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Question 19005 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister agree with University of Waikato law professor Alexander Gillespie who said of amending the Climate Change Response Act 2002 to prevent findings of liability for tort for climate change “by potentially making a blanket…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I consider this reform is needed to address the risk that the courts could develop a regime that is parallel to and contradicts the Climate Change Response Act. This change will clarify the Government’s intention that greenhouse gas…

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Question 19007 (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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    How many meeting requests, if any, from officials did the Minister decline on the subject of the Government's decision 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 do not receive "meeting requests" from my officials because I meet with them on a regular basis, as is standard for a Minister.

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Question 19008 (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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    What correspondence, if any, listed by subject and date, has the Minister, or his office, had with Joseph Mooney on the Smith v Fonterra Supreme Court case?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I regularly communicate with my colleagues. As Minister of Justice, I have not sent or received any correspondence to Joseph Mooney on this matter, however, I have discussed the matter with him as part of caucus discussions.

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Question 19009 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

List MP · Labour Party

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    Was the proposed amendment to the Climate Change Response Act 2002 to prevent findings of liability for tort for climate change requested by, or developed in consultation with, any of the six defendant companies named in Smith v Fonterra…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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There is widespread concern across the business community about the potential impact of the Smith v Fonterra litigation. Ministers and MPs engage with businesses regularly in the course of their work. Officials did not engage with any…

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Question 19010 (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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    Did the Minister discuss the proposed amendments to the Climate Change Response Act with any of the Government's coalition partners, if so, when?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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Yes. As this was a Government decision, it was considered by Cabinet, of which coalition members are part of.

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Question 19014 (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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    What is the expected timeline of the proposed amendments to the Climate Change Response Act, and does the Government intend to pass this under urgency?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The Bill is currently being drafted. The date of introduction and House process are still to be determined.

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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: 19022 (2026), 19023 (2026)

  • 19018 (matches this search)

    In the last 12 months, has the Minister met with Channel Infrastructure, if so, when?

  • 19019 (matches this search)

    In the last 12 months, has the Minister met with Z Energy, if so, when?

  • 19020 (matches this search)

    In the last 12 months, has the Minister met with New Zealand Steel?

  • 19021 (matches this search)

    In the last 12 months, has the Minister met with Dairy Holdings, if so, when?

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    In the last 12 months, has the Minister met with Genesis Energy, if so, when?

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    In the last 12 months, has the Minister met with Fonterra, if so, when?

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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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6 questions (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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Matching question numbers: 19032 (2026), 19034 (2026)

  • 19027 (matches this search)

    In the last 12 months, has the Minister received any correspondence from BT Mining?

  • 19029 (matches this search)

    In the last 12 months, has the Minister received any correspondence from Z Energy?

  • 19030 (matches this search)

    In the last 12 months, has the Minister received any correspondence from New Zealand Steel?

  • 19031 (matches this search)

    In the last 12 months, has the Minister received any correspondence from Dairy Holdings?

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    In the last 12 months, has the Minister received any correspondence from Genesis Energy?

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    In the last 12 months, has the Minister received any correspondence from Fonterra?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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None in my capacity as Minister of Justice.

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7 questions (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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Matching question numbers: 19045 (2026), 19046 (2026), 19047 (2026)

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    What correspondence, if any, listed by subject and date, did the Minister or members of his office have with the Attorney General on the decision to limit tort claims arising from climate change damage?

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    Did the Attorney General advise the Minister that the decision to limit tort claims arising from climate change damage impacts the courts’ ability to develop common law?

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    What risks, if any, did the Attorney General raise in relation to the decision to limit tort claims arising from climate change damage?

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    Did the Minister discuss the decision to limit tort claims arising from climate change damage with the Attorney-General, if so, when?

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    What correspondence, if any, listed by subject and date, did the Minister or members of his office have with the Minister of Agriculture or members of his office on the Government decision to limit tort claims arising from climate change…

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    What correspondence, if any, listed by subject and date, did the Minister or members of his office have with the Minister for Resources or members of his office on the Government decision to limit tort claims arising from climate change…

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    What correspondence, if any, listed by subject and date, did the Minister or members of his office have with the Minister for Climate Change or members of his office on the Government decision to limit tort claims arising from climate…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I regularly canvas the views of my colleagues as part of the Government's decision making proceses. I do not maintain an exhaustive list of all conversations I have my colleagues. I note that Cabinet considered this matter, of which other…

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Question 19038 (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, did the Minister ignore from officials in relation to the Government's decision 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 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 19044 (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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    What risks, if any, did officials raise with the Minister in relation to the Government’s decision 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 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 19048 (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, listed by title and date, did the Minister receive or request on the Government decision 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 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 19049 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much has the Electoral Comission allocated to be spent on advertising for the 2026 General Election?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the total budgeted advertising spend for the 2026 General Election is $9.5m.

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Question 19050 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What work has the Electoral Commission got planned towards encouraging early enrolment in the 2026 General Election, if any?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that this year the Commission is implementing an enrolment strategy which includes a specific focus on communicating changes to enrolment, why voting is important, and information regarding key dates and action required. The…

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Question 19051 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much funding has the Electoral Commission allocated towards encouraging early enrolment for the 2026 General Election, 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 total budget allocated for the enrolment strategy includes costs relating to ICT changes in enrolment system, community engagement costs, targeted advertising, and increased customer enquiries budget to support public…

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Question 19052 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What work has the Electoral Commission got planned towards communicating the 2025 boundary changes to effected electorates, if any?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that information about changes to electorate names and boundaries will be integrated into the Electoral Commission’s wider public information programme for the general election. The enrolment update pack sent to all enrolled…

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Question 19053 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much funding has the Electoral Commission allocated towards communicating 2025 boundary changes to effected electorates, if any?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that this cost is embedded in the overall General Election 2026 campaign and is unable to be split out. I refer the Member to reply 19049 (2026).

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Question 19056 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What work has the Electoral Commission completed since December 2025 towards communicating 2025 boundary changes to effected electorates, 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 Commission has information about changes to the electorate names and boundaries on its website, including an interactive map to make it easy to find your electorate. Now that 7 May has passed, being the date that…

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19061, 19064 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What work has the Electoral Commission got planned towards lifting Maori electoral participation in the 2026 General Election, if any?

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    What work has the Electoral Commission completed since December 2025 towards lifting Maori electoral participation in the 2026 General Election, 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 Commission provides information and education in communities through a range of channels including advertising on TV, radio, news websites, outdoor displays and social media digital communication and community…

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Question 19066 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much funding has the Electoral Comission allocated towards lifting Maori electoral participation in the 2026 General Election, 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 total budget for the Māori Electoral Option is $5.9m. This includes all costs relating to the enrolment update campaign, additional enrolment processing staff, advertising costs, community engagement costs, as well as…

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Question 19068 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What number of booths does the Electoral Commission plan to have during the 2026 General Election, by each electorate?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that service levels for 2026 will be very similar to 2023 levels. In 2023 the Commission had more than 800 advance voting places and more than 2,300 voting places open on election day. When voting places are confirmed, the…

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Question 19069 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does the Electoral Commission plan to hire any more staff between now and the 2026 Election Day, if so, how many?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Commission expects to recruit up to 28,000 roles between now and the 2026 election day.

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Question 19070 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What preparation has the Electoral Commission done to date to prepare for the 2026 General Election?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that after each electoral cycle the Electoral Commission moves into planning and preparing for the next election. This begins with identifying improvements from the previous cycle and creating an integrated plan across three…

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Question 19071 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many people are enrolled to vote as of 13 May 2026, broken down by each electorate?

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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 for the number of registered electors, listed in the new electorates that will apply at the 2026 General Election, as at 13 May 2026.

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Question 19072 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many individuals are employed at the Electoral Commission and how does this compare to May 2023?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the following number of individuals are employed by the Commission, at the following dates: • April 2023 – 269 FTE: 138 Permanent and 131 Fixed Term • April 2026 – 336 FTE: 170 Permanent and 166 Fixed Term Data is…

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Question 19073 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What current IT related projects is the Ministry of Justice undertaking, if any, and what is their projected total cost and cost to date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Ministry is currently undertaking the IT related projects set out in Table 1, including their cost to date and projected total cost.

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Question 19074 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many individuals, if any, have been denied legal aid since May 2024 to date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised the number of legal aid applications refused for individuals for the years 1 May 2024 to 13 May 2026 is 6,968. In comparison, the number of applications approved is 179,170.

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Question 19075 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many consultants are currently employed at the Ministry of Justice, if any?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that as at 14 May 2026, the Ministry had 41 active consultant engagements.

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Question 19077 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many contractors are currently employed at the Ministry of Justice, if any?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that as at 14 May 2026, the Ministry had 102 active contractor engagements.

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Question 19093 (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 4 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 19097 (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 4 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 19117 (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 4 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 18961 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 17873 (2026): as of 12 May 2026, has he set his priorities for the portfolio, if so, what are they?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

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My three priorities are to ensure the Ministry for Pacific Peoples continues to be the centre of excellence in leading Pacific perspectives across government policy as we strive to improve the lives of Pacific people in New Zealand; that…

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Question 18755 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    In response to Reply 17031 (2026), why have only 70 of the 201 vehicles seized been sold at auction?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I can advise the Member that 70 seized vehicles were sold at auction where the outstanding fines or reparation were not resolved through payment by the debtor.

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Question 18756 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    In response to Reply 17031 (2026), what happened to the 131 seized vehicles that had not been sold at auction during that period?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I can advise the Member that the remaining 131 seized vehicles were either returned to their owners following payment of outstanding fines or released following a successful ownership claim. Therefore, not all seized property results in…

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Question 18539 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 13330 (2026): how is the pacific peoples portfolio adjacent to the culture and heritage portfolio?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

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Both are about celebrating and strengthening identity, language and culture in New Zealand.

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Question 18596 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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Budget 2026 will be delivered on 28 May and Budget information remains confidential before that date. I direct the member to the upcoming examination of the Estimates by select committee which includes questions on cost pressures.

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Question 18629 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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Budget 2026 will be delivered on 28 May and Budget information remains confidential before that date. I direct the member to the upcoming examination of the Estimates by select committee which includes questions on cost pressures.

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Question 18647 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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Budget 2026 will be delivered on 28 May and Budget information remains confidential before that date. I direct the member to the upcoming examination of the Estimates by select committee which includes questions on cost pressures.

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Question 18655 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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Budget 2026 will be delivered on 28 May and Budget information remains confidential before that date. I direct the member to the upcoming examination of the Estimates by select committee which includes questions on cost pressures.

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Question 18684 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

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Budget 2026 will be delivered on 28 May and Budget information remains confidential before that date. I direct the member to the upcoming examination of the Estimates by select committee which includes questions on cost pressures.

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Question 18685 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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Budget 2026 will be delivered on 28 May and Budget information remains confidential before that date. I direct the member to the upcoming examination of the Estimates by select committee which includes questions on cost pressures.

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Question 18150 (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 27 April 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 16912 (2026).

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Question 18165 (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 27 April 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 13725 (2026).

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Question 18244 (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 27 April 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 one further document, 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 18272 (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 27 April 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 18278 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 27 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

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I refer the Member to attachment.

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Question 18284 (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 27 April 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 18290 (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 27 April 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 five further documents, but I believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of government decision making processes to release the titles at this time.

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Question 18337 (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 27 April 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).