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Question 33205 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    How much did it cost to establish the Government Digital Delivery Agency within the Public Service Commission, and how many staff, if any, were transferred from the Department of Internal Affairs to do so?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised that the implementation of the Government Digital Delivery Agency (GDDA) within the Public Service Commission is an ongoing project, and as such, establishment costs cannot be determined at this stage. I am also advised that…

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Question 33206 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Why does the Govt.nz app include an emergency alert capability, and what analysis, if any, was undertaken of whether that capability duplicates the existing Emergency Mobile Alert system operated by the National Emergency Management Agency?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised that the emergency alert service in the govt.nz app was designed to receive information from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) alerting service. NEMA uses multiple channels to send warnings and alerts before and…

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Question 33207 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Has a Privacy Impact Assessment been completed for the Govt.nz app and digital wallet, and if so, will the Minister release it?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised that a Privacy Impact Assessment was completed for the govt.nz app and a privacy statement was published on the New Zealand Government website at the following link: https://www.govt.nz/about/the-govt-nz-app/privacy/ The…

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Question 33208 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Where is the data held in the Govt.nz app and digital wallet stored, and is any of that data stored or processed offshore?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised that the digital wallet included with the govt.nz app is stored securely on the user's device. When a user claims a credential, it is added to the user’s wallet on their phone. Emergency management alert information is stored…

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Question 33209 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    How many security or privacy incidents or breaches, if any, have affected the Govt.nz app or the Government Credential Issuance Platform since launch?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised that no privacy incidents or breaches have affected the govt.nz app or Credential Issuance Platform since its launch.

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Question 33210 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What personal information does the Govt.nz app collect from its users, and does the app use any third-party analytics or tracking software?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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This only occurs when the user elects to send feedback directly to the Govt.nz app support team. There is not regular tracking of users. This is consistent with the statement accredited by the regulator.

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Question 33211 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Does he stand by his predecessor’s statement that use of the Govt.nz app will always be optional?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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Yes.

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Question 33212 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What steps is the Government taking to ensure people who cannot or do not wish to use the Govt.nz app retain equal access to government services, and what funding, if any, is allocated to maintaining those non-digital channels?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I recognise that not everyone can, or wishes to, use digital channels. Use of an all-of-government app will remain optional. Government agencies will continue to be responsible for ensuring their services are accessible through a range of…

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Question 33213 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What uptake target, if any, has been set for the Govt.nz app, and is the app currently meeting that target?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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The previous Minister for Digitising Government set a target of 2 million downloads of the govt.nz app by June 2028. I am advised that downloads are expected to increase as digital credentials are issued by both public sector and private…

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Question 33214 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What is the current cost per active user of the Govt.nz programme to 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 am advised that, by design, the govt.nz app does not track individual user activity. As a result, information on active users is not collected and cannot be provided.

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Question 33215 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    How many times has the Govt.nz app been downloaded, and how many monthly active users did it have, as at the most recent date for which figures are available?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised that as at 28 July 2026, there has been 50,720 downloads of the govt.nz app.

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Question 33216 (2026)

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Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    When does the Minister expect digital driver licences to become available in the Govt.nz app's digital wallet, and how does that compare with the timeframe originally announced?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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NZTA has established a delivery team for the Digital Driver Licence (DDL) project and is targeting a limited pilot with the internal project team before the end of 2026. The pilot is expected to expand to a small group of external…

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Question 33217 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Is the Government App Programme currently on schedule against milestones set at its inception, and if not, by how long has it slipped?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised that the govt.nz app programme has successfully delivered the app foundations, credential issuance, and digital wallet capabilities on schedule. The delivery of the secure messaging capability, originally scheduled for June…

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Question 33218 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    How many risks on the Government App Programme's risk register are currently rated high or severe, if any?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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Three risks are categorised as high.

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Question 33219 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Which features originally planned for the Govt.nz app have been delayed, descoped, or removed from scope, if any, and what were the reasons in each case?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised that delivery of the secure messaging capability, originally scheduled for June 2026, has been deferred to December 2026.

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Question 33220 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    How many contract variations or change requests, if any, have been made to contracts under the Government App Programme, and what is their total value?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised there was one change request. $10,000 in total.

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Question 33221 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    How much, if any, has been spent on external consultants and contractors on the Government App Programme, and how does that compare with the cost of in-house staff on the programme?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised that the following represents the breakdown of external (contractor and consultant) spend versus internal resource spend for the financial years of 2024/25 and 2025/26 combined: External: $1,663,755 Internal: $363,505

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Question 33222 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Which vendor was selected to build the Government Credential Issuance Platform, what is the value of that contract, and was it awarded through an open competitive tender?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised that the vendor selected to build the Government Credential Issuance Platform was MATTR. The contract value for implementation was $60,000, with a monthly charge of $32,981 at current usage volumes (this changes as usage…

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Question 33223 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    How much, if anything, has been spent on marketing, advertising, and promotion of the Govt.nz app since its launch on 10 December 2025?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised that a total of $13,800 has spent on marketing, advertising and promotion since 10 December 2025.

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Question 33224 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What was the total amount paid to Dave Clark NZ, and to MATTR respectively, under their contracts for the Govt.nz app and digital wallet, as at the most recent date available?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised that, in the 2024/25 and 2025/26 financial years, the following amounts were paid to vendors: Dave Clark Design: $2,166,297 MATTR: $496,110 These costs relate to the project implementation and operational costs associated with…

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Question 33225 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    How much has been budgeted for the Government App Programme over its whole life, and by how much, if at all, has that budget been revised since the programme began?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised that $16,122,871 has been budgeted for the next five years for the operating costs of the Government App Programme.

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Question 33226 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What is the total actual expenditure on the Government App Programme, comprising the Govt.nz app, the digital wallet, and the Government Credential Issuance Platform, as at the most recent date for which figures are available, broken down…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised the total expenditure on the Government App Programme was $5,380,249 for the past two years. These costs relate to the project implementation and operational costs associated with the following products: • NZ Verify • Govt App…

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Question 32157 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Does he consider that a serving director of the state broadcaster contemplating candidacy for a political party gives rise to a conflict of interest; if not, why not?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I expect all board members to be aware of their obligations in relation to conflicts of interest and to manage any actual or perceived conflicts appropriately in accordance with the requirements of their role.

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31938, 31962, 31963 (2026)

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    31938

    When, if at all, did the Minister first become aware that Paul Henry, as a member of the Television New Zealand board was considering a candidacy in the 2026 general election?

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    Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    On what date, if any, did he, or his office, first become aware that Paul Henry was considering standing as a candidate for any political party at the 2026 General Election?

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    Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    On what date and at what time did he, or his office, first receive notice of Paul Henry's resignation from the TVNZ Board, if at all?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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14 July 2026, just before Mr Henry's public announcement.

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Question 31950 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What confidentiality obligations, if any, continue to apply to Paul Henry following his resignation in respect of commercially sensitive TVNZ board material he may have received while he was on the board?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I am advised that former directors remain subject to a duty of confidence. These confidentiality obligations are outlined in Appointments letters and reiterated in End of Term letters, and I expect all appointees to uphold these…

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Question 31951 (2026)

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Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Will he seek any assurance from TVNZ that board papers, commercial strategy, or audience data accessed by Paul Henry as a director will not be used for political purposes; if not, why not?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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Confidentiality obligations are outlined in appointment letters, and I expect all appointees to uphold these obligations.

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31952, 31953 (2026)

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Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Did the due diligence process undertaken prior to Paul Henry's appointment in June 2025 canvass any intention to seek political office; if not, why not?

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    What questions, if any, are asked of prospective directors of Crown entities in the media portfolio about current or intended political party membership, candidacy, or activity, as part of the appointment due diligence process?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I am advised that no specific questions regarding an individual's intent to stand for Parliament are asked during the due diligence process for Crown board appointments. It is expected that any such intention be disclosed at the time of…

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Question 31954 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    How many TVNZ Board meetings, if any, did Paul Henry attend during his tenure on the board of TVNZ?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I am advised that Paul Henry attended ten out of the eleven TVNZ Board meetings that occurred during his 12 months tenure.

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Question 31955 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What conflicts of interest, if any, did Paul Henry declare in TVNZ's interests register during his tenure, and on what dates were they entered?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I am advised that Paul Henry disclosed a perceived or potential conflict of interest prior to his TVNZ Board appointment being confirmed, as he had accepted a contract to host four episodes of The Chase NZ. Filming was completed before Mr…

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31956, 31958 (2026)

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Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Has he requested any advice from the Ministry for Culture and Heritage regarding Paul Henry's tenure on, or departure from, the TVNZ Board?

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    Has he received any advice from the Ministry for Culture and Heritage regarding Paul Henry's tenure on, or departure from, the TVNZ Board; if so, on what date was that advice received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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No, as the Ministry for Culture and Heritage are not the department responsible for monitoring TVNZ.

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Question 31957 (2026)

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Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Was he made aware of any occasion on which Paul Henry was required to recuse himself from a TVNZ Board discussion or decision; if so, how many such occasions were there?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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No.

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Question 31959 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Has he had any communication, written or oral, with the TVNZ Board Chair regarding Paul Henry's candidacy or resignation; if so, on what dates?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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Yes, on 14 July 2026.

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Question 31960 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What was the effective date of Paul Henry's resignation from the TVNZ Board, and was it accepted immediately?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I am advised that Paul Henry resigned on 14 July 2026 and his resignation was accepted with immediate effect.

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Question 31961 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Did Paul Henry, at any point during his tenure as a TVNZ board member, advise him or his office of any intention to seek political candidacy; if so, on what date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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No.

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Question 31539 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 6 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

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The titles of advice, reports, briefings and/or aide memoires I received from MBIE during the week beginning 6 July 2026 will be released on the MBIE website in the coming weeks here:…

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Question 31561 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 6 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I refer the Member to reply number 47370 (2024).

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Question 31599 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 6 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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The list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on MBIE's website…

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Question 31644 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

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I did not take any papers to Cabinet in the week beginning 6 July 2026.

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Question 31666 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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In my capacity as Minister for Media and Communications, I took 2 papers to Cabinet. One was titled 'Report on Overseas Travel: Hon Paul Goldsmith - May / June 2026'. I am refusing to release the title of the second paper as I believe it…

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Question 31704 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 30436 (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 29 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

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The titles of advice, reports, briefings and/or aide memoires I received from MBIE during the week beginning 29 June 2026 will be released on the MBIE website in the coming weeks here:…

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Question 30458 (2026)

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Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 29 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I refer the Member to reply number 47370 (2024).

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Question 30496 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 29 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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The list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on MBIE's website…

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Question 30541 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 29 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

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I did not take any papers to Cabinet in the week beginning 29 June 2026.

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Question 30563 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 29 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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In my capacity as Minister for Media and Communications, I took 1 paper to Cabinet, but I believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of government decision making processes to release the title at this time.

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Question 30601 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 29 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 29926 (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 Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

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The titles of advice, reports, briefings and/or aide memoires I received from MBIE during the week beginning 22 June 2026 will be released on the MBIE website in the coming weeks here:…

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Question 29948 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 22 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I refer the Member to reply number 47370 (2024).

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Question 29986 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 22 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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The list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on MBIE's website…

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · 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 Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

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I took one paper to Cabinet during the week beginning 22 June 2026, entitled 'Research and Education Advanced Network New Zealand: Appointments and Reappointment'.