Search written questions to Ministers and the replies they have received.
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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 Chair of the Board of the Accident Compensation Corporation, and if so, who was on the selection panel?
Answered by
Hon Scott Simpson
Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC
No.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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How many other candidates, if any, were considered the role of Chair of the Board of the Accident Compensation Corporation, and how many, if any, were interviewed?
Answered by
Hon Scott Simpson
Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC
There were 43 candidates considered for the role of Chair. No formal interviews were undertaken.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Jan Dawson to Chair of the Board of the Accident Compensation Corporation?
Answered by
Hon Scott Simpson
Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC
This appointment was made in accordance with the Cabinet-approved process and guiding legislation.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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How, if at all, was the role of WorkSafe New Zealand Board Chair advertised?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety
The role was advertised publicly, as required under the WorkSafe New Zealand Act 2013.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of WorkSafe New Zealand Board Chair and if so, who was on the selection panel?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety
A selection panel of MBIE officials was set up to consider applications for the role and provide me with advice.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of WorkSafe New Zealand Board Chair and how many, if any, were interviewed?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety
17 applications were received and assessed for the Chair role. Two were interviewed.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Murray Jagger to Chair of WorkSafe New Zealand Board?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety
I recruited publicly for the role, and the appointment was considered by APH and confirmed by Cabinet. The appointment followed normal MBIE processes.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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How, if at all, was the role of Chair of the Board of Invest New Zealand advertised?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment
Public nominations were sought through the Ministry of Business, Innovations and Employment (MBIE) jobs page, jobs.govt.nz, and seek.co.nz.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of Chair of the Board of Invest New Zealand and if so, who was on the selection panel?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment
Yes, it was made up of MBIE officials.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of Chair of the Board of Invest New Zealand and how many, if any, were interviewed?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment
12 candidates were considered. No interviews were undertaken.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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How, if at all, was the role of Real Estate Agents Authority Chairperson advertised?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
The position was not advertised.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the Real Estate Agents Authority Chairperson position, and if so, who was on the selection panel?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
No.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Rob Morrison as Chair of the Board of Invest New Zealand?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment
A public recruitment process was undertaken.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of Real Estate Agents Authority Chairperson and how many, if any, were interviewed?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
No other candidates were considered.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Denese Rosemary Bates as Real Estate Agents Authority chairperson?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
Ms Bates’s reappointment was made through a Cabinet confirmation process.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the Sport New Zealand Board, and if so, who was on the selection panel?
Answered by
Hon Mark Mitchell
Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation
All applicants for Sport New Zealand Board appointments are considered by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, with support from the Sport New Zealand Board Chair. It is not clear which appointments the member is referring to, so I…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Duane Kale to Sport New Zealand Board?
Answered by
Hon Mark Mitchell
Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation
Duane Kale was first appointed to the Sport New Zealand Board as a member in August 2021. An appropriate process was followed in accordance with the Public Service Commission’s appointments guidelines and the requirements of the Crown…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What is the full list of programmes and courses which were offered through Open Polytechnic in 2025 but not in 2026, if any?
Answered by
Hon Penny Simmonds
Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education
Please see below for full list of programmes and courses which were offered through Open Polytechnic in 2025 but not in 2026. • NZ Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care Level 3 • NZ Certificate in Foundation Skills Level 1 • NZ…
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Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What is the full list of programmes and courses which were offered through Tai Poutini Polytechnic in 2025 but not in 2026, if any?
Answered by
Hon Penny Simmonds
Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education
Please see below for full list of programmes and courses which were offered through Tai Poutini Polytechnic in 2025 but not in 2026. • Training Scheme in Heavy Commercial Vehicle and Machine Tyres The following two programmes are not…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What is the full list of programmes and courses which were offered through Whitireia Weltec in 2025 but not in 2026, if any?
Answered by
Hon Penny Simmonds
Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education
Please see below for full list of programmes and courses which were offered through Whitireia Weltec in 2025 but not in 2026. • New Zealand Certificate in Hospitality (Level 3) • New Zealand Certificate in Cookery (Managed Apprenticeship)…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What is the full list of programmes and courses which were offered through Western Institute of Technology in 2025 but not in 2026, if any?
Answered by
Hon Penny Simmonds
Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education
Please see below for full list of programmes and courses which were offered through Western Institute of Technology in 2025 but not in 2026. • Community - Beauty and Makeup • Community - Hospitality • Community - Maori Enterprise •…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What is the full list of programmes and courses which were offered through Universal College of Learning in 2025 but not in 2026, if any?
Answered by
Hon Penny Simmonds
Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education
Please see below for full list of programmes and courses which were offered through Universal College of Learning in 2025 but not in 2026. Wairarapa • NZ Certificate Mechanical Engineering - L3 • NZ Certificate in Primary Industry…
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Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What is the full list of programmes and courses which were offered through Otago Polytechnic in 2025 but not in 2026, if any?
Answered by
Hon Penny Simmonds
Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education
Please see below for full list of programmes and courses which were offered through Otago Polytechnic in 2025 but not in 2026. Certificate in Avian Wildlife Healthcare (Veterinarian) (Level 7) - Closing at completion of current cohort in…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What is the full list of programmes and courses which were offered through Unitec Institute of Technology or Manukau Institute of Technology in 2025 but not in the merged Unitec Institute of Technology and Manukau Institute of Technology…
Answered by
Hon Penny Simmonds
Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education
Please see below for full list of programmes and courses which were offered through Unitec Institute of Technology or Manukau Institute of Technology in 2025 but not in 2026. Unitec: • Nursing Competency Assessment Training Scheme •…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What is the full list of programmes and courses which were offered through Waikato Institute of Technology in 2025 but not in 2026, if any?
Answered by
Hon Penny Simmonds
Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education
Please see below for full list of programmes and courses which were offered through Waikato Institute of Technology in 2025 but not in 2026. • Adult and Tertiary Teaching in Practice (Level 5) • Master of Professional Practice •…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What is the full list of programmes and courses which were offered through Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology in 2025 but not in 2026, if any?
Answered by
Hon Penny Simmonds
Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education
Please see below for full list of programmes and courses which were offered through Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology in 2025 but not in 2026. The below programmes are in teach out only for 2026 and will cease once current cohorts…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What is the full list of programmes and courses which were offered through Southern Institute of Technology in 2025 but not in 2026, if any?
Answered by
Hon Penny Simmonds
Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education
Please see below for full list of programmes and courses which were offered through Southern Institute of Technology in 2025 but not in 2026. Programmes not offered in 2026 • New Zealand Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Level 6) • New…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What is the full list of programmes and courses which were offered through Eastern Institute of Technology in 2025 but not in 2026, if any?
Answered by
Hon Penny Simmonds
Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education
Please see below for full list of programmes and courses which were offered through Eastern Institute of Technology in 2025 but not in 2026. • NZ Certificate in Digital Technologies (Level 2) • NZ Certificate in Digital Technologies (Level…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What is the full list of programmes and courses which were offered through Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology in 2025 but not in 2026, if any?
Answered by
Hon Penny Simmonds
Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education
Please see below for full list of programmes and courses which were offered through Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology in 2025 but not in 2026. • Vocational Pathways (NCEA Level 2) (Service Industries) • NZ Certificate in Food and…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What is the full list of programmes and courses which were offered through Ara Institute of Technology in 2025 but not in 2026, if any?
Answered by
Hon Penny Simmonds
Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Vocational Education
Please see below for full list of programmes and courses which were offered through Ara Institute of Technology in 2025 but not in 2026. Programmes not offered in 2026: • Bachelor of International Tourism and Hospitality Management (Now…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What is the current level of compliance, if any, within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, with NZ Government Web Standards, which require public sector…
Answered by
Hon David Seymour
Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation
I am advised that the Ministry for Regulation’s current Centralised Web Accessibility Checker accessibility score is 22, based on testing by the Department of Internal Affairs as of 17 December 2025.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What is the current level of compliance, if any, within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, with NZ Government Web Standards, which require public sector…
Answered by
Hon Mark Mitchell
Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery
I am advised that the National Emergency Management Agency currently sits in second place on the Centralised Web Accessibility Checker agency leaderboard, which measures agency compliance to web accessibility.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What is the current level of compliance, if any, within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, with NZ Government Web Standards, which require public sector…
Answered by
Hon Matt Doocey
Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health
I am advised that the Mental Health and Wellbeing Commission is not an agency required to implement the NZ Government Web Standards, however its website meets all the government standards of accessibility.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What is the current level of compliance, if any, within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, with NZ Government Web Standards, which require public sector…
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture
I am advised the Ministry for Primary Industries’ (MPI) websites and intranet are mandated to comply with the New Zealand Government Web Standards, and this area is considered a central tenet of web best practice. I am also advised MPI is…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What is the current level of compliance, if any, within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, with NZ Government Web Standards, which require public sector…
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage
The Centralised Web Accessibility Checker monitoring programme publishes quarterly data on accessibility scores for government websites, which can be found here:…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What is the current level of compliance, if any, within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, with NZ Government Web Standards, which require public sector…
Answered by
Hon Karen Chhour
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children
I am advised information regarding government agency compliance with NZ Government Web Standards, including an ‘Agency leaderboard’ is publicly available on Digital.govt.nz.
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Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What is the current level of compliance, if any, within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, with NZ Government Web Standards, which require public sector…
Answered by
Hon Simon Watts
Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change
I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment’s response to Written Parliamentary Question 5183 (2026) and the Minister of Foreign Affairs response to written Parliamentary Question 5186 (2026).
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Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What is the current level of compliance, if any, within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, with NZ Government Web Standards, which require public sector…
Answered by
Hon Tama Potaka
Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation
I am advised that the Department of Conservation has a good level of compliance with New Zealand Government Web Standards for the core website (doc.govt.nz) and new public services. I am further advised by the Department that for public…
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Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What is the current level of compliance, if any, within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, with NZ Government Web Standards, which require public sector…
Answered by
Hon Mark Mitchell
Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections
I am advised that since 2023, Corrections has participated in the Department of Internal Affairs-led Central Web Accessibility Checker (CWAC) programme which provides regular, automated auditing of accessibility compliance across…
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Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What is the current level of compliance, if any, within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, with NZ Government Web Standards, which require public sector…
Answered by
Hon Casey Costello
List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs
I am advised that Customs’ current Central Web Accessibility Checker score is 100. Agency Central Web Accessibility Checker scores are publicly available using the following link:…
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Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What is the current level of compliance, if any, within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, with NZ Government Web Standards, which require public sector…
Answered by
Hon Judith Collins
Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence
This information is available online using the Government Chief Digital Officer’s Centralised Web Accessibility Checker:…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What is the current level of compliance, if any, within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, with NZ Government Web Standards, which require public sector…
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
Current compliance across the Minister of Education’s portfolio varies, with the Ministry of Education and other bodies generally partially compliant and continuing to address identified accessibility issues. Accessibility performance is…
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Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What is the current level of compliance, if any, within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, with NZ Government Web Standards, which require public sector…
Answered by
Hon David Seymour
Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education
The Charter School Agency currently has a Centralised Web Accessibility Checker (CWAC) score of 4.
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Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What is the current level of compliance, if any, within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, with NZ Government Web Standards, which require public sector…
Answered by
Hon Penny Simmonds
Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for the Environment
Ministry for the Environment The Ministry for the Environment is actively engaged in the Department of Internal Affairs' Centralised Web Accessibility Checker programme (CWAC) and is committed to achieving total accessibility across its…
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Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What is the current level of compliance, if any, within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, with NZ Government Web Standards, which require public sector…
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment
I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment's response to written parliamentary question 5183(2026).
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What is the current level of compliance, if any, within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, with NZ Government Web Standards, which require public sector…
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
I am advised The Treasury operates six public facing websites and it uses both the Siteimprove web governance utility and the scoring and reporting from the Department of Internal Affairs' Centralised Web Accessibility Checker tool to…
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Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What is the current level of compliance, if any, within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, with NZ Government Web Standards, which require public sector…
Answered by
Rt Hon Winston Peters
List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs
I am advised that the accessibility of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade's websites is publicly available at digital.govt.nz…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What is the current level of compliance, if any, within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, with NZ Government Web Standards, which require public sector…
Answered by
Hon Judith Collins
Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB
I am advised that the GCSB actively strives to meet the Web Accessibility Standard 1.2, which forms part of the New Zealand Government Standards. Compliance is assessed via the Centralised Web Accessibility Checker (CWAC), an automated…
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Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What is the current level of compliance, if any, within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, with NZ Government Web Standards, which require public sector…
Answered by
Hon David Seymour
Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health
I am advised Pharmac works hard to ensure its websites are compliant with NZ Government Web Standards. Officials regularly review and update our sites to ensure they work for everyone who wants to access them.
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Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What is the current level of compliance, if any, within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, with NZ Government Web Standards, which require public sector…
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing
Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga – Ministry of Housing and Urban Development website content is developed in compliance with New Zealand Government Web Standards. The Ministry is committed to making improvements, including using automated and manual…