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Question 27749 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve for any board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, broken…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

The annual board fees for Ngāpuhi Investment Fund (Tupu Tonu) before and after the change applying from 1 July 2025 are: Previous total board fees $187,500 Current total board fee: $225,000 Chair previous - fee $60,000; fee from 1 July…

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Question 27762 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many board fee increases, if any, approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible were backdated or applied retrospectively,…

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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 27764 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the total additional annual cost, if any, of all board fee increases approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 across 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

Answer

I have approved increases within my portfolio to the Broadcasting Commission (NZ On Air), the National Pacific Media Trust, Radio New Zealand and Television New Zealand to align with the revised fee increases as part of the revised Cabinet…

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Question 27766 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve for any board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, broken…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Question 27807 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many board fee increases, if any, approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible were backdated or applied retrospectively,…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

Answer

I refer the Member to reply number WPQ 27595 (2026).

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Question 27809 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the total additional annual cost, if any, of all board fee increases approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 across 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 Pacific Peoples

Answer

I refer the Member to reply number WPQ 27595 (2026).

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27810, 27812, 27814 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 27810 (matches this search)

    How many board fee increases, if any, approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible were backdated or applied retrospectively,…

  • 27812 (matches this search)

    What is the total additional annual cost, if any, of all board fee increases approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 across any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible,…

  • 27814 (matches this search)

    What board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve for any board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, broken…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

None. This is also my response to WPQs 27812 and 27814 (2026).

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Question 27811 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve for any board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, broken…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

Answer

I refer the Member to reply number WPQ 27595 (2026).

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30 questions (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 25263 (2026), 25266 (2026), 25267 (2026), 25275 (2026), 25364 (2026), 25366 (2026), 25368 (2026), 25377 (2026), 25407 (2026), 25412 (2026), 25417 (2026), 25421 (2026), 25562 (2026), 25566 (2026), 25568 (2026), 25569 (2026), 25571 (2026), 25572 (2026), 25573 (2026), 25575 (2026), 25983 (2026), 26105 (2026), 26170 (2026), 26203 (2026), 26311 (2026), 26318 (2026)

  • 25084 (matches this search)

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    Will the Minister undertake a review of current and former staff members’ private email accounts to identify any official information that should be on the public record; if not, why not?

  • 25085 (matches this search)

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    What official information, if any, is held on a private email account of a current or former staff member in the Minister’s office and has not been placed on the official record since 27 November 2023; and what steps are being taken to…

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    Has any staff member in the Minister’s office used a private email account to send or receive official information since the Government took office; if so, on how many occasions since 27 November 2023?

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    Has the Minister or any staff member in their office received a briefing, document, or correspondence from a company, lobbyist, or other third party at a private email account that hasn't then been forwarded to an official email account or…

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  • 25263 (matches this search)

    Question published

    Has any staff member in the Minister’s office used a private email account to send or receive official information since the Government took office; if so, on how many occasions since 27 November 2023?

  • 25266 (matches this search)

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    What official information, if any, is held on a private email account of a current or former staff member in the Minister’s office and has not been placed on the official record since 27 November 2023; and what steps are being taken to…

  • 25267 (matches this search)

    Question published

    Will the Minister undertake a review of current and former staff members’ private email accounts to identify any official information that should be on the public record; if not, why not?

  • 25275 (matches this search)

    Question published

    Has the Minister or any staff member in their office received a briefing, document, or correspondence from a company, lobbyist, or other third party at a private email account that hasn't then been forwarded to an official email account or…

  • 25364 (matches this search)

    Question published

    Has any staff member in the Minister’s office used a private email account to send or receive official information since the Government took office; if so, on how many occasions since 27 November 2023?

  • 25366 (matches this search)

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    What official information, if any, is held on a private email account of a current or former staff member in the Minister’s office and has not been placed on the official record since 27 November 2023; and what steps are being taken to…

  • 25368 (matches this search)

    Question published

    Will the Minister undertake a review of current and former staff members’ private email accounts to identify any official information that should be on the public record; if not, why not?

  • 25377 (matches this search)

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    Has the Minister or any staff member in their office received a briefing, document, or correspondence from a company, lobbyist, or other third party at a private email account that hasn't then been forwarded to an official email account or…

  • 25407 (matches this search)

    Question published

    Has any staff member in the Minister’s office used a private email account to send or receive official information since the Government took office; if so, on how many occasions since 27 November 2023?

  • 25412 (matches this search)

    Question published

    What official information, if any, is held on a private email account of a current or former staff member in the Minister’s office and has not been placed on the official record since 27 November 2023; and what steps are being taken to…

  • 25417 (matches this search)

    Question published

    Will the Minister undertake a review of current and former staff members’ private email accounts to identify any official information that should be on the public record; if not, why not?

  • 25421 (matches this search)

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    Has the Minister or any staff member in their office received a briefing, document, or correspondence from a company, lobbyist, or other third party at a private email account that hasn't then been forwarded to an official email account or…

  • 25562 (matches this search)

    Question published

    Has any staff member in the Minister’s office used a private email account to send or receive official information since the Government took office; if so, on how many occasions since 27 November 2023?

  • 25566 (matches this search)

    Question published

    Has any staff member in the Minister’s office used a private email account to send or receive official information since the Government took office; if so, on how many occasions since 27 November 2023?

  • 25568 (matches this search)

    Question published

    What official information, if any, is held on a private email account of a current or former staff member in the Minister’s office and has not been placed on the official record since 27 November 2023; and what steps are being taken to…

  • 25569 (matches this search)

    Question published

    Will the Minister undertake a review of current and former staff members’ private email accounts to identify any official information that should be on the public record; if not, why not?

  • 25571 (matches this search)

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    Has the Minister or any staff member in their office received a briefing, document, or correspondence from a company, lobbyist, or other third party at a private email account that hasn't then been forwarded to an official email account or…

  • 25572 (matches this search)

    Question published

    What official information, if any, is held on a private email account of a current or former staff member in the Minister’s office and has not been placed on the official record since 27 November 2023; and what steps are being taken to…

  • 25573 (matches this search)

    Question published

    Will the Minister undertake a review of current and former staff members’ private email accounts to identify any official information that should be on the public record; if not, why not?

  • 25575 (matches this search)

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    Has the Minister or any staff member in their office received a briefing, document, or correspondence from a company, lobbyist, or other third party at a private email account that hasn't then been forwarded to an official email account or…

  • 25983 (matches this search)

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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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    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…

  • 26170 (matches this search)

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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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    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…

  • 26311 (matches this search)

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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…

  • 26318 (matches this search)

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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 Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

The deliberate use of a personal email account to conduct work activities as an alternate to using the work email provided to staff is not permitted. However, from time to time there are justifiable reasons for a private email to be used –…

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25842, 26316 (2026)

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    25842 (matches this search)

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    How much, if any, is the total budget in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026/27 financial year on artificial intelligence- including costs on…

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    Camilla Belich

    List MP · Labour Party

    26316 (matches this search)

    Question published

    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 the Public Service and Digitising Government

Answer

I am advised that the Public Service Commission’s 2026/27 detailed budgeting has not been finalised so this information is not available.

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Question 25877 (2026)

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Kahurangi Carter

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

I refer the member to reply numbers; 19374 (2026), 24857 (2026), 20867 (2026) and 24608 (2026).

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Question 25878 (2026)

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Kahurangi Carter

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

I refer the Member to replies 19331 (2026), 24797 (2026), 20827 (2026), and 24546 (2026).

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Question 25890 (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 June 1st 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

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

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Question 25894 (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 June 1st 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

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 25900 (2026)

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Kahurangi Carter

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memories, or other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning June 1st, 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

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 titles at this time.

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Question 25938 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Did David Ferguson declare any conflicts of interest during the process of appointing him Chief Executive and Chief Review Officer of the Education Review Office; if so, what were they?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

All candidates complete a declaration of interests as they proceed through a chief executive appointment process. Mr Ferguson has undertaken this step. All real, perceived or potential COIs are actively managed and are lodged with both the…

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Question 25940 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Who else, if anyone, was considered for the role of Chief Executive of the Education Review Office before David Ferguson was appointed?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

Candidates applying for chief executive roles have an expectation that they will not be publicly scrutinised or criticised for applying for these roles, especially in a way that impacts their future career prospects. These people therefore…

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Question 25982 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

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

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Question 25984 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

I refer the member to the attached.

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Question 25985 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

I refer the member to the attached.

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Question 25987 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

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

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Question 25988 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

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

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26020, 26097 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 26020

    Recorded target Nicole McKee, Minister for Courts

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

  • 26097 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice

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

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

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

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26021, 26089 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 26021

    Recorded target Nicole McKee, Minister for Courts

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

  • 26089 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice

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

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

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

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Question 26086 (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 of Justice

Answer

I refer the Member to attachment 1 for what I am advised are the number of financial settlements entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders, broken down by organisation, total cost and year as at 5 June…

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Question 26090 (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 of Justice

Answer

I refer the Member to attachment 1 for what I am advised are the number of confidential settlement agreements, non-disclosure agreements or confidentiality clauses entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office…

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Question 26093 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

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

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26153, 26161 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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  • 26153 (matches this search)

    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…

  • 26161 (matches this search)

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

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

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

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Question 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 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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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

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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 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 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 26206 (2026)

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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

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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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    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 26295 (2026)

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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 Pacific Peoples

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I refer the Member to reply number WPQ 56102 (2025). I am advised by the Ministry for Pacific Peoples that there was only one financial settlement at that time.

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7 questions (2026)

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Matching question numbers: 26685 (2026), 26695 (2026), 26705 (2026)

  • 26300 (matches this search)

    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…

  • 26314 (matches this search)

    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,…

  • 26319 (matches this search)

    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,…

  • 26677 (matches this search)

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

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  • 26685 (matches this search)

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

  • 26695 (matches this search)

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

  • 26705 (matches this search)

    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 Paul Goldsmith

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

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This information will be included in the 2026/27 Estimates for Vote Public Service and will be made publicly available on the New Zealand Parliament website at the following link: https://www3.parliament.nz/en/pb/sc/submissions-and-advice/

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Question 26308 (2026)

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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 Pacific Peoples

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Nil.

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Question 26310 (2026)

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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 Pacific Peoples

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Nil.

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Question 26313 (2026)

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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 Pacific Peoples

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I refer the Member to reply number WPQ 56102 (2025), which relates to financial settlements. I am advised by the Ministry for Pacific Peoples that there has been one confidential settlement agreement involving a financial settlement since…

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Question 26315 (2026)

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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 Pacific Peoples

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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 26321 (2026)

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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 the Public Service and Digitising Government

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

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26358, 26748 (2026)

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    26358 (matches this search)

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

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    26748 (matches this search)

    Which, if any, of the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, were invited to make Budget bids as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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The Budget 2026 invitation letters contain this information. These will be released as part of the Budget 2026 proactive release.

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26381, 26747 (2026)

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    Camilla Belich

    List MP · Labour Party

    26381 (matches this search)

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

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    26747 (matches this search)

    Which, if any, of the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, were asked to identify savings as part of the 2026 Budget?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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All departments, agencies, crown entities and other bodies are expected to identify opportunities for savings, reprioritisation, and efficiencies as part of business-as-usual activities. The Budget 2026 invitation letters outline the…

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Question 26383 (2026)

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

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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Information on contractor and consultant expenditure is publicly avaliable on the Public Services Commission website (https://www.publicservice.govt.nz/data/workforce-data/public-sector-composition/workforce-size). I consider that further…

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Question 26384 (2026)

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    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 Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to my response to WPQ 9590 (2026).

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Question 26385 (2026)

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    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…

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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 the attached.

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26392, 26461 (2026)

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  • 26392

    Recorded target Nicole McKee, Minister for Courts

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

  • 26461 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice

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

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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Information about the Budget bid 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…

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26416, 26480 (2026)

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  • 26416

    Recorded target Nicole McKee, Minister for Courts

    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…

  • 26480 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice

    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…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that since 27 November 2023, 68 staff have been made redundant at the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry). None of these were by voluntary redundancy. I refer the Member to attachment 1 for the total redundancies for the…