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Question 11677 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    How was initial contact made with the 100+ parents that the Education Review Office practiced their new school performance reporting system on; listed by type of contact (i.e., text, email etc.)?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised ERO worked with schools and a contracted provider to consult with parents. ERO does not hold records on the specific contact method used in each case

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Question 11678 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    Why has the Ministry not proactively released any advice seen by their Ministers since 8 December 2025?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that, since 8 December 2025, the Ministry of Education has proactively released 111 papers containing advice to Ministers.

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Question 11682 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    How many reports, if any, has the Minister received from the Ministry of Education since 8 December 2025?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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As at 27 March 2026, my office has received approximately 150 reports from the Ministry of Education, since 8 December 2025.

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Question 11306 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    What reports, briefings, emails, memos, aides-memoire, notes or written advice, if any, has the Minister and/or his Office received regarding distance/hybrid learning (i.e., students learning remotely at home) students receiving lunches…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 11327 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    How many schools, if any, had unsafe/contaminated drinking water supply from 1 January 2025 - 31 December 2025?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) that the Water Services Authority - Taumata Arowai advised them of 66 of the 460 self-supplied schools that received an unsafe drinking water notification in 2025. If test result…

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Question 11328 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    How many schools, if any, had detected chemical exceedances in their drinking water supply from 1 January 2025 - 31 December 2025?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) that the Water Services Authority - Taumata Arowai advised them that 2 of the 460 self-supplied schools observed a chemical exceedance detection event in their drinking water supply…

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Question 11329 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    How many schools, if any, had detected faecal contamination in their drinking water supply from 1 January 2025 - 31 December 2025?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) that, in 2025, the Water Services Authority - Taumata Arowai advised them of 64 schools that received unsafe drinking water notifications for faecal contamination events.

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Question 11330 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    How many schools, if any, currently have unsafe/contaminated drinking water?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) that 16 self-supplied schools are currently responding to unsafe drinking water incidents. The Ministry is supporting all schools to conduct remedial actions before reinstating safe…

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11355, 11356 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    Will the conveyance allowance be reviewed in light of the ongoing fuel crisis; if not, why not?

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    Will the conveyance allowance be adjusted amid the ongoing fuel crisis; if not, why not?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) that from Monday 20 April 2026, all Ministry conveyance allowances will temporarily increase by approximately 30%. This includes: • daily school bus conveyance allowances • SESTA…

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Question 11358 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    What reports, briefings, emails, memos, aides-memoire, notes or written advice, if any, has the Minister and/or his Office received regarding any impact that the ongoing fuel crisis could have on school attendance; listed by date, title,…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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Question 11359 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    What actions, if any, is the government taking in relation to School Transport Funding and Assistance to alleviate pressure caused by the ongoing fuel crisis on schools, educators, and/or school communities?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that the Ministry of Education’s (the Ministry’s) transport contracts and funding arrangements have an agreed mechanism to reflect movements in input costs such as fuel and labour. The Ministry regularly applies NZ Transport…

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Question 11360 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    How many school bus routes have been reviewed and/or cancelled since January 1 2025?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that, between 1 January 2025 and 25 March 2026, 242 routes have been reviewed. The following review outcomes have been implemented, or will be implemented shortly: • cancellation of 13 routes •…

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Question 11388 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the government assessed whether any of NZ's fuel purchase contracts have been affected by the Force Majeure declarations cascading through our supply chain?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence

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I refer the member to the answer for WPQ 11390 (2026)

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Question 11390 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the government assessed whether any of NZ's fuel purchase contracts have been affected by the Force Majeure declarations cascading through our supply chain?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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Force majeure provisions are standard commercial clauses that sit within individual contracts between buyers and sellers. The Government does not oversee the operation of these contractual arrangements. At this time, fuel suppliers are not…

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Question 9039 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    What were the 12 schools that the Education Review Office practiced their new school performance reporting system on; listed by school?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The names of the schools are not being released, as the engagement was undertaken in confidence.

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Question 9040 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    What region(s) were the 100 parents from that the Education Review Office worked closely with on the new school performance reporting system; listed by region for all 100 parents?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that parents were consulted across the following regions: • Northland; • Auckland; • Waikato; • Bay of Plenty; • Wellington; • Canterbury; and • Marlborough.

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Question 9041 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    Will Kaupapa Māori and Maori-Medium kura be expected to adopt the Education Review Office’s new school performance reporting system; if so, how, if at all, will the new system be tailored to these types of kura?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that Kura Kaupapa Māori and Māori-medium settings are reviewed by the Education Review Office’s specialist Māori Review Services team, Te Uepū ā-Motu. This team continues to use a tailored review framework that aligns with…

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Question 9088 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    In response to Reply 6199 (2026), does the Minister stand by their statement regarding the Government clamping down on overdue court fines, that "Victims are our priority and we’re ensuring they receive what they’re owed"; if so, why are…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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ANPR is being used as part of a proof of concept and remains in the early stages of implementation. Enhanced reporting on the impacts of ANPR, including on reparation outcomes for victims has now been developed. I can advise that…

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9089, 9090 (2026)

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    What actions, if any, has the Government taken regarding any impact of the rising cost of fuel on school transport?

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    What actions, if any, is the Government considering regarding any impact of the rising cost of fuel on school transport?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) that the current contracts the Ministry has in place for the delivery of school transport services include provisions for movements in fuel costs. This is also my response to written…

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Question 9091 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    What reports, briefings, emails, memos, aides-memoire, notes or written advice, if any, has the Minister and/or her Office received regarding any impact of the rising cost of fuel on school transport; listed by date, title, and agency…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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None

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Question 9092 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    What options are available to overseas New Zealanders currently in Iran or neighbouring countries who are unable to register on Safe Travel due to reasons such as limited/no access to internet and/or electronic devices?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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New Zealand’s long-standing advice to New Zealanders has been not to travel to Iran, and that if they are in Iran, they should leave when it is safe to do so. If they cannot leave safely, they should shelter in a safe place. Iran's…

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Question 9093 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    What results is the Minister referencing when she stated “The results for children are beginning to show” in the Beehive press Release dated 17 March 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I refer the Member to the media releases on 13 October 2025 and 25 November 2025 about new entrant reading, including phonics data; and the results of the maths acceleration trial:…

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Question 9094 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    How, if at all, is providing “more detail on twice as many topics” going to deliver simplified reports and address parents’ concerns that the Education Review Office school performance reports have previously been “dense” and “complicated”?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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ERO’s earlier reports did not clearly show what schools were doing well or always recognise when schools were making good progress for their students. The reports often focused on information for school leaders and used language could be…

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Question 9095 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    What reports, briefings, emails, memos, aides-memoire, notes or written advice, if any, has the Minister and/or her Office sent regarding the Education Review Office’s new school performance reporting system; listed by date, title, and…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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My office has at least 17 members of staff (including departmental secondees). Requiring all of them to go through multiple channels of communication to identify any reports, briefings, emails, memos, aides-memoire, notes or written advice…

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Question 9096 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    What reports, briefings, emails, memos, aides-memoire, notes or written advice, if any, has the Minister and/or her Office received regarding the Education Review Office’s new school performance reporting system; listed by date, title, and…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I have received the following briefings on the new school performance reporting system: - 28 November 2024 Information Update: ERO’s progress on new school reporting - 30 June 2025 Information Update on School Reports - 23 October 2025…

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Question 9097 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    What reports, briefings, emails, memos, aides-memoire, notes or written advice, if any, has the Minister and/or her Office sent regarding England’s school reviewer, Ofsted; listed by date, title, and agency received?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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My office has at least 17 members of staff (including departmental secondees). Requiring all of them to go through multiple channels of communication to identify any reports, briefings, emails, memos, aides-memoire, notes or written advice…

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Question 9098 (2026)

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    What reports, briefings, emails, memos, aides-memoire, notes or written advice, if any, has the Minister and/or her Office received regarding England’s school reviewer, Ofsted; listed by date, title, and agency received?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I received the following Information Update regarding England’s school reviewer, Ofsted from ERO 5 June 2024 Information Update: Ofsted’s role in quality assuring Initial Teacher Education in England

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Question 9099 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    Are the newly announced Education Review Office school performance reviews aligned with the Government’s School Improvement Framework; if so, how?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that ERO’s approach to school reviews has not changed.

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Question 9100 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    How many complaints, if any, has the Minister and/or her Office received from parents/caregivers regarding Education Review Office school performance reports prior to the announcement on 17 March 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The information sought by the member is not collated by my office in a way that is readily available to respond within the timeframe allowed for written parliamentary questions.

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Question 9101 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    Was Te Akatea consulted with regarding the new Education Review Office review system prior to the announcement on 17 March 2026; if not, why not?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Corrected reply: I am advised that the Education Review Office (ERO) has an ongoing relationship with Te Akatea, with regular engagement to discuss relevant items on ERO's work programme. As part of their programme of regular engagement, I…

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Question 9102 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    Was the Post Primary Teachers’ Association consulted with regarding the new Education Review Office review system prior to the announcement on 17 March 2026; if not, why not?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that ERO consulted with the Post Primary Teachers’ Association on their new school reports.

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Question 9103 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    Was the Primary Principals’ Collective Bargaining Union consulted with regarding the new Education Review Office review system prior to the announcement on 17 March 2026; if not, why not?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that the Primary Principals’ Bargaining Union was not consulted on ERO’s new school reports. The PPCBU is a collective bargaining union focusing on terms and conditions of principal’s employment. Members of the PPCBU belong to…

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Question 9106 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    Was the NZ Educational Institute consulted with regarding the new Education Review Office review system prior to the announcement on 17 March 2026; if not, why not?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that ERO consulted with New Zealand Education Initiative on their new school reports.

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Question 9108 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    Was the NZ Principals’ Federation consulted with regarding the new Education Review Office review system prior to the announcement on 17 March 2026; if not, why not?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that ERO consulted with the New Zealand Principals’ Federation on their new school reports.

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Question 9109 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    Was the NZ School Boards Association consulted with regarding the new Education Review Office review system prior to the announcement on 17 March 2026; if not, why not?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that ERO consulted with the NZ School Boards Association on their new school reports.

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Question 9110 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    What consultations, if any, have taken place with parents, teachers, and school boards regarding the new Education Review Office review system prior to the announcement on 17 March 2026; listed by no. of consultees and whether they were a…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that ERO’s review system has not changed.

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Question 8001 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    How many teachers, if any, are currently on an Individual Employment Agreement?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that, as at 1 March 2026, there were a total of 17,631 primary, secondary and area school teachers employed on Individual Employment Agreements (IEAs).

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Question 8002 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    What reports, briefings, emails, memos, aides-memoire, notes or written advice, if any, has the Minister and/or her Office sent regarding the government's offer of a pay rise to teachers on individual employment agreements; listed by date,…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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My office has at least 17 members of staff (including departmental secondees). Requiring all of them to go through multiple channels of communication to identify any reports, briefings, emails, memos, aides-memoire, notes or written advice…

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Question 8003 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    When, if ever, has the government previously offered primary teachers on an Individual Employment Agreement a pay offer prior to a Collective Agreement being settled?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that the Ministry of Education does not hold specific information on when, or if, Individual Employment Agreements have been offered prior to settlement of a collective agreement for primary teachers. However, Individual…

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Question 8005 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    What reports, briefings, emails, memos, aides-memoire, notes or written advice, if any, has the Minister and/or her Office received regarding the government's offer of a pay rise to teachers on individual employment agreements; listed by…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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A substantial amount of information is generated and supplied to my office throughout the collective bargaining cycle for the teaching workforce. Information relating to pay rises for teachers on Individual Employment Agreements is…

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8007, 8009 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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  • 8007 (matches this search)

    Has Specialised school transport assitance (SESTA) funding been reduced in any regions across the country since January 1 2026; if so, where and by how much?

  • 8009 (matches this search)

    Has Specialised school transport assitance (SESTA) funding been reduced in any regions across the country since January 1 2025; if so, where and by how much?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education (the Ministry), that the school transport appropriation is demand driven, meaning funding rises and falls with the demand from eligible students. This is also my response to written parliamentary…

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Question 8010 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    When, if ever, was the Minister made aware of the independent review into the Teaching Council by Debbie Francis, and how?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I refer the Member to my response to written parliamentary question 5085 (2026).

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Question 7971 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    What advice, if any, had the Minister provided Cabinet regarding the appointment of Debbie Francis prior to the confirmation of the appointment by Cabinet?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Cabinet was provided with an Appointments and Honours Committee paper, as per the usual process.

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Question 7972 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    On what date(s) did the discussion during the development of the Single-Stage Business Case for the Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool (SMART) between the Ministry of Education and the Government Chief Digital Officer take…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) communicated with the Office of the Government Chief Digital Officer (GCDO) on 1 November 2024, during the development of the Single-Stage Business Case for the Student Monitoring,…

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Question 7973 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the Minister requested any advice related to social housing rent increases impacting Seniors as a result of a possible government imposed council rates cap?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister for Seniors

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I have not requested advice related to social housing rent.

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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  • 7659 (matches this search)

    What is the average, if any, of probity declarations per year across the last 5 years at the Ministry of Education?

  • 7661 (matches this search)

    What conflict of interest management plans, if any, are currently in place at the Ministry of Educaiton?

  • 7662 (matches this search)

    What is the average, if any, of conflict of interest declarations per year across the last 5 years at the Ministry of Education?

  • 7667 (matches this search)

    How many, if any, probity declarations have been declared per year for the past 5 years at the Ministry of Education?

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  • 7668 (matches this search)

    How many, if any, conflict of interest declarations have been declared per year across the last 5 years at the Ministry of Education?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The specific information sought by the Member is not collated by the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) in a way that is readily reportable in the timeframe available to respond to written parliamentary questions. However, I am informed…

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Question 7680 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    In light of the conflict in the Persian Gulf area, has the Fuel Sector Coordinating Entity been activated?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Energy

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No. The Fuel Sector Coordinating Entity has not been formally activated as per the National Fuel plan. It has however been convened and is meeting regularly.

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Question 7682 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    In light of the conflict in the Persian Gulf area, has the Fuel Sector Coordinating Entity been activated?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

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

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I refer the member to PQ 7664.

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7111, 7112, 7113 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    Why was the Ministry of Education's job listing for a Director of Regulation for Early Childhood Education regulatory reform not advertised for 2 weeks, which, according to the Ministry, happens more often than the 5 working day minimum?

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    Why was the Ministry of Education's job listing for a Director of Regulation for Early Childhood Education regulatory reform only open for 5 working days (10 February 2026 - 17 February 2026), which the Ministry states is the minimum…

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    Why was the Ministry of Education's job listing for a Director of Regulation for Early Childhood Education regulatory reform role only open for one week (10 February 2026 - 17 February 2026)?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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The Director of Regulation position was established following amendments to the Education and Training Act. The Ministry of Education (the Ministry) advertised the role as a six month fixed term appointment, with the vacancy posted for…

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Question 7077 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    What directions, if any, has the Associate Minister and/or his Office given to the Ministry of Education regarding the role of the Director of Regulation responsible to "build regulatory awareness and capability, and establish and…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.