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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • 8144 (matches this search)

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

  • 8146 (matches this search)

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

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

I am advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that it has not requested any exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

I frequently request and receive advice on a range of kaupapa. Te Puni Kōkiri publishes monthly lists of advice that I receive from officials as Minister for Māori Development on its website at the following link:…

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

I am advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that no policy changes have occurred following the Cabinet directive of 14 September 2024; existing advice remains needs-based, including where Māori are disproportionately represented among those with high…

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • (matches this search)

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

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

I frequently request and receive advice on a range of kaupapa. Te Puni Kōkiri publishes monthly lists of advice that I receive from officials as Minister for Māori Development on its website at the following link:…

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Minister support a bicultural policy in the armed forces and if so why and if not why not?

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

I refer you to the answer for WPQ 8287 (2026).

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, emails, memos, report, notes, or other advice, if any, has the Minister or the Minister’s office received since 1 January 2026 regarding the development, approval, or implementation of a cultural…

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

None.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to his reply to WPQ 2987 (2026), what were the employment or engagement outcomes resulting from recorded incidences of sexual harassment, if any, broken down by outcome category, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all…

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

None.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to his reply to WPQ 2989 (2026), what was the number of recorded incidences of sexual harassment, if any, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders employed by or…

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

None.

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about the estimated 200 to 300 litres of lubricating oil has been spilt in Akaroa Harbour by the anchored…

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

Answer

My office has received six email updates from the Department of Conservation on this oil spill: • 08/03/2026: RE: RNZN Vessel oil spill - Akaroa Harbour • 08/03/2026SITREP # 1- HMNZS Te Kaha incident, Akaroa • 09/03/2026: FW: SITREP # 2 -…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to his reply to WPQ 2984 (2026), what were the categories of sexual harassment allegations recorded, if any, broken down by type of allegation, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all staff, employees, secondees,…

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

None.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to his reply to WPQ 2983 (2026), what was the number of individuals dismissed, required to resign, or who had their engagement terminated following findings of sexual harassment, if any, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect…

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

None.

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Asked by

Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • (matches this search)

    Further to his reply to WPQ 2631 (2026), what was the number of cases of sexual harassment that resulted in financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments, if any, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all…

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

None.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • (matches this search)

    Further to his reply to WPQ 2629 (2026), what was the total value of financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments relating to sexual harassment, if any, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all staff,…

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

None.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to his reply to WPQ 2627 (2026), what was the number of individuals who received formal disciplinary sanctions short of dismissal or termination following findings of sexual harassment, if any, in each calendar year since 2015 in…

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

None.

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Asked by

Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to his reply to WPQ 2626 (2026), what was the number of cases of sexual harassment referred to external investigators, mediators, the Police, or other external authorities, if any, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all…

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

None.

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Asked by

Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Questions

Matching question numbers: 8383 (2026), 8384 (2026), 8385 (2026), 8388 (2026)

  • 8379 (matches this search)

    Further to his reply to WPQ 2913 (2026), what was the number of recorded incidences of sexual harassment, if any, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders employed by or…

  • 8380 (matches this search)

    Further to his reply to WPQ 2910 (2026), what were the employment or engagement outcomes resulting from recorded incidences of sexual harassment, if any, broken down by outcome category, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all…

  • 8381 (matches this search)

    Further to his reply to WPQ 2909 (2026), what were the categories of sexual harassment allegations recorded, if any, broken down by type of allegation, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all staff, employees, secondees,…

  • 8382 (matches this search)

    Further to his reply to WPQ 2908 (2026), what was the number of individuals dismissed, required to resign, or who had their engagement terminated following findings of sexual harassment, if any, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect…

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  • 8383 (matches this search)

    Further to his reply to WPQ 2549 (2026), what was the total value of financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments relating to sexual harassment, if any, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all staff,…

  • 8384 (matches this search)

    Further to his reply to WPQ 2546 (2026), what was the number of cases of sexual harassment that resulted in financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments, if any, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all…

  • 8385 (matches this search)

    Further to his reply to WPQ 2545 (2026), what was the number of individuals who received formal disciplinary sanctions short of dismissal or termination following findings of sexual harassment, if any, in each calendar year since 2015 in…

  • 8388 (matches this search)

    Further to his reply to WPQ 2544 (2026), what was the number of cases of sexual harassment referred to external investigators, mediators, the Police, or other external authorities, if any, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all…

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

Answer

I am advised that the Department of Conservation collects information relating to incidents or concerns of sexual harassment largely on a case-by-case basis through individual investigation reports. As reports are held by the relevant…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to his reply to WPQ 3078 (2026), what were the employment or engagement outcomes resulting from recorded incidences of sexual harassment, if any, broken down by outcome category, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all…

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

Te Puni Kōkiri administers the Whānau Ora portfolio. I refer the Member to my answer to written question 8395 (2025).

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to his reply to WPQ 3077 (2026), what was the number of recorded incidences of sexual harassment, if any, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders employed by or…

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

Te Puni Kōkiri administers the Whānau Ora portfolio. I refer the Member to my answer to written question 8395 (2025).

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to his reply to WPQ 3075 (2026), what was the number of individuals dismissed, required to resign, or who had their engagement terminated following findings of sexual harassment, if any, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect…

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

Te Puni Kōkiri administers the Whānau Ora portfolio. I refer the Member to my answer to written question 8395 (2025).

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to his reply to WPQ 3071 (2026), what were the categories of sexual harassment allegations recorded, if any, broken down by type of allegation, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all staff, employees, secondees,…

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

Te Puni Kōkiri administers the Whānau Ora portfolio. I refer the Member to my answer to written question 8395 (2025).

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to his reply to WPQ 2727 (2026), what was the total value of financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments relating to sexual harassment, if any, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all staff,…

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

Te Puni Kōkiri administers the Whānau Ora portfolio. I refer the Member to my answer to written question 8395 (2025).

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to his reply to WPQ 2726 (2026), what was the number of cases of sexual harassment that resulted in financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments, if any, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all…

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

Te Puni Kōkiri administers the Whānau Ora portfolio. I refer the Member to my answer to written question 8395 (2025).

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to his reply to WPQ 2722 (2026), what was the number of cases of sexual harassment referred to external investigators, mediators, the Police, or other external authorities, if any, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all…

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

Te Puni Kōkiri administers the Whānau Ora portfolio. I refer the Member to my answer to written question 8395 (2025).

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to his reply to WPQ 2719 (2026), what was the number of individuals who received formal disciplinary sanctions short of dismissal or termination following findings of sexual harassment, if any, in each calendar year since 2015 in…

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

Te Puni Kōkiri administers the Whānau Ora portfolio. I refer the Member to my answer to written question 8395 (2025).

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Asked by

Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Questions

Matching question numbers: 8399 (2026), 8400 (2026), 8401 (2026), 8402 (2026)

  • 8395 (matches this search)

    Further to his reply to WPQ 3022 (2026), what was the number of recorded incidences of sexual harassment, if any, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders employed by or…

  • 8396 (matches this search)

    Further to his reply to WPQ 3020 (2026), what were the employment or engagement outcomes resulting from recorded incidences of sexual harassment, if any, broken down by outcome category, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all…

  • 8397 (matches this search)

    Further to his reply to WPQ 3018 (2026), what were the categories of sexual harassment allegations recorded, if any, broken down by type of allegation, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all staff, employees, secondees,…

  • 8398 (matches this search)

    Further to his reply to WPQ 3017 (2026), what was the number of individuals dismissed, required to resign, or who had their engagement terminated following findings of sexual harassment, if any, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect…

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  • 8399 (matches this search)

    Further to his reply to WPQ 2669 (2026), what was the number of cases of sexual harassment that resulted in financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments, if any, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all…

  • 8400 (matches this search)

    Further to his reply to WPQ 2666 (2026), what was the total value of financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments relating to sexual harassment, if any, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all staff,…

  • 8401 (matches this search)

    Further to his reply to WPQ 2664 (2026), what was the number of cases of sexual harassment referred to external investigators, mediators, the Police, or other external authorities, if any, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all…

  • 8402 (matches this search)

    Further to his reply to WPQ 2659 (2026), what was the number of individuals who received formal disciplinary sanctions short of dismissal or termination following findings of sexual harassment, if any, in each calendar year since 2015 in…

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

I interpret the member's question as formal reports raised under the relevant organisational policy, within the time period noted. I am advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that no incidences of sexual harassment have been formally raised since 2022.…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Question

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    Further to his reply to WPQ 3016 (2026), what was the number of recorded incidences of sexual harassment, if any, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders employed by or…

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

This question relates to a period before and after the transfer of the Māori Crown Relations functions from Te Arawhiti to Te Puni Kōkiri on 24 February 2025. For the period since 1 January 2019 until 23 February 2025, I refer the Member…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to his reply to WPQ 3015 (2026), what were the employment or engagement outcomes resulting from recorded incidences of sexual harassment, if any, broken down by outcome category, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all…

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

This question relates to a period before and after the transfer of the Māori Crown Relations functions from Te Arawhiti to Te Puni Kōkiri on 24 February 2025. For the period since 1 January 2019 until 23 February 2025, I refer the Member…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to his reply to WPQ 3014 (2026), what were the categories of sexual harassment allegations recorded, if any, broken down by type of allegation, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all staff, employees, secondees,…

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

This question relates to a period before and after the transfer of the Māori Crown Relations functions from Te Arawhiti to Te Puni Kōkiri on 24 February 2025. For the period since 1 January 2019 until 23 February 2025, I refer the Member…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to his reply to WPQ 3011 (2026), what was the number of individuals dismissed, required to resign, or who had their engagement terminated following findings of sexual harassment, if any, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect…

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

This question relates to a period before and after the transfer of the Māori Crown Relations functions from Te Arawhiti to Te Puni Kōkiri on 24 February 2025. For the period since 1 January 2019 until 23 February 2025, I refer the Member…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to his reply to WPQ 2663 (2026), what was the number of cases of sexual harassment that resulted in financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments, if any, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all…

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

This question relates to a period before and after the transfer of the Māori Crown Relations functions from Te Arawhiti to Te Puni Kōkiri on 24 February 2025. For the period since 1 January 2019 until 23 February 2025, I refer the Member…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to his reply to WPQ 2660 (2026), what was the total value of financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments relating to sexual harassment, if any, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all staff,…

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

This question relates to a period before and after the transfer of the Māori Crown Relations functions from Te Arawhiti to Te Puni Kōkiri on 24 February 2025. For the period since 1 January 2019 until 23 February 2025, I refer the Member…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to his reply to WPQ 2658 (2026), what was the number of cases of sexual harassment referred to external investigators, mediators, the Police, or other external authorities, if any, in each calendar year since 2015 in respect of all…

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

This question relates to a period before and after the transfer of the Māori Crown Relations functions from Te Arawhiti to Te Puni Kōkiri on 24 February 2025. For the period since 1 January 2019 until 23 February 2025, I refer the Member…

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Asked by

Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • (matches this search)

    Further to his reply to WPQ 2653 (2026), what was the number of individuals who received formal disciplinary sanctions short of dismissal or termination following findings of sexual harassment, if any, in each calendar year since 2015 in…

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

This question relates to a period before and after the transfer of the Māori Crown Relations functions from Te Arawhiti to Te Puni Kōkiri on 24 February 2025. For the period since 1 January 2019 until 23 February 2025, I refer the Member…

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Celia Wade-Brown

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice reports, briefings, aides-memoire, or any other documents, if any, has the Minister or any member of their Office received regarding funding for Predator Free projects in the Northland region, listed by agency, title and date…

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

Answer

I have not received any advice reports, briefings, and aides-memoire regarding funding for the Predator Free projects in the Northland region (Predator Free Whangārei and Predator Free Pēwhairangi Whānui - Bay of Islands).

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Willie Jackson

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

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

I frequently request and receive advice on a range of kaupapa. Te Puni Kōkiri publishes monthly lists of advice that I receive from officials as Minister for Māori Development on its website at the following link:…

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Peeni Henare

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

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

I frequently request and receive advice on a range of kaupapa. Te Puni Kōkiri publishes monthly lists of advice that I receive from officials as Minister for Māori Crown Relations on its website at the following link:…

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Kieran McAnulty

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

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

The titles of 1 papers have been withheld in accordance with SR 199/6 as they are under active consideration and it is not in the public interest to release. HUD 3-Mar HUD2026-009109 Coalition to End Women's Homelessness HUD 3-Mar…

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

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

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

Answer

The list of advice, reports, briefings, and aides-memoire that I have received from 2 to 6 March is attached. Three titles have been withheld in accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 199/6. A further title has been partially withheld to protect…

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

None.

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Peeni Henare

List MP · Labour Party

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  • (matches this search)

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

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

None.

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

None.

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · Labour Party

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

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

Answer

I did not take any papers to Cabinet in the week beginning 2 March 2026.

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Tamatha Paul

Member for Wellington Central · Green Party

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    How many applications, if any, for emergency housing were declined in each quarter since January 2023, broken down by the reason why declined?

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) that, due to current reporting delays, data is only available up to the September 2025 quarter. I am further advised that the Ministry’s practice and data capture in respect…

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Tamatha Paul

Member for Wellington Central · Green Party

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    How many clients, if any, are currently receiving emergency housing grants, and what is the average number of nights that they have spent in emergency housing?

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

I refer the member to the information found on the Ministry of Social Development’s website:…

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Tamatha Paul

Member for Wellington Central · Green Party

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  • 7688 (matches this search)

    How many applications, if any, for emergency housing were approved and declined in each quarter since January 2023, in Auckland City?

  • 7689 (matches this search)

    How many applications, if any, for emergency housing were approved and declined in each quarter since January 2023, in Wellington City?

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) that, due to current reporting delays, data is only available up to the September 2025 quarter. I am further advised that the Ministry’s practice and data capture in respect…

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Tamatha Paul

Member for Wellington Central · Green Party

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    How many applications, if any, for emergency housing were approved and declined in each quarter since January 2023 for applicants with children?

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) that, due to current reporting delays, data is only available up to the September 2025 quarter. I am further advised that the Ministry’s practice and data capture in respect…

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Tamatha Paul

Member for Wellington Central · Green Party

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    How many applications, if any, for emergency housing were approved and declined in each quarter since January 2023, broken down by ethnicity?

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) that, due to current reporting delays, data is only available up to the September 2025 quarter. I am further advised that the Ministry’s practice and data capture in respect…

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Tamatha Paul

Member for Wellington Central · Green Party

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    How many applications, if any, for emergency housing were approved and declined in each quarter since January 2023, broken down by region?

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) that, due to current reporting delays, data is only available up to the September 2025 quarter. I am further advised that the Ministry’s practice and data capture in respect…

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has Kāinga Ora benchmarked its chattel replacement charging practices against other social housing providers or community housing providers in New Zealand; and if so, what did that comparison show?

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that it has not benchmarked its chattel replacement charging practices against other social housing provides in New Zealand, and aligns it practices with the Residential Tenancies Act. However,…

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has Kāinga Ora conducted any internal audit or review of its chattel replacement billing practices in the last three years; and if so, what were the findings?

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that it has recently reviewed its charging for damage debt processes. That review identified opportunities to improve clarity, consistency and alignment, resulting in updated guidance and…