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Question 38675 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 consultancy costs, from 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

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I am advised that expenditure on external contractors and consultants from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 was $37,271,870. For further detail, please refer to the Contractor and Consultant information provided as part of the Select Committee…

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Question 38682 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 consultancy costs, from 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

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I am advised that expenditure on external contractors and consultants from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026 was $45,032,267, which is aligned with the information to be disclosed in the Annual Report and the information provided to the Public…

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38723, 38844 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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  • 38723

    Recorded target Brooke van Velden, Minister of Internal Affairs

    How much, if any, was spent in the 2025/26 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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    Recorded target Mark Mitchell, Minister for Ethnic Communities

    How much, if any, was spent in the 2025/26 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that in the 2025/26 financial year, the total artificial intelligence spend was around $1.94 million. This figure includes spending by MEC and NEMA. I am advised by Lotto NZ that in the…

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38726, 38845 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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  • 38726

    Recorded target Brooke van Velden, Minister of Internal Affairs

    How much, if any, was spent in the 2024/25 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

  • 38845 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Mark Mitchell, Minister for Ethnic Communities

    How much, if any, was spent in the 2024/25 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that in the 2024/25 financial year, the total artificial intelligence spend was around $0.40 million. The figures include MEC and NEMA. I am advised by Lotto NZ that in the 2024/25…

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38735, 38843 (2026)

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  • 38735

    Recorded target Brooke van Velden, Minister of Internal Affairs

    How much, if any, was spent in the 2023/24 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

  • 38843 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Mark Mitchell, Minister for Ethnic Communities

    How much, if any, was spent in the 2023/24 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that in the 2023/24 financial year, the total artificial intelligence spend was around $0.10 million. There is no spending for MEC and NEMA for year 2023/24. I am advised by Lotto NZ that…

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Question 38746 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2025/26 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that Police spent approximately $1.3 million on artificial intelligence in the 2025/26 financial year. The Serious Fraud Office spent $13,078.85 NZD and $1,035 USD on Artificial Intelligence in 2025/26.

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Question 38747 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, 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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is a departmental agency hosted by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). NEMA was previously hosted by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) from 27 November 2023 to 24…

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Question 38749 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2024/25 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that Police spent approximately $350,000 on artificial intelligence in the 2024/25 financial year. The Serious Fraud Office spent $1,035 USD on Artificial Intelligence in 2024/25.

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Question 38753 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 consultancy costs, from 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that Police spent approximately $66.324 million on contractors and consultants between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025. Police is currently unable to reliably distinguish between contractor and consultant spending, as expenditure…

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Question 38761 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2023/24 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that Police spent approximately $340,000 on artificial intelligence in the 2023/24 financial year. The Serious Fraud Office spent $4,073 USD on Artificial Intelligence in 2023/24.

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Question 38773 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 consultancy costs, from 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that Police spent approximately $19.131 million (unaudited) on contractors and consultants between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2026. Police is currently unable to reliably distinguish between contractor and consultant spending, as…

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Question 38792 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, 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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

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I am advised that Corrections has not incurred any further redundancy and restructuring costs since my response to WPQ 9614 (2026).

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Question 38841 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 consultancy costs, from 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Ethnic Communities

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I refer the Member to the response to written question 38730 (2026), which includes the Ministry for Ethnic Communities costs.

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Question 38859 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2023/24 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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Sport NZ incurred no costs for AI adoption or licenses in the 2023/24 financial year. The Sport Integrity Commission commenced on 1 June 2024.

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Question 38861 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2025/26 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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Sport New Zealand spent $143,745.15 on Microsoft Copilot licensing costs during the 2025/26 financial year. A further $48,500 was invested in Partner-led training and support. The Sport Integrity Commission has AI licences as part of its…

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38862, 39060 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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  • 38862 (matches this search)

    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, 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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    How many redundancy processes have been initiated, if any, 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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that between 27 November 2023 and 31 August 2026, Police had 208 redundancies, which amounted to $12,817,643.93. Between 27 November 2023 and 2 September 2026, the Serious Fraud Office did not pay any redundancy compensation…

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Question 38863 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2024/25 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

Sport NZ spent $22,988 on Microsoft Copilot licences for a 12-month pilot in the 2024/25 financial year. The Sport Integrity Commission has AI licences as part of its Office 365 licensing (e.g., CoPilot).

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Question 38864 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 consultancy costs, from 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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Information on consultant expenditure is publicly available on the Public Services Commission website (https://www.publicservice.govt.nz/data/workforce-data/public-sector-composition/workforce-size)

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Question 38868 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 consultancy costs, from 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Ethnic Communities

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I refer the Member to the response to written question 38745 (2026), which includes the Ministry for Ethnic Communities costs.

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Question 38893 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 consultancy costs, from 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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Information on consultant expenditure is publicly available on the Public Services Commission website (https://www.publicservice.govt.nz/data/workforce-data/public-sector-composition/workforce-size)

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Question 38950 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, 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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Ethnic Communities

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I am advised by the Ministry for Ethnic Communities that the total cost of redundancy processes during the period from 27 November 2023 to 8 September 2026 was $721,222.50.

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Question 38959 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many redundancy processes have been initiated, if any, 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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is a departmental agency hosted by the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). NEMA was previously hosted by the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) from 27 November 2023 to 24…

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Question 38961 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, 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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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Since 27 November 2023, Sport New Zealand has incurred $119,886.11 in redundancy costs. The Sport Integrity Commission commenced on 1 June 2024. The Commission implemented a new organisational structure, effective 1 September 2025. This…

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Question 38994 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many redundancy processes have been initiated, if any, 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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

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I am advised that there were no redundancies in the 2022/23 and 2023/24 financial years, five in the 2024/25 financial year, and seven in 2025/26 financial year, as at 31 March 2026. I am further advised that of the 12 redundancies, four…

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Question 39130 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many redundancy processes have been initiated, if any, 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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Ethnic Communities

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I am advised by the Ministry for Ethnic Communities that during the period from 27 November 2023 – 8 September 2026, there have been three change processes initiated that resulted in redundancies.

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Question 39139 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many redundancy processes have been initiated, if any, 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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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I refer the Member to the response to written question 26634 (2026). I can confirm that no additional redundancy processes have been initiated since the response provided in June 2026.

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Question 38078 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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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 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Associate Minister for National Security and Intelligence

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As Associate Minister for National Security and Intelligence, I regularly request and receive advice from officials in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) on a range of matters. In accordance with Speaker’s Ruling…

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Question 38093 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Associate Minister for National Security and Intelligence

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In my capacity as Associate Minister for National Security and Intelligence I have not presented papers to Cabinet within the specified timeframe.

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Question 38102 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 24 August 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Associate Minister for National Security and Intelligence

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In my capacity as Associate Minister for National Security, none.

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Question 38140 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 24 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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I did not receive any aides- mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice from Sport New Zealand during the week beginning 24 August. The titles and dates of papers I received in my capacity as Minister for Sport and…

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Question 38164 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 24 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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Titles of advice I have received are proactively released periodically on Police's and the SFO's website.

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Question 38198 (2026)

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Jenny Salesa

Member for Panmure-Ōtāhuhu · 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 24 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Ethnic Communities

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My office received the briefing titled “Internal Affairs draft Annual Report 2025/26” from the Departmental of Internal Affairs on 25 August 2026, and the speech titled “Peace Symposium” from the Ministry for Ethnic Communities on 28…

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Question 38203 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 24 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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I received the following advice from the Department of Internal Affairs during this period: • Briefing - 2025/26 Draft Annual Report for the Department of Internal Affairs I received three additional documents during this period; however,…

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Question 38212 (2026)

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Tracey McLellan

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

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

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I refer the member to the list of briefings and aides-mémoire below, received between 24 August 2026 and 30 August 2026. I am advised that the title of two briefings have been withheld in accordance with Speakers’ Ruling 199/6. • B5123…

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Question 38244 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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As Minister for Sport and Recreation, I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 17 August 2026.

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Question 38268 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I did not take any papers to Cabinet during this period.

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Question 38302 (2026)

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Jenny Salesa

Member for Panmure-Ōtāhuhu · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Ethnic Communities

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None.

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Question 38308 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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None.

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Question 38316 (2026)

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Tracey McLellan

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

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None.

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Question 37893 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Minister and/or their office, or any Department for which they are responsible, have any contracts with Palantir and if so what?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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No.

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Question 37895 (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, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received about Palantir by date and title?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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As Minister of Police, none.

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Question 37907 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Minister and/or their office, or any Department for which they are responsible, have any contracts with Palantir and if so what?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Associate Minister for National Security and Intelligence

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In my capacity as Associate Minister for National Security and Intelligence, I do not have ministerial responsibility for any agencies.

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Question 37909 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received about Palantir by date and title?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Associate Minister for National Security and Intelligence

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In my capacity as Associate Minister for National Security and Intelligence, I am not aware of such communications.

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Question 37743 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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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 17 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Associate Minister for National Security and Intelligence

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As Associate Minister for National Security and Intelligence, I regularly request and receive advice from officials in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) on a range of matters. In accordance with Speaker’s Ruling…

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Question 37755 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 17 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Associate Minister for National Security and Intelligence

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In my capacity as Associate Minister for National Security and Intelligence I have not presented papers to Cabinet within the specified timeframe.

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Question 37772 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 17 August 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Associate Minister for National Security and Intelligence

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In my capacity as Associate Minister for National Security and Intelligence, none.

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37790, 37791 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    What, if anything, have Police done to address theft in the Kaeo area?

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    What is Kaeo’s burglary rate in comparison to the national average?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that a small group of offenders were responsible for a spike of dishonesty offending in the Kaeo area and contributing to a higher than the national average burglary rate. These offenders have been actively targeted by Police…

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Question 37793 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    How many, if any, prosecutions were made for burglary in the Kaeo area, broken down by month since 1 August 2025?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that there were six proceedings against offenders for burglary offences during the period of August 2025 to July 2026 inclusive. Of these, four resulted in court action. A proceeding counts each separate occasion when Police…

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Question 37794 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    How many, if any, of the sites around Kaeo where burglaries were reported to Police were visited by police to collect evidence, broken down by month since 1 August 2025?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that there were 18 burglary occurrences attended by a forensic team during the period of August 2025 to July 2026 inclusive. During the course of these examinations, Police may have collected evidence to support investigative…

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Question 37795 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    How many, if any, burglaries have been reported to police in the Kaeo area, broken down by month since 1 August 2025?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I refer the member to the below table which shows the number of burglary occurrences reported to Police in the Kaeo area, broken down by month, from August 2025 to July 2026 inclusive. The data is drawn from a dynamic operational database…