Search written questions to Ministers and the replies they have received.
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Asked by
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 February 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts
None.
Asked by
Duncan Webb
Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
None.
Asked by
Greg O'Connor
Member for Ōhāriu · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 23 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts
I received the following advice: • 27 February 2026 – Weekly Report (Justice, Associate Justice and Courts) I have one further document, but I believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of government decision making…
Asked by
Duncan Webb
Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 23 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
I received the following advice: • 27 February 2026 – Report: Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime – January 2026 Monthly Report • 27 February 2026 – Weekly Report (Justice, Associate Justice and Courts) I have received…
Asked by
Duncan Webb
Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party
Question published
What advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire or other correspondence has the Minister received regarding the impact of the proposed amendments to the Summary Offences Act upon the projected prison population?
Question published
What advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire or other correspondence has the Minister received regarding the impact of the proposed amendments to the Summary Offences Act upon the projected prison population?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
I have not received advice on the impact move-on orders will have on the projected prison population. Hon Paul Goldsmith, as the Minister of Justice, is leading on move-on orders.
Asked by
Duncan Webb
Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party
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What advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire, or other correspondence, if any, has the Minister received regarding the impact of the proposed amendment to the Summary Offences Act upon the Court system?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts
I have not received advice on the impact move-on orders will have on the Court system. Hon Paul Goldsmith, as the Minister of Justice, is leading on move-on orders.
Asked by
Duncan Webb
Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 16 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
I received the following advice: • 18 February 2026 – Briefing: Arms Regulations: Clubs and ranges minor matters • 20 February 2026 – Aide memoire: Meeting with Public Trust on Monday 23 February 2026 • 20 February 2026 – Aide Memoire:…
Asked by
Greg O'Connor
Member for Ōhāriu · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 16 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts
I received the following advice: • 20 February 2026 – Weekly Report (Justice, Associate Justice and Courts)
Asked by
Duncan Webb
Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 February 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
None.
Asked by
Greg O'Connor
Member for Ōhāriu · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 February 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts
None.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of Chair of the Public Trust Board and if so, who was on the selection panel?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
The previous Chair and Treasury officials considered all incumbents against the skills and capabilities suitable for the Chair position prior to selection.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
How, if at all, was the role of Chair of the Public Trust Board advertised?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
This role was not advertised.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of Chair of the Public Trust Board and how many, if any, were interviewed?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
All incumbent members were considered against the skills and capabilities suitable for the Chair position prior to selection. No Interviews were completed.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Karen Rosemary Price as Chair of the Public Trust Board?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
Incumbent members were considered against the skills and capabilities suitable for the Chair position prior to selection, which followed the cabinet approval process.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
How, if at all, was the role of Real Estate Agents Authority Chairperson advertised?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
The position was not advertised.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the Real Estate Agents Authority Chairperson position, and if so, who was on the selection panel?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
No.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of Real Estate Agents Authority Chairperson and how many, if any, were interviewed?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
No other candidates were considered.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Denese Rosemary Bates as Real Estate Agents Authority chairperson?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
Ms Bates’s reappointment was made through a Cabinet confirmation process.
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Further to 271 (2026); What number of nominations did her office receive and send to Ministry Officials?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
Two nominations were received by Ministry officials.
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Did the Minister receive a copy of Mike Spray and Michelle Roderick-Hall CV prior to withdrawing from the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group 2025 appointment process?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
I received CVs for both Mike Spray and Michelle Roderick-Hall prior to withdrawing from the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group 2025 appointment process.
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Did anyone advise her to withdraw from the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group 2025 appointment process, if so, who?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
No.
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Why did she not seek nominations from agencies likes Police, Te Puni Kōkiri, the Māori Firearms Forum, MAAG members and the Arms Engagement Group for the 2025 appointment of the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
I refer the Member to Reply 280 (2026).
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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Why did she agree to seek nominations of the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group, then advise that Ministry of Justice should only call for nominations from her coalition colleagues?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
I refer the Member to Reply 280 (2026).
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Further to WPQ 285 (2026); Who did she receive nominations from in response to her communication seeking nominations?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
Nominations were sought, and received, through Caucus colleagues.
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Further to WPQ 250 (2026); What process was followed to identify nominees for the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group in November 2025?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
The process used to identify nominees involved seeking nominations from my colleagues.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice
What is the current level of compliance, if any, within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, with NZ Government Web Standards, which require public sector…
Recorded target Nicole McKee, Associate Minister of Justice
What is the current level of compliance, if any, within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, with NZ Government Web Standards, which require public sector…
Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations
What is the current level of compliance, if any, within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, with NZ Government Web Standards, which require public sector…
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice
The entities that I am responsible for are continually working to improve accessibility on all public websites. The Centralised Web Accessibility Checker (the CWAC) monitoring programme publishes quarterly data on accessibility scores for…
Asked by
Duncan Webb
Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 9 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
I received the following advice: • 10 February 2026 – Cabinet Paper: Community Magistrates - Cabinet Paper • 11 February 2026 – Aide memoire: Publication of Youth Justice Indicators Summary Report • 11 February 2026 – Briefing: Initial…
Asked by
Greg O'Connor
Member for Ōhāriu · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 9 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts
I received the following advice: • 12 February 2026 – Briefing: 2026 March Baseline Update Submission for Vote Courts • 13 February 2026 – Weekly Report: Weekly Report (Justice, Associate Justice and Courts)
Asked by
Duncan Webb
Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 February 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
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.
Asked by
Greg O'Connor
Member for Ōhāriu · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 February 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts
None.
Asked by
Duncan Webb
Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 2 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
I received the following advice: • 2 February 2026 – Aide memoire: Minister’s meeting on 3rd February meeting with the Firearms Safety Authority leadership team • 2 February 2026 – Report: Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail…
Asked by
Greg O'Connor
Member for Ōhāriu · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 2 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts
I received the following advice: • 5 February 2026 – Weekly Report: Weekly Report (Justice, Associate Justice and Courts) I have received one further document, but I believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of…
Asked by
Duncan Webb
Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 February 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
None.
Asked by
Greg O'Connor
Member for Ōhāriu · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 February 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts
None.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice
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 fixing database security breaches in the 2023 calendar year?
Recorded target Nicole McKee, Associate Minister of Justice
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 fixing database security breaches in the 2023 calendar year?
Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations
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 fixing database security breaches in the 2023 calendar year?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice
I am advised that the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry) did not incur any expenditure fixing database security breaches during the 2023 calendar year, as the Ministry did not experience any database security breaches during that period.…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice
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 fixing database security breaches in the 2022 calendar year?
Recorded target Nicole McKee, Associate Minister of Justice
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 fixing database security breaches in the 2022 calendar year?
Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations
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 fixing database security breaches in the 2022 calendar year?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice
I am advised that in November 2022, a cyber security incident affected an external IT service provider (Mercury IT) that hosted systems for third party suppliers to the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry). The incident was a ransomware…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice
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 fixing database security breaches in the 2024 calendar year?
Recorded target Nicole McKee, Associate Minister of Justice
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 fixing database security breaches in the 2024 calendar year?
Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations
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 fixing database security breaches in the 2024 calendar year?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice
I am advised that the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry) did not incur any expenditure fixing database security breaches during the 2024 calendar year, as the Ministry did not experience any database security breaches during that period.…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice
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 fixing database security breaches in the 2025 calendar year?
Recorded target Nicole McKee, Associate Minister of Justice
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 fixing database security breaches in the 2025 calendar year?
Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations
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 fixing database security breaches in the 2025 calendar year?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice
I am advised that the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry) did not incur any expenditure fixing database security breaches during the 2025 calendar year, as the Ministry did not experience any database security breaches during that period.…
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Has the Minister or their staff had any discussions with any officials who planned to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests and if so, what advice, if any, did they provide those officials?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts
No.
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
In what circumstances would it be appropriate to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests made to their office, or agencies for which the Minister is responsible?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts
The Ombudsman has published guidance on charging for official information, which is publicly available here: https://www.ombudsman.parliament.nz/resources/charging-guide-charging-official-information-under-oia-and-lgoima
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility suggest to a requestor that a fee would be charged for providing information requested under the Official Information…
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts
None.
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility charge someone for providing information under the Official Information Act and for each instance what was the amount…
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts
None.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice
How many graduate positions, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, between November 2024 and November 2025?
Recorded target Nicole McKee, Associate Minister of Justice
How many graduate positions, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, between November 2024 and November 2025?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice
I am advised that between 1 November 2024 and 30 November 2025, there was 1 filled graduate position at the Ministry of Justice.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
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 calendar year?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
I am advised that the Real Estate Authority spent $8,899.97.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
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 for the 2026 calendar year?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
I am advised that the Real Estate Authority budgeted $10,000.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, budget for the carbon neutral government programme in the 2025 calendar year?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
I am advised that the Real Estate Authority budgeted $10,000.
Asked by
Julie Anne Genter
Member for Rongotai · Green Party
(matches this search)
What is the reasoning for the age limit on adoption being 20 years old or younger?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
The Adoption Act 1955 allows for a child to be adopted and defines a child as a person who is under the age of 20 years. This definition was amended by the Age of Majority Act 1970, which reduced the age a person is considered an adult for…
Asked by
Julie Anne Genter
Member for Rongotai · Green Party
(matches this search)
What exemptions are in place to allow the adoption of adults in special circumstances?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
The Adoption Act 1955 does not allow for a person aged 20 or over to be adopted under New Zealand law, except where there is already an interim adoption order in force for that person.
Asked by
Julie Anne Genter
Member for Rongotai · Green Party
(matches this search)
Will allowing the adoption of adult children be considered as part of current or future work programmes relating to the Adoption Act 1955, and if not, why not?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
Allowing for the adoption of people aged 20 and over is out of scope of the current reform work, which focuses on preventing harm to children through international adoptions. Work on domestic adoption law reform remains paused at this time.
Asked by
Julie Anne Genter
Member for Rongotai · Green Party
(matches this search)
What work programmes are underway, if any, to continue reform of the Adoption Act 1955?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
On 16 September 2025, Parliament passed the Adoption Amendment Act under urgency, immediately and temporarily suspending New Zealand’s recognition of unsafe overseas adoptions for citizenship and immigration purposes. The suspension will…