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Question 26159 (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 Social Development and Employment

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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 26160 (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 Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Answer

Te Tari Whakatau’s internal budget for 2026/27 is still being finalised.

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Question 26162 (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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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To the best of my knowledge, no. However, I attend a number of events which often include advocates for various firms and sectors, and on occasion they will spontaneously raise matters with me in this context. I also bump into New…

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26163, 26277 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 26163

    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…

  • 26277

    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 Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister of Defence

Answer

Ministry of Defence: Nil. For the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), I refer the Member to the response to question for written answer 26294 (2026). Of the 24 agreements referred to, 12 agreements involved financial settlement. There are…

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Question 26164 (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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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To the best of my knowledge, no

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Question 26165 (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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I am advised that the Social Investment Agency did not incur any expenditure on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026.

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26166, 26294 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 26166

    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,…

  • 26294

    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 Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister of Defence

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The Ministry of Defence will sometimes use non-disclosure agreements as part of involvement in panels assessing sensitive commercial information for the purchase of a major military equipment. None of these involve an associated cost. No…

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Question 26167 (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 Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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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26168, 26290 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 26168

    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,…

  • 26290

    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 Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister of Defence

Answer

Ministry of Defence: Nil. The New Zealand Defence Force has not yet made any decisions on this based on Budget 2026.

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Question 26171 (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 Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Answer

Te Tari Whakatau has incurred no expenditure on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026. Ngāpuhi Investment Fund (Tupu Tonu) has incurred no expenditure on advertising, communications, or promotional…

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Question 26173 (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 Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Veterans

Answer

No.

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26174, 26564, 26578 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 26174

    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…

  • 26564

    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…

  • 26578

    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 Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

I am advised since 27 November 2023, the Ministry for Women made one financial settlement in August 2024, this was due to a change process involving the senior leadership team which resulted in one redundancy. The cost of this settlement…

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26177, 26292 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 26177

    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,…

  • 26292

    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 Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister of Defence

Answer

Nil

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Question 26179 (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 Whānau Ora

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

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Question 26180 (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 Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

The Ministry has used Non-Disclosure Agreements to protect Ministry information as part of the procurement process, though other agreements contain standard confidentiality clauses.

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Question 26181 (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 for Whānau Ora

Answer

All such meetings appear in my published diary.

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26182, 26184 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 26182

    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…

  • 26184

    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 Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand has entered into 18 financial settlements since 27 November 2023, as follows: 2023/24 - 3 settlements - total cost $142,000.00 2024/25 - 12 settlements - total cost $505,066.08 2025/26 - 3 settlements…

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Question 26183 (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 Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

No.

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Question 26185 (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 Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

Meetings related to my Ministerial portfolios are recorded in my proactive diary release, unless there is reason not to publish them. I refer the Member to the disclaimer statement at the top of my proactive Ministerial diary where it…

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Question 26187 (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 Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

I can advise that WorkSafe New Zealand is not required to make cost savings as part of Budget 2026.

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26188, 26189 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 26188

    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…

  • 26189

    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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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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In my capacity as the 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 25 September…

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Question 26191 (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 Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

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I am advised the Ministry for Women has not spent any money on advertising, communications or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026.

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Question 26192 (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 Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

I receive a large number of invitations. Where I accept a meeting in my capacity as Minister of Workplace Relations and Safety, the relevant details are recorded and released through my proactive ministerial diary in accordance with…

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Question 26193 (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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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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In my capacity as Prime Minister I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, and Vote Minister for Prime Minister and Cabinet. I refer the member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question…

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Question 26194 (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 Media and Communications

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I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Question 26195 (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 Media and Communications

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I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Question 26196 (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 Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

I can advise that WorkSafe New Zealand did not incur any costs related to Budget 2026 advertising, communications, or promotional activity.

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26197, 26782 (2026)

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    Camilla Belich

    List MP · Labour Party

    26197

    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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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    26782

    What is the Prime Minister's Office policy on staff requesting that external parties send official material to a personal rather than a work address, given Fonterra has said the note was sent privately "at the staff member's request"?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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As Prime Minister, 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 information management and…

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Question 26199 (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 Media and Communications

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Information about the Budget process has not been disclosed, to maintain the current constitutional conventions protecting the confidentiality of advice tendered by Ministers and officials. As with previous Budget cycles, the Treasury will…

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Question 26200 (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 Disability Issues

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For Disability Support Services, I refer the Member to reply number 26142 (2026) For the Ministry of Disabled People – Whaikaha, the Ministry was established on 1 December 2024. Since that date, and as at 5 June 2026, the Ministry has…

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Question 26201 (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 Disability Issues

Answer

For Ministry of Disabled People - Whaikaha - I refer the member to the answer WPQ 26200 (2026) For Disability Support Services, I refer the Member to reply number 26143 (2026)

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Question 26202 (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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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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In my capacity as Prime Minister I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, and Vote Minister for Prime Minister and Cabinet. I refer the member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question…

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Question 26204 (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 Disability Issues

Answer

For Disability Support Services, I refer the Member to reply number 26151 (2026) For Ministry of Disabled People - Whaikaha, The Ministry of Disabled People – Whaikaha has not incurred, and has not projected, redundancy expenditure arising…

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Question 26205 (2026)

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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 · 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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In my capacity as Lead Coordination Minister for the Crown Response to the Abuse in Care Inquiry, I am not responsible for any government departments, Ministries or agencies. With regard to the Public Service Commission, of which the Crown…

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Question 26206 (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 Media and Communications

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 26207 (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 Media and Communications

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As Minister for Media and Communication, I am not responsible for any departments. As per Speaker’s Ruling 199/6, I do not consider it to be in the public interest to undertake an exercise to identify and collate the additional material…

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Question 26208 (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 · 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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In my capacity as Lead Coordination Minister for the Crown Response to the Abuse in Care Inquiry, I am not responsible for any government departments, Ministries or agencies. With regard to the Public Service Commission, of which the Crown…

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26209, 26217 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 26209

    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…

  • 26217

    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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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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The Minister for Rail is a shareholding Minister in operationally independent companies. Any settlement entered between those companies and their employees, contractors, or office holders are between those parties, and are not matters for…

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Question 26210 (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 Disability Issues

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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 26211 (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 Disability Issues

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 26212 (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 Disability Issues

Answer

For the Ministry of Disabled People – Whaikaha, the Ministry has not identified any separate advertising, communications, or promotional expenditure relating specifically to Budget 2026 as at 5 June 2026. Any Budget 2026 communications…

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Question 26213 (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 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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In my capacity as Lead Coordination Minister for the Crown Response to the Abuse in Care Inquiry, I am not responsible for any government departments, Ministries or agencies. With regard to the Public Service Commission, of which the Crown…

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Question 26214 (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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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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None.

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Question 26215 (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 for Trade and Investment

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For NZTE, I refer the Member to the attached table. For Invest NZ, I am advised of one financial settlement. The total cost is withheld under Speaker's Ruling 199/6 as it is not in the public interest to release in order to protect the…

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Question 26216 (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 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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In my capacity as Lead Coordination Minister for the Crown Response to the Abuse in Care Inquiry, I am not responsible for any government departments, Ministries or agencies. With regard to the Public Service Commission, of which the Crown…

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Question 26219 (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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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With regard to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, I am advised that compiling the total cost of any settlement payments made by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment would involve the review of individual…

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Question 26220 (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 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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All scheduled Ministerial meetings are in my proactively released diary unless there are genuine reasons under the OIA to withhold them. However, I meet people frequently in a range of settings including at events while undertaking…

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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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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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$0

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Question 26222 (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 for Trade and Investment

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For NZTE and Invest NZ, I am advised confidential settlement agreements are incorporated into their definition of financial settlements. I refer the Member to the response to WPQ 22615 (2026).

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Question 26224 (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 for Ethnic Communities

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I am advised that the Ministry for Ethnic Communities has made the following financial settlements since 27 November 2023 • 2026 – 2 with a cost of $128,725.25 • 2024 – 1 with a cost of $7,300 • 2023 – 2 with a cost of $40,166.67 This…