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Question 26092 (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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

Answer

I refer to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 25252 (2026).

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Question 26093 (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 of Justice

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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26094, 26102, 26172 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 26094

    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,…

  • 26102

    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,…

  • 26172

    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 for Māori Development

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 26095 (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 for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

Answer

This question relates to periods before and after the transfer of the Māori Crown Relations functions from the then Te Arawhiti to Te Puni Kōkiri on 24 February 2025. For the period since 27 November 2023 until 23 February 2025, I refer…

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26096, 26169 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 26096

    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…

  • 26169

    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 for Māori Development

Answer

Each year Te Puni Kōkiri is required to report on settlement agreements with employees through Select Committee processes for Estimates and Annual Reviews. I am advised that Te Puni Kōkiri will prepare this information for the upcoming…

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Question 26098 (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 Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

Answer

No.

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26100, 26176 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 26100

    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,…

  • 26176

    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 for Māori Development

Answer

Each year Te Puni Kōkiri is required to report on settlement agreements with employees through Select Committee processes for Estimates and Annual Reviews. I am advised that Te Puni Kōkiri will prepare this information for the upcoming…

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9 questions (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 26101

    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…

  • 26106

    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,…

  • 26107

    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,…

  • 26120

    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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  • 26477

    What new spending initiatives or Budget bids, if any, did the Minister or their agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, submit for Budget 2026, listed by title, amount sought,…

  • 26497

    How many staff, if any, at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, since 27 November 2023, have been made redundant, broken down by month and by (a) voluntary redundancy…

  • 26498

    Which agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible, if any, have been required to identify or deliver baseline savings or staffing reductions since 27 November 2023, and how…

  • 26501

    What is the total sum, if any, spent on wages for any contractors and consultants who have been previously employed in a different capacity at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is…

  • 26507

    What redundancy or restructuring costs, if any, have been incurred by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by organisation, the number of…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

Answer

As Minister Responsible for Ministerial Services, I am not responsible for any agencies or departments. Ministerial Services is administered by the Department of Internal Affairs, and part of Vote Internal Affairs.

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Question 26103 (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 Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

Answer

No.

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26104, 26114, 26186 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 26104

    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,…

  • 26114

    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,…

  • 26186

    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 for Māori Development

Answer

I am advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that there has been no expenditure on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026.

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9 questions (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 26108

    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…

  • 26110

    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,…

  • 26112

    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,…

  • 26124

    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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  • 26483

    What new spending initiatives or Budget bids, if any, did the Minister or their agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, submit for Budget 2026, listed by title, amount sought,…

  • 26503

    How many staff, if any, at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, since 27 November 2023, have been made redundant, broken down by month and by (a) voluntary redundancy…

  • 26504

    Which agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible, if any, have been required to identify or deliver baseline savings or staffing reductions since 27 November 2023, and how…

  • 26505

    What is the total sum, if any, spent on wages for any contractors and consultants who have been previously employed in a different capacity at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is…

  • 26513

    What redundancy or restructuring costs, if any, have been incurred by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by organisation, the number of…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

Answer

This information will soon be published in the 2026/27 Estimates Questionnaire responses, available on the Parliament website.

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Question 26109 (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 for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

Answer

I am assured that my current and former staff used Parliamentary work accounts and recorded official information appropriately.

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26111, 26198 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 26111

    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?

  • 26198

    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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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

Any formal meetings I have as Prime Minister with lobbyists, advocacy groups, or any other organisations are recorded in my ministerial diaries which are proactively released. However, as the Member will well know, all Ministers and…

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Question 26113 (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 Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

Answer

The Estimates Examination 2026/27 includes pre-hearing questions about financial settlements with employees, and my written responses to those will be made publicly available.

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Question 26115 (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 for Māori Development

Answer

I am assured that my staff use Parliamentary work accounts and record official information appropriately.

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Question 26116 (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 Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

Answer

I am advised that the Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention has not entered into any confidential settlement agreements, non-disclosure agreements or confidentiality clauses since 27 November 2023.

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9 questions (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 26117

    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…

  • 26122

    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,…

  • 26126

    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,…

  • 26134

    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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  • 26495

    What new spending initiatives or Budget bids, if any, did the Minister or their agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, submit for Budget 2026, listed by title, amount sought,…

  • 26514

    How many staff, if any, at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, since 27 November 2023, have been made redundant, broken down by month and by (a) voluntary redundancy…

  • 26516

    Which agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible, if any, have been required to identify or deliver baseline savings or staffing reductions since 27 November 2023, and how…

  • 26517

    What is the total sum, if any, spent on wages for any contractors and consultants who have been previously employed in a different capacity at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is…

  • 26526

    What redundancy or restructuring costs, if any, have been incurred by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by organisation, the number of…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Racing

Answer

Minister for Racing is not responsible for any agency, crown entity, company, department or other organisation.

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Question 26118 (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 the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

Answer

None.

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Question 26119 (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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

Answer

No.

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Question 26121 (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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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

Answer

As the Minister for Ministerial Services, I can confirm my office relies upon policies and procedures on information management produced by the Department of Internal Affairs. The Department of Internal Affairs has a strict policy on…

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Question 26123 (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 Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

Answer

I am not responsible for any government departments or agencies.

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Question 26125 (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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

Answer

No.

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Question 26127 (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 Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

Answer

No.

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Question 26128 (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 Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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I am not responsible for any government departments or agencies.

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Question 26129 (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 the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

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None.

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Question 26130 (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 Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

Answer

No.

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Question 26131 (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 Revenue

Answer

Officials advise that Inland Revenue had nineteen employment related settlement agreements that were reached between 27 November 2023 and 5 June 2026. One settlement was reached in the time frame in 2023 at a cost of $13,500. Eight…

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Question 26132 (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 Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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I am not responsible for any government departments or agencies.

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Question 26133 (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 Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

Answer

Officials advise that Inland Revenue has not entered into any settlement agreements with contractors or ‘office holders’ during this time period. All the settlement agreements outlined in reply number 26131 (2026) were confidential…

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Question 26135 (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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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Racing

Answer

Refer to our proactive diary release: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/search?f%5B0%5D=content_type_facet%3Aministerial_diary&f%5B1%5D=ministers%3A6819&f%5B2%5D=government_facet%3A6700

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Question 26137 (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 Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister for Seniors

Answer

As Minister for Seniors, I am supported by the Office for Seniors which is administered by MSD. I refer the member to Hon Louise Upston’s response to Written Parliamentary Question 26142 (2026).

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Question 26138 (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 Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister for Seniors

Answer

As Minister for Seniors, I am supported by the Office for Seniors which is administered by MSD. I refer the member to Hon Louise Upston’s response to Written Parliamentary Question 26143(2026).

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Question 26140 (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 Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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I am not responsible for any government departments or agencies.

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Question 26141 (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 Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

Answer

My diary is proactively released. For my staff to undertake a review of my diary going back to 2023 would impede the operation of my office, which is not in the public interest.

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26142, 26143 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 26142

    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…

  • 26143

    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 Social Development and Employment

Answer

The Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) has advised that they have entered into 147 records of Settlement, which includes non-disclosure agreements, under section 149 of the Employment Relations Act 2000 between 27 November 2023…

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Question 26144 (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 Revenue

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None.

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Question 26145 (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 Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister for Seniors

Answer

As Minister for Seniors, I am supported by the Office for Seniors which is administered by MSD. I refer the member to Hon Louise Upston’s response to Written Parliamentary Question 26151 (2026).

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Question 26146 (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 Revenue

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No

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Question 26147 (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 Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

Answer

No.

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Question 26148 (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…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I am advised by the Social Investment as at 5 June 2026, there were two financial settlements in the 2025/26 financial year at a total cost of $20,480. No financial settlements were made in 2023/24 or 2024/25.

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Question 26149 (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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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I have been advised by the Social Investment Agency that no employees, or former employers, contractors or consultants have signed non-disclosure agreements since 27 November 2023. However, staff who are required to access the Stats NZ…

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Question 26150 (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 Revenue

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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 26151 (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 Social Development and Employment

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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 26152 (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 Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister for Seniors

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No.

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26153, 26161 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 26153

    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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    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 Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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The number of financial settlements entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders, broken down by organisation, total cost and year as at 5 June 2026 are: 1. For the period 27 November 2023 to 31 December…

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Question 26154 (2026)

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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 for Seniors

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As Minister for Seniors, I am supported by the Office for Seniors which is administered by MSD. I refer the member to Hon Louise Upston’s response to Written Parliamentary Question 26157 (2026).

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Question 26155 (2026)

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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 for Seniors

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No. Staff do not use their personal emails in a professional capacity.

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Question 26156 (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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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I am advised the Social Investment Agency has not yet completed its full planning for 2026/27 and is not intending to budget for any redundancy payments, severance, or other termination packages.

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Question 26157 (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 Social Development and Employment

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I am advised that the Ministry of Social Development and Crown Entities have spent no funding on external agencies for communications and advertising services relating to Budget 2026.

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Question 26158 (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 Social Development and Employment

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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…