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26094, 26102, 26172 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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  • 26094 (matches this search)

    What is the total expenditure, actual or projected, if any, on staff redundancies across all agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible arising from Budget 2026 decisions,…

  • 26102 (matches this search)

    What is the total expenditure, actual or projected, if any, on staff redundancies across all agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible arising from Budget 2026 decisions,…

  • 26172 (matches this search)

    What is the total expenditure, actual or projected, if any, on staff redundancies across all agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible arising from Budget 2026 decisions,…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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As part of Budget 26, Cabinet has agreed to a programme of reform aimed at transforming the public service to streamline how it is organised, accelerate digital transformation, strengthen leadership and talent and improve efficiency and…

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Question 26095 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many confidential settlement agreements, non-disclosure agreements or confidentiality clauses, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity,…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

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This question relates to periods before and after the transfer of the Māori Crown Relations functions from the then Te Arawhiti to Te Puni Kōkiri on 24 February 2025. For the period since 27 November 2023 until 23 February 2025, I refer…

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26096, 26169 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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  • 26096 (matches this search)

    How many financial settlements, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible…

  • 26169 (matches this search)

    How many financial settlements, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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Each year Te Puni Kōkiri is required to report on settlement agreements with employees through Select Committee processes for Estimates and Annual Reviews. I am advised that Te Puni Kōkiri will prepare this information for the upcoming…

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Question 26098 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    Has the Minister had any lobbying or advocacy meetings since 27 November 2023 that do not appear in the Minister's published diary, and if so, on what dates, with whom, and for what purpose, as at 5 June 2026?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

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No.

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26100, 26176 (2026)

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  • 26100 (matches this search)

    How many confidential settlement agreements, non-disclosure agreements or confidentiality clauses, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity,…

  • 26176 (matches this search)

    How many confidential settlement agreements, non-disclosure agreements or confidentiality clauses, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity,…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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Each year Te Puni Kōkiri is required to report on settlement agreements with employees through Select Committee processes for Estimates and Annual Reviews. I am advised that Te Puni Kōkiri will prepare this information for the upcoming…

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Question 26103 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    Has the Minister had any lobbying or advocacy meetings since 27 November 2023 that do not appear in the Minister's published diary, and if so, on what dates, with whom, and for what purpose, as at 5 June 2026?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

Answer

No.

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26104, 26114, 26186 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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  • 26104 (matches this search)

    What is the total amount, if any, spent by agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026,…

  • 26114 (matches this search)

    What is the total amount, if any, spent by agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026,…

  • 26186 (matches this search)

    What is the total amount, if any, spent by agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026,…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that there has been no expenditure on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026.

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Question 26109 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    Does the Minister, or any member of their office, hold or store any official information relating to their portfolio or ministerial duties in private or personal email accounts, and if so, what steps are being taken to ensure that…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

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I am assured that my current and former staff used Parliamentary work accounts and recorded official information appropriately.

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Question 26115 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    Does the Minister, or any member of their office, hold or store any official information relating to their portfolio or ministerial duties in private or personal email accounts, and if so, what steps are being taken to ensure that…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am assured that my staff use Parliamentary work accounts and record official information appropriately.

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Question 26179 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    Does the Minister, or any member of their office, hold or store any official information relating to their portfolio or ministerial duties in private or personal email accounts, and if so, what steps are being taken to ensure that…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Whānau Ora

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I am assured that my staff use Parliamentary work accounts and record official information appropriately.

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Question 26181 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    Has the Minister had any lobbying or advocacy meetings since 27 November 2023 that do not appear in the Minister's published diary, and if so, on what dates, with whom, and for what purpose, as at 5 June 2026?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Whānau Ora

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All such meetings appear in my published diary.

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Question 26382 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What new spending initiatives or Budget bids, if any, did the Minister or their agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, submit for Budget 2026, listed by title, amount sought,…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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Information related to new spending initiatives and budget bids will be publicly released through the Budget 2026 proactive release process in due course.

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Question 26403 (2026)

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    How many staff, if any, at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, since 27 November 2023, have been made redundant, broken down by month and by (a) voluntary redundancy…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised that, since 27 November 2023, the Department of Conservation has had 123 redundancies. I refer the member to the attached table for the breakdown of redundancies by month, including details about voluntary redundancies. Of…

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Question 26404 (2026)

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    What is the total sum, if any, spent on wages for any contractors and consultants who have been previously employed in a different capacity at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised that since 27 November 2023, the Department of Conservation has spent a total of $342,072 on sixteen individuals engaged as contractors who were previously employees at the Department of Conservation. DOC is not able provide…

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Question 26405 (2026)

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    Which agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible, if any, have been required to identify or deliver baseline savings or staffing reductions since 27 November 2023, and how…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The Department of Conservation has delivered baseline savings through Budgets 2024, 2025 and 2026. Savings delivered are detailed in the attachment, and further information is available on the Department’s website. The Department had an…

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Question 26408 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What redundancy or restructuring costs, if any, have been incurred by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by organisation, the number of…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The Department of Conservation advises me that as at 5 June 2026, since 27 November 2023, DOC has processed 123 redundancies, at a total cost of $6,380,509. Since 27 November 2023, a total of 926.20 FTE positions have been disestablished…

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26466, 26472, 26538 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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  • 26466 (matches this search)

    What new spending initiatives or Budget bids, if any, did the Minister or their agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, submit for Budget 2026, listed by title, amount sought,…

  • 26472 (matches this search)

    What new spending initiatives or Budget bids, if any, did the Minister or their agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, submit for Budget 2026, listed by title, amount sought,…

  • 26538 (matches this search)

    What new spending initiatives or Budget bids, if any, did the Minister or their agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, submit for Budget 2026, listed by title, amount sought,…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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Two new spending initiatives were submitted for Budget 2026: Te Māori Tū - Forging New Trade Relationships Through Showcasing Culture, sought new funding of $10 million over five years. The initiative was fully funded through the…

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Question 26486 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many staff, if any, at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, since 27 November 2023, have been made redundant, broken down by month and by (a) voluntary redundancy…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

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This question relates to periods before and after the transfer of the Māori Crown Relations functions from the then Te Arawhiti to Te Puni Kōkiri on 24 February 2025. For the period since 27 November 2023 until 23 February 2025, I refer…

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Question 26487 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    Which agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible, if any, have been required to identify or deliver baseline savings or staffing reductions since 27 November 2023, and how…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

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This question relates to periods before and after the transfer of the Māori Crown Relations functions from the then Te Arawhiti to Te Puni Kōkiri on 24 February 2025. For the period since 27 November 2023 until 23 February 2025, I refer…

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Question 26488 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What is the total sum, if any, spent on wages for any contractors and consultants who have been previously employed in a different capacity at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

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This question relates to periods before and after the transfer of the Māori Crown Relations functions from the then Te Arawhiti to Te Puni Kōkiri on 24 February 2025. For the period since 27 November 2023 until 23 February 2025, I refer…

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26492, 26558 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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  • 26492 (matches this search)

    How many staff, if any, at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, since 27 November 2023, have been made redundant, broken down by month and by (a) voluntary redundancy…

  • 26558 (matches this search)

    How many staff, if any, at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, since 27 November 2023, have been made redundant, broken down by month and by (a) voluntary redundancy…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that 43 staff concluded their employment with Te Puni Kōkiri by way of redundancy between 27 November 2023 and 5 June 2026. There were no voluntary redundancies during this period and none of the 43 staff…

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26493, 26563 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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  • 26493 (matches this search)

    Which agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible, if any, have been required to identify or deliver baseline savings or staffing reductions since 27 November 2023, and how…

  • 26563 (matches this search)

    Which agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible, if any, have been required to identify or deliver baseline savings or staffing reductions since 27 November 2023, and how…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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Te Puni Kōkiri delivered annual savings as part of Budget 2024, 2025 and 2026. Details of savings can be found in Vote Māori Development, The Estimates of Appropriations documents.

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26494, 26560 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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  • 26494 (matches this search)

    What is the total sum, if any, spent on wages for any contractors and consultants who have been previously employed in a different capacity at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is…

  • 26560 (matches this search)

    What is the total sum, if any, spent on wages for any contractors and consultants who have been previously employed in a different capacity at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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Each year Te Puni Kōkiri is required to report on contractors and consultants who have been previously employed, through Select Committee processes for Estimates and Annual Reviews. I refer the Member to the evidence provided by Te Puni…

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Question 26496 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What redundancy or restructuring costs, if any, have been incurred by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by organisation, the number of…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

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This question relates to periods before and after the transfer of the Māori Crown Relations functions from the then Te Arawhiti to Te Puni Kōkiri on 24 February 2025. For the period since 27 November 2023 until 23 February 2025, I refer…

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26502, 26572 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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  • 26502 (matches this search)

    What redundancy or restructuring costs, if any, have been incurred by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by organisation, the number of…

  • 26572 (matches this search)

    What redundancy or restructuring costs, if any, have been incurred by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by organisation, the number of…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am advised that Te Puni Kokiri has incurred redundancy costs of $4,198,024, relating to 43 staff, between 27 November 2023 and 5 June 2026.

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Question 26761 (2026)

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    What cost pressures within their relevant portfolio Votes, if any, was the Minister informed of prior to Budget 2026 - listing any advice received on this by date and title?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The Department of Conservation has advised me of the following cost pressures within Vote Conservation: Inflationary cost pressures. This information was provided through Quarterly finance updates (Q4 2025 and Q1 2026) and advice relating…

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Question 26762 (2026)

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    What rules or directives, if any, were sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding making bids for Budget 2026?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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Information related to new spending initiatives and budget bids will be publicly released through the Budget 2026 proactive release process in due course.

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Question 26763 (2026)

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    Which, if any, of the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, were invited to make Budget bids as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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As part of Budget 2026, the Department of Conservation was invited to submit a cost pressure initiative associated with the Stafford v Attorney General settlement.

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Question 26764 (2026)

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    Which, if any, of the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, were asked to identify savings as part of the 2026 Budget?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The Department of Conservation was invited to identify savings as part of Budget 2026.

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Question 26827 (2026)

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    What rules or directives, if any, were sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding making bids for Budget 2026?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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The Budget 2026 invitation letters, and Budget 2026 templates and guidance outline this information. These will be released as part of the Budget 2026 proactive release.

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Question 26828 (2026)

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    Which, if any, of the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, were invited to make Budget bids as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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The Budget 2026 invitation letters contain this information. These will be released as part of the Budget 2026 proactive release.

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Question 26829 (2026)

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    What cost pressures within their relevant portfolio Votes, if any, was the Minister informed of prior to Budget 2026 - listing any advice received on this by date and title?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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The Performance Plan from November 2024 outlines the cost pressures for Te Puni Kōkiri I was informed of prior to Budget 2026. The Performance Plan included cost pressures across the four-year period covering 2025/26 to 2028/29. The cost…

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Question 26830 (2026)

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    Which, if any, of the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, were asked to identify savings as part of the 2026 Budget?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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All departments, agencies, crown entities and other bodies are expected to identify opportunities for savings, reprioritisation, and efficiencies as part of business-as-usual activities. The Budget 2026 invitation letters outline the…

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Question 25659 (2026)

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    How much, if any, is the total budget in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026/27 financial year on artificial intelligence- including costs on…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised that the Department of Conservation has not finalised its internal budgets for artificial intelligence (AI) related costs in the 2026/27 financial year at this time.

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Question 25713 (2026)

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    How much, if any, is the total budget in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026/27 financial year on artificial intelligence- including costs on…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am advised that Te Puni Kōkiri is still in the process of confirming its operating budget for 2026/27 and is unable to confirm detailed budget allocations at this time.

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Question 25822 (2026)

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Steve Abel

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    What actions, if any, in the last 3 years has the Minister taken to limit the spread of invasive browser animals?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I have released the Aotearoa New Zealand Biodiversity Strategy (ANZBS) Implementation Plan ‘Action for Nature’: prioritising reduction of invasive species impacts, including expanded browser control and improved national coordination. I…

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Question 24962 (2026)

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    What actions, if any, does the Minister plan to eradicate invasive browser animals?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am committed to the implementation of the Predator Free 2050 Strategy and Action Plan, which includes the goal of eradicating possums from all of New Zealand by 2050. I plan to continue making resources available to achieve the goal.…

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Question 24963 (2026)

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    What actions, if any, does the Minister plan to limit the spread of invasive browser animals?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am taking a range of actions to limit the spread of invasive browser animals, with a strong focus on prevention, containment, and coordinated national effort. These include: • Driving implementation of the Aotearoa New Zealand…

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Question 24964 (2026)

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    What actions, if any, in the last 10 years has the Minister taken to eradicate invasive browser animals?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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Since I became Minister in 2023, I have championed the refresh and launch of the “Predator Free 2050 Strategy (2026-2030): Innovate for a Predator Free NZ” and the associated Action Plan, and the resources to implement these. The Predator…

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Question 24970 (2026)

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    What actions, if any, does the Department of Conservation plan to eradicate invasive browser animals?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The Department of Conservation undertakes a range of actions to eradicate, or where eradication is not yet feasible to progressively remove, invasive browsers across New Zealand. As part of the Government’s Predator Free 2050 programme,…

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Question 24972 (2026)

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    What actions, if any, does the Department of Conservation plan to limit the spread of invasive browser animals?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The Department of Conservation undertakes a range of actions to limit the spread of invasive browser animals, focusing on sustained control, containment, and targeted programmes to prevent expansion of their geographic range. The…

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24974, 24975 (2026)

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  • 24974 (matches this search)

    What actions, if any, in the last 10 years has the Department of Conservation taken to eradicate invasive browser animals?

  • 24975 (matches this search)

    What actions, if any, in the last 10 years has the Department of Conservation taken to limit the spread of invasive browser animals?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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Over the past 10 years, the Department of Conservation has undertaken a range of initiatives targeting the eradication of invasive browser animals and to limit their spread. Please see the attached table for a list of examples.

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Question 25122 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    Will the Minister undertake a review of current and former staff members’ private email accounts to identify any official information that should be on the public record; if not, why not?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I have no reason to undertake a review of current or former staff members private email accounts. I am assured that my staff use Parliamentary work accounts and record official information appropriately.

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Question 25125 (2026)

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    Has any staff member in the Minister’s office used a private email account to send or receive official information since the Government took office; if so, on how many occasions since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The deliberate use of a personal email account to conduct work activities as an alternate to using the work email provided to staff is not permitted. However, from time to time there are justifiable reasons for a private email to be used –…

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Question 25126 (2026)

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    What official information, if any, is held on a private email account of a current or former staff member in the Minister’s office and has not been placed on the official record since 27 November 2023; and what steps are being taken to…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am not aware of any information being held in private emails of current or former staff members.

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Question 25127 (2026)

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    Has the Minister or any staff member in their office received a briefing, document, or correspondence from a company, lobbyist, or other third party at a private email account that hasn't then been forwarded to an official email account or…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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No.

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Question 25237 (2026)

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    Has any staff member in the Minister’s office used a private email account to send or receive official information since the Government took office; if so, on how many occasions since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Associate Minister of Housing

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The deliberate use of a personal email account to conduct work activities as an alternate to using the work email provided to staff is not permitted. However, from time to time there are justifiable reasons for a private email to be used –…

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Question 25238 (2026)

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    Will the Minister undertake a review of current and former staff members’ private email accounts to identify any official information that should be on the public record; if not, why not?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Associate Minister of Housing

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I have no reason to undertake a review of current or former staff members private email accounts. I am assured that my staff use Parliamentary work accounts and record official information appropriately.

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Question 25239 (2026)

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    What official information, if any, is held on a private email account of a current or former staff member in the Minister’s office and has not been placed on the official record since 27 November 2023; and what steps are being taken to…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Associate Minister of Housing

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None.

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Question 25247 (2026)

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    Has the Minister or any staff member in their office received a briefing, document, or correspondence from a company, lobbyist, or other third party at a private email account that hasn't then been forwarded to an official email account or…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Associate Minister of Housing

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No.