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Question 41281 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What was the budget for youth guarantee places in the 2020-21, 21-22, 23-24, 24-25 and 25-26 financial years?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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I refer the member to the attached table for the budget for youth guarantee places in the 2020-21, 21-22, 22-23, 23-24, 24-25 and 25-26 financial years.

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Question 41282 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What was the level of uptake for youth guarantee places in the 2020-21, 21-22, 23-24, 24-25 and 25-26 financial years?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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I refer the member to the attached table for the level of uptake for youth guarantee places in the 2020-21, 21-22, 23-24, 24-25 and 25-26 financial years. Youth Guarantee places, measured as Equivalent Full-Time Students (EFTS), are…

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Question 41284 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much was spent on youth guarantee places in the 2020-21, 21-22, 23-24, 24-25 and 25-26 financial years?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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The Tertiary Education Commission invests and spends Youth Guarantee funding on a calendar year, as such the response has been provided on this basis. I am advised by the Tertiary Education Commission, over $562 million has been spent on…

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Question 40668 (2026)

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Shanan Halbert

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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 7 September 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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I refer the Member to the list below of the advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents, my office or I received during the week beginning 7 September 2026. Ministry of Education 8 September 2026 - Background…

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Question 40676 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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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 7 September 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment

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In my capacity as Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment, I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of reports received by my office from the Ministry of Social…

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Question 40680 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · 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 7 September 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

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The titles of advice, briefings and or aide/memoires I received from MBIE during the week beginning 7 September 2026, will be released on the MBIE website in the coming weeks here:…

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Question 40780 (2026)

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Shanan Halbert

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 7 September 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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None.

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Question 40790 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 7 September 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment

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None.

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Question 40794 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 7 September 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

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I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 7 September 2026.

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Question 40548 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What is the Minsiter’s understanding, if any, of the importance of Wānanga and Kaupapa Māori research, and how, if at all, is this reflected in the government’s current funding priorities?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

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Kaupapa Māori research and wānanga are important parts of New Zealand’s science, innovation and technology system and will remain important across the four priority pillars set out in the Science Investment Plan 2026-2036. The MBIE Vision…

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Question 40549 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much research funding, if any, has been committed to Wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2026 to date?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

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I am advised that $7,850,000 has been committed to wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2026 to date.

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Question 40550 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much research funding, if any, was committed to Wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2025?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

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I am advised that $20,209,114 was committed to wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2025.

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Question 40551 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much research funding, if any, was committed to Wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2023?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

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I am advised that $45,228,946 was committed to wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2023.

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Question 40552 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much research funding, if any, was committed to Wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2024?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

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I am advised that $19,763,373 was committed to wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2024.

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Question 40553 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much research funding, if any, has been committed to Wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2026 to date?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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I am advised by the Tertiary Education Commission that $1,543,775 is currently committed to Wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2026, allocated through the Performance Based Research Fund. From 2023, the Wānanga Research Capability fund…

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Question 40554 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What is the Minsiter’s understanding, if any, of the importance of Wānanga and Kaupapa Māori research, and how, if at all, is this reflected in the government’s current funding priorities?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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I recognise the important role that Wānanga and kaupapa Māori research can play in supporting mātauranga Māori, Māori learners and communities, and the wider tertiary education and research system. This is reflected in current funding…

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Question 40555 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much research funding, if any, was committed to Wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2024?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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I am advised by the Tertiary Education Commission that $1,837,353 was committed to Wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2024, allocated through the Performance Based Research Fund. From 2023, the Wānanga Research Capability fund was…

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Question 40556 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much research funding, if any, was committed to Wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2025?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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I am advised by the Tertiary Education Commission that $1,195,808 was committed to Wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2025, allocated through the Performance Based Research Fund. From 2023, the Wānanga Research Capability fund was…

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Question 40557 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much research funding, if any, was committed to Wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2023?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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I am advised by the Tertiary Education Commission that $647,073 was committed to Wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2023, allocated through the Performance Based Research Fund. From 2023, the Wānanga Research Capability fund was replaced…

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Question 40558 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much research funding, if any, was committed to Wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2022?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

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I am advised that $65,792,328 was committed to wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2022.

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Question 40559 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much research funding, if any, was committed to Wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2021?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

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I am advised that $8,360,338 was committed to wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2021.

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Question 40560 (2026)

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    How much research funding, if any, was committed to Wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2020?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

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I am advised that $3,802,526 was committed to wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2020.

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Question 40561 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the Transition Research Fund, listed by title and date?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

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I have received the following advice regarding the Transition Research Fund: BRIEFING-REQ-0029723 Science Innovation and Technology Weekly Report - 17 April 2026, 16 April 2026 BRIEFING-REQ-0033573 Transition Research Fund detailed design…

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Question 40563 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding Wānanga or Kaupapa Māori research allocations, listed by title and date?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

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I have not received any advice regarding wānanga or kaupapa Māori research allocations.

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Question 40564 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much research funding, if any, was committed to Wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2022?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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I am advised by the Tertiary Education Commission that $6,737,604 was committed to Wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2022, comprising $737,604 of Performance Based Research and $6,000,000 of Wānanga Research Capability funding.

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Question 40565 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much research funding, if any, was committed to Wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2021?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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I am advised by the Tertiary Education Commission that $6,740,984 was committed to Wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2021, comprising $740,984 of Performance Based Research and $6,000,000 of Wānanga Research Capability funding.

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Question 40566 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much research funding, if any, was committed to Wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2020?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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I am advised by the Tertiary Education Commission that $6,751,996 was committed to Wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2020, comprising $751,996 of Performance Based Research and $6,000,000 of Wānanga Research Capability funding.

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Question 40570 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding Wānanga or Kaupapa Māori research allocations?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

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I have not requested any advice regarding wānanga or kaupapa Māori research allocations.

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Question 40572 (2026)

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    What consultation, if any, occurred with iwi or kaupapa Māori organisations in the development of criteria for accepting proposals under the Transition Research Fund?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

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I am advised that officials undertook limited consultation with iwi or kaupapa Māori organisations during the development of the criteria for accepting proposals under the Transition Research Fund. On 15 May 2026, officials engaged with…

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Question 40574 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What allocations for Wānanga or Kaupapa Māori allocations, if any, will be available through the Transition Research Fund?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

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I am advised that there are no specific funding allocations for wānanga or kaupapa Māori research. However, eligible organisations, including wānanga, may apply for funding. The Gazette criteria also provide for consideration of mātauranga…

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Question 39349 (2026)

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Shanan Halbert

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

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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I refer the Member to the list below of the advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents, my office or I received during the week beginning 31 August 2026. Tertiary Education Commission 1 September 2026 - Fortnightly…

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Question 39358 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment

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In my capacity as Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment, I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of reports received by my office from the Ministry of Social…

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Question 39361 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · 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 31 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

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The titles of advice, briefings and or aide/memoires I received from MBIE during the week beginning 31 August 2026, will be released on the MBIE website in the coming weeks here:…

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Question 39452 (2026)

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Shanan Halbert

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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None.

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Question 39458 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment

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None.

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Question 39463 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

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I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 31 August 2026.

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Question 38882 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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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 Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

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As Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, I have no responsibility for any government departments. With regard to agencies, Crown entities and other bodies under the Science, Innovation and Technology portfolio, I am advised that…

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Question 38884 (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 Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

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As Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, I have no responsibility for any government departments. With regard to agencies, Crown entities and other bodies under the Science, Innovation and Technology portfolio, I am advised that…

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Question 38887 (2026)

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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 Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

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As Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, I have no responsibility for any government departments. With regard to agencies, Crown entities and other bodies under the Science, Innovation and Technology portfolio, I am advised that…

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Question 38891 (2026)

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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 Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

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As Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, I have no responsibility for any government departments. With regard to agencies, Crown entities and other bodies under the Science, Innovation and Technology portfolio, I am advised that…

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Question 38910 (2026)

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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 Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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The Tertiary Education Commission spent $287,003.74 on artificial intelligence in the 2025/26 financial year. $68,599.88 of this expenditure included artificial intelligence software licences and subscriptions, deployment of artificial…

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Question 38911 (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 Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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The Tertiary Education Commission spent $53,939.31 on artificial intelligence in the 2024/25 financial year. Expenditure included artificial intelligence software licences and subscriptions, staff training, and proof-of-concept activities.

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Question 38915 (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 Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

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As Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, I have no responsibility for any government departments. With regard to agencies, Crown entities and other bodies under the Science, Innovation and Technology portfolio, I am advised that…

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Question 38919 (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 Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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The Tertiary Education Commission spent $1,316,516 on consultants from 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025.

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Question 38921 (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 Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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The Tertiary Education Commission spent nil on artificial intelligence in the 2023/24 financial year. This includes expenditure on training staff, deploying systems, maintaining subscriptions, and other associated costs.

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Question 38943 (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 Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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The Tertiary Education Commission spent $1,063,750 on consultants from 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026.

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Question 38987 (2026)

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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 Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

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As Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, I have no responsibility for any government departments. With regard to agencies, Crown entities and other bodies under the Science, Innovation and Technology portfolio, I am advised that…

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Question 39010 (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 Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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The total cost of redundancies at the Tertiary Education Commission from 27 November 2023 to 31 August 2026 was $1,559,196.

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Question 39143 (2026)

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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 Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

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As Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, I have no responsibility for any government departments. With regard to agencies, Crown entities and other bodies under the Science, Innovation and Technology portfolio, I am advised that…

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Question 39148 (2026)

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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 Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) initiated four change processes between 27 November 2023 and 3 September 2026 that resulted in 48 redundancies. These are as follows: 2025 • One restructure was initiated to achieve fiscal savings of…