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Question 35637 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What were all of the flights the King Air aircraft used to transport the Prime Minister from Whanganui to Auckland on 23 July 2026 completed on that day and for each flight what was the departure airport, arrival airport, the take-off and…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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The Member is referred to the response to question for written answer 35634 (2026).

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Question 35640 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    Was the King Air aircraft used to transport the Prime Minister from Whanganui to Auckland on 23 July 2026 scheduled to do training flights, other flights or tasks on that day or the following day prior to the plane being reserved for the…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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No. The pilot training flight scheduled for the same aircraft on 24 July 2026 was not impacted and that task was completed as planned.

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Question 35641 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    Did the Minister of Defence approve the Prime Minister’s use of a Defence Force King Air aircraft on 23 July 2026 and if so, was the Minister aware that the Prime Minister would be using that aircraft to return to Auckland after attending…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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Yes, the previous Minister of Defence approved the request for Defence transport from the Prime Minister’s office. He was aware that the Prime Minister would be using the aircraft to travel from Whanganui to Whenuapai.

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Question 35642 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    Was the Defence Force aware that the King Air aircraft that flew the Prime Minister from Whanganui to Auckland on 23 July 2026 was facilitating his return to Auckland following a National Party fundraiser and if so, what objections or…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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No.

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Question 35644 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 3 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 12734 (2026).

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Question 35645 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning 3 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 12511 (2026).

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Question 35710 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    If commercial radio stations that deliver important public media content are eligible for NZ On Air funding, can stations that cannot afford official radio audience measurement data prove audience reach through alternative methods, and if…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I am advised that commercial radio stations are not eligible for operational funding from NZ On Air, regardless of radio audience measurement data.

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Question 35458 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    To what extent does NZ On Air provide funding opportunities for commercial radio stations that deliver significant public value, such as local news, emergency broadcasting, or other services for underserved communities?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I am advised that NZ On Air does not provide operational funding to commercial radio stations.

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Question 35463 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Will the Electoral Commission review the electoral changes passed in December 2025 and their impact, if so, when?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The Electoral Commission (the Commission) must report on the administration of the general election in accordance with the requirements of section 8 of the Electoral Act 1993, which includes a review of the services provided to electors to…

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Question 35468 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What resources have the Electoral Commission allocated to ensuring people are enrolled to vote and is it more than previous Budget?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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To ensure people are enrolled to vote, the Commission has an Enrolment Strategy. I am advised the Commission’s Enrolment Strategy provides access to trusted and timely information for the public through a variety of channels, and regular…

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Question 35469 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What work, if any, are the Electoral Commission doing to ensure people enrol prior to October?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The Electoral Commission (the Commission) will be undertaking a public education programme starting 10 August encouraging people to enrol or update their details by 4 October to make voting easy at the voting place. Information will…

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Question 35471 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Why is the Electoral Commission not recording the number of individuals who attempt to vote but are turned away?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Electoral Commission (the Commission) records if someone has voted but will not be counting how many people come to a voting place but do not vote. People leave voting places for various reasons without voting. The…

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Question 35472 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Is it a requirement to have an EasyVote card to vote in 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 answer is no.

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6 questions (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 35058 (2026), 35249 (2026)

  • 35054 (matches this search)

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    Between the first of July 2025 and the first of July 2026 how many days leave (not being sick, bereavement, parental, or family violence leave) did the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Social Development take; how many of those days were…

  • 35055 (matches this search)

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    Between the first of July 2025 and the first of July 2026 how many days leave (not being sick, bereavement, parental, or family violence leave) did the Chief Executive of Land Information New Zealand take; how many of those days were paid…

  • 35056 (matches this search)

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    Between the first of July 2025 and the first of July 2026 how many days leave (not being sick, bereavement, parental, or family violence leave) did the Chief Executive of the Ministry for Regulation take; how many of those days were paid…

  • 35057 (matches this search)

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    Between the first of July 2025 and the first of July 2026 how many days leave (not being sick, bereavement, parental, or family violence leave) did the Chief Executive of Ministry for Primary Industries take; how many of those days were…

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    Between the first of July 2025 and the first of July 2026 how many days leave (not being sick, bereavement, parental, or family violence leave) did the Chief Executive of Inland Revenue take; how many of those days were paid leave?

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    Between the first of July 2025 and the first of July 2026 how many days leave (not being sick, bereavement, parental, or family violence leave) did the Chief Executive of MBIE take; how many of those days were paid leave?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised that the Chief Executive's leave records are personal employment information. While the Chief Executive is entitled to leave in accordance with the terms and conditions of their employment, it would not be appropriate to…

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Question 35211 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    If a person is placed on the dormant roll, is the elector informed "you are not currently enrolled"; if so is this accurate and is the elector able to cast a party vote at the next election?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Electoral Commission (the Commission) only moves a person from the main roll of an electoral district to the dormant roll for that district in accordance with the requirements of section 89G of the Electoral Act 1993,…

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35246, 35247 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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  • 35246 (matches this search)

    How many occassions is the Electoral Commission aware of where an elector was moved to the dormant roll in accordance with legislative requirements because correspondence was returned to the Electoral Commission by New Zealand Post ‘Gone…

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    Does the Electoral Commission audit situations where letters are returned "gone no address" to ensure that there are no situations where the elector in fact still resides at the address, or that instances where this occurs are not a…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Electoral Commission (the Commission) has limited experience of this; it is not usual for correspondence to be returned as ‘Gone no address’ where an elector still resides at the address. In 2025, the Commission were…

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Question 35031 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    When does the Government Property Office expect the first expenditure to be incurred on the fit-out of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT)?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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The first expenditure associated with the fit-out for MCERT has already been incurred. I refer the Member to reply 35020 (2026) for further information.

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Question 35032 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    What contracts, if any, has the Government Property Office entered into since 1 December 2025 relating to the premises of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), with which suppliers, and for what total value?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised the Government Property Office has not entered into any contracts relating to the premises of MCERT since 1 December 2025.

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Question 35033 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many purchase orders, if any, has the Government Property Office raised since 1 December 2025 in relation to the fit-out, tenancy or relocation of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), and what is their…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised the Government Property Office has not raised any purchase orders relating to the premises of MCERT since 1 December 2025.

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Question 35036 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    What documents, if any, does the Government Property Office hold recording a budget, cost plan, cost estimate or funding bid for the fit-out of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), and what total figure does…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to the attached table. I have chosen to withhold document titles where these refer to decisions which are commercially sensitive. I do not believe it is in the public interest to release the total figures contained…

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Question 35043 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What agencies provide information to the Electoral Commission for data-matching purposes?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The Electoral Commission has confirmed that they have received data from NZTA and DIA under section 263B of the Act for data matching purposes ahead of the General Election. I am advised that under sections 263A and 263B of the Electoral…

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35046, 35048 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many individuals have the Electoral Commission identified via data matching and subsequently notified as needing to “update your details or get touch within 14 days, you’ll need re-enrol before you can vote in future elections”, if…

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    How many individuals have been wrongly data matched since December 2025 to date and been advised that “if you don’t update your details or get touch within 14 days, you’ll need re-enrol before you can vote in future elections”, 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 Electoral Commission has not yet conducted data matching for enrolment purposes under section 263B of the Electoral Act 1993.

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Question 35050 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many individuals are required to re-enrol for the 2026 general election, broken down by reasons and by each electorate/roll?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Electoral Commission cannot confirm the number of electors who need to re-enrol for the 2026 General Election, broken down by reason, as this information is not collected when a person completes an application to…

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Question 35051 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What instances can cause someone to be removed from the electoral roll, if any?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised a person can be removed from the electoral rolls for the following reasons: • They are no longer eligible because of the time they have been outside of New Zealand • They have moved overseas and no longer want to be registered…

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Question 35052 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many emails has the Electoral Commission sent to individuals in 2026 advising “if you don’t update your details or get touch within 14 days, you’ll need re-enrol before you can vote in future elections”, if any, and how does the…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Electoral Commission sends an email prompting electors, where they have provided an email address, to make sure their details are correct when electoral correspondence is returned because it cannot be delivered to the…

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Question 35053 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many texts has the Electoral Commission sent to individuals in 2026 advising “if you don’t update your details or get touch within 14 days, you’ll need re-enrol before you can vote in future elections”, if any, and how does the compare…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Electoral Commission sends a text message prompting electors, where they have provided a mobile number, to make sure their details are up to date when electoral correspondence is returned because it cannot be…

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Question 35059 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    What document or documents constitute the 'guidelines for the allocation of funding' required by s 7(2)(a) of the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa Act 2014; for each of the documents when was it resolved by the Arts Council of New…

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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 the following documents on Creative New Zealand’s website, which outline how Creative New Zealand intends to fund the arts over the medium term: Creative New Zealand Statement of Intent 2025 - 2030…

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Question 34896 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    How many people were on the dormant role maintained under s 109 of the Electoral Act 1993 on voting day (or the nearest available date) at the 2017, 2020, and 2023 general elections?

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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 what I am advised the number of people on the dormant role were at the 2017, 2020, and 2023 general elections.

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Question 34900 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    Does the Electoral Commission only send text or email messages to people to confirm their enrolment details when posted mail is returned "gone no address"; if not what is the trigger for the Commission to send email or text messages to…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that if any electoral correspondence is returned to the Electoral Commission indicating that an elector no longer lives at the last address on file for them, or it is undeliverable, the Commission attempt to contact the…

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34907, 34908, 34909, 34910 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    If a person does not respond to a email message from the Electoral Commission sent under s 89D of the Electoral Act 1993 does the Commission assume that the elector cannot be contacted and place them on the dormant roll under s 89G of the…

  • 34908 (matches this search)

    If a person does not respond to a text message from the Electoral Commission sent under s 89D of the Electoral Act 1993 does the Commission assume that the elector cannot be contacted and place them on the dormant roll under s 89G of the…

  • 34909 (matches this search)

    Will a person be placed on the dormant roll under the Electoral Act 1993 if they do not respond to an email message from the Electoral Commission seeking confirmation of address details for enrolment purposes?

  • 34910 (matches this search)

    Will a person be placed on the dormant roll under the Electoral Act 1993 if they do not respond to a text message from the Electoral Commission seeking confirmation of address details for enrolment purposes?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Electoral Commission only makes a person dormant under section 89G of the Act if correspondence sent to the elector under section 89D cannot be delivered to the elector’s address on the roll. Legally, the Commission…

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Question 34911 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    How many people in total were on the dormant roll under the Electoral Act 1993 in each month for the last 12 months?

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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 what I am advised the number of people in total were on the dormant roll under the Electoral Act 1993 in each month for the last 12 months.

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Question 34912 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    How many people have been added to the dormant roll under the Electoral Act 1993 each month for the last 12 months?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to my response to WPQ 34911 (2026).

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Question 34983 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many children and young people, if any, have been convicted of 3+ offences in one year, with one of those offences being for an offence with a maximum penalty of 7 years imprisonment, between 2017 to date, if any?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to Table 1, attached.

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Question 34290 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister of Justice received from the Ministry of Justice on the status of the International Crimes and International Criminal Court Act 2000 in the event that New Zealand were to withdraw from the Rome…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I have received no advice from the Ministry of Justice on the status of the International Crimes and International Criminal Court Act 2000, in the event that New Zealand were to withdraw from the Rome Statute.

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Question 34315 (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 July 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 my reply WPQ 16912 (2026).

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Question 34329 (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 July 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 my reply WPQ 16400 (2026).

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Question 34341 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    Which agencies, if any, have been used for modelling the Public Service AI assurance model?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised that the Public Service AI Assurance Model was not modelled on any single agency. It was informed by feedback from a cross-agency working group representing 11 agencies: the Government Digital Delivery Agency; Inland Revenue;…

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Question 34342 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What work, if any, has been completed to date on a Public Service AI Assurance Model?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised that the Public Service AI Assurance Model has been developed and is in the final stages of completion.

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Question 34353 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning 20 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 12511 (2026).

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Question 34360 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 12511 (2026).

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Question 34365 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 12734 (2026).

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Question 34469 (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 July 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.

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Question 34497 (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 July 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 34502 (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 July 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 received the Weekly Report – period ending 31 July 2026 from the Ministry for Pacific Peoples during the week beginning 27 July 2026. I have received other documents, but I believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of…

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Question 34508 (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 July 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 34515 (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 July 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 eleven 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 34562 (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 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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

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Question 34574 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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

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Question 34602 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 12734 (2026).

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Question 34608 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

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In my capacity as Minister for Pacific Peoples, I took 1 paper to Cabinet on Monday 27 July 2026. This was titled ‘Pacific Business Trust: Appointment.