Skip to main content

Written questions

Search written questions to Ministers and the replies they have received.

Filters
Asked by All MPs
Minister Paul Goldsmith · List MP · National Party · Acting Attorney-General / List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage / List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications / List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples / List MP · National Party · Minister for Space / List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations / List MP · National Party · Minister for Veterans / List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government / List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence / List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice / List MP · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS
Portfolio All portfolios
Question published between

Dates refer to when the question was published, and are inclusive.

Clear all filters

Showing 1601 to 1650 of 1836 written question sets.

Answered

Question 6428 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2026?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

The Public Service Commission publishes workforce data on their website. I refer the Member to that here: www.publicservice.govt.nz/data/workforce-data I am advised that as of 1 January 2026 there were 4617.0 (FTE) roles in the Ministry of…

Answered

Question 6431 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2023?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

The Public Service Commission publishes workforce data on their website. I refer the Member to that here: https://www.publicservice.govt.nz/data/workforce-data I am advised that as of 01 January 2023 there were 4355.3 (FTE) roles in the…

Answered

Question 6433 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2024?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

The Public Service Commission publishes workforce data on their website. I refer the Member to that here: https://www.publicservice.govt.nz/data/workforce-data I am advised that as of 01 January 2024 there were 4690.3 (FTE) roles in the…

Answered

Question 6435 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2023?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

I am advised that the Ministry of Justice is unable to provide vacancy information as of 1 January 2023 as this information is not available within their reporting system. I am advised for all crown entities I am responsible for, that as…

Answered

Question 6436 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2024?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

I am advised that the Ministry of Justice is unable to provide vacancy information as of 1 January 2024 as this information is not available within their reporting system. I am advised for all crown entities I am responsible for, that as…

Answered

Question 6438 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2025?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

The Public Service Commission publishes workforce data on their website. I refer the Member to that here: https://www.publicservice.govt.nz/data/workforce-data I am advised that as of 1 January 2026 there were 4618.1 (FTE) roles in the…

Answered

Question 6507 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2026?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

The Public Service Commission publishes workforce data on their website. I refer the Member to that. https://www.publicservice.govt.nz/data/workforce-data

Answered

Question 6509 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2023?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

The Public Service Commission publishes workforce data on their website. I refer the Member to that. https://www.publicservice.govt.nz/data/workforce-data

Answered

Question 6511 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2024?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

The Public Service Commission publishes workforce data on their website. I refer the Member to that. https://www.publicservice.govt.nz/data/workforce-data

Answered

Question 6513 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2024?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

As per Speaker’s Ruling 199/6, I do not consider it to be in the public interest to undertake an exercise to identify and collate the material requested, as it will require a significant diversion of resource. The Member may wish to…

Answered

Question 6514 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2023?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

As per Speaker’s Ruling 199/6, I do not consider it to be in the public interest to undertake an exercise to identify and collate the material requested, as it will require a significant diversion of resource. The Member may wish to…

Answered

Question 6516 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2025?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

The Public Service Commission publishes workforce data on their website. I refer the Member to that. https://www.publicservice.govt.nz/data/workforce-data

Answered

6536, 6538, 6541, 6546 (2026)

Questions published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Questions

  • 6536 (matches this search)

    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2026?

  • 6538 (matches this search)

    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2023?

  • 6541 (matches this search)

    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2024?

  • 6546 (matches this search)

    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2025?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

The Public Service Commission publishes workforce data on their website. I refer the Member to that. https://www.publicservice.govt.nz/data/workforce-data

Answered

Question 6543 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2024?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

As per Speaker’s Ruling 199/6, I do not consider it to be in the public interest to undertake an exercise to identify and collate the material requested, as it will require a significant diversion of resource. The Member may wish to…

Answered

Question 6545 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2023?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

As per Speaker’s Ruling 199/6, I do not consider it to be in the public interest to undertake an exercise to identify and collate the material requested, as it will require a significant diversion of resource. The Member may wish to…

Answered

Question 6675 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2025?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

As per Speaker’s Ruling 199/6, I do not consider it to be in the public interest to undertake an exercise to identify and collate the material requested, as it will require a significant diversion of resource. The Member may wish to…

Answered

Question 6680 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2026?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

As per Speaker’s Ruling 199/6, I do not consider it to be in the public interest to undertake an exercise to identify and collate the material requested, as it will require a significant diversion of resource. The Member may wish to…

Answered

Question 6711 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    How has he implemented, or how does he intend to implement, his statement that the Government “won't be progressing with a referendum on a four-year term at this election”?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

It is not necessary to undertake any specific action to implement the statement that a referendum on the term of Parliament will not be progressed at the 2026 General Election.

Answered

Question 6713 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    Did he consult with any other Ministers before announcing that the Government “won't be progressing with a referendum on a four-year term at this election”; if so, what did each one say?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

I do not keep an exhaustive record of every discussion that I have with every other Minister.

Answered

Question 6761 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2025?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

I am advised that the Ministry of Justice is unable to provide vacancy information as of one January 2025 as this information is not available within their reporting system. I am advised that as of 1 January 2025, the Human Rights…

Answered

Question 6765 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2026?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

I am advised that as of 1 January 2026 there were 416 vacancies in the Ministry of Justice, three vacancies in the Human Rights Commission, and nine vacancies in the Independent Police Conduct Authority.

Answered

Question 6794 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Rachel Boyack

Member for Nelson · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

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

Answered

Question 6832 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2026?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

As per Speaker’s Ruling 199/6, I do not consider it to be in the public interest to undertake an exercise to identify and collate the material requested, as it will require a significant diversion of resource. The Member may wish to…

Answered

Question 6833 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2025?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

As per Speaker’s Ruling 199/6, I do not consider it to be in the public interest to undertake an exercise to identify and collate the material requested, as it will require a significant diversion of resource. The Member may wish to…

Answered

Question 6857 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2026?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

As per Speaker’s Ruling 199/6, I do not consider it to be in the public interest to undertake an exercise to identify and collate the material requested, as it will require a significant diversion of resource. The Member may wish to…

Answered

Question 6859 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2025?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

As per Speaker’s Ruling 199/6, I do not consider it to be in the public interest to undertake an exercise to identify and collate the material requested, as it will require a significant diversion of resource. The Member may wish to…

Answered

Question 6872 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

I took the following papers: - Electoral (District Boundaries) Amendment Bill: Approval for Introduction - Family Court Amendment Rules 2026 - Amendments to Court Rules 2026 I took one additional paper but believe it would prejudice the…

Answered

Question 6884 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

As Minister for Media and Communications, none.

Answered

Question 6943 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

None.

Answered

Question 6964 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Rachel Boyack

Member for Nelson · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 23 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

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

Answered

Question 7012 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 23 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

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.

Answered

Question 7019 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 23 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

I refer the Member to reply number 47370 (2024).

Answered

Question 7057 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 23 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

I refer the Member to attachment 1. I have received four further documents, but I believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of government decision making processes to release the titles at this time.

Answered

Question 7088 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister sent or received about the recent US-Israel strikes on Iran by date, time, and title?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Acting Attorney-General

Answer

As Acting Attorney-General, none.

Answered

Question 6199 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    How much, if any, of the more than $700k recovered from overdue court fines has been returned to victims?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

I am advised that the system does not capture the data in a way that can report to this level of detail.

Answered

Question 6176 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    Further to Reply 3747 (2026); what topics do the multiple reports expected from the Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime focus on?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

The reports from the Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime will focus on the following topics: • Security Industry • Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) and information sharing

Answered

5264, 6074 (2026)

Questions published
See individual question dates
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

Questions

  • 5264 (matches this search)

    Question published

    What date is the Ministerial Advisory Group for Retail Crime’s last report due?

  • 6074 (matches this search)

    Question published

    Further to Reply 3747 (2026); what date does he expect to receive these last reports?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

Final reports will be delivered to me by the end of April.

Answered

Question 5986 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    How many graduate positions, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, between November 2022 and November 2023?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

None. I am advised that the Broadcasting Standards Authority, Television New Zealand (TVNZ) and Radio New Zealand (RNZ) do not offer full time graduate programmes. I am further advised that TVNZ and RNZ instead offer various short-term…

Answered

Question 5990 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    How many graduate positions, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, between November 2023 and November 2024?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

I am advised that the Broadcasting Commission (NZ On Air) had one graduate position. The Broadcasting Standards Authority, Television New Zealand (TVNZ) and Radio New Zealand (RNZ) do not offer full time graduate programmes. I am further…

Answered

Question 6022 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, has he received on the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) (Customary Marine Title) Amendment Act 2025 since 1 November 2025; listed by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

As Minister of Justice, none.

Answered

5680, 5683, 5686 (2026)

Questions published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

Questions

  • 5680 (matches this search)

    What advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire or other correspondence has the Minister received regarding the impact of the proposed amendments to the Summary Offences Act upon the projected prison population?

  • 5683 (matches this search)

    What decisions or actions, if any, has the Minister taken to ensure that actions taken by the Police under the proposed amendments to the Summary Offences Act do not infringe upon individual New Zealanders’ rights to freedom of peaceful…

  • 5686 (matches this search)

    What reports, briefings, advice, aides-mémoire, or any other correspondence, if any, has the Minister received regarding the proposed amendments to the Summary Offences Act, with respect to how this will interface with individual rights to…

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

I have received a range of advice on the impact of the move-on policy, including on the projected prison population. This advice will be proactively released imminently.

Answered

Question 5687 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    Under the proposed amendments to the Summary Offences Act, what is the maximum duration of time that an individual can legally (peacefully) occupy a public area before they become liable for a move-on notice from Police?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

The Bill is currently being drafted. Members will have the opportunity to see the details of the Bill when it is introduced to Parliament.

Answered

Question 5688 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    Under the proposed amendments to the Summary Offences Act, what is the minimum duration of time that an individual can legally (peacefully) occupy a public area after which they may become liable for a move-on notice from Police?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

The Bill is currently being drafted. Members will have the opportunity to see the details of the Bill when it is introduced to Parliament.

Answered

Question 5689 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    What is the full and exhaustive list of behaviours that Police could interpret as “attempting to inhabit a public space” under the proposed amendments to the Summary Offences Act?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

The Bill is currently being drafted. Members will have the opportunity to see the details of the Bill when it is introduced to Parliament.

Answered

Question 5690 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    Under the proposed amendments to the Summary Offences Act, what is the minimum, and maximum, number of move-on notices for the same area an individual could be served before the Police response escalates to an alternate mode of response…

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

The Bill is currently being drafted. Members will have the opportunity to see the details of the Bill when it is introduced to Parliament.

Answered

Question 5691 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    Under the proposed amendments to the Summary Offences Act, what is the minimum, and maximum, number of move-on notices for different areas an individual could be served before the Police response escalates to an alternate mode of response…

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

The Bill is currently being drafted. Members will have the opportunity to see the details of the Bill when it is introduced to Parliament.

Answered

Question 5692 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    Under the proposed amendments to the Summary Offences Act, what is the minimum, and maximum, number of move-on notices an individual can be served before they are subject to a fine, or arrest (without the individual engaging in disorderly…

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

The Bill is currently being drafted. Members will have the opportunity to see the details of the Bill when it is introduced to Parliament.

Answered

Question 5693 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    Under the proposed amendments to the Summary Offences Act, will an individual be liable for a fine or arrest if they comply with a move-on notice, and are subsequently served additional move-on notices for occupying a different space which…

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

The Bill is currently being drafted. Members will have the opportunity to see the details of the Bill when it is introduced to Parliament.

Answered

Question 5694 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    What is the minimum and maximum distance that Police will be able to specify in a move-on notice under the proposed amendment to the Summary Offences Act?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

The Bill is currently being drafted. Members will have the opportunity to see the details of the Bill when it is introduced to Parliament.

Answered

Question 5695 (2026)

Question published
Reply lodged
Bookmark

Asked by

Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    Under the proposed amendments to the Summary Offences Act, when an individual is subject to a move-on notice from Police, will they be limited in their movements solely by a specified distance away from the area where the notice was…

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

The Bill is currently being drafted. Members will have the opportunity to see the details of the Bill when it is introduced to Parliament.