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Question 8310 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

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

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Question 8312 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Ethnic Communities

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Question 8313 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What policy changes, if any, have occurred in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, following the Cabinet directive on 13 September 2024 that 'public…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

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

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None

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8314, 8315, 8317, 8342 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • 8314 (matches this search)

    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been granted in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

  • 8315 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

  • 8317 (matches this search)

    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been requested in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

  • 8342 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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As Minister of Statistics, I have not received advice on the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision, nor have there been any requests for exemptions to the expectations as outlined in the Cabinet Office circular CO (24) 5). This…

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Question 8318 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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Titles of advice that I have received that support delivering access to timely, quality healthcare for all New Zealanders have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health, Health New Zealand and Pharmac websites:…

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Question 8319 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What policy changes, if any, have occurred in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, following the Cabinet directive on 13 September 2024 that 'public…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I am advised that Stats NZ has implemented an operational policy to ensure that support is provided to any population group where there is evidence of need.

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Question 8320 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been granted in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Nil

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Question 8322 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Nil

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Question 8323 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been requested in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Nil

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Question 8324 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Nil

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Question 8325 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What policy changes, if any, have occurred in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, following the Cabinet directive on 13 September 2024 that 'public…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Nil

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Question 8326 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been granted in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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Nil

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Question 8328 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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Nil

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Question 8329 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been requested in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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Nil

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Question 8330 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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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 8331 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What policy changes, if any, have occurred in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, following the Cabinet directive on 13 September 2024 that 'public…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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Nil

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Question 8333 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been granted in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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None.

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Question 8334 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

Answer

I received advice relating to how this relates to ACC tenders.

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Question 8335 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been requested in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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None.

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Question 8336 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

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

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None

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Question 8337 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What policy changes, if any, have occurred in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, following the Cabinet directive on 13 September 2024 that 'public…

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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None.

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Question 8339 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been granted in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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None.

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Question 8340 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on…

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Question 8341 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been requested in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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None.

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Question 8344 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What policy changes, if any, have occurred in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, following the Cabinet directive on 13 September 2024 that 'public…

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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None.

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Question 8345 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been granted in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Associate Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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I refer the member to the response to PQ 8014 (2026).

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Question 8346 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Associate Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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I refer the member to the response to PQ 8023 (2026).

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Question 8347 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been requested in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Associate Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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I refer the member to the response to PQ 8014 (2026).

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Question 8348 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Nil

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Question 8349 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What policy changes, if any, have occurred in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, following the Cabinet directive on 13 September 2024 that 'public…

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Associate Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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I refer the member to the response to PQ 8022 (2026).

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Question 8351 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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Nil

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Question 8352 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

Answer

I received advice relating to how this relates to ACC tenders.

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Question 8358 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Answer

I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on…

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Question 8364 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Associate Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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I refer the member to the response to PQ 8042 (2026).

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Question 8367 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the average salary, stated in New Zealand Dollars, for a person who is employed by the Ministry for Regulation as of 1 March 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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I am advised the average salary of Ministry for Regulation staff is $143,650.

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7589, 7943 (2026)

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    7589 (matches this search)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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    Camilla Belich

    List MP · Labour Party

    7943

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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None.

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7590, 7837 (2026)

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    7590 (matches this search)

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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 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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    Camilla Belich

    List MP · Labour Party

    7837

    Question published

    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 2 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

Answer

I received the following advice during the week beginning 2 March 2026: - Key Impact Areas for Year Two Performance Plan (3 March 2026) - Talking Points for Rapid Response Team meeting (3 March 2026) - Accelerating implementation of the…

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7593, 7851 (2026)

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    7593 (matches this search)

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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 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    7851

    Question published

    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 2 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I received the following advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire and other documents in the week beginning 2 March 2026: Ministry for the Environment: 2/03/2026: 26-BRF-00025: Briefing:…

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7594, 7957 (2026)

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    7594 (matches this search)

    Question published

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    7957

    Question published

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026.

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7604, 7764 (2026)

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    7604 (matches this search)

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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 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    7764

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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 2 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

Answer

Titles have been withheld as they are either sensitive in nature or still under active consideration, and it is not in the public interest to release them at this time.

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7605, 7870 (2026)

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    7605 (matches this search)

    Question published

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    7870

    Question published

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

Answer

I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026 as the Minister for Universities.

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7609, 7868 (2026)

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    7609 (matches this search)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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    Shanan Halbert

    List MP · Labour Party

    7868

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

Answer

None.

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Question 7983 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the external review of the Public Service Commission's decision to fund social media ads regarding the 23 October 2025 strike, been completed?

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Hon Judith Collins

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

Answer

No. As outlined in paragraph 14 of the publicly available terms of reference https://www.publicservice.govt.nz/assets/DirectoryFile/Terms-of-Reference-Social-Media-Strike-Action.pdf, an indicative reporting date is 31 March 2026.

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Question 7984 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    When, if ever, will the external review of the Public Service Commission's decision to fund social media ads regarding the 23 October 2025 strike, be published?

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Hon Judith Collins

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

Answer

As outlined in paragraph 17 of the publicly available terms of reference https://www.publicservice.govt.nz/assets/DirectoryFile/Terms-of-Reference-Social-Media-Strike-Action.pdf, the Public Service Commission’s expectation is that the…

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Question 7741 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Professor Amokura Kawharu as Law Commission President?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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As noted in the answers to WPQs 7415, 7416 and 7417, this appointment was made under a previous government. I am advised by my officials (and as also noted in the answers to the previous questions) that the process in that case was to seek…

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Question 7415 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of Law Commission President around the time that Professor Amokura Kawharu was appointed, and how many, if any, were interviewed?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

That appointment was made under a previous government. I am advised by my officials that two candidates were shortlisted and interviewed at that time.

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Question 7416 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of Law Commission President around the time that Professor Amokura Kawharu was appointed, and if so, who was on the selection panel?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

That appointment was made under a previous government. I am advised by my officials that the Justice Minister of that time did set up a selection panel comprised of a Judge of the Supreme Court, the Secretary for Justice and the…

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Question 7417 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How, if at all, was the role of Law Commission President advertised prior to Professor Amokura Kawharu being appointed?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

That appointment was made under a previous government. I am advised by my officials that the vacancy was not advertised.

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Question 7503 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What is the regional breakdown, if any, for the 7,104 who received the Jobseeker Support Student Hardship in December 2025?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 7504 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the regional breakdown, if any, for the 6,066 who received the Jobseeker Support Student Hardship in December 2024?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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I refer the member to this link https://www.msd.govt.nz/about-msd-and-our-work/publications-resources/statistics/monthly-reporting/ which houses the monthly reporting for MSD. This is also my response to WPQ 7503 (2026)