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Question 23062 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the forecast change to each published performance measure (as set out in the most recent Statement of Performance Expectations or equivalent), if any, as a result of the role reductions being made as part of savings made in Budget…

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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 Communications, I am not responsible for any Votes. Budget spending for this portfolio falls under Vote Business, Science and Innovation, and Vote Arts, Culture and Heritage. With regard to advice received by the…

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Question 23169 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the forecast change to each published performance measure (as set out in the most recent Statement of Performance Expectations or equivalent), if any, as a result of the role reductions being made as part of savings made in Budget…

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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 23175 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the forecast change to each published performance measure (as set out in the most recent Statement of Performance Expectations or equivalent), if any, as a result of the role reductions being made as part of savings made in Budget…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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Nil.

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Question 20517 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    What is the total number of active Pacific Wardens, if any, are in Waikato?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

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I am advised by the Ministry for Pacific Peoples, there are 24 active Pacific Wardens in the Waikato region.

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Question 20521 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    What is the total number of active Pacific Wardens, if any, are in Auckland?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

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I am advised by the Ministry for Pacific Peoples there are 127 total active Pacific Wardens in Auckland.

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Question 20522 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    What is the total number of active Pacific Warden group organisations in New Zealand, broken down by region?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

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I am advised by the Ministry for Pacific Peoples, the total number of active Pacific Warden group organisations broken down by regions is currently unavailable as these figures are yet to be formalised. The Ministry holds a single contract…

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Question 20552 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Of drivers convicted of drink driving in each of the past three financial years who were not sentenced to an alcohol interlock, how many were subsequently convicted of (a) a further drink driving offence, and (b) a driving while…

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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 am advised that data on subsequent convictions within 36 months of the original conviction cannot be fully reported, as those convicted in the most recent financial years have not yet reached a full 36…

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Question 20553 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    How many drivers convicted of a repeat drink driving offence in each of the past three financial years (a) received an alcohol interlock order, and (b) did not receive an alcohol interlock order?

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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.

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Question 20556 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What targets, if any, does the Minister have for reducing Pasifika unemployment?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

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The Government is focused on lifting Pacific employment by investing in skills, business growth, and pathways into high-growth sectors. In addition to the Government’s targets for improved results in education and work, the Ministry for…

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Question 20601 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Public Service Commissioner advised the Minister that the Public Service Commission is "likely" to run similar paid social media advertising in future, as he reportedly told the Governance and Administration Committee on 2 December…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I have not been advised that the Commissioner is likely to run similar paid advertising.

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Question 20387 (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 18 May 2026, by title and date?

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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 16912 (2026).

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Question 20396 (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 18 May 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 20409 (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 18 May 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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Question 20439 (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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    What, if anything, is the evidence base that the Minister relied on to determine that the Smith v Fonterra and other possible climate tort cases would create business uncertainty?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I have received a wide range of advice from officials and heard views from stakeholders on tort related issues. Ministers and MPs engage with businesses regularly in the course of their work. What we hear is that there is a widespread…

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Question 20500 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What steps, beyond the temporary commitment not to run paid social media advertising relating to industrial action while the review is ongoing, has he taken or will he take to ensure public service agencies do not repeat the conduct that…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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The review is a matter for the Public Service Commission, and I am advised the Public Service Commissioner will consider next steps following receipt of the final report.

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Question 20501 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does he consider it acceptable that more than seven months after October 2025 strike action, the independent review by Jane Meares into Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission's social media messaging during that strike action remains…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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The review is a matter for the Public Service Commission, and I am advised the March reporting date was an indicative date only.

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Question 20502 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Is he aware of the Auditor-General's stated expectation that Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission's review into its own social media messaging during October 2025 strike action be "comprehensive, robust and transparent"; does he…

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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 aware the Auditor-General's expectation is that the review is "comprehensive, robust and transparent”, and I am confident that it will be.

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Question 20503 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has any element of the Supplementary Guidance for Public Service Agencies on Interpreting and Applying the Guidelines for Government Advertising issued by Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission been drafted in response to the conduct…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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No. I have been advised that there have been no substantive changes to the Supplementary Guidance since it was issued in April 2023.

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Question 20504 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Did the Public Service Commission have regard to its Supplementary Guidance for Public Service Agencies on Interpreting and Applying the Guidelines for Government Advertising when deciding in October 2025 to boost messages about strike…

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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 pages 30-36 at the following link: https://www.publicservice.govt.nz/assets/DirectoryFile/OIA-2025-0130-Social-Media-Advertisements-campaigning-against-strike-action.pdf.

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Question 20505 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does he consider that paid social media messaging by a public service agency that is itself a party to the bargaining in question is consistent with that agency's statutory duty under the Public Service Act 2020 to uphold political…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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It would not be appropriate for me to comment on this while the review is underway.

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Question 20506 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Public Service Commission given any commitment, public or to the Minister, that it will not boost, promote, or pay for social media posts relating to collective bargaining or industrial action while the independent review is…

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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 17995 (2026).

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Question 20507 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Why has Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission not tracked internal staff time spent supporting the independent review by Jane Meares into the Commission's social media messaging during October 2025 strike action, and will he direct the…

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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 Public Service Commission does not commonly track staff time for the investigations and reviews it conducts.

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Question 20508 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Did Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission have an existing social media policy in place that authorised its paid social media messaging between 18 and 22 October 2025, as required by the Commission's own guidance on public servants'…

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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 Public Service Commission has an internal Social Media Policy. It is not currently scheduled for proactive release.

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Question 20509 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does he agree with the statement in paragraph 3.89 of the Cabinet Manual 2023 that "authorised spokespeople for agencies may publicly explain government policy" but that "defending or justifying it is the Minister's role"; if so, does he…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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Yes, I agree with the Cabinet Manual statements. It would not be appropriate for me to comment on this while the review is underway.

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Question 20510 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does he consider that Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission's paid social media messaging between 18 and 22 October 2025 met the requirement in the Guidelines for Government Advertising that government advertising be "fair, honest, and…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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It would not be appropriate for me to comment on this while the review is underway.

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Question 20511 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Will the Supplementary Guidance for Public Service Agencies on Interpreting and Applying the Guidelines for Government Advertising issued by Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission be reviewed and, if necessary, amended once any…

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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 Public Service Commissioner will consider next steps following receipt of the final report.

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Question 20512 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What reasons have been given to him, or to the Public Service Commissioner, for the independent review by Jane Meares into Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission's social media messaging during October 2025 strike action not being…

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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 31 March 2026 was only an indicative reporting date.

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Question 20266 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What public sector roles, if any, that falls within the Ministerial responsibility of the Minister will be impacted by the public sector jobs cuts announced last week by job title and description?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

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

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Question 20274 (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 seen about the merging of agencies as a part of the announced public sector job cuts by date and title?

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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 20288 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has he or his predecessor had any communication with the Auditor-General regarding the timing or scope of his consideration of Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission's paid social media messaging between 18 and 22 October 2025; if so,…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I have not had any communication with the Auditor-General on this topic. I am not aware of my predecessor having communication with the Auditor-General on this topic.

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Question 20290 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has he, or any of his officials, given any direction or expectation, whether formal or informal, to the Public Service Commissioner regarding the conduct of collective bargaining communications since October 2025?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I became Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government on 7 April 2026. I have not provided any advice to the Public Service Commissioner regarding the conduct of collective bargaining communications in this role.

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Question 20291 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does he agree that the principle of a politically neutral public service is, in the words of the Auditor-General, "inherently sensitive" in the context of paid advertising during industrial action; if so, what assurance can he provide that…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I agree that that government spending on advertising and publicity is inherently sensitive. I am advised that if the external review finds the use of paid social media was not appropriate, the Commission will adapt future approaches.

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Question 20292 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What was the total reach of the social media posts boosted by Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission between 18 and 22 October 2025, and what audience targeting parameters were used?

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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 pages 3 and 161-164 at the following link: https://www.publicservice.govt.nz/assets/DirectoryFile/OIA-2025-0130-Social-Media-Advertisements-campaigning-against-strike-action.pdf

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Question 20293 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much public money was spent by Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission on boosting or promoting social media messaging between 18 and 22 October 2025, and how many individual posts were boosted?

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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 50331 (2025).

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Question 20294 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the total cost to date of the independent review by Jane Meares into Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission's social media messaging during October 2025 strike action, broken down by reviewer fees, legal support, and…

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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 up to 31 March 2026, the Commission has spent $37,500.00 on the engagement. The Commission has not tracked any internal administrative or legal support provided to the reviewer.

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Question 20295 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Who within Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission authorised the expenditure of public funds to boost its social media messages between 18 and 22 October 2025, and under what delegation?

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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 this matter is being considered as part of the independent review. It would not be appropriate for me to comment while the review is underway.

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Question 20296 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What written advice did Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission receive, whether internal, legal, or external, on whether its paid social media messaging between 18 and 22 October 2025 complied with the Guidelines for Government…

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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 the following link: https://www.publicservice.govt.nz/assets/DirectoryFile/OIA-2025-0130-Social-Media-Advertisements-campaigning-against-strike-action.pdf

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Question 20297 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Which of the four categories of justifiable information need set out in the Guidelines for Government Advertising, being informing the public about government policies, informing the public about government services, advising the public of…

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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 pages 31-32 at the following link: https://www.publicservice.govt.nz/assets/DirectoryFile/OIA-2025-0130-Social-Media-Advertisements-campaigning-against-strike-action.pdf

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Question 20298 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What identified and justifiable information need by the intended recipients did Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission rely on when deciding to boost messages about collective bargaining and planned strike action between 18 and 22…

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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 pages 28–38 (in particular, page 32) at the following link: https://www.publicservice.govt.nz/assets/DirectoryFile/OIA-2025-0130-Social-Media-Advertisements-campaigning-against-strike-action.pdf

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Question 20299 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Will he undertake to release, alongside the final report of the independent review by Jane Meares into Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission's social media messaging during October 2025 strike action, any drafts of that report and all…

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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 Public Service Commissioner does not intend to release drafts of the review report.

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Question 20300 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Will the final report of the independent review by Jane Meares into Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission's social media messaging during October 2025 strike action be published in full when it is released in June 2026, or only a…

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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 response 17999 (2026). The report will be assessed for release under the Official Information Act, as with any other document the Commission proactively releases.

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Question 20301 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Have the Terms of Reference dated 18 December 2025 for the independent review by Jane Meares into Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission's social media messaging during October 2025 strike action been varied or extended in any way since…

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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 Terms of Reference has not been varied since 18 December 2025.

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Question 20302 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has he, or his office, received a draft of the independent review by Jane Meares into Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission's social media messaging during October 2025 strike action; if so, on what date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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No.

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Question 20303 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Public Service Commissioner received a draft of the independent review by Jane Meares into Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission's social media messaging during October 2025 strike action; if so, on what date was it 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 am advised the Public Service Commissioner received a draft of the report on 25 March 2026.

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Question 20326 (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 18 May 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 20327 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 18 May 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 20328 (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 18 May 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 20361 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Will the Minister rule out job losses for people employed in coronial services at the Ministry of Justice as part of the public servant job losses announced by the Government on Tuesday 19 May?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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

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Question 20362 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Will the Minister rule out job losses for the Electoral Commission as part of the public servant job losses announced by the Government on Tuesday 19 May?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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

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Question 20030 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    How many hours a week, if any, does he spend specifically on the Pacific Peoples portfolio?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

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I do not record the amount of time spent on individual portfolio responsibilities.