Search written questions to Ministers and the replies they have received.
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Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Does the Minister of Justice intend to appeal the High Court's December 2025 ruling on the Human Rights Commission, and if so, by what date must any appeal be filed?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice
No.
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
How much has the Ministry of Justice or the Crown spent, to date, on legal costs defending the judicial review proceedings that resulted in the High Court's December 2025 finding that Dr Rainbow's and Dr Derby's appointments were unlawful?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice
The government’s legal costs in defending that case were $70,326.20 (excl GST) in legal fees, plus a costs contribution to the plaintiff of $23,183.
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Did the ACT Party, or any of its MPs, nominate, recommend, or otherwise put forward Dr Stephen Rainbow as a candidate for Chief Human Rights Commissioner before his appointment was announced on 16 August 2024, and if so, when and through…
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice
I refer the Member to reply 72537 (2024).
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
When did the Minister of Justice invite coalition partner parties to nominate candidates for the three Human Rights Commission leadership roles filled in August 2024, and which parties, if any, put forward nominations, and for which roles?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice
The invitation to the coalition parties to submit nominations for three positions on the Human Rights Commission was sent out on 18 December 2023. One nomination for the Chief Human Rights Commissioner position was subsequently received…
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Who, if any, within the ACT Party, including but not limited to the Party Leader and any ACT MP, communicated with the Minister of Justice or his office regarding Dr Stephen Rainbow's candidacy, nomination, or appointment as Chief Human…
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice
I refer the Member to replies 82338 (2024), 72537 (2024), 82341 (2024), 76513 (2024), 72543 (2024) and 51983 (2024).
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What were the dates and nature of all communications between the Minister of Justice's office and Dr Stephen Rainbow between 1 January 2024 and 16 August 2024, the date his appointment as Chief Human Rights Commissioner was announced?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice
I refer the Member to replies 82338 (2024), 72537 (2024), 82341 (2024), 76513 (2024), 72543 (2024) and 51983 (2024).
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What overseas deployments, operations, and exercises have been undertaken by Royal New Zealand Air Force P‑8A Poseidon aircraft since their entry into service, if any, listed by date and title?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence
I refer the Member to the attached document.
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
(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 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations
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 title at this time.
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
(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 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
I refer the Member to reply number 12511 (2026).
Asked by
Carmel Sepuloni
Member for Kelston · Labour Party
(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 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples
During the week beginning 17 August 2026, I received the Weekly Report for the period ending 21 August 2026 and a memo titled 'Updated Ministry for Pacific Peoples Housing Programme overview' from the Ministry for Pacific Peoples. I have…
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
(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 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications
I refer the Member to reply number 47370 (2024).
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
(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 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice
I refer the Member to attachment 1. I have received nine 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.
Asked by
Vanushi Walters
List MP · Labour Party
(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 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS
I received the following paper from the GCSB and NZSIS during the week beginning 17 August 2026: - Upcoming matters for the NZSIS and GCSB portfolios (19 August) It is not in the public interest for me to release the titles of other…
Asked by
Damien O'Connor
List MP · Labour Party
(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 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence
I refer the Member to WPQ 36090(2026).
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
(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 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage
I refer the Member to reply number 59549 (2024).
Asked by
Greg O'Connor
Member for Ōhāriu · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 17 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Veterans
I refer the Member to WPQ 35529 (2026).
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 17 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations
None.
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 17 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Space
None.
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 17 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government
I refer the Member to reply number 12734 (2026).
Asked by
Carmel Sepuloni
Member for Kelston · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 17 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples
None.
Asked by
Reuben Davidson
Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 17 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications
None.
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 17 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice
None.
Asked by
Damien O'Connor
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 17 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence
I refer the Member to WPQ 36090 (2026).
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 17 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage
None.
Asked by
Damien O'Connor
List MP · Labour Party
Matching question numbers: 37071 (2026), 37076 (2026), 37083 (2026), 37089 (2026), 37095 (2026)
Will any functions or responsibilities within this portfolio be delegated to another Minister, an Associate Minister, or a Parliamentary Under-Secretary following the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; if so, which functions or…
Will any functions or responsibilities within this portfolio be delegated to another Minister, an Associate Minister, or a Parliamentary Under-Secretary following the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; if so, which functions or…
Will any functions or responsibilities within this portfolio be delegated to another Minister, an Associate Minister, or a Parliamentary Under-Secretary following the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; if so, which functions or…
Will any functions or responsibilities within this portfolio be delegated to another Minister, an Associate Minister, or a Parliamentary Under-Secretary following the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; if so, which functions or…
Will any functions or responsibilities within this portfolio be delegated to another Minister, an Associate Minister, or a Parliamentary Under-Secretary following the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; if so, which functions or…
Will any functions or responsibilities within this portfolio be delegated to another Minister, an Associate Minister, or a Parliamentary Under-Secretary following the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; if so, which functions or…
Will any functions or responsibilities within this portfolio be delegated to another Minister, an Associate Minister, or a Parliamentary Under-Secretary following the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; if so, which functions or…
Will any functions or responsibilities within this portfolio be delegated to another Minister, an Associate Minister, or a Parliamentary Under-Secretary following the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; if so, which functions or…
Will any functions or responsibilities within this portfolio be delegated to another Minister, an Associate Minister, or a Parliamentary Under-Secretary following the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; if so, which functions or…
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice
Matters pertaining to the allocation of portfolios and assignment of responsibilities are the responsibility of the Prime Minister.
Asked by
Damien O'Connor
List MP · Labour Party
Matching question numbers: 37062 (2026), 37063 (2026), 37066 (2026), 37067 (2026), 37069 (2026), 37073 (2026), 37074 (2026), 37075 (2026), 37079 (2026), 37080 (2026), 37081 (2026), 37085 (2026), 37086 (2026), 37087 (2026), 37091 (2026), 37092 (2026), 37093 (2026), 37097 (2026), 37098 (2026), 37099 (2026), 37102 (2026), 37103 (2026), 37104 (2026)
How many requests for meetings with the Minister in this portfolio, if any, have been received since 13 August 2026; and how many of those requests, if any, have been declined or remain unanswered?
What international travel or international engagements in this portfolio, if any, were scheduled or under active consideration as at 13 August 2026; and which of those, if any, will the Minister no longer undertake following the…
What meetings, events, or engagements in this portfolio that were scheduled or planned as at 13 August 2026, if any, have been cancelled, postponed, delegated to another person, or reduced in scope following the ministerial changes of 13…
How many requests for meetings with the Minister in this portfolio, if any, have been received since 13 August 2026; and how many of those requests, if any, have been declined or remain unanswered?
What international travel or international engagements in this portfolio, if any, were scheduled or under active consideration as at 13 August 2026; and which of those, if any, will the Minister no longer undertake following the…
What meetings, events, or engagements in this portfolio that were scheduled or planned as at 13 August 2026, if any, have been cancelled, postponed, delegated to another person, or reduced in scope following the ministerial changes of 13…
What international travel or international engagements in this portfolio, if any, were scheduled or under active consideration as at 13 August 2026; and which of those, if any, will the Minister no longer undertake following the…
How many requests for meetings with the Minister in this portfolio, if any, have been received since 13 August 2026; and how many of those requests, if any, have been declined or remain unanswered?
What meetings, events, or engagements in this portfolio that were scheduled or planned as at 13 August 2026, if any, have been cancelled, postponed, delegated to another person, or reduced in scope following the ministerial changes of 13…
What international travel or international engagements in this portfolio, if any, were scheduled or under active consideration as at 13 August 2026; and which of those, if any, will the Minister no longer undertake following the…
How many requests for meetings with the Minister in this portfolio, if any, have been received since 13 August 2026; and how many of those requests, if any, have been declined or remain unanswered?
What meetings, events, or engagements in this portfolio that were scheduled or planned as at 13 August 2026, if any, have been cancelled, postponed, delegated to another person, or reduced in scope following the ministerial changes of 13…
How many requests for meetings with the Minister in this portfolio, if any, have been received since 13 August 2026; and how many of those requests, if any, have been declined or remain unanswered?
What international travel or international engagements in this portfolio, if any, were scheduled or under active consideration as at 13 August 2026; and which of those, if any, will the Minister no longer undertake following the…
What meetings, events, or engagements in this portfolio that were scheduled or planned as at 13 August 2026, if any, have been cancelled, postponed, delegated to another person, or reduced in scope following the ministerial changes of 13…
What international travel or international engagements in this portfolio, if any, were scheduled or under active consideration as at 13 August 2026; and which of those, if any, will the Minister no longer undertake following the…
How many requests for meetings with the Minister in this portfolio, if any, have been received since 13 August 2026; and how many of those requests, if any, have been declined or remain unanswered?
What meetings, events, or engagements in this portfolio that were scheduled or planned as at 13 August 2026, if any, have been cancelled, postponed, delegated to another person, or reduced in scope following the ministerial changes of 13…
How many requests for meetings with the Minister in this portfolio, if any, have been received since 13 August 2026; and how many of those requests, if any, have been declined or remain unanswered?
What international travel or international engagements in this portfolio, if any, were scheduled or under active consideration as at 13 August 2026; and which of those, if any, will the Minister no longer undertake following the…
What meetings, events, or engagements in this portfolio that were scheduled or planned as at 13 August 2026, if any, have been cancelled, postponed, delegated to another person, or reduced in scope following the ministerial changes of 13…
What international travel or international engagements in this portfolio, if any, were scheduled or under active consideration as at 13 August 2026; and which of those, if any, will the Minister no longer undertake following the…
How many requests for meetings with the Minister in this portfolio, if any, have been received since 13 August 2026; and how many of those requests, if any, have been declined or remain unanswered?
What meetings, events, or engagements in this portfolio that were scheduled or planned as at 13 August 2026, if any, have been cancelled, postponed, delegated to another person, or reduced in scope following the ministerial changes of 13…
What international travel or international engagements in this portfolio, if any, were scheduled or under active consideration as at 13 August 2026; and which of those, if any, will the Minister no longer undertake following the…
How many requests for meetings with the Minister in this portfolio, if any, have been received since 13 August 2026; and how many of those requests, if any, have been declined or remain unanswered?
What meetings, events, or engagements in this portfolio that were scheduled or planned as at 13 August 2026, if any, have been cancelled, postponed, delegated to another person, or reduced in scope following the ministerial changes of 13…
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice
My office assess potential meetings, events and engagements on an ongoing basis, having regard to their relevance, urgency and other pre-existing diary commitments. It is not feasible to provide the Member with the level of detail…
Asked by
Damien O'Connor
List MP · Labour Party
Matching question numbers: 37077 (2026), 37084 (2026), 37090 (2026), 37096 (2026), 37100 (2026)
What decisions, Cabinet papers, or work programme milestones in this portfolio, if any, have been delayed, rescheduled, or withdrawn since the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; and for each, what is the revised timing, if known?
What decisions, Cabinet papers, or work programme milestones in this portfolio, if any, have been delayed, rescheduled, or withdrawn since the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; and for each, what is the revised timing, if known?
What decisions, Cabinet papers, or work programme milestones in this portfolio, if any, have been delayed, rescheduled, or withdrawn since the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; and for each, what is the revised timing, if known?
What decisions, Cabinet papers, or work programme milestones in this portfolio, if any, have been delayed, rescheduled, or withdrawn since the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; and for each, what is the revised timing, if known?
What decisions, Cabinet papers, or work programme milestones in this portfolio, if any, have been delayed, rescheduled, or withdrawn since the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; and for each, what is the revised timing, if known?
What decisions, Cabinet papers, or work programme milestones in this portfolio, if any, have been delayed, rescheduled, or withdrawn since the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; and for each, what is the revised timing, if known?
What decisions, Cabinet papers, or work programme milestones in this portfolio, if any, have been delayed, rescheduled, or withdrawn since the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; and for each, what is the revised timing, if known?
What decisions, Cabinet papers, or work programme milestones in this portfolio, if any, have been delayed, rescheduled, or withdrawn since the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; and for each, what is the revised timing, if known?
What decisions, Cabinet papers, or work programme milestones in this portfolio, if any, have been delayed, rescheduled, or withdrawn since the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; and for each, what is the revised timing, if known?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice
As a Minister, I regularly assess and prioritise work across all of my portfolios, as do the staff in my office. The sequencing of advice, papers and decisions is adjusted as necessary to reflect emerging issues and priorities of the day,…
Asked by
Damien O'Connor
List MP · Labour Party
Matching question numbers: 37078 (2026), 37082 (2026), 37088 (2026), 37094 (2026), 37101 (2026)
What advice, if any, has the Minister or his office received from agencies or officials within this portfolio since 13 August 2026 regarding the deferral, reprioritisation, or cancellation of meetings, work programmes, or decisions as a…
What advice, if any, has the Minister or his office received from agencies or officials within this portfolio since 13 August 2026 regarding the deferral, reprioritisation, or cancellation of meetings, work programmes, or decisions as a…
What advice, if any, has the Minister or his office received from agencies or officials within this portfolio since 13 August 2026 regarding the deferral, reprioritisation, or cancellation of meetings, work programmes, or decisions as a…
What advice, if any, has the Minister or his office received from agencies or officials within this portfolio since 13 August 2026 regarding the deferral, reprioritisation, or cancellation of meetings, work programmes, or decisions as a…
What advice, if any, has the Minister or his office received from agencies or officials within this portfolio since 13 August 2026 regarding the deferral, reprioritisation, or cancellation of meetings, work programmes, or decisions as a…
What advice, if any, has the Minister or his office received from agencies or officials within this portfolio since 13 August 2026 regarding the deferral, reprioritisation, or cancellation of meetings, work programmes, or decisions as a…
What advice, if any, has the Minister or his office received from agencies or officials within this portfolio since 13 August 2026 regarding the deferral, reprioritisation, or cancellation of meetings, work programmes, or decisions as a…
What advice, if any, has the Minister or his office received from agencies or officials within this portfolio since 13 August 2026 regarding the deferral, reprioritisation, or cancellation of meetings, work programmes, or decisions as a…
What advice, if any, has the Minister or his office received from agencies or officials within this portfolio since 13 August 2026 regarding the deferral, reprioritisation, or cancellation of meetings, work programmes, or decisions as a…
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice
I regularly receive advice from my staff and officials concerning the sequencing and scheduling of work across my portfolios. That advice relates to ongoing decision-making and matters that are under active consideration, and I do not…
Asked by
Damien O'Connor
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
When is the next scheduled or anticipated opportunity, if any, for New Zealand defence companies to present their capabilities directly to the Governments of Japan and Australia at an event attended at ministerial level; and what steps, if…
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence
I refer the Member to reply 36956 (2026) which states a future trilateral meeting will be considered at the next appropriate opportunity.
Asked by
Damien O'Connor
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Has the Minister met with representatives of New Zealand's defence industry since assuming the Defence portfolio on 13 August 2026; if so, with whom and on what dates; if not, when does he intend to do so?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence
I am scheduled to meet with several defence industry representatives. My diary is proactively released on the beehive.govt.nz website. I refer the Member to that.
Asked by
Damien O'Connor
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What representations, if any, have the Minister, his office, the Ministry of Defence, or the New Zealand Defence Force received from New Zealand companies or industry organisations, including the New Zealand Defence Industry Association,…
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence
None to the Minister's office or New Zealand Defence Force. The Ministry of Defence received a range of communications from representatives of New Zealand defence industry following notification of the travel to Canberra not proceeding.…
Asked by
Damien O'Connor
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What specific steps, if any, have been taken to explore options for holding a defence industry engagement event in Canberra, Australia, in 2027, as the Minister indicated would be explored following New Zealand's non-participation in a…
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence
I refer the Member to reply 37118, 37105, and 36956 (2026).
Asked by
Damien O'Connor
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
When, if at all, does the Minister next expect to meet Japan's Minister of Defense to discuss the potential acquisition of Mogami-class frigates as part of the Royal New Zealand Navy's fleet renewal, given that this topic was reportedly…
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence
Ministers meet regularly. My predecessor met with Minister Conroy and Minister Koizumi at NATO in July. He also met with Deputy Prime Minister Marles in May at the Shangri-La Dialogue. Future meetings will be considered at the next…
Asked by
Damien O'Connor
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Did the Minister consult or inform the Prime Minister, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, or any other Minister before deciding that he would not attend a planned trilateral defence ministers' meeting with Australia and Japan in Canberra,…
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence
Not directly, as it was my decision to make.
Asked by
Damien O'Connor
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Which specific ministerial engagements in the week beginning 17 August 2026, if any, prevented the Minister from attending a planned trilateral defence ministers' meeting with Australia and Japan in Canberra, Australia; and was…
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence
I refer the Member to reply number 37115, 37194, and 37106 (2026).
Asked by
Damien O'Connor
List MP · Labour Party
Will any New Zealand officials, diplomats, or New Zealand Defence Force personnel attend or observe the meetings between the defence ministers of Australia and Japan taking place in Canberra, Australia, in August 2026, at which New Zealand…
Was consideration given to New Zealand being represented at a planned trilateral defence ministers' meeting with Australia and Japan in Canberra, Australia, in August 2026 by another Minister, an Associate Minister, the Secretary of…
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence
Given this was a Minister led delegation centred around engagements with other Defence Ministers it was not considered appropriate to continue without the New Zealand Defence Minister. Future trilateral meetings will be considered at the…
Asked by
Damien O'Connor
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Was consideration given to the Minister participating by video link or other virtual means in any part of a planned trilateral defence ministers' meeting with Australia and Japan taking place in Canberra, Australia, in August 2026, if he…
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence
Consideration was given and it was deemed not feasible.
Asked by
Damien O'Connor
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What advice, if any, did the Minister or his office receive, before the decision was made that New Zealand would not participate in a planned trilateral defence ministers' meeting and associated defence industry showcase in Canberra,…
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence
I refer the Member to reply number 37063 (2026). Further, the matter was discussed with officials and my office. Ultimately, it was not deemed feasible.
Asked by
Damien O'Connor
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What advice, if any, did the Minister receive, before deciding not to attend a planned trilateral defence ministers' meeting with Australia and Japan in Canberra in August 2026, indicating that the associated showcase of New Zealand…
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence
The trip was a showcase of the capabilities of New Zealand’s defence industry and the events were not time specific. Defence remains committed to supporting engagement opportunities for New Zealand companies in Australia, and will explore…
Asked by
Damien O'Connor
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What advice or analysis, if any, supports the Minister's statement, reported on 18 August 2026, that "no contracts have been lost" as a result of New Zealand not participating in a planned trilateral defence ministers' meeting with…
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence
The trip was a showcase of the capabilities of New Zealand’s defence industry rather than a sales pitch, which industry were aware of.
Asked by
Damien O'Connor
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What assessment, if any, has the Government made of the value of defence export opportunities for New Zealand companies to Japan and Australia, including any opportunities associated with a defence industry showcase planned to be held in…
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence
The New Zealand Defence Industry Strategy outlines how defence will partner with industry to deliver capabilities faster. This showcase was just one of many activities which support that. Defence remains committed to supporting engagement…
Asked by
Damien O'Connor
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What estimate, if any, has the Minister, the Ministry of Defence, or any other agency made of the costs incurred by New Zealand companies, including non-refundable airfares and accommodation, in preparing to participate in a defence…
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence
The Government is not privy to the details of individual companies’ travel arrangements.
Asked by
Damien O'Connor
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What financial, logistical, or other support, if any, were New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, the Ministry of Defence, the New Zealand Defence Force, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, or any other government agency providing to New…
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence
This was a 50-50 split between the Ministry of Defence and participating companies for putting on this event. This was to cover the costs associated with staging this event. As the event was cancelled, participating companies were not…
Asked by
Damien O'Connor
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
How many New Zealand companies and individuals, if any, were expected to travel to Canberra, Australia, in August 2026 as part of a New Zealand defence industry delegation associated with a planned trilateral defence ministers' meeting…
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence
I am advised that 14 companies and representatives from the New Zealand Defence Industry Advisory Council and the New Zealand Defence Industry Association were planning to attend.
Asked by
Damien O'Connor
List MP · Labour Party
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When and by what means, if at all, were the New Zealand companies and individuals expecting to travel to Canberra, Australia, in August 2026 as part of a defence industry delegation associated with a planned trilateral defence ministers'…
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Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence
New Zealand companies were responsible for their own travel and at their own cost. The Ministry of Defence promptly contacted companies about the travel not proceeding.
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Damien O'Connor
List MP · Labour Party
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Was a trilateral defence ministers' meeting between New Zealand, Australia, and Japan planned or proposed for August 2026; if so, has the transfer of the Defence portfolio to the current Minister on 13 August 2026 had any effect on New…
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Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence
A trilateral Defence ministers’ meeting had been planned for 18 August. This has been deferred until the next appropriate opportunity for the Ministers to meet.
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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 10 August 2026, by title and date?
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Damien O'Connor
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 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
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Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence
The office of the Minister of Defence regularly requests and receives advice on a range of matters from officials. Monthly lists of briefings that are received as part of the Defence portfolio responsibilities are proactively released on…
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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 10 August 2026, by title and date?
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Greg O'Connor
Member for Ōhāriu · 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 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
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Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Veterans
One report was received during the week of 10 August 2026. NZDF, Weekly Report to the Minister for Veterans - Week Commencing 10 August 2026, 13 Aug 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 10 August 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
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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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 10 August 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
I refer the Member to reply number 12511 (2026).