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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 30 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

I received the following advice: • 30 March 2026 – Briefing: Pistol shooting clubs not meeting incorporated society requirements • 30 March 2026 – Briefing: Land Valuation Tribunals – Chairperson • 31 March 2026 – Briefing: FT Exemptions…

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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 30 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

Answer

I received the following advice: • 30 March 2026 – Aide memoire: Meeting with the President of the Court of Appeal on 1 April 2026 • 2 April 2026 – Weekly Report (Justice, Associate Justice and Courts) I have received one further document,…

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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 23 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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None.

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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 23 March 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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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the most recent restructure, if any, to take place in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, and how many roles were affected, if any?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

I am advised that the Real Estate Authority undertook a restructure in March 2026 where no roles were disestablished and one role was established.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    Since 27 November 2023, what persons, if any, have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to you as responsible Minister?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

I have not recommended any such appointments.

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    Greg O'Connor

    Member for Ōhāriu · Labour Party

    11045 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Nicole McKee, Minister for Courts

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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 16 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    11563 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Nicole McKee, Minister for Courts

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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 16 March 2026, by title and date?

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    11699

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice

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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 16 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

Answer

I received the following advice: • 17 March 2026 – Aide memoire: Ministry of Justice Tier 1 official statistics and ‘Justice Statistics’ publication • 19 March 2026 – Report: NZCVS Cycle 8 – Key Results • 20 March 2026 – Weekly Report…

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    Greg O'Connor

    Member for Ōhāriu · Labour Party

    11152 (matches this search)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 March 2026, by title and date?

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    11442 (matches this search)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 March 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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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 16 March 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

Answer

I refer the Member to Reply 10326 (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 16 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

I refer the Member to Reply 9183 (2026).

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, received from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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None.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What directions, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the National…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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None.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What communication, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office received from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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None.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, requested from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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None.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What communication, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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None.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What specific actions, if any, broken down by action taken and date, has the Minister done to prepare the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, to implement the…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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None.

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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 16 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

I received the following advice: • 17 March 2026 – Briefing: Minister’s Arms Advisory Group Meeting Pack • 19 March 2026 – Briefing: Justice of the Peace • 19 March 2026 – Briefing: Real Estate Authority board and Complaints Assessment…

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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 16 March 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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None.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What board fee increases, if any, has the Minister approved in 2026 to date, by organisation?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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None.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve between 1 October and 31 December 2025, by organisation?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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None.

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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 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

Answer

My office requests advice on a wide range of matters through various channels. It does not maintain a centralised register of advice requested. Accordingly, I am unable to provide the information sought by the Member.

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March, by title and date?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

Answer

I took one paper but 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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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 9 March, including location, event description, and attendees?

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 9 March, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

I receive a large number of invitations and I do not believe it is in the public interest to provide this level of detail for declined invitations. The Member can refer to my published diary for invitations which were accepted.

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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 9 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

I received the following advice: • 10 March 2026 – Aide memoire: Public Trust performance for the six months to 31 December 2025 • 12 March 2026 – Aide memoire: Property update on Hamilton court campus • 13 March 2026 – Briefing: Chief…

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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 9 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

Answer

I received the following advice: • 10 March 2026 – Aide memoire: Meeting with the Principal Family Court Judge on 12 March 2026 • 12 March 2026 – Aide memoire: Property update on Hamilton court campus • 12 March 2026 – Briefing: Budget…

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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 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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None.

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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 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

Answer

I took one paper but 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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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been granted in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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None.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been requested in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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None.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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None.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What policy changes, if any, have occurred in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, following the Cabinet directive on 13 September 2024 that 'public…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

The Ministry was already designing services based on need and often driven by legislative requirements. The Ministry has continued that approach to designing services and will be guided by CO (24) 5 on needs-based service provision as…

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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None.

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · 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 2 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

I received the following advice: • 4 March 2026 – Briefing: International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes: Membership • 4 March 2026 – Aide Memoire: Phase One evaluation of the national awareness campaign to reduce…

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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 2 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

Answer

I received the following advice: • 6 March 2026 – Weekly Report (Justice, Associate Justice and Courts)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

I took the following four papers to Cabinet: • 3 March 2026: Land Valuation Tribunal: Appointments and Reappointments • 3 March 2026: Community Magistrates: Appointments • 5 March 2026: Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Improving Alcohol…

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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 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

Answer

None.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of Chair of the Public Trust Board for the appointment prior to Karen Rosemary Price becoming Chair and how many, if any, were interviewed?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

I am advised that six incumbent members were considered for the Chair of the Public Trust Board and that no interviews were held.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How, if at all, was the role of Chair of the Public Trust Board advertised, for the Chair appointment which happened prior to Karen Rosemary Price becoming Chair?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

I am advised that this role was not advertised. I made a decision to elevate an incumbent board member based on an assessment of skills and capability that met the needs of the entity.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of Chair of the Public Trust Board for the Chair appointment which happened prior to Karen Rosemary Price becoming Chair, and if so, who was on the selection panel?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

I am advised there was no selection panel for chair role as I made the decision to elevate an incumbent board member on an assessment of skills and capability that met the needs of the entity.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of the Chair of the Public Trust Board who held the position prior to Karen Rosemary Price?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

I am advised that incumbents were considered against the skills and capabilities suitable for the Chair position prior to selection.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice since 1 July 2025, if any, has the Minister received regarding the Carbon Neutral Government Programme?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

Answer

I refer the Member to the reply in WPQ 7228 (2026).

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice since 1 July 2025, if any, has the Minister received regarding the Carbon Neutral Government Programme?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

I refer the Member to the reply in WPQ 7228 (2026).

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

I refer the Member to the reply for WPQ 6428 (2026).

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

I refer the Member to the reply for WPQ 6431 (2026).

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

I refer the Member to the reply for WPQ 6433 (2026).

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

I refer the Member to the reply for WPQ 6435 (2026).

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

I refer the Member to the reply for WPQ 6436 (2026).

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

Answered by

Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

I refer the Member to the reply for WPQ 6438 (2026).

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

Answered by

Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

I refer the Member to the reply for WPQ 6761 (2026).

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

Answered by

Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

I refer the Member to the reply for WPQ 6765 (2026).