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Question 12013 (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 Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

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Following my appointment as Minister for Pacific Peoples on 07 April 2026, I have not yet made any appointments.

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Question 12014 (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 Police

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I am advised that the most recent restructure within Police occurred on 9 February 2026, relating to the implementation of the Chief of Staff function. This restructure resulted in the disestablishment of one role and establishment of two…

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Question 12015 (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 Police

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None.

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Question 12016 (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 Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

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I refer the Member to the answer to Question 46 of the 2024/25 Annual Review of the Executive Board for the Elimination of Family Violence and Sexual Violence, which can be found on Parliament’s website.

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Question 12017 (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 the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

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None.

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Question 12018 (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 Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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Officials advise that the most recent restructure at Inland Revenue took place in the Operational Planning team. On 5 March 2026 final decisions were announced that 6 positions would be disestablished.

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Question 12019 (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 Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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None. Inland Revenue’s Board is made up of its Executive Leadership team. Membership is decided by the Chief Executive of Inland Revenue.

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Question 12020 (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 Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) that restructures have been interpreted as a formal change process, resulting in the disestablishment of a position. Affected roles have been interpreted as those which have been…

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Question 12021 (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 Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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Since 27 November 2023, there have been no board role appointees that were not from shortlists provided to me by officials.

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Question 12022 (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 for Social Investment

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Social Investment Agency, 3 roles.

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Question 12023 (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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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Te Ururoa Flavell and Katie Murray.

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Question 12024 (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 for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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In 2024/25, Te Arawhiti underwent two concurrent change processes. The first resulted in 44 roles being affected through a transfer of functions to Te Puni Kōkiri. The second resulted in 49 roles being affected as part of Te Arawhiti’s…

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Question 12025 (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 Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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One Director of Ngāpuhi Investment Fund Ltd (Tupu Tonu), Darren Beatty, was appointed but was not initially shortlisted by the monitoring agency. This was a late nomination and, following the same interview process and assessment used for…

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Question 12026 (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 Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

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I refer the Member to my response to written question 38329 (2025), for the most recent change process undertaken at the Ministry for Women.

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Question 12027 (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 Women

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As Minister for Women, I am responsible for one advisory board – the National Council on the Employment of Women (NACEW). I have not appointed a member to the board that was not on a shortlist provided by the Ministry for Women.

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Question 12028 (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 Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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I am advised that the most recent restructure by WorkSafe New Zealand was in March 2025, during which 163 roles were disestablished.

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Question 12029 (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 Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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None.

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Question 12030 (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 Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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In my capacity as the Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) was a departmental agency hosted by DPMC until 25 September…

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Question 12031 (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 Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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In my capacity as the Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). I confirm that in my capacity as Prime Minister, appointments either I approved or recommended to the…

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Question 12032 (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 · Attorney-General

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Please refer to 54152 (2025).

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Question 12033 (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 · Attorney-General

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Crown Law’s most recent restructure was the Strategy and Corporate Group Restructure 2026. 27 roles were affected through the process, the impact ranges from disestablished to minor changes (for example, change of reporting line). The…

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Question 12034 (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 for Media and Communications

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Entities within the Media and Communications portfolio often review operations to ensure they are functioning effectively. I am advised that the most recent restructure was Television New Zealand (TVNZ), which was completed in December…

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Question 12035 (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 for Media and Communications

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Andrew Barclay, Paul Henry, John Fellet, Andrew Szusterman, Brent Impey. All appointees were vetted through the Treasury's due diligence process.

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Question 12036 (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 Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

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I am advised by Ministry of Disabled People – Whaikaha, that 33 roles were affected during the Ministry’s most recent restructure on 15 April 2025. This included 13 roles that were disestablished, 12 roles that had reporting line changes,…

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Question 12037 (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 for Rail

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The Minister for Rail is a shareholding Minister and is not responsible for the operations of KiwiRail, the New Zealand Railways Corporation and Ferry Holdings. Information can be requested directly from these entities if required.

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Question 12038 (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 Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

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In relation to both Whaikaha and Disability Support Services, since 27 November 2023, there have been no board role appointees that were not from shortlists provided to me by officials.

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Question 12039 (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 Penny Simmonds

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

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As Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, I have no responsibility for any government departments. With regard to agencies, Crown entities and any other bodies under the Science, Innovation and Technology portfolio, please refer…

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Question 12040 (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 for Rail

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Every director we 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 12041 (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 Penny Simmonds

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

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I am informed by the office of the previous Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology that as the responsible Minister for the Science Innovation and Technology since January 2025, they have appointed the following people in the…

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Question 12042 (2026)

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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As Minister of Tourism and Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regard to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that in that time period, Tourism New…

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Question 12043 (2026)

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I am not the responsible Minister for any educational departments in my capacity as Minister for Universities.

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Question 12044 (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 Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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As the responsible Minister for the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio since January 2025, I have appointed the following person: Board: Tourism New Zealand Appointee: Jane Patterson, Member Commencement date: 22 August 2025

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Question 12045 (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 Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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There were two small team restructures undertaken at Tertiary Education Commission since 1 July 2025 fiscal savings restructure: 1. Customer Contact Group – The vacant Team Manager Operational Support role was disestablished, with its…

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Question 12046 (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 Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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All Ministerial appointments I am responsible for as Minister for Universities go through a standard process facilitated by the Tertiary Education Commission. This includes seeking nominations from a range of sources, shortlisting, and…

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Question 12047 (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 Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment, 19 roles.

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Question 12048 (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 Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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All Ministerial appointments I am responsible for go through a standard process facilitated by the Ministry of Education (for appointments to the Board of the Tertiary Education Commission) or the Tertiary Education Commission (for…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that the most recent restructure EECA undertook was in April – May 2025: - 16 roles were disestablished - 4 staff were made redundant - 3 staff were redeployed into fixed term roles I am further advised that the most recent…

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Question 12050 (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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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As the responsible Minister for the Economic Growth portfolio since January 2025, I (and the Minister for Trade and Investment) have appointed the following: Errol Clark, Simon Limmer.

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Ethnic Communities

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I am advised by the Ministry for Ethnic Communities that the most recent restructure involved the cessation of the Ethnic Communities Graduate Programme. A final decision on this restructure was made in December 2024. This affected one…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that the Electricity Authority appointed Murray Parrish as a member to the EA Board, commencing 23 December 2025.

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised the Ministry of Health commenced a phased organisational change programme in December 2025, which remains underway and is being implemented in two stages across multiple groups. Phase 1, covering the Public Health Agency and…

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Question 12054 (2026)

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Ethnic Communities

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I refer the Member to the response to written question 41460 (2025).

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Question 12055 (2026)

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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The Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai conducted a change process in January 2026 for its People and Culture team. This restructure affected three positions.

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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 Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · 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 12057 (2026)

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Hon Judith Collins

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

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I am advised that the most recent restructure affecting staff at the Public Service Commission was initiated in August 2025 in relation to the Public Service Fale, and that 16 roles were affected by this restructure.

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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 Local Government

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Since 27 November 2023, one appointment has been made to a board role where the appointee was not drawn from a shortlist provided to me as the responsible Minister.

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Question 12059 (2026)

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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For the Sport Integrity Commission a restructure effective 1 September 2025 resulted in two people leaving the Commission because of their role being disestablished, i.e., were made redundant. Five further vacant roles were affected by…

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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 for the Public Service

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None.

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Question 12061 (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 Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Question 56551 (2025), for information about the Stats NZ learning and capability development review, finalised in October 2025.

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Question 12062 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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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 for Sport and Recreation

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None.