Search written questions to Ministers and the replies they have received.
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Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 19 July 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage
None.
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 19 July 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice
I took one paper to Cabinet, but I believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of government decision making processes to release the title at this time.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 19 July 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications
None.
Asked by
Carmel Sepuloni
Member for Kelston · Labour Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 19 July 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples
None.
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 19 July 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
I refer the Member to reply number 12734 (2026).
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 19 July 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations
None.
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
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What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage
I refer the Member to reply number 59549 (2024).
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
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What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice
I refer the Member to attachment 1. I have received five further documents, but I believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of government decision making processes to release the titles at this time.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications
I refer the Member to reply number 47370 (2024).
Asked by
Carmel Sepuloni
Member for Kelston · Labour Party
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What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples
I refer the Member to the attachment. I have received other documents, but I believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of government decision making processes to release their titles at this time.
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
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What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
I refer the Member to reply number 12511 (2026).
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations
I refer the Member to Attachment 1. I have received two further documents, but I believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of government decision making processes to release the title at this time.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
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What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 20 July 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples
I refer the Member to my reply WPQ 16400 (2026).
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
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What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 20 July 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples
I refer the Member to my reply WPQ 16912 (2026).
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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How much did it cost to establish the Government Digital Delivery Agency within the Public Service Commission, and how many staff, if any, were transferred from the Department of Internal Affairs to do so?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
I am advised that the implementation of the Government Digital Delivery Agency (GDDA) within the Public Service Commission is an ongoing project, and as such, establishment costs cannot be determined at this stage. I am also advised that…
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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Why does the Govt.nz app include an emergency alert capability, and what analysis, if any, was undertaken of whether that capability duplicates the existing Emergency Mobile Alert system operated by the National Emergency Management Agency?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
I am advised that the emergency alert service in the govt.nz app was designed to receive information from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) alerting service. NEMA uses multiple channels to send warnings and alerts before and…
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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Has a Privacy Impact Assessment been completed for the Govt.nz app and digital wallet, and if so, will the Minister release it?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
I am advised that a Privacy Impact Assessment was completed for the govt.nz app and a privacy statement was published on the New Zealand Government website at the following link: https://www.govt.nz/about/the-govt-nz-app/privacy/ The…
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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Where is the data held in the Govt.nz app and digital wallet stored, and is any of that data stored or processed offshore?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
I am advised that the digital wallet included with the govt.nz app is stored securely on the user's device. When a user claims a credential, it is added to the user’s wallet on their phone. Emergency management alert information is stored…
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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How many security or privacy incidents or breaches, if any, have affected the Govt.nz app or the Government Credential Issuance Platform since launch?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
I am advised that no privacy incidents or breaches have affected the govt.nz app or Credential Issuance Platform since its launch.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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What personal information does the Govt.nz app collect from its users, and does the app use any third-party analytics or tracking software?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
This only occurs when the user elects to send feedback directly to the Govt.nz app support team. There is not regular tracking of users. This is consistent with the statement accredited by the regulator.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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Does he stand by his predecessor’s statement that use of the Govt.nz app will always be optional?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
Yes.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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What steps is the Government taking to ensure people who cannot or do not wish to use the Govt.nz app retain equal access to government services, and what funding, if any, is allocated to maintaining those non-digital channels?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
I recognise that not everyone can, or wishes to, use digital channels. Use of an all-of-government app will remain optional. Government agencies will continue to be responsible for ensuring their services are accessible through a range of…
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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What uptake target, if any, has been set for the Govt.nz app, and is the app currently meeting that target?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
The previous Minister for Digitising Government set a target of 2 million downloads of the govt.nz app by June 2028. I am advised that downloads are expected to increase as digital credentials are issued by both public sector and private…
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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What is the current cost per active user of the Govt.nz programme to date?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
I am advised that, by design, the govt.nz app does not track individual user activity. As a result, information on active users is not collected and cannot be provided.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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How many times has the Govt.nz app been downloaded, and how many monthly active users did it have, as at the most recent date for which figures are available?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
I am advised that as at 28 July 2026, there has been 50,720 downloads of the govt.nz app.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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Is the Government App Programme currently on schedule against milestones set at its inception, and if not, by how long has it slipped?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
I am advised that the govt.nz app programme has successfully delivered the app foundations, credential issuance, and digital wallet capabilities on schedule. The delivery of the secure messaging capability, originally scheduled for June…
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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How many risks on the Government App Programme's risk register are currently rated high or severe, if any?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
Three risks are categorised as high.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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Which features originally planned for the Govt.nz app have been delayed, descoped, or removed from scope, if any, and what were the reasons in each case?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
I am advised that delivery of the secure messaging capability, originally scheduled for June 2026, has been deferred to December 2026.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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How many contract variations or change requests, if any, have been made to contracts under the Government App Programme, and what is their total value?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
I am advised there was one change request. $10,000 in total.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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How much, if any, has been spent on external consultants and contractors on the Government App Programme, and how does that compare with the cost of in-house staff on the programme?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
I am advised that the following represents the breakdown of external (contractor and consultant) spend versus internal resource spend for the financial years of 2024/25 and 2025/26 combined: External: $1,663,755 Internal: $363,505
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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Which vendor was selected to build the Government Credential Issuance Platform, what is the value of that contract, and was it awarded through an open competitive tender?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
I am advised that the vendor selected to build the Government Credential Issuance Platform was MATTR. The contract value for implementation was $60,000, with a monthly charge of $32,981 at current usage volumes (this changes as usage…
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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How much, if anything, has been spent on marketing, advertising, and promotion of the Govt.nz app since its launch on 10 December 2025?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
I am advised that a total of $13,800 has spent on marketing, advertising and promotion since 10 December 2025.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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What was the total amount paid to Dave Clark NZ, and to MATTR respectively, under their contracts for the Govt.nz app and digital wallet, as at the most recent date available?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
I am advised that, in the 2024/25 and 2025/26 financial years, the following amounts were paid to vendors: Dave Clark Design: $2,166,297 MATTR: $496,110 These costs relate to the project implementation and operational costs associated with…
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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How much has been budgeted for the Government App Programme over its whole life, and by how much, if at all, has that budget been revised since the programme began?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
I am advised that $16,122,871 has been budgeted for the next five years for the operating costs of the Government App Programme.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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What is the total actual expenditure on the Government App Programme, comprising the Govt.nz app, the digital wallet, and the Government Credential Issuance Platform, as at the most recent date for which figures are available, broken down…
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
I am advised the total expenditure on the Government App Programme was $5,380,249 for the past two years. These costs relate to the project implementation and operational costs associated with the following products: • NZ Verify • Govt App…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, for the week beginning 13 July 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
I refer the Member to reply number 12511 (2026).
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, for the week beginning 6 July 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
I refer the Member to reply number 12511 (2026).
Asked by
Marama Davidson
List MP · Green Party
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What advice, if any, has he requested on consent law; listed by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice
My office does not keep records of advice I have requested. I refer the Member instead to my response to WPQ 33067 (2026).
Asked by
Marama Davidson
List MP · Green Party
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What advice, if any, has he received on consent law; listed by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice
I refer to the advice listed in Table 1.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
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What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 13 July 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples
I refer the Member to my reply WPQ 16912 (2026).
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 13 July 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples
None.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 13 July 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples
I refer the Member to my reply WPQ 16400 (2026).
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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Does he consider that a serving director of the state broadcaster contemplating candidacy for a political party gives rise to a conflict of interest; if not, why not?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications
I expect all board members to be aware of their obligations in relation to conflicts of interest and to manage any actual or perceived conflicts appropriately in accordance with the requirements of their role.
Asked by
Marama Davidson
List MP · Green Party
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What advice, if any, has he received from the Chief Victims Advisor since February 2025; listed by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice
I refer the Member to attachment 1. I have received one further document, but I believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of government decision making processes to release the title at this time.
Asked by
Ricardo Menéndez March
List MP · Green Party
When, if at all, did the Minister first become aware that Paul Henry, as a member of the Television New Zealand board was considering a candidacy in the 2026 general election?
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
On what date, if any, did he, or his office, first become aware that Paul Henry was considering standing as a candidate for any political party at the 2026 General Election?
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
On what date and at what time did he, or his office, first receive notice of Paul Henry's resignation from the TVNZ Board, if at all?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications
14 July 2026, just before Mr Henry's public announcement.
Asked by
Ricardo Menéndez March
List MP · Green Party
When did the chair of the Television New Zealand board receive Paul Henry's resignation from the board?
When, if at all, did the chair of the Television New Zealand board first become aware that Paul Henry was considering a candidacy in the 2026 general election?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications
14 July 2026.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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What confidentiality obligations, if any, continue to apply to Paul Henry following his resignation in respect of commercially sensitive TVNZ board material he may have received while he was on the board?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications
I am advised that former directors remain subject to a duty of confidence. These confidentiality obligations are outlined in Appointments letters and reiterated in End of Term letters, and I expect all appointees to uphold these…
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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Will he seek any assurance from TVNZ that board papers, commercial strategy, or audience data accessed by Paul Henry as a director will not be used for political purposes; if not, why not?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications
Confidentiality obligations are outlined in appointment letters, and I expect all appointees to uphold these obligations.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
Did the due diligence process undertaken prior to Paul Henry's appointment in June 2025 canvass any intention to seek political office; if not, why not?
What questions, if any, are asked of prospective directors of Crown entities in the media portfolio about current or intended political party membership, candidacy, or activity, as part of the appointment due diligence process?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications
I am advised that no specific questions regarding an individual's intent to stand for Parliament are asked during the due diligence process for Crown board appointments. It is expected that any such intention be disclosed at the time of…
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
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How many TVNZ Board meetings, if any, did Paul Henry attend during his tenure on the board of TVNZ?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications
I am advised that Paul Henry attended ten out of the eleven TVNZ Board meetings that occurred during his 12 months tenure.