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Question 25977 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What is the total expenditure, actual or projected, if any, on staff redundancies across all agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible arising from Budget 2026 decisions,…

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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 Minister for the Environment's reply to written question 26296 (2026).

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Question 25978 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many confidential settlement agreements, non-disclosure agreements or confidentiality clauses, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity,…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

Answer

I am advised that the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) provides this information as part of the annual Estimates process. The 2026/27 Estimates responses will be publicly available on the New Zealand Parliament website soon.

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Question 25979 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many financial settlements, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

Answer

I am advised that the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) provides this information as part of the annual Estimates process. The 2026/27 Estimates responses will be publicly available on the New Zealand Parliament website soon.

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Question 25980 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What is the total expenditure, actual or projected, if any, on staff redundancies across all agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible arising from Budget 2026 decisions,…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

Answer

I am advised MPI has not made any decisions about changes to its operations as part of the Government’s public sector reform programme. That work will take place over the coming months however I have an expectation that front line services…

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Question 25981 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What is the total amount, if any, spent by agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026,…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

Answer

I am advised none.

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Question 25982 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Has the Minister had any lobbying or advocacy meetings since 27 November 2023 that do not appear in the Minister's published diary, and if so, on what dates, with whom, and for what purpose, as at 5 June 2026?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

As Minister, I engage frequently with a range of stakeholders including members of the public who advocate for causes. The Member may wish to provide additional specificity and I can assist further.

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Question 25984 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many confidential settlement agreements, non-disclosure agreements or confidentiality clauses, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity,…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

I refer the member to the attached.

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Question 25985 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many financial settlements, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

I refer the member to the attached.

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Question 25986 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Has the Minister had any lobbying or advocacy meetings since 27 November 2023 that do not appear in the Minister's published diary, and if so, on what dates, with whom, and for what purpose, as at 5 June 2026?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

Answer

No.

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Question 25987 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What is the total amount, if any, spent by agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026,…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

I am advised that the Ministry for Culture and Heritage report on this information as part of the Estimates and Annual Review Select Committee examinations. The information requested, to the extent it is available, is held within the…

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Question 25988 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What is the total expenditure, actual or projected, if any, on staff redundancies across all agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible arising from Budget 2026 decisions,…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

I refer the member to publicly available budget documents, available on the Treasury website.

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Question 25990 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What is the total amount, if any, spent by agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026,…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

Answer

None.

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25991, 25992 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 25991

    How many confidential settlement agreements, non-disclosure agreements or confidentiality clauses, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity,…

  • 25992

    How many financial settlements, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

Answer

I am advised by Oranga Tamariki that the following numbers of agreements were entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders since 27 November 2023, broken down by year. 2023 (from 27 November) • 3 agreements…

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Question 25993 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What is the total expenditure, actual or projected, if any, on staff redundancies across all agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible arising from Budget 2026 decisions,…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

Answer

None.

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Question 25994 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Has the Minister had any lobbying or advocacy meetings since 27 November 2023 that do not appear in the Minister's published diary, and if so, on what dates, with whom, and for what purpose, as at 5 June 2026?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

No.

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Question 25995 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What is the total amount, if any, spent by agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026,…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

For the Ministry for the Environment, I refer the Member to the response given by the Minister for the Environment to written Parliamentary question 26298 (2026). For the Climate Change Commission - Nil For the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…

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Question 25996 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Does the Minister, or any member of their office, hold or store any official information relating to their portfolio or ministerial duties in private or personal email accounts, and if so, what steps are being taken to ensure that…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

It is my expectation, as Minister, and the practice in my office, that official emails are used for official business, and that any incidental use of other email accounts involving official information is accessible to the public record,…

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Question 25997 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many financial settlements, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

For the Ministry for the Environment, I refer the Member to the response given by the Minister for the Environment to written Parliamentary question 26283 (2026). For the Climate Change Commission, I refer the member to question 72 of the…

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Question 25998 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What is the total expenditure, actual or projected, if any, on staff redundancies across all agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible arising from Budget 2026 decisions,…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

For the Ministry for the Environment and the Climate Change Commission, I refer the Member to the response given by the Minister for the Environment to written Parliamentary question 26296 (2026), as the Vote Environment Minister. For the…

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Question 25999 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Has the Minister had any lobbying or advocacy meetings since 27 November 2023 that do not appear in the Minister's published diary, and if so, on what dates, with whom, and for what purpose, as at 5 June 2026?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

Answer

As stated at the top of every proactive diary release that has been published by my office the release shows meetings held relating to ministerial business. It does not include meetings that relate to the Minister’s personal, party…

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Question 26000 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Does the Minister, or any member of their office, hold or store any official information relating to their portfolio or ministerial duties in private or personal email accounts, and if so, what steps are being taken to ensure that…

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Hon Louise Upston

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

Answer

The deliberate use of a personal email account to conduct work activities as an alternate to using the work email provided to staff is not permitted and neither myself or my team use their private work email to store information as a…

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Question 26001 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many confidential settlement agreements, non-disclosure agreements or confidentiality clauses, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity,…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

For the Ministry for the Environment, I refer the Member to the response given by the Minister for the Environment to written Parliamentary question 26301 (2026). For the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, I refer the Member to the…

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Question 26002 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many financial settlements, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible…

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Hon Louise Upston

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

Answer

In my capacity as Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector, I am not responsible for any government agencies.

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Question 26003 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What is the total amount, if any, spent by agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026,…

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Hon Louise Upston

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

Answer

In my capacity as Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector, I am not responsible for any government agencies.

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Question 26004 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What is the total expenditure, actual or projected, if any, on staff redundancies across all agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible arising from Budget 2026 decisions,…

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Hon Louise Upston

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

Answer

In my capacity as Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector, I am not responsible for any government agencies.

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Question 26005 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Does the Minister, or any member of their office, hold or store any official information relating to their portfolio or ministerial duties in private or personal email accounts, and if so, what steps are being taken to ensure that…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

Answer

No.

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Question 26006 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many confidential settlement agreements, non-disclosure agreements or confidentiality clauses, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity,…

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Hon Louise Upston

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

Answer

In my capacity as Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector, I am not responsible for any government agencies.

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Question 26007 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What is the total amount, if any, spent by agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026,…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

Answer

I am advised that no funding has been spent by the Department of Conservation on advertising, communications or promotional activity relating to Budget 26.

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Question 26008 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many financial settlements, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

Answer

I am advised that since 27 November 2023, the Department of Conservation has made payments in relation to eight settlement agreements, at a total cost of $101,500. DOC is not able provide this breakdown by month, as this granularity would…

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Question 26009 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What is the total expenditure, actual or projected, if any, on staff redundancies across all agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible arising from Budget 2026 decisions,…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

Answer

As part of Budget 26, Cabinet has agreed to a programme of reform aimed at transforming the public service to streamline how it is organised, accelerate digital transformation, strengthen leadership and talent and improve efficiency and…

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Question 26010 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Has the Minister had any lobbying or advocacy meetings since 27 November 2023 that do not appear in the Minister's published diary, and if so, on what dates, with whom, and for what purpose, as at 5 June 2026?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

Answer

No.

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Question 26011 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many confidential settlement agreements, non-disclosure agreements or confidentiality clauses, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity,…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

Answer

I am advised that the Department of Conservation does not typically use non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) for employment relations matters. Confidentiality requirements in these cases are addressed within any employment investigations and…

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Question 26012 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many financial settlements, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

Answer

I am advised that Corrections reports information on the total costs of financial settlements as a result of personal grievances and proceedings with the Employment Relations Authority or Employment Court in a consistent manner each year…

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Question 26013 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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  • Does the Minister, or any member of their office, hold or store any official information relating to their portfolio or ministerial duties in private or personal email accounts, and if so, what steps are being taken to ensure that…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

Answer

No.

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Question 26014 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What is the total amount, if any, spent by agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026,…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

Answer

I am advised that there has not been any direct spend on advertising, communications or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026 by Corrections as at 5 June 2026. I am further advised that Corrections employs staff who, as part of…

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Question 26015 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What is the total expenditure, actual or projected, if any, on staff redundancies across all agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible arising from Budget 2026 decisions,…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

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As part of Budget 2026, Cabinet has agreed to a programme of reform aimed at transforming the public service to streamline how it is organised, accelerate digital transformation, strengthen leadership and talent and improve efficiency and…

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Question 26016 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Has the Minister had any lobbying or advocacy meetings since 27 November 2023 that do not appear in the Minister's published diary, and if so, on what dates, with whom, and for what purpose, as at 5 June 2026?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

Answer

No.

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Question 26017 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many confidential settlement agreements, non-disclosure agreements or confidentiality clauses, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity,…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

Answer

I am advised that non-disclosure agreements are not used at Corrections in a human resources context, however, there can be an obligation of confidence applying to details discussed in, or the outcome of a mediation process, for the…

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Question 26018 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many financial settlements, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

Answer

None.

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Question 26019 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Does the Minister, or any member of their office, hold or store any official information relating to their portfolio or ministerial duties in private or personal email accounts, and if so, what steps are being taken to ensure that…

Answered by

Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

Answer

No.

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26020, 26097 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 26020

    Recorded target Nicole McKee, Minister for Courts

    What is the total amount, if any, spent by agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026,…

  • 26097

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice

    What is the total amount, if any, spent by agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026,…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

I am advised a pre-Budget announcement relating to two new courthouses in Rotorua was attended by two Ministry officials to support communications. Costs totalling $1409.65 were spent on travel, accommodation and meals.

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26021, 26089 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 26021

    Recorded target Nicole McKee, Minister for Courts

    What is the total expenditure, actual or projected, if any, on staff redundancies across all agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible arising from Budget 2026 decisions,…

  • 26089

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice

    What is the total expenditure, actual or projected, if any, on staff redundancies across all agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible arising from Budget 2026 decisions,…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

At this stage no decisions have been made about specific roles that may be affected.

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Question 26022 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Has the Minister had any lobbying or advocacy meetings since 27 November 2023 that do not appear in the Minister's published diary, and if so, on what dates, with whom, and for what purpose, as at 5 June 2026?

Answered by

Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

Answer

No.

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26023, 26029 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 26023

    How many financial settlements, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible…

  • 26029

    How many confidential settlement agreements, non-disclosure agreements or confidentiality clauses, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity,…

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

Answer

I am advised that Customs entered into 17 confidential settlement agreements during the period 27 November 2023 to 5 June 2026. Of those 17 settlements, 15 included financial payments, totalling $637,804.39 during this period. I refer the…

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Question 26024 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many confidential settlement agreements, non-disclosure agreements or confidentiality clauses, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity,…

Answered by

Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

Answer

None.

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Question 26025 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Does the Minister, or any member of their office, hold or store any official information relating to their portfolio or ministerial duties in private or personal email accounts, and if so, what steps are being taken to ensure that…

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

Answer

No.

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Question 26026 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What is the total expenditure, actual or projected, if any, on staff redundancies across all agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible arising from Budget 2026 decisions,…

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

Answer

The Government announced measures to transform the public service as part of Budget 2026 on 28 May 2026. I am advised that Customs is considering the implications of the transformation programme and that Customs has not started any staff…

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Question 26027 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many financial settlements, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

In relation to the Ministry of Education and the New Zealand Qualifications Authority, I refer the Member to my response to written parliamentary question 26036 (2026), noting that the way data is captured does not allow the split for…

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Question 26028 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What is the total amount, if any, spent by agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026,…

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

Answer

I am advised that Customs did not have any costs associated with advertising, communications or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026 as at 5 June 2026.

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Question 26030 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What is the total expenditure, actual or projected, if any, on staff redundancies across all agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible arising from Budget 2026 decisions,…

Answered by

Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

Reprioritisation initiatives within Vote Education for Budget 2026 did not give rise to any redundancies.