigations, or categories of threat activity been deprioritised, scaled back, or discontinued as a result of staffing or budget constraints; if so, which?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

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It is not in the public interest for me to provide detailed information around staffing levels and operations for our security intelligence agencies.

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30157, 30158, 30159 (2026)

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    What is the current vacancy rate and number of unfilled established positions, if any, in the GCSB's cyber security functions, and how does this compare to each of the last three years?

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    What was the staff turnover or attrition rate for cyber security roles in the GCSB in each of the last three financial years?

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    How many full-time equivalent staff were employed in the National Cyber Security Centre as at 30 June in each of the last five years?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

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The GCSB reports on its workforce profile as part of its annual reporting process. The GCSB does not publicly provide a more detailed breakdown of staffing and vacancy data as this information could provide an indication of capability or…

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Question 29937 (2026)

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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 22 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I refer the Member to reply number 12511 (2026).

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Question 29953 (2026)

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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 22 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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None.

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Question 29954 (2026)

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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 22 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I received the following advice: • 22 June 2026 – Aide memoire: Launching of AML-CFT Strategy • 22 June 2026 – Briefing: Application of the Arms Act 1983 to the manufacture of prohibited firearms and restricted weapons on behalf of the…

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Question 29955 (2026)

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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 22 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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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. I have received thirteen 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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Question 30042 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 22 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I refer the Member to reply number 12734 (2026).

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Question 30058 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 22 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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None.

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Question 30059 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 22 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I took the following two papers to Cabinet: • 22 June 2026 – Anti-Money Laundering & Countering the Financing of Terrorism: Policy Approvals for Levy Regulations • 25 June 2026 – Community Magistrates Legislation Amendment Bill: Approval…

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Question 30060 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 22 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I took two papers to Cabinet, 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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Question 29524 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    Does he have confidence in Human Rights Commission chief commissioner Dr Stephen Rainbow since concerns were raised about his conduct?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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As I have made public, there is currently an investigation underway by a King’s Counsel into concerns raised with me about the Chief Commissioner. In accordance with the principles of fair process and natural justice for the parties…

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Question 29525 (2026)

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    Is he assured that Human Rights Commission chief commissioner Dr Stephen Rainbow went through enough checks and balances in his appointment process to the role of Human Rights Commission chief commissioner?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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Yes.

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Question 29526 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    Has he spoken to Human Rights Commission chief commissioner Dr Stephen Rainbow since concerns were raised about his conduct, if so, on what date and by what method of communication?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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As I have made public, there is currently an investigation underway by a King’s Counsel into concerns raised with me about the Chief Commissioner. In accordance with the principles of fair process and natural justice for the parties…

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Question 29527 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What action, if any, has the Minister taken as a result of concerns raised about the conduct of Human Rights Commission chief commissioner Dr Stephen Rainbow?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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As I have made public, there is currently an investigation underway by a King’s Counsel into concerns raised with me about the Chief Commissioner. In accordance with the principles of fair process and natural justice for the parties…

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Question 29528 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    Has the Minister sought any advice in relation to concerns raised about the conduct of Human Rights Commission chief commissioner Dr Stephen Rainbow, if so, what was the nature of this advice?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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As I have made public, there is currently an investigation underway by a King’s Counsel into concerns raised with me about the Chief Commissioner. In accordance with the principles of fair process and natural justice for the parties…

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Question 29529 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What date did the Minister become aware of concerns raised about the conduct of Human Rights Commission chief commissioner Dr Stephen Rainbow?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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As I have made public, there is currently an investigation underway by a King’s Counsel into concerns raised with me about the Chief Commissioner. In accordance with the principles of fair process and natural justice for the parties…

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Question 29531 (2026)

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    How much remuneration, if any, has been paid to the three reviewers tasked with reviewing final reports produced by the Ministerial Advisory Group for Retail Crime in March to May 2026?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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A total of $4,320.00 excl GST remuneration has been paid to two reviewers. One reviewer chose not to be remunerated for the work.

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Question 29589 (2026)

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    Will any programmes or projects focused on supporting victims of sexual violence cease because of no additional funding from Budget 2026?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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No. The Ministry is continuing to deliver its existing programmes and projects that support victims of sexual violence.

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Question 29039 (2026)

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    How much funding, if any, has the Electoral Commission allocated towards enrolment processing staffs for the 2026 General Election?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that staff funding for enrolment for the General Election 2026 is set at $5.124m.

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Question 29040 (2026)

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    Further to 19050; which locations will the Electoral Commission host pop-up enrolment hubs in?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Electoral Commission is providing pop-up enrolment hubs (known as mobile enrolment) throughout the Māori Electoral Option period and will continue through until the general election. Mobile enrolment dates and…

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Question 29041 (2026)

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    Further to WPQ 19069; of the 28,000 roles expected to be recruited from now until the election, what roles will be recruitment be for?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to table 1, attached, for the approximate number of roles remaining to be recruited for the 2026 General Elections, broken down by role type.

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Question 29042 (2026)

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    Further to WPQ 19069; of the 28,000 roles expected to be recruited from now until the election, which regions will see recruitment opportunities?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the member to reply 29041 (2026).

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Question 29043 (2026)

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    Has the Electoral Commission planned further work to communication the 2025 boundary changes, if so, what work is planned?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Electoral Commission will include information that voters’ electorate may have changed since the last election in enrolment update packs to be sent to all enrolled voters in August. The electorate where voters are…

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Question 29217 (2026)

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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 15 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I refer the Member to reply number 12511 (2026).

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Question 29233 (2026)

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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 15 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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None.

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Question 29234 (2026)

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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 15 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I received the following advice: • 15 June 2026 - Aide memoire: Meeting with the Chief District Court Judge on 17 June 2026 • 15 June 2026 – Briefing: Courts and Associate Justice briefing material and opening remarks • 17 June 2026 –…

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Question 29235 (2026)

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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 15 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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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. 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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Question 29322 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I refer the Member to reply number 12734 (2026).

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Question 29338 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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None.

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Question 29339 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I took two papers to Cabinet, 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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Question 29340 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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None.

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Matching question numbers: 28931 (2026)

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    What oversight, if any, did the Public Service Commission exercise over the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Biometric Capability Update (BCU) project between its commencement in November 2018 and its discontinuation in…

  • 28810 (matches this search)

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    Which other major technology projects within the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment or the wider public service does the Public Service Commission consider may be exposed to the same integrity, governance and financial…

  • 28811 (matches this search)

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    What is the Public Service Commission's understanding of the total amount of public money spent on the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Biometric Capability Update (BCU) project, given the independent review's finding that…

  • 28812 (matches this search)

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    What action, if any, can the Public Service Commission recommend regarding the recovery of public funds expended on the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Biometric Capability Update (BCU) project, whether from suppliers or…

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    How will the Public Service Commission's investigation reconcile the $33 million figure attributed to the Biometric Capability Update (BCU) project with the $31.2 million write-off provided for in Budget 2026?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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Oversight and accountability of agency projects such as Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Biometric Capability Update (BCU) are matters for the relevant chief executive, not the Public Service Commission.

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Matching question numbers: 28818 (2026), 28819 (2026), 28820 (2026), 28821 (2026), 28822 (2026), 28824 (2026), 28826 (2026), 28903 (2026), 28930 (2026), 28932 (2026), 28933 (2026), 28934 (2026), 28935 (2026)

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    What protections will be available to current and former Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment staff who provide information to the Public Service Commission's investigation into the Biometric Capability Update (BCU) project?

  • 28815 (matches this search)

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    What consideration will the Public Service Commission give to whether the Biometric Capability Update (BCU) project was structured so as to remain below the $35 million threshold requiring Cabinet approval?

  • 28816 (matches this search)

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    How will the Public Service Commission's investigation address the independent review's finding that whole-of-life costs for the Biometric Capability Update (BCU) project were not put to Ministers for proper approval?

  • 28817 (matches this search)

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    How will the Public Service Commission's investigation examine the independent review's finding that Ministers were not given full information, and were in some cases misled, in relation to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and…

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  • 28818 (matches this search)

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    How will the findings of the Public Service Commission's investigation into the integrity issues arising from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Biometric Capability Update (BCU) project be made public?

  • 28819 (matches this search)

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    How many current or former officials of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment does the Public Service Commission anticipate will fall within the scope of its investigation into the Biometric Capability Update (BCU) project?

  • 28820 (matches this search)

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    What powers will the independent investigator appointed by the Public Service Commission have to compel evidence from, and require the cooperation of, current and former Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment staff in relation to…

  • 28821 (matches this search)

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    When does the Public Service Commission expect its investigation into the integrity issues arising from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Biometric Capability Update (BCU) project to be completed and reported?

  • 28822 (matches this search)

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    What are the terms of reference for the Public Service Commission's investigation into the integrity issues identified in the independent review of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's biometric projects?

  • 28824 (matches this search)

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    Who has the Public Service Commission appointed, or does it intend to appoint, as the independent investigator into the integrity matters raised in the independent review of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's biometric…

  • 28826 (matches this search)

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    When does the Public Service Commission expect to complete its investigation into the integrity issues arising from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Biometric Capability Update (BCU) project, and what interim…

  • 28903 (matches this search)

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    Will the Public Service Commissioner's investigation into Immigration NZ's failed biometrics project examine when Ministers were informed of concerns and the conduct of Ministers, and does the Commissioner have the power to refer any…

  • 28930 (matches this search)

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    Why has the Public Service Commission agreed to extend its assurance work to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's broader Our Future Services programme beyond the failed Biometric Capability Update (BCU) project?

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    What is the estimated cost, scope and timeframe of the Public Service Commission's assurance review of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Our Future Services programme?

  • 28933 (matches this search)

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    What weight will the Public Service Commission give to the independent review's finding that Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment staff who questioned the viability of the Biometric Capability Update (BCU) project were removed…

  • 28934 (matches this search)

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    What measures, if any, is the Public Service Commission taking to ensure that its investigation into the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Biometric Capability Update (BCU) project and its assurance review of the Our Future…

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    When does the Public Service Commission expect to complete its assurance review of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Our Future Services programme, and how will that timeframe be reported to the Minister?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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The Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche announced that he will investigate integrity concerns surrounding the failure of the Biometric Capability Update (BCU) project. The Commissioner has stated that the integrity matters…

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Question 28902 (2026)

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    Has he been briefed on the Public Service Commission's review of its expenditure on Facebook advertising relating to bargaining, what is the total cost of that review to date and its estimated final cost, and on what date will it be…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I have not yet been briefed on the findings of the review. I am advised the total cost as at 18 June 2026 is $45,000. The review is in its final stages, but at this time there is no estimate of the final cost nor an exact date for…

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Question 28904 (2026)

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    On what date was he, or any Minister, first informed of the concerns regarding Immigration NZ's failed biometrics project, and what action did Ministers take in response?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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As the Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government, I was first informed of matters relating to Immigration NZ's failed biometrics project on 15 June 2026. The member will need to seek what actions were taken by the Minister…

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Question 28905 (2026)

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    Is he satisfied that his record-keeping practices are consistent with the record-keeping standards the Public Service Commission sets for public servants, and what advice, if any, has he received on whether those practices comply with the…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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Yes. The member may be interested to know that record keeping standards for the New Zealand public sector are issued by the Chief Archivist under the Public Records Act 2005 (administered by Archives New Zealand). The Public Service…

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Question 28906 (2026)

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    Does he keep notes or file records of the conversations he has with public service chief executives or Crown entity chairs in which he seeks information about public sector performance, and if not, why not?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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The majority of conversations I have with chief executives or entity chairs are typically attended by officials and/or my staff, and recorded in my diary, which is proactively released. There are, of course, instances where I might have an…

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Question 28907 (2026)

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    What evidence does he hold that the adoption of artificial intelligence will deliver savings in the public service, and does he stand by the statement of the then Government Chief Digital Officer, Paul James, in February 2026 that there…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I refer the Member to reply number 21332 (2026).

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Question 28908 (2026)

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    What proportion of the $2.4 billion in savings forecast from public service efficiencies is attributable to the adoption of artificial intelligence, and will he release any analysis quantifying the savings expected from artificial…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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I refer the Member to reply number 21332 (2026).

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Question 28909 (2026)

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    Do the exclusions of Oranga Tamariki, health, education, defence and intelligence agencies from the Budget 2026 baseline reductions also exclude those agencies from full-time-equivalent staff reduction targets, and if not, what staff…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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I refer the Member to reply number 24323 (2026).

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Question 28910 (2026)

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    Will he guarantee that no frontline service will be reduced as a result of the full-time-equivalent staff reductions in Budget 2026, and if not, which frontline services, if any, are excluded from those reduction targets?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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I refer the Member to reply number 21332 (2026).

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Question 28911 (2026)

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    Which services or functions currently delivered by the public service, if any, does he expect will no longer be delivered as a result of reducing the core public service to 55,000 full-time-equivalent staff?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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I refer the Member to reply number 21332 (2026).

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Question 28912 (2026)

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    What analysis of the impact on public services, if any, did the Government undertake before adopting the target of reducing the core public service to 55,000 full-time-equivalent staff?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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I refer the Member to reply number 22467 (2026).

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Question 28813 (2026)

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    When was the Public Service Commission first made aware of concerns about the viability, governance or financial management of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Biometric Capability Update (BCU) project?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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I am advised that the Public Service Commission was first made aware of matters relating to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Biometric Capability Update (BCU) project on 10 June 2026.

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Question 28823 (2026)

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    What is the estimated total cost to the Public Service Commission of its investigation into the integrity issues arising from the failed Biometric Capability Update (BCU) project at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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I am advised that an estimation of total costs to the Public Service Commission are not yet known.

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Question 28825 (2026)

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    What is the total cost of the independent review of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's biometric projects (the Biometric Capability Update (BCU), BCCU and In-Person Enrolment (IPE) projects) on which the Public Service…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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I am advised that this information is not held by the Public Service Commission. Oversight and accountability of agency projects such as Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Biometric Capability Update (BCU) are matters for…