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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has she received on the exposure of New Zealand's export sector to disruptions arising from Middle East conflict, including through shipping lane disruptions?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

The Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles and dates of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What are the potential economic impacts, if any, on New Zealand of an escalation of conflict involving Iran?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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Developments will impact the New Zealand economy through several channels, including trade (particularly through higher oil prices and disruption to trade flows), financial markets, and heightened uncertainty. The scale and duration of…

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    On what dates, if any, has she met with the Chair of the TVNZ Board in the last three months, and for what purpose?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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In the interest of transparency, my ministerial diary is proactively released on the Beehive website. I refer the member to that page: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/minister/hon-nicola-willis

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What correspondence, if any, has she sent to the Board of TVNZ in the last three months?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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None.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What correspondence, if any, has she received from the Board of Television New Zealand in the last three months?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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None.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What correspondence, if any, has she received from the boards of any SOEs regarding expressions of interest from private parties in acquiring any stake in those entities, in the last three months?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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None.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has she received on the risks to service delivery or public interest obligations if any Crown asset were to be sold?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

The Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles and dates of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has she received on the proceeds that could be expected from the full or partial sale of any SOE in the current economic environment?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

The Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles and dates of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What correspondence, if any, has she received from Treasury regarding asset sales or partial privatisation options since 1 January 2026?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

The Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles and dates of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has she commissioned any work comparing the long-term fiscal returns of retaining versus selling Crown assets?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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No.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has she received on the potential sale or part-sale of any Crown-owned assets in the last three months?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

The Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles and dates of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has she received advice, if any, on the fiscal impact of divesting any State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) or Crown entities?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

The Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles and dates of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has she received from the Treasury that the Reserve Bank dual mandate had a causal effect on inflation while the dual mandate was in place?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

I am advised that the Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles and dates of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Further to the Minister’s answer to written question 3989 (2026): what accounts for the six-month delay between Cabinet making this decision and her announcing the review?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

Selecting the right people to lead the review took longer than expected due to candidate availability and the need for a balance of international and domestic perspectives.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Further to the Minister’s answer to written question 3989 (2026): what was Cabinet advised regarding when the review would begin?

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    Further to the Minister’s answer to written question 3988 (2026): what was Cabinet Economic Policy Committee advised regarding when the review would begin?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

The Cabinet paper noted an indicative timeline for the review. It also noted that amendments to the timeline may be required following consultation with the preferred reviewers.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Further to the Minister’s answer to written question 3985 (2026): which ministers or offices were consulted on the Cabinet Paper?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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I consulted with my Ministerial colleagues.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Further to her answer to written question 3981 (2026): between what dates was this competitive procurement process to identify candidates run?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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I am advised the Treasury began contacting potential reviewers on 7 August 2025. I received the Treasury’s concluding advice on reviewers on 15 December 2025.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Further to her answer to written question 3981 (2026): on what date or dates did she receive advice from Treasury?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

I am advised that the Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles and dates of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Further to her answer to written question 3981 (2026): did she or her office consult with any other Minister, MP or office on Treasury’s advice, if so, who?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

I consulted with the Associate Ministers of Finance.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Further to her answer to written question 3981 (2026): did she or her office provide any other Minister, MP or office copies of Treasury’s advice, if so, who?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

From time to time, I provide my colleagues copies of advice I have received. I do not keep an exact list of this of which of my colleagues I provide what information to in the way the Member has asked.

Corrected reply

Question 6696 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Further to her answer to written question 3980 (2026): on what dates were each of these candidates shortlisted?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

Corrected reply: Candidates were shortlisted and then contacted on 7 August 2025. Additional candidates were contacted by Treasury on 19 August, 10 October, 16 October, 28 October, 8 December and 9 December 2025.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Further to her answer to written question 3980 (2026): on what date was Mr Archer shortlisted?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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The Treasury contacted Mr Archer on 9 December 2025.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Further to her answer to written question 3980 (2026): on what date was Dr Orphanides shortlisted?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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The Treasury contacted Dr Orphanides on 16 October 2025.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Further to her answer to written question 3975 (2026): what roles are these other suppliers expected to fulfil?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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Other suppliers may provide legal, analytical and communications support to the review.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Further to her answer to written question 3973 (2026): on what date did she receive this advice?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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15 December 2025.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Further to her answer to written question 3972 (2026): how did the Treasury engage with the then Governor?

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    Further to her answer to written question 3972 (2026): did the Treasury give the then Governor the opportunity to provide feedback or comment?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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The Treasury invited feedback on a list of potential international reviewers.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Further to her answer to written question 3964 (2026): will Treasury officials be present for this meeting?

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    Further to her answer to written question 3964 (2026): will Reserve Bank officials be present for this meeting?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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As the meeting is a number of months away logistical matters like this will be addressed closer to the time.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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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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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister of Finance

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None.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Finance

Answer

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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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Finance

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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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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · 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 23 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

I am advised that the Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · 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 23 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister of Finance

Answer

The Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles and dates of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · 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 23 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Finance

Answer

My office receives a significant volume of information. To answer this question will require significant staff resources and I do not believe it is in the public interest to do so. If the member wishes to be more specific about the…

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · 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 23 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Finance

Answer

I am advised that the Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · 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 16 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Finance

Answer

I am advised that the Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · 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 16 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Finance

Answer

My office receives a significant volume of information. To answer this question will require significant staff resources and I do not believe it is in the public interest to do so. If the member wishes to be more specific about the…

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · 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 16 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister of Finance

Answer

The Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles and dates of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · 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 16 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

I am advised that the Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Finance

Answer

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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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Finance

Answer

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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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister of Finance

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None

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

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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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    How many full-time equivalent (FTE) staff from the Treasury, if any, will be allocated to support the independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic?

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    How many full-time equivalent (FTE) staff from each agency, if any, will be allocated to support the independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic, by agency?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

The Treasury estimate that the support required will be about 0.25 FTE on average over the course of the review.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    To which Minister or Ministers will the independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic report to?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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The review will report to me in my capacity as the Minister of Finance.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What are the specific terms of reference for the independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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The terms of reference are available on the Treasury’s website at https://www.treasury.govt.nz/publications/information-release/independent-review-monetary-policy.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What consultation, if any, took place with the Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 Lessons Learned (Te Tira Ārai Urutā) commissioners, prior to the announcement on 11 February 2026 of the independent review of New Zealand’s monetary…

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

The Treasury informed the Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 Lessons Learned (Te Tira Ārai Urutā) about the independent review of COVID-19 monetary policy in December 2025. Decisions taken by the MPC are out of scope of the Royal…

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · 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 9 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Finance

Answer

I am advised that the Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · 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 9 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Finance

Answer

My office receives a significant volume of information. To answer this question will require significant staff resources and I do not believe it is in the public interest to do so. If the member wishes to be more specific about the…

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · 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 9 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister of Finance

Answer

The Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles and dates of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…