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Question 11963 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 23 March 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

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I refer the Member to reply number 1465 (2025).

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Question 11964 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

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I refer the Member to reply number 8619 (2025).

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Question 11965 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    Since 27 November 2023, what persons, if any, have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to you as responsible Minister?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I have made one set of board appointments since 27 November 2023. This was the reestablishment and reappointment of the Oranga Tamariki Ministerial Advisory Board, which included the reappointment of the five previous members and the…

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Question 11966 (2026)

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    What is the most recent restructure, if any, to take place in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, and how many roles were affected, if any?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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For the Ministry for the Environment, I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment’s response to written parliamentary question 11984 (2026). For the Climate Change Commission, I refer the member to the Climate Change…

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Question 11967 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning 23 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

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I refer the Member to reply number 1463 (2025).

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Question 11968 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 23 March 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I have received a large number of meeting requests and invites over this period. My office does not record which of these are unable to be attended.

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Question 11969 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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In my capacity as Minister of Statistics, I took one paper to Cabinet during the week of 23 – 27 March 2026. I am withholding the title of this paper as it relates to matters under active consideration. I do not consider it to be in the…

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Question 11970 (2026)

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    Since 27 November 2023, what persons, if any, have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to you as responsible Minister?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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I have interpreted appointments to ‘board role positions’ as appointments to statutory roles. Since 27 November 2023, I have not appointed any person who was not included on a shortlist. Additionally, I am not responsible for any boards…

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Question 11971 (2026)

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    What is the most recent restructure, if any, to take place in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, and how many roles were affected, if any?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The Department of Conservation advises me that the most recent restructure to take effect was the change to the Biodiversity Heritage and Visitors Business Group, as follows: decision document released on 11 November 2025; new structure…

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Question 11972 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning 23 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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Titles of all advice, including briefings, I have received has been, or will be, proactively released on the Stats NZ website here: https://www.stats.govt.nz/about-us/what-we-do/advice-for-the-minister-of-statistics/. I regularly request…

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Question 11973 (2026)

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    Since 27 November 2023, what persons, if any, have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to you as responsible Minister?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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As Minister of Conservation, each year I am responsible for approximately 120 appointments across 40 Boards, Councils, and Committees. The Department of Conservation advises me that it would require significant manual collation and review…

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Question 11974 (2026)

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    What is the most recent restructure, if any, to take place in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, and how many roles were affected, if any?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

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I am advised that information on Corrections’ most recent restructure, the People and Capability Next Steps change process, is included in Corrections’ 2024/2025 Annual Review. Therefore, I refer the member to the Department of…

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Question 11975 (2026)

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    Since 27 November 2023, what persons, if any, have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to you as responsible Minister?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

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None.

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Question 11976 (2026)

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    What is the most recent restructure, if any, to take place in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, and how many roles were affected, if any?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I am advised that the most recent restructure to take place at Customs was the Border Executive Board Organisational Change, with the new Border Executive Board Secretariat structure taking effect on 1 January 2026. Nine roles within the…

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Question 11977 (2026)

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    Since 27 November 2023, what persons, if any, have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to you as responsible Minister?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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As Minister of Customs, none.

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Question 11978 (2026)

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    What is the most recent restructure, if any, to take place in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, and how many roles were affected, if any?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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NZDF: Two change processes were initiated in 2024/25. 1)The NZDF Workforce Savings Programme (WSP) was established in October 2024. Through this process 516 roles were disestablished, of which 271 were filled and 245 were vacant at the…

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Question 11979 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    Since 27 November 2023, what persons, if any, have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to you as responsible Minister?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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None

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Question 11980 (2026)

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    What is the most recent restructure, if any, to take place in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, and how many roles were affected, if any?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I refer the Member to the attached table, showing the most recent restructure at the Ministry of Education, taking effect between 2 February 2026 and 2 March 2026. I am advised by Education New Zealand that the most recent restructure…

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Question 11981 (2026)

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    What is the most recent restructure, if any, to take place in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, and how many roles were affected, if any?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 11982 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    Since 27 November 2023, what persons, if any, have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to you as responsible Minister?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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All Ministerial appointments go through a standard process facilitated by the Ministry of Education. This includes shortlisting and consulting on proposed names with the coalition before decisions are made by Cabinet.

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Question 11983 (2026)

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    Since 27 November 2023, what persons, if any, have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to you as responsible Minister?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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I was not provided any shortlists by officials regarding appointments to the Charter School | Kura Hourua Establishment Board and Charter Schools | Kura Hourua Authorisation Board.

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Question 11984 (2026)

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    What is the most recent restructure, if any, to take place in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, and how many roles were affected, if any?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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The Ministry for the Environment's most recent, large-scale restructure occurred in 2024, resulting in a decrease of 278 FTE over two financial years. In 2025, the Ministry undertook three small, role-specific restructures, all of which…

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Question 11985 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    Since 27 November 2023, what persons, if any, have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to you as responsible Minister?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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I have interpreted appointments to 'board role positions' to be appointments to statutory roles. Since 27 November 2023, the following appointments have been made where the individual was not included on the original shortlist provided: •…

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Question 11986 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What is the most recent restructure, if any, to take place in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, and how many roles were affected, if any?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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RBNZ, 281 impacted employees.

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Question 11987 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    Since 27 November 2023, what persons, if any, have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to you as responsible Minister?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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Every director I have appointed was shortlisted prior to their appointment, as they must be on a list of candidates when being vetted through the Treasury’s due diligence process.

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Question 11988 (2026)

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    What is the most recent restructure, if any, to take place in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, and how many roles were affected, if any?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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I am advised the most recent restructure within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade was the operating model review of the Pacific and Development Group. As part of this restructure, 54 new positions were established, 65 positions…

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Question 11989 (2026)

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    Since 27 November 2023, what persons, if any, have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to you as responsible Minister?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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For the Asia New Zealand Foundation and the Public Advisory Committee on Disarmament and Arms Control all successful board appointees where part of the provided shortlist. For Antarctica New Zealand, there were three Board appointments…

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Question 11990 (2026)

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    What is the most recent restructure, if any, to take place in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, and how many roles were affected, if any?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

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I am advised that that most recent change programme was undertaken in FY 2024/2025. As a result, a small number of people from across the GCSB were made redundant through this programme, and some new roles were created. It is not in the…

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Question 11991 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    Since 27 November 2023, what persons, if any, have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to you as responsible Minister?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

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None.

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Question 11992 (2026)

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    What is the most recent restructure, if any, to take place in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, and how many roles were affected, if any?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I am advised that Pharmac’s most recent restructure took place in August 2025. A total of 5 roles were affected and of those 5 roles, 4 were disestablished. 1 role had a reporting line change with additional changes made to its…

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Question 11993 (2026)

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    Since 27 November 2023, what persons, if any, have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to you as responsible Minister?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I am advised that the information requested is not available in an easily reportable format. I do not consider it to be in the public interest to divert staff from their work to undertake a substantial collation exercise.

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Question 11994 (2026)

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    What is the most recent restructure, if any, to take place in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, and how many roles were affected, if any?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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The most recent information for the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development is available in its 2024/25 Annual Review - Responses to written questions 1-55. This is available on the Parliament website at:…

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Question 11995 (2026)

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    Since 27 November 2023, what persons, if any, have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to you as responsible Minister?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Obtaining the information requested would require substantial collation and divert staff from their core duties. In accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 210/6, I consider that the time, and hence the expense, of answering the Member’s question…

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Question 11996 (2026)

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    What is the most recent restructure, if any, to take place in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, and how many roles were affected, if any?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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As Minister for Immigration, I have no responsibility for any government departments, Ministries, agencies, crown entities or other bodies. Immigration New Zealand is a branch of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).…

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Question 11997 (2026)

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    Since 27 November 2023, what persons, if any, have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to you as responsible Minister?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I appoint no boards as the Minister of Immigration.

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Question 11998 (2026)

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    What is the most recent restructure, if any, to take place in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, and how many roles were affected, if any?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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For the Treasury, I refer the Member to the answer to Written Question 11986 (2026). For my other agencies: National Infrastructure Funding and Financing Limited: None. Crown Infrastructure Delivery: CID’s most recent restructure was in…

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Question 11999 (2026)

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    Since 27 November 2023, what persons, if any, have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to you as responsible Minister?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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No persons have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to me as responsible Minister for Infrastructure.

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Question 12000 (2026)

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    What is the most recent restructure, if any, to take place in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, and how many roles were affected, if any?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Department of Internal Affairs: I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that their most recent restructure was the Fiscal Sustainability Phase 2 change programme undertaken in the 2025/26 financial year. This change process…

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Question 12001 (2026)

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    Since 27 November 2023, what persons, if any, have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to you as responsible Minister?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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There have been no appointments to board role positions that were not on a list of candidates provided to me from nominated and assessed candidates.

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Question 12002 (2026)

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    What is the most recent restructure, if any, to take place in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, and how many roles were affected, if any?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to attachment 1 for the Crown entities I am advised have undertaken restructures.

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Question 12003 (2026)

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    Since 27 November 2023, what persons, if any, have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to you as responsible Minister?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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For the appointment processes for which I have received a recommended shortlist, two candidates have been appointed from outside those shortlists. The candidates concerned were Dr Stephen Rainbow and Dr Melissa Derby who were appointed to…

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Question 12004 (2026)

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Real Estate Authority undertook a restructure in March 2026 where no roles were disestablished and one role was established.

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Question 12005 (2026)

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    Since 27 November 2023, what persons, if any, have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to you as responsible Minister?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I have not recommended any such appointments.

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Question 12006 (2026)

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    What is the most recent restructure, if any, to take place in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, and how many roles were affected, if any?

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Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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In August 2025, Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) implemented changes to the Public Affairs and Customer Experience function. 13 roles were affected by this change.

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Question 12007 (2026)

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    Since 27 November 2023, what persons, if any, have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to you as responsible Minister?

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Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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I have not appointed anyone to a board as Minister for Land Information.

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Question 12008 (2026)

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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I am advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that one consultation process is currently underway and opened on 20 March 2026. Final decisions have yet to be made, therefore Te Puni Kōkiri cannot confirm how many roles will be affected.

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Question 12009 (2026)

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    Since 27 November 2023, what persons, if any, have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to you as responsible Minister?

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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I make or recommend board appointments based on the relevant statutory criteria (if applicable) and other factors including Cabinet and Public Service Commission guidance. I am advised that shortlists comprise one of several considerations…

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Question 12010 (2026)

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    What is the most recent restructure, if any, to take place in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, and how many roles were affected, if any?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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I am advised that that most recent change programme was undertaken in FY 2024/2025. As a result, a small number of people from across the NZSIS were made redundant through this programme, and some new roles were created. It is not in the…

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Question 12011 (2026)

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    Since 27 November 2023, what persons, if any, have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to you as responsible Minister?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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None.

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Question 12012 (2026)

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    What is the most recent restructure, if any, to take place in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, and how many roles were affected, if any?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

Answer

I am advised by the Ministry for Pacific Peoples, that the most recent restructure occurred in 2024 in response to the public service cost savings exercise. A total of 38 roles were affected by this restructure.