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Question 35929 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp messages, Signal messages, or any other form of written or electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of the Minister’s office sent or received…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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None.

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Question 35982 (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 3 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I received the following advice: • 6 August 2026 – Briefing: Pre-election Baseline Update Submission for Vote Justice • 7 August 2026 – Weekly Report: Weekly Report (Justice, Associate Justice and Courts) I have received eleven further…

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Question 35505 (2026)

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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 3 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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I have received the following advice: • 6 August 2026 – Briefing: Pre-election Baseline Update Submission for Vote Courts • 7 August 2026 – Weekly Report: Weekly Report (Justice, Associate Justice and Courts) I have received one further…

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Question 35574 (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 3 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I took the following paper to Cabinet: • 5 August 2026: Firearms Safety and Education NZ - Chief Executive Appointment

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Question 35608 (2026)

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Greg O'Connor

Member for Ōhāriu · Labour 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 Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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None.

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Question 34514 (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 Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I received the following advice: • 29 July 2026 – Talking points: 20260729 Court Security Officers • 31 July 2026 – Briefing: Amendment Paper to the Regulatory Systems (Courts) Amendment Bill – Initial Briefing • 31 July 2026 – Weekly…

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Question 34550 (2026)

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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 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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I received the following advice: • 28 July 2026 – Aide memoire: Property Portfolio update and draft IIMG presentation • 29 July 2026 – Talking points: Court security officers • 31 July 2026 – Weekly Report: Weekly report for the week…

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Question 34619 (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 Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I took the following three papers to Cabinet: • 27 July 2026 – Deputy Legal Complaints Review Officer: Appointment • 27 July 2026 – Principal Disputes Referee: Reappointment • 27 July 2026 – Amendment Paper to the Arms Bill: Approval for…

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Question 34655 (2026)

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Greg O'Connor

Member for Ōhāriu · 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 Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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None.

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Question 34726 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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As Minister for Courts, I have no responsibility for any departments, agencies, crown entities, or any other bodies.

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Question 34727 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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As Minister for Courts, I have no responsibility for any departments, agencies, crown entities, or any other bodies.

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Question 34729 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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As Minister for Courts, I have no responsibility for any departments, agencies, crown entities, or any other bodies.

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Question 34770 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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None.

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Question 34774 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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Nil.

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Question 34775 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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Nil.

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Question 34035 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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As Minister for Courts, I have no responsibility for any departments, agencies, crown entities, or any other bodies.

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Question 34036 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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As Minister for Courts, I have no responsibility for any departments, agencies, crown entities, or any other bodies.

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Question 34039 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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As Minister for Courts, I have no responsibility for any departments, agencies, crown entities, or any other bodies.

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Question 34047 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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As Minister for Courts, I have no responsibility for any departments, agencies, crown entities, or any other bodies.

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Question 34093 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I am advised that since 27 November 2023, the Real Estate Authority (REA) has not carried out any surveys regarding the usage of artificial intelligence within REA; there is a question within the 2025 and 2026 Licensee survey asking…

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Question 34095 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Real Estate Authority (REA) utilises automated approvals for real estate licence renewals and voluntary suspensions where the information provided by the licensee and data checks meet the requirements of the Real…

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Question 34096 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Real Estate Authority (REA) has not conducted any procurement process to procure any standalone artificial intelligence tools. REA has procured several standard productivity software applications that include AI…

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Question 34105 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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None.

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Question 33285 (2026)

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Greg O'Connor

Member for Ōhāriu · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 19 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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None.

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Question 33319 (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 19 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I took the following five papers to Cabinet: • 21 July 2026 – Deputy Legal Complaints Review Officer: Appointment • 21 July 2026 – Principal Disputes Referee: Reappointment • 22 July 2026 – Amendment Paper to the Arms Bill: Approval for…

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Question 33389 (2026)

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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 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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I received the following advice: • 24 July 2026 – Weekly Report: Weekly Report (Justice, Associate Justice and Courts)

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Question 33425 (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 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I received the following advice: • 20 July 2026 – Briefing: Tenancy Tribunal Reappointments - Whangarei, Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington and Invercargill • 21 July 2026 – Briefing: Remote Participation Programme Business Case and draft…

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Question 31567 (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 6 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I received the following advice: • 8 July 2026 – Briefing: Alcohol Regulatory and Licensing Authority – Chair & Dept Chair Appointments • 9 July 2026 – Weekly Report: Weekly Report (Justice, Associate Justice and Courts) I have received…

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Question 31603 (2026)

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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 6 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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I received the following advice: • 8 July 2026 – Aide memoire: Digital Case Management (Te Au Reka): Ministerial Assurance Touchpoints and 2026-27 Assurance Activities • 9 July 2026 – Weekly Report: Weekly Report (Justice, Associate…

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Question 31672 (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 6 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I took the following one paper to Cabinet: • 6 July 2026 – Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (Omnibus) Amendment Bill.

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Question 31708 (2026)

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Greg O'Connor

Member for Ōhāriu · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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None.

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Question 31042 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2022-2023 financial year?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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Spending on remuneration of Crown appointees can be found in Crown entity annual reports. Annual reports are publicly available on Crown entity websites.

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Question 31043 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, have the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, budgeted for the carbon neutral government programme in the 2026/27 financial year?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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I am advised that the Real Estate Authority budgeted $6,000.00 for the carbon neutral government programme for the 2026/27 financial year. Regarding the Ministry of Justice, I refer the Member to WPQ 31112 (2026).

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Question 31051 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2023-24 financial year?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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I am advised that spending on remuneration of Crown appointees can be found in Crown entity annual reports. Annual reports are publicly available on Crown entity websites.

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Question 31052 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much in total, if any, is forecast to be spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026-27 financial year?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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Forecasted spending on remuneration of Crown appointees can be found in Crown entity Statements of Performance Expectations. Statements of Performance Expectations are publicly available on Crown entity websites.

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Question 31053 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2025-26 financial year?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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Spending on remuneration of Crown appointees can be found in Crown entity annual reports. Following the end of the financial year, Annual Reports are produced, audited, and presented to the House by the responsible Minister. Once…

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Question 31070 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on the carbon neutral government programme in the 2025/26 financial year?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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I am advised that the Real Estate Authority spent $9,123.12 on the carbon neutral government programme in the 2025/26 financial year.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 30850 (2026)

  • 30782

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30800 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Nicole McKee, Minister for Courts

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30802

    Recorded target Casey Costello, Minister of Customs

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30814

    Recorded target Nicola Willis, Minister of Finance

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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  • 30834

    Recorded target Casey Costello, Associate Minister of Health

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30842

    Recorded target Casey Costello, Associate Minister of Immigration

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30848

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30850 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Nicole McKee, Associate Minister of Justice

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30865

    Recorded target Casey Costello, Associate Minister of Police

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30885

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30901

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for Media and Communications

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30931

    Recorded target Chris Bishop, Minister of Transport

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30957

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for Pacific Peoples

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30959

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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I as Minister of Finance and the Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government sent letters to Ministers and Chief Executives of agencies included in the Public Service Transformation laying out expectations for eligible…

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Question 30799 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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I refer the member to page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded.…

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Question 30849 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I refer the member to page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded.…

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Question 30464 (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 29 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I received the following advice: • 29 June 2026 – Aide memoire: Supporting material for Cabinet committee on AML/CFT (Omnibus) Amendment Bill • 29 June 2026 – Briefing: AML/CFT Exemptions (July Bundle) • 29 June 2026 – Briefing: Launching…

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Question 30500 (2026)

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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 29 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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I received the following advice: • 3 July 2026 – Weekly Report: Weekly Report (Justice, Associate Justice and Courts)

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Question 30568 (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 29 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I took the following two papers to Cabinet: • 29 June 2026 – Community Magistrates Legislation Amendment Bill: Approval for Introduction • 1 July 2026 – Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (Omnibus) Amendment Bill

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Question 30605 (2026)

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Greg O'Connor

Member for Ōhāriu · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 29 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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None.

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Question 30363 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    Is the Minister aware of any instances where licensed real estate agents can use their agency's brand and Real Estate license to solicit customers, but evade the Real Estate Agents Act 2008 by signing the final contracts under their own…

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Hon Nicole McKee

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I have recently received one piece of correspondence on this topic. I am advised by the Real Estate Authority that some real estate licensees carry out real estate agency work and property management work. If a licensee carries out “real…

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Question 29954 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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 22 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I received the following advice: • 22 June 2026 – Aide memoire: Launching of AML-CFT Strategy • 22 June 2026 – Briefing: Application of the Arms Act 1983 to the manufacture of prohibited firearms and restricted weapons on behalf of the…

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Question 29991 (2026)

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Greg O'Connor

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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 22 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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I received the following advice: • 26 June 2026 – Weekly Report: Weekly Report (Justice, Associate Justice and Courts)

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Question 30059 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 22 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I took the following two papers to Cabinet: • 22 June 2026 – Anti-Money Laundering & Countering the Financing of Terrorism: Policy Approvals for Levy Regulations • 25 June 2026 – Community Magistrates Legislation Amendment Bill: Approval…

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Question 30095 (2026)

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Greg O'Connor

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 22 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicole McKee

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None.

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Question 29596 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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    Will there be any changes to the information-sharing powers constabulary Police staff currently have once the new regulator is fully established?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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The new framework under the Arms Bill maintains Police access to information held by the new regulator necessary to perform their Policing functions.