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Question 30747 (2026)

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Kahurangi Carter

List MP · Green Party

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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 June 29th 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions

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1 July • Briefing – Request to Draw Down funding from the preventing entry into care tagged contingency into Vote Social Investment 2 July • Briefing – Single claim process for the State redress system 3 July • Weekly report – Reporting…

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Question 30748 (2026)

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Kahurangi Carter

List MP · Green Party

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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 June 29th 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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Titles of all advice that I have received have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand websites:…

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Question 30749 (2026)

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Kahurangi Carter

List MP · Green Party

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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 June 29th 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

I refer the Member to reply 30465 (2026).

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Question 30750 (2026)

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Kahurangi Carter

List MP · Green Party

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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 June 29th 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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

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Question 30752 (2026)

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Kahurangi Carter

List MP · Green Party

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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 June 29th 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

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I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of reports received by my office from the: - Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is regularly published on MSD's website. The lists of…

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Question 30754 (2026)

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Kahurangi Carter

List MP · Green Party

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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 June 29th 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

I refer the Member to reply number 59549 (2024).

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30755, 30831 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  • 30755

    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

  • 30831

    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

Answer

No.

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30756, 30832 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  • 30756

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30832

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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None.

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Question 30757 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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  • What contracts, if any, does Health New Zealand have for translating Pacific languages, by vendor, value of the contract, and when it was signed?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that Health New Zealand does not currently hold any national level contracts for Pacific language document translation services. I am further advised that Health NZ's preferred supplier of translation services, when required,…

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Question 30758 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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  • What contracts, if any, does the Department of Corrections have for translating Pacific languages, by vendor, value of the contract, and when it was signed?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

Answer

I am advised that Corrections does not contract translation services by language. Instead, Corrections contracts translation and interpreting services that cover a wide range of languages which includes Pacific languages. Therefore, I…

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Question 30759 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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  • What contracts, if any, does the New Zealand Police have for translating Pacific languages, by vendor, value of the contract, and when it was signed?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

Answer

I am advised that Police does not hold any standalone contracts specifically for Pacific language translation services.

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Question 30760 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  • Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

I refer the Member to page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded…

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Question 30761 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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  • What contracts, if any, does the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet have for translating Pacific languages, by vendor, value of the contract, and when it was signed?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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As Prime Minister I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) was a departmental agency hosted by DPMC, until it transitioned to the Department…

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Question 30762 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  • What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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I refer the Member to the reply number 30814 (2026) by the Minister of Finance.

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Question 30763 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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  • What contracts, if any, does the Ministry for Pacific Peoples have for translating Pacific languages, by vendor, value of the contract, and when it was signed?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

Answer

The Ministry for Pacific Peoples does not have any contracts for translating Pacific languages. Therefore, there are no vendors, contract values, or contract signing dates to report.

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Question 30764 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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  • What contracts, if any, does the Ministry for Social Development have for translating Pacific languages, by vendor, value of the contract, and when it was signed?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

Answer

I am advised that the Ministry of Social Development does not have contracts for the translation of Pacific Languages.

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Question 30765 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  • Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

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

Answer

No.

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Question 30766 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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  • What contracts, if any, does the Ministry of Education have for translating Pacific languages, by vendor, value of the contract, and when it was signed?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

The Ministry of Education does not hold contracts specifically for translating Pacific languages.

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Question 30767 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  • What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

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

Answer

I refer the member to the reply to written question 30814 by the Minister of Finance.

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Question 30768 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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  • What contracts, if any, does Immigration New Zealand have for translating Pacific languages, by vendor, value of the contract, and when it was signed?

Answered by

Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised Immigration New Zealand does not hold specific contracts for translating Pacific languages. Where interpretation services are required, these are accessed through the Language Assistance Services programme, administered by the…

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Question 30769 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  • Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

Answered by

Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

Answer

I refer the member to the reply to written question 30814 by the Minister of Finance.

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Question 30770 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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  • What contracts, if any, does the Ministry for Business, Innovation, and Employment have for translating Pacific languages, by vendor, value of the contract, and when it was signed?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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I am advised that the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment does not have any contracts specifically for translating Pacific languages. Translation services are sourced either through the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) or…

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Question 30771 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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  • What contracts, if any, does the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Trade have for translating Pacific languages, by vendor, value of the contract, and when it was signed?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade currently has one translation services supplier for Pacific languages, Hana Tuisano. The contract was signed on 21 October 2024 and has an estimated value of NZ$99,000.

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Question 30772 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  • What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

Answer

I refer the member to the reply to written question 30814 by the Minister of Finance.

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Question 30773 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  • Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

Answer

I refer the member to page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded.…

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Question 30774 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  • What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

Answer

I refer the Member to the reply to the Minister of Finance's reply to written question 30814 (2026).

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Question 30775 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  • Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

Answer

I refer the Member to page 66 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded.…

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Question 30776 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  • What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

Answer

I refer the member to the reply to written question 30814 by the Minister of Finance

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Question 30777 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  • Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

I refer the member to page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded.…

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Question 30778 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  • What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

I refer the member to the reply to written question 30814 by the Minister of Finance.

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Question 30779 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  • Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

As Associate Minister of Agriculture, I refer the member to page 66 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded.…

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Question 30780 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  • What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

As Associate Minister of Agriculture, I refer the member to the reply to written question 30814 by the Minister of Finance.

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Question 30781 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  • Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

I refer the member to page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded.…

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  • 30782

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30800

    Recorded target Nicole McKee, Minister for Courts

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30802

    Recorded target Casey Costello, Minister of Customs

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30814

    Recorded target Nicola Willis, Minister of Finance

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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  • 30834

    Recorded target Casey Costello, Associate Minister of Health

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30842

    Recorded target Casey Costello, Associate Minister of Immigration

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30848

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30850

    Recorded target Nicole McKee, Associate Minister of Justice

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30865

    Recorded target Casey Costello, Associate Minister of Police

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30885

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30901

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for Media and Communications

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30931

    Recorded target Chris Bishop, Minister of Transport

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30957

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for Pacific Peoples

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30959

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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I as Minister of Finance and the Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government sent letters to Ministers and Chief Executives of agencies included in the Public Service Transformation laying out expectations for eligible…

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Question 30783 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  • Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

I refer the member to page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded.…

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Question 30784 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  • What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

Answered by

Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

I refer the member to the reply to written question 30814 by the Minister of Finance.

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Question 30785 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  • Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

Answered by

Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

Answer

I refer the member to page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded.…

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Question 30786 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  • What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

Answered by

Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

Answer

I refer the member to the reply to written question 30814 by the Minister of Finance.

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Question 30787 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  • Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Child Poverty Reduction

Answer

I refer the member to page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded.…

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Question 30788 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  • What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Child Poverty Reduction

Answer

I refer the member to the reply to written question 30814 by the Minister of Finance.

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Question 30789 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  • Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

Answered by

Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

Answer

No. Note Oranga Tamariki is excluded from the baseline savings exercise.

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Question 30790 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  • What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

Answered by

Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

Answer

I have asked for advice from my officials. Note Oranga Tamariki is excluded from the baseline savings exercise.

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Question 30791 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  • Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

I refer the member to page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded.…

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Question 30792 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  • What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

None.

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Question 30793 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  • Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector

Answer

I refer the member to page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded.…

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Question 30794 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  • What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector

Answer

I refer the member to the reply to written question 30814 by the Minister of Finance

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Question 30795 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  • Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

Answer

I refer the member to page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded.…

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  • What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I refer the member to the reply to written question 30814 by the Minister of Finance.

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Question 30797 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  • Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

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I refer the member to page 66 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  • What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

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I refer the member to the reply to written question 30814 (2026) by the Minister of Finance.