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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    5612 (matches this search)

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

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    5867

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

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I took one paper to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 February 2026 as the Minister for Universities: University of Otago: Council appointments

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5616, 5762 (2026)

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    5616 (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 16 February 2026, by title and date?

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    5762

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 16 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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The written advice I received from the Ministry of Education during the week beginning 16 February 2026 is listed below: • 18 February 2026: Export Education Levy – spending mechanism to support the International Education Growth Plan Some…

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Question 5588 (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 16 February 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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My office receives many invitations to events and meetings. As per Speaker’s Ruling 199/6, I do not consider it to be in the public interest to undertake an exercise to identify and collate the material requested, as it will require a…

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Question 5589 (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 16 February 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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

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Question 5590 (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 16 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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The titles of papers I received in my capacity as Minister for Regulation are considered for proactive release each month and are published on the Ministry for Regulation’s website. Some titles may be withheld where the material remains…

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Question 5591 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 16 February 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

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

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The Member can find my diary proactively released on the Beehive website. I do not consider it in the public interest to prepare a list of meetings I did not attend, or declined to attend, for the Member.

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Question 5592 (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 16 February 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

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

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None.

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5593, 5594, 5595 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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  • 5593 (matches this search)

    How many candidates, if any, were shortlisted for the vacant position on the Board of the Tertiary Education Commission that was filled by Yvonne Browning in July 2025?

  • 5594 (matches this search)

    How many candidates, if any, were nominated for the vacant position on the Board of the Tertiary Education Commission that was filled by Yvonne Browning in July 2025?

  • 5595 (matches this search)

    How many candidates, if any, were interviewed for the vacant position on the Board of the Tertiary Education Commission that was filled by Yvonne Browning in July 2025?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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The Ministry of Education received 33 expressions of interest between the initial expressions of interest process in 2024 and Yvonne Browning’s appointment in 2025. Yvonne was the only candidate shortlisted for the secondary schooling…

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Question 5596 (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 16 February 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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The Member can find my diary proactively released on the Beehive website. I do not consider it in the public interest to prepare a list of meetings I did not attend, or declined to attend, for the Member.

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Question 5597 (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 16 February 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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I received the following advice during the week beginning 16 February 2026. - Letter to Minister for RMA Reform: Feedback on Streamlined Planning Process Application (Tasman District Council) (19 February 2026) - Fortnightly Status Report…

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Question 5602 (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 16 February 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I receive a significant number of event and meeting requests and am not able to accommodate all of them because of other commitments, including time in the House, at Cabinet committee and Cabinet meetings, meetings with officials, other…

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Question 5609 (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 16 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing

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None

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Question 5610 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 16 February 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing

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I do not believe it is in the public interest to release declined event invitations. My diary is proactively released.

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Question 5611 (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 16 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing

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I refer the member to the attached. One item has been withheld because it is under active consideration.

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Question 5617 (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 16 February 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

Answer

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

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Question 5618 (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 16 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

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None.

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Question 5619 (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 16 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

Answer

I refer the Member to the list below of briefings I received from Education agencies during the week beginning 16 February 2026. Tertiary Education Commission 16 February 2026 - Tertiary Education and Skills and Vocational Education…

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Question 5620 (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 16 February 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education

Answer

In my capacity as Minister for Vocational Education, my office has not declined any events or meeting requests that were scheduled to take place for the week beginning 16 February 2026.

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Question 5621 (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 16 February 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 5625 (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 16 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Judith Collins

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

Answer

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

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Question 5626 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 16 February 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 5627 (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 16 February 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 16 – 20 February 2025: • 19 February 2025, Data and Statistics (Census) Amendment Bill: Approval for Introduction.

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Question 5629 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How, if at all, were the roles of Fiordland Marine Guardians advertised?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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Fiordland Marine Guardians (Guardians) roles were last advertised in December 2024. This included advertisements in the Otago Daily Times, Southland Times, The Ensign, Southland Express, and the Southland App Advocate; as well as on the…

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Question 5630 (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, around the time that Dr Mark Hickford was appointed?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The position was not advertised.

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Question 5631 (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 16 February 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

Answer

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 5632 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 16 February 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 5633 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of president of the Law Commission around the time that Dr Mark Hickford 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

No.

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Question 5634 (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 Dr Mark Hickford was appointed, and how many, if any, were interviewed?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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Wide ranging discussions were had with officials on potential candidates to fill the position of President on a short-term basis.

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Question 5635 (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 Dr Mark Hickford to Law Commission President?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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Dr Hickford’s appointment was made through a Cabinet confirmation process.

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5636, 5638, 5639, 5640 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • 5636 (matches this search)

    How, if at all, was the role of Chair of the Board for the Independent Children's Monitor advertised?

  • 5638 (matches this search)

    Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of Chair of the Board for the Independent Children's Monitor, and if so, who was on the selection panel?

  • 5639 (matches this search)

    How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of Chair of the Board for the Independent Children's Monitor, and how many, if any, were interviewed?

  • 5640 (matches this search)

    What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Dr Ang Jury to Chair of the Board for the Independent Children's Monitor?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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The Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) has advised me that in 2025, an appointment process was undertaken for the three member roles for the new board of the Independent Children’s Monitor (the Monitor). One of the new members…

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5298, 5440 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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  • 5298 (matches this search)

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    How, if at all, was the role of Sport New Zealand Board Chairperson advertised?

  • 5440 (matches this search)

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    How, if at all, was the role of Chair of Sport and Recreation New Zealand (Sport NZ) Board advertised?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

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

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Public nominations for the role of Sport New Zealand Board Chair were open between 5 and 30 June 2025. The role was advertised via the Institute of Directors New Zealand, Appoint (Better Boards), Community Governance Aotearoa, and Ministry…

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5381, 5441 (2026)

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  • 5381 (matches this search)

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    Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of Sport New Zealand Board Chair, and if so, who was on the selection panel?

  • 5441 (matches this search)

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    Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of Chair of Sport and Recreation New Zealand (Sport NZ) Board, and if so, who was on the selection panel?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

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

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I considered all expressions of interest and nominations received for the role of Sport New Zealand Board Chair. All shortlisted candidates were subject to a due diligence interview with a panel of Ministry for Culture and Heritage…

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5405, 5442 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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  • 5405 (matches this search)

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    How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of the Sport New Zealand Board chair and how many, if any, were interviewed?

  • 5442 (matches this search)

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    How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of Chair of Sport and Recreation New Zealand (Sport NZ) Board and how many, if any, were interviewed?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

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

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A total of 19 candidates were considered for the role of Sport New Zealand Board Chair, and five were interviewed.

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5431, 5432, 5433, 5434 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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  • 5431 (matches this search)

    How, if at all, was the role of Chair of the Social Workers Registration Board advertised?

  • 5432 (matches this search)

    How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of Chair of the Social Workers Registration Board and how many, if any, were interviewed?

  • 5433 (matches this search)

    Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of Chair of the Social Workers Registration Board and if so, who was on the selection panel?

  • 5434 (matches this search)

    What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Michael Munnelly as Chair of the Social Workers Registration Board?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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The Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) has advised me that in 2024, an appointment process was undertaken for three registered social worker member roles on the Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB). As one of the expiring…

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5436, 5437, 5438, 5439 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How, if at all, was the role of Chair of the New Zealand Artificial Limb Service advertised?

  • 5437 (matches this search)

    Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of Chair of the New Zealand Artificial Limb Service, and if so, who was on the selection panel?

  • 5438 (matches this search)

    How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of Chair of the New Zealand Artificial Limb Service and how many, if any, were interviewed?

  • 5439 (matches this search)

    What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Kevin Ross to the Chair of the New Zealand Artificial Limb Service?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

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

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The Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) has advised me that in 2024, an appointment process was undertaken for five member roles on the New Zealand Artificial Limb Service (NZALS). As one of the expiring members also held the…

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Question 5443 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How, if at all, was the role of Chair of Sport and Recreation New Zealand (Sport NZ) Board advertised?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation

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As Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation, I am not responsible for appointing the Chair Sport and Recreation New Zealand. I refer the member to Reply 5298 (2026).

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Question 5444 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Raewyn Lovett as Chair of Sport and Recreation New Zealand (Sport NZ) Board?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

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

Answer

Raewyn Lovett was appointed as Chair of the Sport New Zealand Board in July 2023, after serving as Deputy Chair since August 2021 and member since July 2018. I am advised that her appointment to the position fulfilled appropriate and…

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Question 5445 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How, if at all, was the role of Chair of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Board advertised?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

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The role of Chair of the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Board was not publicly advertised. A public call for nomination is not required under the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Act 2014 and the Crown Entities Act 2004.

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Question 5446 (2026)

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    Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of Chair of Sport and Recreation New Zealand (Sport NZ) Board, and if so, who was on the selection panel?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

As Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation, I am not responsible for appointing the Chair Sport and Recreation New Zealand. I refer the member to Reply 5381 (2026).

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Question 5447 (2026)

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    Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of Chair of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Board, and if so, who was on the selection panel?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

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Nominations provided for the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Board Chair appointment were considered by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Shortlisted candidates were subject to a due diligence interview with a panel of Ministry…

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Question 5448 (2026)

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    How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of Chair of Sport and Recreation New Zealand (Sport NZ) Board and how many, if any, were interviewed?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

As Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation, I am not responsible for appointing the Chair Sport and Recreation New Zealand. I refer the member to Reply 5405 (2026).

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Question 5449 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Raewyn Lovett as Chair of Sport and Recreation New Zealand (Sport NZ) Board?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation

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As Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation, I am not responsible for appointing the Chair Sport and Recreation New Zealand. I refer the member to Reply 5444 (2026).

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Question 5450 (2026)

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    How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of Chair of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Board, and how many, if any, were interviewed?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

Answer

Seven candidates were longlisted for the role of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Board Chair and two candidates were interviewed.

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Question 5451 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Dame Jo Brosnahan as Chair of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Board?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

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A contestable process was run which included consideration of a range of nominations received from the Ministry for Culture and Heritage’s database, names from coalition and caucus colleagues and government nominating agencies. Due…

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Question 5466 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How, if at all, was the role of Chief Censor of the Office of Film and Literature Classification advertised?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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In 2022 an executive search company co-ordinated the search for candidates for the role of Chief Censor. Candidates were sought from advertising and seeking nominations from public sector agencies that hold nominations databases. When the…

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Question 5467 (2026)

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    Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of Chief Censor of the Office of Film and Literature Classification, and if so, who was on the selection panel?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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In 2022 a selection panel headed by Marilyn Little, Deputy Chief Executive Policy and Regulation, was set up to interview and evaluate the candidates for the role. The other panel members were Kellie Combes, Chief Executive of the Ministry…

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Question 5468 (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 Chief Censor of the Office of Film and Literature Classification and how many, if any, were interviewed?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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13 candidates expressed interest in the role in 2022. Five candidates were interviewed.

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Question 5470 (2026)

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    What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Caroline Flora to Chief Censor of the Office of Film and Literature Classification?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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The appointment process in 2022 followed the Public Service Commission guidelines for appointments to statutory bodies. This included confirmation of selection criteria for the role, undertaking a call for nominations and shortlisting of…

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5472, 5478 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment

    How, if at all, was the role of Chair of the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Board advertised?

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    Recorded target Nicola Willis, Minister for Economic Growth

    How, if at all, was the role of Chair of the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Board advertised?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

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Public nominations were sought through the Ministry of Business, Innovations and Employment (MBIE) jobs page, jobs.govt.nz, and seek.co.nz.

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5475, 5480 (2026)

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    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment

    Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of Chair of the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Board, and if so, who was on the selection panel?

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    Recorded target Nicola Willis, Minister for Economic Growth

    Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of Chair of the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Board, and if so, who was on the selection panel?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

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Yes. It was a combination of MBIE and MFAT officials.