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Question 27962 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Was the Teaching Council or its Chair involved in any way with the scoping or development of a potential review of Teacher Education Qualification Standards and if so, how were they involved?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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The Ministry of Education led the scoping and development of the review of Initial Teaching Education (ITE) Programme Approval, Monitoring and Review Requirements. There has been no direct role for the Teaching Council Chair in the formal…

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Question 27963 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What are the terms of reference, if any, for the Dandolopartners and Martin Jenkins work on providing initial advice for a review of Teacher Education Qualification Standards and what ministers and agencies, if any, were involved in…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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The Ministry of Education commissioned the contractor to develop initial advice to inform the review of Initial Teaching Education Programme Approval, Monitoring and Review Requirements (also referred to as Teacher Education Qualification…

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Question 27965 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much, if anything, has the Ministry of Education budgeted for the work of Dandolopartners and Martin Jenkins on providing initial advice for a review of Teacher Education Qualification Standards?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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The Ministry of Education has allocated funding for this work for 2025/26 through its existing budget for policy advice and system improvement activity. The RFP outlined the budget range of $250,000-$300,000 for this phase. The specific…

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Question 27966 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What specific outcomes will Dandolopartners and Martin Jenkins each be responsible for in their work on providing initial advice for a review of the Teacher Education Qualification Standards?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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External providers engaged by the Ministry of Education are supporting the initial phase of work to inform the review of initial teacher education (ITE) programme requirements. MartinJenkins as the contract owner are responsible for…

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Question 27967 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What reaccreditation process of Initial Teacher Education (ITE) providers, if any, are Ministry of Education officials aware of and what advice, if any, have they provided to her, the Teaching Council or the Ministry of Education on any…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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Approval of initial teacher education (ITE) programmes is an ongoing statutory function of the Teaching Council. Ministry of Education officials are aware that the Teaching Council is implementing a specific process to support ITE…

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27968, 27969 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 27968 (matches this search)

    Has the Teaching Council recently contacted non-university based Initial Teacher Education (ITE) providers about random audits to ensure that they are meeting selection requirements and if so, what is the purpose of any such audits?

  • 27969 (matches this search)

    Has the Teaching Council recently contacted university based Initial Teacher Education (ITE) providers about random audits to ensure that they are meeting selection requirements and if so, what is the purpose of any such audits?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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The Teaching Council is an independent statutory entity and is accountable to its board, not the Minister of Education. This is an operational matter for the Chief Executive. This is also my response to written parliamentary question 27969…

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Question 26967 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    What work, if any, does the Ministry of Education currently have underway to address the death of a young student which occurred after the student exited a Specialised School Transport Assitance funded school van?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised that in response to this tragic incident the Ministry of Education (the Ministry): • served the provider with a contract breach notice, immediately suspending the driver from SESTA services and requiring a comprehensive…

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Question 26968 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    How many, if any, instances of non-compliance by Specialised School Transport Assistance providers is the Ministry of Education aware of from 1 January 2025 - 31 December 2025?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that between 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2025 there were three instances of contractual non-compliance by Specialised School Transport Assistance providers across the 18 contracts it had in…

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Question 26969 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    How many, if any, instances of non-compliance by Specialised School Transport Assistance providers is the Ministry of Education aware of from 1 January 2026 - 8 June 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that between 1 January 2026 and 8 June 2026 there were two instances of non-compliance by Specialised School Transport Assistance providers across the 19 contracts it had in place during this…

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Question 26973 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    Will the Ministry of Education be considering any changes to current Specialised School Transport Assistance policy following the death of a young student; if so, what changes will/are being considered?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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As stated in my response to written parliamentary question 26967 (2026), the Ministry is undertaking a system-wide review of Specialised School Transport Assistance (SESTA) operations as part of their ongoing monitoring and continuous…

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Question 26976 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many individuals and organisations, if any, tendered for the Ministry of Education's review of Teacher Education Qualification Standards and which of these, if any, were invited to tender?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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A closed tender process was undertaken for the Ministry of Education’s review of initial teacher education (ITE) programme requirements. Five organisations (all from the All of Government Consultancy Panel) were invited to tender; three…

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Question 27003 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many contracts, if any, has the Ministry of Education signed with Martin Jenkins in the past three years and for each what was its purpose, start date and end date?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I refer the Member to the attached table showing the contracts the Ministry of Education has had with Martin Jenkins in the last three years.

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Question 27004 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many contracts, if any, has the Ministry of Education signed with Dandolopartners in the past three years and for each what was its purpose, start date and end date?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that it has not had any contracts with Dandolopartners in the last three years.

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Question 27007 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    When were Dandolopartners contracted to undertake work on a review of the Teacher Education Qualification Standards requirements and what procurement process was followed in letting that contract?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that it has not had any contracts with Dandolopartners.

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Question 27009 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    When were Martin Jenkins contracted to undertake work on a review of the Teacher Education Qualification Standards and what procurement process was followed in letting that contract?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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14 May 2026, following a closed tender process with five respondents on the All of Government Consultancy Panel.

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Question 27010 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    When did the Ministry of Education begin preparatory work for implementing changes that may result from the passage of the Education and Training (System Reform) Amendment Bill and its coming into effect and what are all of the areas where…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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The proposals in the Bill are the result of various policy processes, some of which started early in this parliamentary term. As part of those processes, the Ministry of Education undertook initial preparatory work by considering potential…

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Question 27011 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Did Ministry of Education staff recently meet with Initial Teacher Education (ITE) providers to lay out a new process for allocating Schools Onsite Training Programme (SOTP) funding and if so, was the CE of the Teachers’ Institute present…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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The Ministry of Education met with five Initial Teacher Education providers in April 2026 to share proposed options for the 2027 School Onsite Training Programme. The Chief Executive Officer of the Teachers’ Institute was present at the…

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Question 27012 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has she discussed any reaccreditation process of ITE providers with Ministry of Education officials and if so, what was the nature and timing of those discussions?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I have not discussed the reaccreditation of Initial Teacher Education providers with Ministry of Education officials.

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Question 27013 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has she discussed any reaccreditation process of Initial Teacher Education (ITE) providers with the Chair of the Teaching Council and if so, what was the nature and timing of those discussions?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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No.

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Question 27130 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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 1 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions

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4 June • Aide-memoire - Draft papers for redress and care ministers’ meeting on 23 June 5 June • Weekly report – Reporting period ending 4 June 2026 • Agenda – Crown Response Office Officials meeting 9 June 2026 • Briefing – Lake Alice…

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Question 27160 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · 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 1 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

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The documents I received from MBIE in the week beginning 1 June 2026 are listed in the table attached. This list includes formal briefings and aides-mémoire where the Minister of Immigration is recorded as the main recipient. Papers…

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Question 27185 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 1 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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The briefings I received from Education Agencies during the week beginning 1 June 2026 are listed in the table attached. Please note some titles have been withheld as they are either sensitive in nature or still under active consideration.…

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Question 27235 (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 1 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions

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None.

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Question 27265 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 1 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

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None.

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Question 27290 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 1 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I took two papers to Cabinet on 2 June 2026: - Interim Government Response to Report of EWC Inquiry into Online Harm I am withholding the second title as it is not in the public interest to release it at this time.

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Question 27369 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, did the Minister or their officials receive recommending against, or proposing a lower figure than, any board fee increase the Minister subsequently approved since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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None. The fee increases that I approved in this period were in line with the increases recommended by officials.

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Question 27372 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the total amount, if any, paid in board and committee fees by each agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 27 November 2023, broken down by…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I refer the Member to my response to written parliamentary question 27380 (2026) for current fees. Historic information about total fees paid is published in annual reports based on audited end of year financial statements.

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Question 27376 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve since 27 November 2023 that exceeded the rate or range in the Cabinet Fees Framework for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 27379 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What additional payments, allowances, or expenses, if any — including but not limited to meeting fees, daily rates, travel, or accommodation — were paid to board or committee members of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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Meeting fees are covered under members’ daily or annual fee which are detailed in my response to written parliamentary question 27380 (2026). Disbursements for fair and reasonable costs incurred in the course of members undertaking their…

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27380, 27383 (2026)

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    How many board or committee appointments and reappointments, if any, did the Minister make since 27 November 2023 to any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down by…

  • 27383 (matches this search)

    What board fees, if any, are currently paid to the chair and to each member of every board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I refer the Member to the attached table showing board and committee appointments and reappointments I have made since November 2023. This is also my response to written parliamentary question 27383 (2026).

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Question 27516 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What advice, if any, did the Minister or their officials receive recommending against, or proposing a lower figure than, any board fee increase the Minister subsequently approved since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions

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None.

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27518, 27519 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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  • 27518 (matches this search)

    What additional payments, allowances, or expenses, if any — including but not limited to meeting fees, daily rates, travel, or accommodation — were paid to board or committee members of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or…

  • 27519 (matches this search)

    What is the total amount, if any, paid in board and committee fees by each agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 27 November 2023, broken down by…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions

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The total cost associated with the Abuse Inquiry Response Ministerial Advisory Group since its establishment in FY 2025/26 is $121,780. This includes $93,740 in fees for the Chair and seven members, and $28,040 for accommodation, travel,…

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Question 27521 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve since 27 November 2023 that exceeded the rate or range in the Cabinet Fees Framework for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions

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Further to my answer to WPQ 13834 (2026) there has been no change.

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Question 27523 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many board or committee appointments and reappointments, if any, did the Minister make since 27 November 2023 to any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down by…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions

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Further to my answer to WPQ 46443 (2025) there has been no change.

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Question 27526 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What board fees, if any, are currently paid to the chair and to each member of every board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions

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Further to my answer to WPQ 46443 (2025) there has been no change.

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Question 27682 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many board fee increases, if any, approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible were backdated or applied retrospectively,…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I refer the Member to my response to written parliamentary question 13784 (2026).

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Question 27683 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the total additional annual cost, if any, of all board fee increases approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 across any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible,…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I refer the member to my response to written parliamentary question 13784 (2026).

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Question 27684 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve for any board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, broken…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I refer the member to my response to written parliamentary question 13784 (2026).

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Question 27768 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many board fee increases, if any, approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible were backdated or applied retrospectively,…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions

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Further to my answer to WPQ 13834 (2026) there has been no change.

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Question 27770 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What is the total additional annual cost, if any, of all board fee increases approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 across any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible,…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions

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Further to my answer to WPQ 13834 (2026) there has been no change.

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Question 27772 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve for any board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, broken…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions

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Further to my answer to WPQ 13834 (2026) there has been no change.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 25419 (2026), 25424 (2026), 25426 (2026), 26034 (2026), 26037 (2026), 26218 (2026)

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

  • 25146 (matches this search)

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

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

  • 25148 (matches this search)

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

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  • 25419 (matches this search)

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

  • 25424 (matches this search)

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

  • 25426 (matches this search)

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

  • 26034 (matches this search)

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

  • 26037 (matches this search)

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

  • 26218 (matches this search)

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

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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

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Question 25925 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

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    What Department of Conservation Initiatives are eligible for philanthropic gifts as part of the changes to the Active Investor Plus visa; expressed as a list?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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Eligible initiatives are specified on the Department of Conservation’s website (https://www.doc.govt.nz/get-involved/donate-to-nature/eligible-donations-for-an-active-investor-plus-visa/): o Kiwi pukupuku o Tūturuatu o Kākāpō o Takahē o…

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    What charities are eligible for philanthropic gifts as part of the changes to the Active Investor Plus Visa; expressed as a list?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

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For the purposes of the Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa, philanthropic investments can be made to New Zealand charities that are registered, have at least five years of compliant annual returns, have current Inland Revenue donee status,…

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    Has Artificial Intelligence been used as part of the Biometric Capability Upgrade; if so, has the use of Artificial Intelligence directly lead to any delays, if there have been any, to the Biometric Capability Upgrade?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

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INZ has used Artificial Intelligence in the form of biometric matching algorithms since 2016. One of the goals of the Biometric Capability Update (BCU) was to update the biometric algorithms responsible for facial and fingerprint matching.…

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    Has Artificial Intelligence been used as part of the Biometric Capability Upgrade; if so, how much has been spent on Artificial Intelligence software?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

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INZ has used Artificial Intelligence in the form of biometric matching algorithms since 2016. One of the goals of the Biometric Capability Update (BCU) was to update the biometric algorithms responsible for facial and fingerprint matching.…

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    Has Artificial Intelligence been used as part of the Biometric Capability Upgrade; if so, has the use of Artificial Intelligence directly caused a reduction in FTEs working on the Biometric Capability Upgrade?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

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INZ has used Artificial Intelligence in the form of biometric matching algorithms since 2016. One of the goals of the Biometric Capability Update (BCU) was to update the biometric algorithms responsible for facial and fingerprint matching.…

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    Has Artificial Intelligence been used as part of the Biometric Capability Upgrade; if so, which artificial intelligence software has been used?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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I am advised that INZ has used Artificial Intelligence in the form of biometric matching algorithms since 2016. One of the goals of the Biometric Capability Update (BCU) was to update the biometric algorithms responsible for facial and…

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    How many Full-Time Equivalents, if any, are working, or have worked, on the Biometric Capability Upgrade?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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The BCU project has now been discontinued. I am advised that while the BCU project was running, MBIE FTE levels varied from 6 FTE to 28 FTE at any one time across the various phases of the BCU project.

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    Has Artificial Intelligence been used as part of the Biometric Capability Upgrade; if so, how?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration

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I am advised INZ has used Artificial Intelligence in the form of biometric matching algorithms since 2016. One of the goals of the Biometric Capability Update (BCU) was intended to update the biometric algorithms responsible for facial and…