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Question 29792 (2026)

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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 22 June 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

Answer

I refer the Member to reply number WPQ 16400 (2026).

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Question 29853 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 22 June 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I refer the Member to reply number 12733 (2026).

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Question 29857 (2026)

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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, during the week beginning 22 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I refer the Member to reply number 12511 (2026).

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Question 29909 (2026)

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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 22 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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I refer the Member to attachment 1. I have received four 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.

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Question 29937 (2026)

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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 22 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I refer the Member to reply number 12511 (2026).

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Question 29943 (2026)

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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 22 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

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I refer the Member to the attachment. 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.

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Question 29948 (2026)

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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 22 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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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 reply number 47370 (2024).

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Question 29955 (2026)

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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 22 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to attachment 1. I have received thirteen 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.

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Question 30002 (2026)

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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 22 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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

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Question 30015 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 22 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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None

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Question 30042 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 22 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I refer the Member to reply number 12734 (2026).

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Question 30048 (2026)

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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 22 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

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None.

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Question 30053 (2026)

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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 22 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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None.

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Question 30060 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 22 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I took two papers to Cabinet, but I believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of government decision making processes to release the titles at this time.

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Question 30107 (2026)

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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 22 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I took one paper to Cabinet; Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga and Māori Heritage Council: Reappointment.

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Question 29705 (2026)

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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 15 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

Answer

I refer the Member to reply number WPQ 16912 (2026).

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Question 29713 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I refer the Member to reply number 12734 (2026).

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Question 29732 (2026)

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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 15 June 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

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I refer the Member to reply number WPQ 16400 (2026).

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11 questions (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 29539 (2026), 29540 (2026), 29541 (2026), 29542 (2026), 29642 (2026), 29643 (2026), 29644 (2026)

  • 29534 (matches this search)

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    Are ministerial officials made aware of all substantive matters discussed between the Minister and broadcasting board chairs in telephone conversations that are not formally recorded?

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    Has the Minister ever relied on information obtained through telephone conversations with broadcasting board chairs - where no written record of those conversations exists - when forming a decision or recommendation regarding a board…

  • 29537 (matches this search)

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    Where the Minister has obtained views from a board chair by telephone without any written record being created, how, if at all, are those views reflected in Cabinet papers submitted to the Appointments and Honours Cabinet Committee?

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    What processes, if any, are in place to ensure that unrecorded telephone calls between the Minister and board chairs of Crown broadcasting entities do not influence, or create the appearance of influencing, statutory appointment processes?

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    How frequently does the Minister speak by telephone with the Board Chair of Radio New Zealand?

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    How frequently does the Minister speak by telephone with the Board Chair of Television New Zealand?

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    What dates, if any, has the Minister spoken with the Board Chair of Radio New Zealand since taking office?

  • 29542 (matches this search)

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    What dates, if any, has the Minister spoken with the Board Chair of Television New Zealand since taking office?

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    Has the Minister taken any advice on whether conducting official ministerial business by telephone, without creating any written record of those discussions, meets the obligation under the Public Records Act 2005 to create and maintain…

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    Will the Minister introduce a requirement that all substantive telephone discussions between him, or his office with Crown entity board chairs - in particular any discussions relating to appointments are formally recorded; if not, why not?

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    Is the Minister satisfied that conducting official ministerial business by telephone, without creating any written record of those discussions, meets the obligation under the Public Records Act 2005 to create and maintain full and accurate…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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The majority of conversations I have with chief executives or entity chairs are typically attended by officials and/or my staff, and recorded in my diary, which is proactively released. There are, of course, instances where I might have an…

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Question 29598 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Did Public Service Commission officials have any communication with Ministry of Housing and Urban Development officials prior to 1 July 2024 about the then Chief Executive of Kāinga Ora's concerns about accusations made about him by Hon…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I am advised that on 17 April 2024 HUD and PSC officials had a conversation about a range of priorities for HUD at that time which included the independent review of Kāinga Ora. In this context, a HUD official noted knowledge of the then…

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Question 29612 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to his replies to 27999 and 27991 (2026), does the Public Service Commissioner have the power to investigate potential breaches of political neutrality by Crown Entities or their officials without a formal complaint being made by…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I am advised the Commissioner may conduct investigations into Crown entities where these relate to matters of integrity, accountability and transparency. This includes concerns relating to political neutrality, which is covered by the…

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Question 29613 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to his replies to 27999 and 27991 (2026), does the Public Service Commissioner have the power to investigate complaints about political neutrality made against Crown Entities or their officials and if so, is the Commissioner able…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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Yes. The Commissioner must conduct an investigation into a Crown entity if requested by the responsible Minister. (Refer to the Public Service Act 2020, Schedule 3 Clause 5(2)(b)).

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Question 29614 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    What responsibility, if any, does the Public Service Commission have for ensuring the political neutrality of Crown Entities and what powers, if any, does the Public Service Commissioner have to address breaches of political neutrality by…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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The Public Service Commission has a role in promoting integrity, including the principle of political neutrality, across the wider public sector. This includes issuing guidance, setting expectations, and providing advice on public service…

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29615, 29616 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 29615 (matches this search)

    What powers, if any, does the Public Service Commissioner have for investigating complaints about the political neutrality of Crown Entity chief executives?

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    What responsibility, if any, does the Public Service Commission have for investigating complaints about the political neutrality of Crown Entity chief executives?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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The Commissioner may conduct investigations into Crown entities where these relate to matters of integrity, accountability and transparency. This includes concerns relating to political neutrality, which is covered by the minimum standards…

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Question 29617 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    What responsibility, if any, does the Public Service Commissioner have for ensuring that all members of the Public Service Leadership Team maintain political neutrality while carrying out their public responsibilities?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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Public service chief executives and boards of Crown agents are responsible for upholding the public service principles (including political neutrality) in section 10 of the Public Service Act 2020. In the case of public service chief…

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Question 29618 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to his reply to 27999 (2026), did then Chief Executive of Kāinga Ora raise his concerns about accusations made about him by Hon Nicola Willis and Hon Chris Bishop that questioned his political neutrality, with the Public Service…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I am advised that the Chief Executive of Kāinga Ora informed the Commission of a matter he would be taking up with the board, as his employer.

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Question 29619 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to his reply to 27999 (2026), did the then Chief Executive of Kāinga Ora ask for any advice from the Commission representative that met with him in May 2024 about how to address any concerns he had about accusations made about him…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I am advised, no advice was sought from the Public Service Commission, by the then Chief Executive of Kāinga Ora.

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Question 29620 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to his reply to 27999 (2026), did the then Chief Executive of Kāinga Ora raise his concerns about accusations made about him by Hon Nicola Willis and Hon Chris Bishop with the Public Service Commission representative who met with…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I am advised that the Chief Executive of Kāinga Ora informed the Commission of a matter he would be taking up with the board, as his employer. The PSC official advised the Acting Public Service Commissioner of this.

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Question 29621 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to his reply to 27999 (2026), on what date did the Commission meet with the then Chief Executive of Kāinga Ora in May 2024 and did a senior Commission official attend that meeting?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I am advised that the regular relationship meeting with the Chief Executive of Kāinga Ora and a senior PSC official, occurred on 13 May 2024.

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Question 29524 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does he have confidence in Human Rights Commission chief commissioner Dr Stephen Rainbow since concerns were raised about his conduct?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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As I have made public, there is currently an investigation underway by a King’s Counsel into concerns raised with me about the Chief Commissioner. In accordance with the principles of fair process and natural justice for the parties…

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Question 29525 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Is he assured that Human Rights Commission chief commissioner Dr Stephen Rainbow went through enough checks and balances in his appointment process to the role of Human Rights Commission chief commissioner?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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Yes.

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Question 29526 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has he spoken to Human Rights Commission chief commissioner Dr Stephen Rainbow since concerns were raised about his conduct, if so, on what date and by what method of communication?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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As I have made public, there is currently an investigation underway by a King’s Counsel into concerns raised with me about the Chief Commissioner. In accordance with the principles of fair process and natural justice for the parties…

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Question 29527 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What action, if any, has the Minister taken as a result of concerns raised about the conduct of Human Rights Commission chief commissioner Dr Stephen Rainbow?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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As I have made public, there is currently an investigation underway by a King’s Counsel into concerns raised with me about the Chief Commissioner. In accordance with the principles of fair process and natural justice for the parties…

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Question 29528 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister sought any advice in relation to concerns raised about the conduct of Human Rights Commission chief commissioner Dr Stephen Rainbow, if so, what was the nature of this advice?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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As I have made public, there is currently an investigation underway by a King’s Counsel into concerns raised with me about the Chief Commissioner. In accordance with the principles of fair process and natural justice for the parties…

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Question 29529 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What date did the Minister become aware of concerns raised about the conduct of Human Rights Commission chief commissioner Dr Stephen Rainbow?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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As I have made public, there is currently an investigation underway by a King’s Counsel into concerns raised with me about the Chief Commissioner. In accordance with the principles of fair process and natural justice for the parties…

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Question 29531 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much remuneration, if any, has been paid to the three reviewers tasked with reviewing final reports produced by the Ministerial Advisory Group for Retail Crime in March to May 2026?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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A total of $4,320.00 excl GST remuneration has been paid to two reviewers. One reviewer chose not to be remunerated for the work.

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Question 29589 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Will any programmes or projects focused on supporting victims of sexual violence cease because of no additional funding from Budget 2026?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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No. The Ministry is continuing to deliver its existing programmes and projects that support victims of sexual violence.

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Question 29459 (2026)

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Kahurangi Carter

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning Monday, June 15th 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 10406 (2026).

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Question 29464 (2026)

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Kahurangi Carter

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning Monday, June 15th 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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My office receives many invitations to events and meetings. 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 material requested, as it will require a…

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Question 29473 (2026)

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Kahurangi Carter

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning Monday, June 15th, 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to reply 29235 (2026).

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Question 29477 (2026)

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Kahurangi Carter

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning Monday, June 15th, 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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

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Question 29479 (2026)

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Celia Wade-Brown

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the Minister received any updates from the Electoral Commission on when the vote.nz website will be completely ready with all enrolment and voting information?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The Electoral Commission is an independent Crown entity and as such, I do not receive reporting on detailed operational matters. The Commission’s quarterly accountability reports contain some information of this nature, but no information…

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Question 29500 (2026)

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Celia Wade-Brown

List MP · Green Party

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    Is the Minister aware that Easy Read enrolment information is not yet available on the Vote.NZ website although there are less than eighteen weeks until enrolment closes?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The Electoral Commission is an independent Crown entity and as such, I do not receive reporting on detailed operational matters. The Commission’s quarterly accountability reports contain some information of this nature, but no information…

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Question 29039 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much funding, if any, has the Electoral Commission allocated towards enrolment processing staffs for the 2026 General Election?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that staff funding for enrolment for the General Election 2026 is set at $5.124m.

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Question 29040 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to 19050; which locations will the Electoral Commission host pop-up enrolment hubs in?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Electoral Commission is providing pop-up enrolment hubs (known as mobile enrolment) throughout the Māori Electoral Option period and will continue through until the general election. Mobile enrolment dates and…

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Question 29041 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to WPQ 19069; of the 28,000 roles expected to be recruited from now until the election, what roles will be recruitment be for?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to table 1, attached, for the approximate number of roles remaining to be recruited for the 2026 General Elections, broken down by role type.

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Question 29042 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to WPQ 19069; of the 28,000 roles expected to be recruited from now until the election, which regions will see recruitment opportunities?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the member to reply 29041 (2026).

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Question 29043 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Electoral Commission planned further work to communication the 2025 boundary changes, if so, what work is planned?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Electoral Commission will include information that voters’ electorate may have changed since the last election in enrolment update packs to be sent to all enrolled voters in August. The electorate where voters are…

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Question 29057 (2026)

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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, during the week beginning 15 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I refer the Member to reply number 12511 (2026).

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Question 29060 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 15 June 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I refer the Member to reply number 12733 (2026).