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Question 20032 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 18961 (2026): did the Ministry of Pacific Peoples advise him to set these priorities?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

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No, as Minister for Pacific Peoples, I am responsible for setting priorities for the portfolio, alongside advice from my officials.

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Question 20033 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 18961 (2026): what are the “improved outcomes” that he is referring to, and what are the specific targets for them to be improved?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

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The improved outcomes I am referring to include better economic, education, employment, housing, health, and social outcomes for Pacific peoples. The Ministry for Pacific Peoples contributes to these outcomes through its policy advice,…

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Question 20034 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 18961 (2026): does he consider these priorities to be the bare minimum for any Minister when it comes to their agencies, if not, why not?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

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No, as Minister for Pacific Peoples, I see real opportunities for Pacific communities to contribute to our economy and society through increased labour market participation, entrepreneurship, business development, and the many social,…

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Question 20035 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 18961 (2026): how will he monitor whether his priority to ensure that “that the Ministry contributes to public sector transformation by leveraging digital innovation and enabling more integrated,…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

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Progress will be monitored through regular reporting and through the implementation of the Ministry's Delivering for Pacific Communities Strategy and the outcomes and performance measures set out in the Ministry's Strategic Intentions…

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Question 20036 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 18961 (2026): does he have any priorities for improving the lives of Pasifika in New Zealand, if not, why not?

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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 20034 (2026).

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Question 20037 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 18961 (2026): how will he monitor whether his priority to ensure that “that the Ministry contributes to public sector transformation by leveraging digital innovation and enabling more integrated,…

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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 20035 (2026).

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Question 20038 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 18961 (2026): how will he monitor whether his priority to ensure that “the Ministry delivers its currently funded programmes efficiently and effectively, with a focus on improved outcomes”, is on…

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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 20035 (2026).

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Question 20039 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 18961 (2026): how will he monitor whether his priority to ensure that “the Ministry delivers its currently funded programmes efficiently and effectively, with a focus on improved outcomes”, has…

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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 20035 (2026).

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Question 20040 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 18961 (2026): how will he monitor whether his priority to “ensure the Ministry for Pacific Peoples continues to be the centre of excellence in leading Pacific perspectives across government policy…

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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 20035 (2026).

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Question 20041 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 18961 (2026): how will he monitor whether his priority to “ensure the Ministry for Pacific Peoples continues to be the centre of excellence in leading Pacific perspectives across government policy…

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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 20035 (2026).

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Question 20042 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 18961 (2026): what feedback, if any, did he receive when he was developing these priorities, and from whom?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

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As a new Minister in the portfolio, I have been focused on meeting with key Pacific stakeholders and community organisations to understand the priorities of Pacific peoples. During these engagements i have received a range of feedback in…

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Question 20044 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 18961 (2026): who did he consult with to set these priorities, and of these, how many provided feedback?

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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 20042 (2026).

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Question 20046 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 18961 (2026): on what date did he set these priorities?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

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My portfolio priorities are currently being refined as I continue to engage with stakeholders, consider advice from officials, and build my understanding of the portfolio.

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Question 20064 (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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    How many meetings, if any, has the Minister held since May 2024 with representatives from (or parent companies of) any defendants in Smith v Fonterra regarding the Supreme Court's decision and/or any proposal to amend the Climate Change…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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My diary is proactively released on the beehive.govt.nz website.

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Question 19874 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised that no artificial intelligence has been deployed in a customer service function in any of the departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies I am responsible for as Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage.

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19942, 19943 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • 19942 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice

    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

  • 19943

    Recorded target Nicole McKee, Associate Minister of Justice

    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry) has not deployed artificial intelligence in customer service functions. The Ministry is exploring potential uses of artificial intelligence, including for customer service, but these…

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Question 19951 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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Te Tari Whakatau and the Ngāpuhi Investment Fund (Tupu Tonu) have not deployed Artificial Intelligence in a customer service function.

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Question 19955 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I am advised that TVNZ deploys AI for its TVNZ+ customer service functions through offering an AI chat bot. TVNZ+'s staffed customer service platform, Zendesk, has also adopted AI tools to drive efficiency in human responses. I am further…

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Question 19972 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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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 that it does not use artificial intelligence as a customer service function. For information on how the Ministry uses artificial intelligence, I refer the member to reply WPQ 10281 (2026).

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Question 19973 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if 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 that the Public Service Commission does not administer any customer service functions.

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5 questions (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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Matching question numbers: 19805 (2026)

  • 19645 (matches this search)

    What advice, economic analysis or modelling, if any, has the Minister received regarding impacts on the Wellington economy of the proposed 8700 public sector job losses by mid-2029?

  • 19648 (matches this search)

    What advice, economic analysis or modelling, if any, has the Minister requested on the impacts on the Wellington economy of the proposed 8700 public sector job losses by mid-2029?

  • 19653 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the use of AI for reducing costs in public sector departments, listed by title and date?

  • 19654 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the use of AI for reducing costs in public sector departments, listed by title and date?

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding any proposed merger of their department, agency, crown entity or any other body that they are responsible for, if any, listed 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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The public sector transformation announced in the Minister of Finance’s speech on 19 May is included in Budget 2026. Further details of this and other Budget 2026 initiatives will become public on Budget Day – 28 May 2026. The Budget will…

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Question 19722 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding any proposed merger of their department, agency, crown entity or any other body that they are responsible for, if any, listed 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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The public sector transformation announced in the Minister of Finance’s speech on 19 May is included in Budget 2026. The Budget will be followed by a proactive release of documents informing budget decisions, including advice related to…

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Question 19771 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding any proposed merger of their department, agency, crown entity or any other body that they are responsible for, if any, listed by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I have not received any advice on any proposed merger of the Ministry of Justice.

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Question 19779 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding any proposed merger of their department, agency, crown entity or any other body that they are responsible for, if any, listed 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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The public sector transformation announced in the Minister of Finance’s speech on 19 May is included in Budget 2026. Further details of this and other Budget 2026 initiatives will become public on Budget Day – 28 May 2026. The Budget will…

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Question 19784 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding any proposed merger of their department, agency, crown entity or any other body that they are responsible for, if any, listed by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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The public sector transformation announced in the Minister of Finance’s speech on 19 May is included in Budget 2026. Further details of this and other Budget 2026 initiatives will become public on Budget Day – 28 May 2026. The Budget will…

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Question 19804 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding any proposed merger of their department, agency, crown entity or any other body that they are responsible for, if any, listed by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

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The public sector transformation announced in the Minister of Finance’s speech on 19 May is included in Budget 2026. Further details of this and other Budget 2026 initiatives will become public on Budget Day – 28 May 2026. The Budget will…

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Question 19507 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 11 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 19509 (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 11 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 19510 (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 11 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 19522 (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 11 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 19537 (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 11 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 19549 (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 11 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 19552 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    When, if at all, does the Minister anticipate the legislation amending references to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi to be referred to a select committee?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the date for referring legislation amending the references to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi to a select committee is not yet confirmed.

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Question 19554 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What are the timelines, if any, for amending legislation with Treaty of Waitangi references?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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It is my intention to introduce a Bill in the house before the end of this parliamentary term.

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Question 19198 (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 4 May 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 three 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 19225 (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 4 May 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 19231 (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 4 May 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 19238 (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 4 May 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 six 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 19281 (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 4 May 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 19291 (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 4 May 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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I took the following Paper to Cabinet: - Ngā Hapū-Whanganui Claims Settlement Bill - Approval for Introduction

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Question 19318 (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 4 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 19324 (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 4 May 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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I took one paper to Cabinet, but I believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of government decision making processes to release the title at this time.

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Question 19331 (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 4 May 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, one on 4 May 2026 titled Policy Decisions on Targeted Reform of Torts. I took one further paper to Cabinet, but I believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of government decision making…

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Question 19374 (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 4 May 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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None.

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6 questions (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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Matching question numbers: 19425 (2026), 19426 (2026)

  • 19421 (matches this search)

    Has Channel Infrastructure, in any meeting with the Minister this term, if any, suggested changes to the Climate Change Response Act in order to limit tort claims arising from climate change damage?

  • 19422 (matches this search)

    Has BT Mining, in any meeting with the Minister this term, if any, suggested changes to the Climate Change Response Act in order to limit tort claims arising from climate change damage?

  • 19423 (matches this search)

    Has Z Energy, in any meeting with the Minister this term, if any, suggested changes to the Climate Change Response Act in order to limit tort claims arising from climate change damage?

  • 19424 (matches this search)

    Has New Zealand Steel in any meeting with the Minister this term, if any, suggested changes to the Climate Change Response Act in order to limit tort claims arising from climate change damage?

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  • 19425 (matches this search)

    Has Dairy Holdings, in any meeting with the Minister this term, if any, suggested changes to the Climate Change Response Act in order to limit tort claims arising from climate change damage?

  • 19426 (matches this search)

    Has Genesis Energy in any meeting with the Minister this term, if any, suggested changes to the Climate Change Response Act in order to limit tort claims arising from climate change damage?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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No.

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Question 19427 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has he received any advice on whether any comparable jurisdictions internationally have retrospectively legislated to extinguish an active climate change tort proceeding that had been reinstated by its highest court, and if so, what does…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I have received a range of advice from the Ministry of Justice officials on tort related issues. This advice has been proactively released on the Ministry of Justice website:…

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Question 19428 (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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    Did the Minister ask officials for advice in relation to the constitutional role of the courts in developing common law, when he proposed to limit the tort claims arising from climate change damage?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I have received a range of advice from the Ministry of Justice officials on tort related issues. This advice has been proactively released on the Ministry of Justice website:…

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Question 19001 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister requested any advice on whether amending the Climate Change Response Act 2002 to remove tort liability for greenhouse gas emissions reduces incentives for major emitters to decarbonise, and if so, what is the date and…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I have not requested such advice. However, emitters will continue to be required to meet their obligations under the Emissions Trading Scheme. This change simply maintains the coherence of the regulatory system to deliver consistent…

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Deborah Russell

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister requested or received advice on whether removing tort liability for greenhouse gas emitters under the Climate Change Response Act 2002 will affect New Zealand's sovereign credit rating or the country's attractiveness to…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I have not requested such advice.

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Chlöe Swarbrick

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    Has Fonterra in any meeting with the Minister this term, if any, suggested changes to the Climate Change Response Act in order to limit tort claims arising from climate change damage?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I have not met with Fonterra to discuss the Climate Change Response Act.