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Question 34851 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, 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 34869 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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I am informed that the Tertiary Education Commission have not budgeted for any spend in 2026/27 on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar.

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Question 34873 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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Tertiary Education Commission is currently conducting qualitative user research with a small group of New Zealanders to inform the requirements for an AI-assisted feature in Tahatū Career Navigator.

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Question 34874 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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I am informed that since November 2023 the Tertiary Education Commission engaged a consultant to advise on our internal change processes on two occasions to achieve fiscal savings at a cost of $81.5K.

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Question 34209 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed regarding the use of artificial intelligence 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 for Science, Innovation and Technology, I have no responsibility for any government departments. With regard to agencies, Crown entities, and other bodies within the Science, Innovation and Technology portfolio, I am advised…

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Question 34211 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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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 34214 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

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

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

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Question 34225 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done 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 for Science, Innovation and Technology, I have no responsibility for any government departments. With regard to agencies, Crown entities, and other bodies within the Science, Innovation and Technology portfolio, I am advised…

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Question 34248 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed regarding the use of artificial intelligence 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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In February and March 2026, Tertiary Education Commission completed two short surveys on potential AI use by Tahatū Career Navigator users. One survey covered chatbot use, and the other explored AI features to support CV creation.

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Question 34254 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) currently uses artificial intelligence capabilities embedded within existing approved enterprise platforms and services. These capabilities were enabled under contracts already procured through TEC's…

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Question 34259 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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Tertiary Education Commission does not currently use AI for automated approvals or decision-making.

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Question 34267 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done 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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Tertiary Education Commission has completed an algorithm impact assessment for its Investment Plan Assessment Tool.

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33656, 33657, 33659 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    Will the “AI strategy" that his Government is “looking at” include regulations for water and energy use, if not, why not?

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    What is the intended scope, if any, for the “AI strategy” his government is “looking at”?

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    What decisions, if any, has the government made on developing an “AI strategy”?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

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

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In July 2025, New Zealand launched its first AI Strategy, alongside the Responsible AI Guidance for Business, establishing a national framework for the responsible and confident adoption of AI. The Strategy defines the Government’s role as…

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Question 33658 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    Which agency, if any, will be tasked with developing an “AI strategy”?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

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

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The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is the lead agency for New Zealand’s Strategy for Artificial Intelligence: Investing with confidence.

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Question 33348 (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 19 July 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 19 July 2026.

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Question 33352 (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 19 July 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 33360 (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 19 July 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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During the week beginning 19 July 2026 I took the following Cabinet paper to the Appointments and Honours Committee meeting held on 21 July 2026: Auckland University of Technology, Massey University, University of Auckland, and University…

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Question 33453 (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 19 July 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, reports, briefings and/or aide memoires I received from MBIE during the week beginning 19 July 2026 will be released on the MBIE website in the coming weeks here:…

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Question 33457 (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 19 July 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 33465 (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 19 July 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 19 July 2026. Tertiary Education Commission 22 July 2026 - December 2025…

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Question 33258 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, for the week beginning 13 July 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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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 13 July 2026. Tertiary Education Commission 13 July 2026 - TEC April 2026…

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Question 33262 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, for the week beginning 6 July 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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I refer the Member to my response to written parliamentary question 31527 (2026).

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Question 31877 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does the Tertiary Education Commission provide any funding for training delivered through the Jobs and Skills Hub operating in relation to the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt; if so, how much, broken down by financial year, since that Hub…

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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I am advised the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) does not provide any funding directly to the Jobs and Skills Hub for training which is operating in relation to the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt.

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Question 31878 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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    How many of the people who commenced an apprenticeship or industry training place through the Jobs and Skills Hub operating in relation to the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt, if any, have completed that qualification, and how many are…

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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I am advised the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) does not hold this information. The Jobs and Skills Hub is a Ministry of Social Development administered programme. The TEC does not collect data on apprentices or industry trainees who…

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Question 31879 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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    How many apprenticeships and how many industry training places, if any, have been commenced through the Jobs and Skills Hub operating in relation to the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt, broken down by financial year and by training…

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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I am advised the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) does not hold this information. The Jobs and Skills Hub is a Ministry of Social Development administered programme. The TEC does not collect data on apprentices or industry trainees who…

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Question 31527 (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 6 July 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 following list of aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice myself or my office received during the week beginning 6 July 2026. Ministry of Education 7 July 2026 - Crown Entity…

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Question 31535 (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 6 July 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 31539 (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 6 July 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, reports, briefings and/or aide memoires I received from MBIE during the week beginning 6 July 2026 will be released on the MBIE website in the coming weeks here:…

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Question 31632 (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 6 July 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 31640 (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 6 July 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 31644 (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 6 July 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 in the week beginning 6 July 2026.

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Question 31241 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, have the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, budgeted for the carbon neutral government programme in the 2026/27 financial year?

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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 within the Science, Innovation and Technology portfolio, I am advised…

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Question 31261 (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 the carbon neutral government programme in the 2025/26 financial year?

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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 31270 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2022-2023 financial year?

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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 the budgeted total remuneration for each body for which I am responsible is classified as an operational expense and is individually budgeted by each entity. This will be disclosed in each body's annual report at the…

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Question 31271 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much in total, if any, is forecast to be spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026-27 financial year?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

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

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I refer the member to each entity's annual report.

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Question 31275 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2025-26 financial year?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

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

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I refer the member to each entity's annual report.

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Question 31279 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, have the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, budgeted for the carbon neutral government programme in the 2026/27 financial year?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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The Tertiary Education Commission’s annual budget is $13,385, based on a Contract for Services with Toitū Envirocare for a carbon reduce certification programme. This consists of annual membership fees of $8,873 and estimated annual carbon…

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Question 31280 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2023-24 financial year?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

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

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I refer the member to each entity's annual report.

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Question 31297 (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 the carbon neutral government programme in the 2025/26 financial year?

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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 $13,048.50 on the carbon neutral government programme in the 2025/26 financial year. This consisted of $8,873 annual membership fees and $4,175.50 of annual carbon audit fees paid to Toitū Envirocare.

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Question 31305 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2022-2023 financial year?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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I was not responsible for any Crown entities in the 2022/23 financial year. The Tertiary Education Commission’s Annual Report for the year to 30 June 2023 reported total remuneration (fees) for its Board of Commissioners of $190,183 (page…

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Question 31306 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much in total, if any, is forecast to be spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026-27 financial year?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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I have been informed that the Ministry of Education does not forecast expenditure on remuneration (fees) for the Boards of Crown entities. Please refer to the answer to written parliamentary question 13863 (2026) for information on the…

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Question 31310 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2025-26 financial year?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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The Tertiary Education Commission’s 2025/26 expenditure on remuneration (fees) for its Board of Commissioners will be published later this year in its Annual Report following auditing of financial statements within statutory timeframes. In…

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Question 31314 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2023-24 financial year?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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The Tertiary Education Commission’s Annual Report for the year to 30 June 2024 reported total remuneration (fees) for its Board of Commissioners of $211,601 (page 144). I was the responsible Minister for Education New Zealand (ENZ) for…

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Question 30878 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

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

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I refer the member to page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded.…

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Question 30881 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

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

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I refer the member to the reply to written question 30814 by the Minister of Finance.

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Question 30944 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

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

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I refer the Member to page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded:…

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Question 30947 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

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

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I refer the member to the reply to written question 30814 by the Minister of Finance.

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Question 30960 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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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 page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded.…

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Question 30963 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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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 reply to written question 30814 (2026) by the Minister of Finance.

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Question 30421 (2026)

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Shanan Halbert

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 29 June 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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Corrected reply: 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 29 June 2026. Tertiary Education Commission 29 June 2026 -…