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Question 19062 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    What was the nature of the work, if any was done, by Immigration NZ, MBIE or any other relevant party on the subject of monitoring or addressing migrant exploitation during the week of April 27, 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that each week MBIE staff work on a range of matters addressing and monitoring migrant exploitation including reporting, policy development, assessing applications for migrant exploitation protection visas, taking compliance…

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Question 19063 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    What advice or updates, if any, did the Minister receive on the subject of the Parent Visa Boost during the week of April 27, 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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General updates on Parent Visa Boost were provided in the weekly report.

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Question 19065 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    What was the total cost, if any, to Immigration NZ of processing visa applications during the month of April 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The total cost to Immigration NZ of processing visa applications during the month of April 2026 was $10,697,723. This is the total direct cost and includes visa processing support function costs but exclude MBIE corporate overheads and the…

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Question 19067 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    What was the total amount, if any, of visa fees paid to Immigration NZ during the week of April 27th, 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that the total visa application fees received by Immigration New Zealand during the week of 27 April 2026 to 03 May 2026 was NZ$ 5,099,331.00 (excluding GST).

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Question 18883 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    Is goods and services tax (GST) included in the funding that the Ministry of Education provides to schools for the Ongoing Resourcing Scheme (ORS)?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Yes.

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Question 18884 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    Is staff holiday pay included in the Ongoing Resourcing Scheme (ORS) funding that the Ministry of Education provides to schools?

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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 each student in the Ongoing Resourcing Scheme generates an allocation of additional teacher time to the school, including all entitlements.

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Question 18939 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    What, if anything, is the hourly rate that the Ministry of Education funds for each level of ongoing need in the Ongoing Resourcing Scheme (ORS)?

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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 there is no standard hourly rate in the Ongoing Resourcing Scheme (ORS). ORS provides a package of support at two levels; Very High ORS and High ORS. There are four components of the ORS;…

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5 questions (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 18867 (2026)

  • 18854 (matches this search)

    Has the Ministry of Education suggested any updated guidance regarding the Hostel Regulations 2025; if so, what, exactly, has the Ministry suggested?

  • 18855 (matches this search)

    Is the Ministry of Education considering requiring overnight supervision of boarders under the age of 16 years?

  • 18857 (matches this search)

    Is the Ministry of Education currently reviewing the Hostel Regulations 2005; if so, what evidence, if any, is being collated regarding frequency and severity of incidents causing harm to students?

  • 18866 (matches this search)

    Is the Ministry of Education currently reviewing the Hostel Regulations 2005; if so, who is overseeing the design process?

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  • 18867 (matches this search)

    Is the Ministry of Education currently reviewing the Hostel Regulations 2005?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I have initiated a review of the Education (Hostels) Regulations 2005 in response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care, which is led by the Ministry of Education. I have not yet received final recommendations but…

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Question 18856 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many students, if any, currently board at hostels in public schools?

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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 as at 1 March 2026, there were 6,039 students recorded as boarders. The number of boarders is supplied directly by schools and is not independently verified by the Ministry.

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Question 18859 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Is the Ministry of Education currently reviewing the Hostel Regulations 2005; if so, which schools, if any, have been visited as part of the review?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Yes. The Ministry of Education has visited seven boarding schools and a residential specialist school; Sailsbury school, Epsom Girls Grammar school, Mount Albert Grammar school, Kings College, Dilworth school, Palmerston Boys High School,…

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Question 18860 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Is the Ministry of Education currently reviewing the Hostel Regulations 2005; if so, how many hui have been held with representatives from schools with hostels?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Yes. The Ministry of Education has held 13 hui with representatives from schools with hostels. The Ministry has also met regularly with the New Zealand Boarding School Association and the Aotearoa Boarding School Association.

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Question 18864 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Is the Ministry of Education currently reviewing the Hostel Regulations 2005; if so, how many surveys have been sent to schools with hostels?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Yes. Two surveys have been sent to licenced hostels.

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Question 18766 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    In response to Reply 17277 (2026), will the cost of damages, if any, to those 9 schools be covered by insurance; if so, what is the excess that will be paid for each claim; if not, how will the damages be covered?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

I am advised that five of the nine schools have requested funding assistance for flood related property damage. Damage to four of the schools will be covered by the Ministry of Education’s School Building Insurance Funding Programme; no…

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32 questions (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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Matching question numbers: 18791 (2026), 18799 (2026), 18804 (2026)

  • 18773

    Recorded target Simeon Brown, Minister for Energy

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with any other Minister or member of…

  • 18777

    Recorded target Simeon Brown, Minister for Energy

    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about an invitation from the US to reopen the strait of Hormuz by date and title?

  • 18778

    Recorded target Nicola Willis, Minister of Finance

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with the US embassy or other US…

  • 18782

    Recorded target Winston Peters, Minister of Foreign Affairs

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with any other Minister or member of…

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  • 18783

    Recorded target Nicola Willis, Minister of Finance

    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about an invitation from the US to reopen the strait of Hormuz by date and title?

  • 18785

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with any other Minister or member of…

  • 18788

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with any other Minister or member of…

  • 18789

    Recorded target David Seymour, Associate Minister of Finance

    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about an invitation from the US to reopen the strait of Hormuz by date and title?

  • 18790

    Recorded target Winston Peters, Minister of Foreign Affairs

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with the US embassy or other US…

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    Recorded target Erica Stanford, Minister of Immigration

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with any other Minister or member of…

  • 18793

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with the US embassy or other US…

  • 18795

    Recorded target Winston Peters, Minister of Foreign Affairs

    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about an invitation from the US to reopen the strait of Hormuz by date and title?

  • 18796

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with the US embassy or other US…

  • 18798

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs

    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about an invitation from the US to reopen the strait of Hormuz by date and title?

  • 18799 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Erica Stanford, Minister of Immigration

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with the US embassy or other US…

  • 18801

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about an invitation from the US to reopen the strait of Hormuz by date and title?

  • 18803

    Recorded target Louise Upston, Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with any other Minister or member of…

  • 18804 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Erica Stanford, Minister of Immigration

    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about an invitation from the US to reopen the strait of Hormuz by date and title?

  • 18806

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with any other Minister or member of…

  • 18809

    Recorded target David Seymour, Deputy Prime Minister

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with any other Minister or member of…

  • 18811

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with the US embassy or other US…

  • 18812

    Recorded target Chris Penk, Minister for Space

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with any other Minister or member of…

  • 18813

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment

    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about an invitation from the US to reopen the strait of Hormuz by date and title?

  • 18814

    Recorded target Nicola Willis, Minister for Economic Growth

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with the US embassy or other US…

  • 18816

    Recorded target Nicola Willis, Minister for Economic Growth

    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about an invitation from the US to reopen the strait of Hormuz by date and title?

  • 18817

    Recorded target David Seymour, Deputy Prime Minister

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with the US embassy or other US…

  • 18818

    Recorded target Chris Penk, Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with any other Minister or member of…

  • 18820

    Recorded target Chris Penk, Minister for Space

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with the US embassy or other US…

  • 18823

    Recorded target Chris Penk, Minister of Defence

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with the US embassy or other US…

  • 18826

    Recorded target Chris Penk, Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with the US embassy or other US…

  • 18827

    Recorded target Chris Penk, Minister of Defence

    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about an invitation from the US to reopen the strait of Hormuz by date and title?

  • 18829

    Recorded target Chris Penk, Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about an invitation from the US to reopen the strait of Hormuz by date and title?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

We have been in regular contact with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (the Ministry) in receiving advice and reports about the US preliminary proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which has informed the Government's position on…

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Question 18541 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    In response to Reply 17277 (2026), what is the estimated cost of damages, if any, to those 9 schools?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

I am advised by the Ministry of Education that as at 7 May 2026, five of the nine schools have requested funding assistance for flood related damage at an estimated cost of $97,000. The Ministry is not anticipating costs for the remaining…

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Question 18607 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Budget 2026 will be delivered on 28 May and Budget information remains confidential before that date. I direct the member to the upcoming examination of the Estimates by select committee which includes questions on cost pressures.

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Question 18625 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Budget 2026 will be delivered on 28 May and Budget information remains confidential before that date. I direct the member to the upcoming examination of the Estimates by select committee which includes questions on cost pressures.

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Question 18657 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?

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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

Answer

Budget 2026 will be delivered on 28 May and Budget information remains confidential before that date. I direct the member to the upcoming examination of the Estimates by select committee which includes questions on cost pressures.

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18190, 18195 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 18190 (matches this search)

    What was the nature of the advice written on the note handed to the Minister at 08:56pm on 21 April 2026 by one of her officials during the Appropriation (2024/25 Confirmation and Validation) Bill - Committee of the Whole House debate?

  • 18195 (matches this search)

    What was written on the note handed to the Minister at 08:56pm on 21 April 2026 by one of her officials during the Appropriation (2024/25 Confirmation and Validation) Bill - Committee of the Whole House debate?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

I am advised that the note said "a framework was developed." A framework is not a learning area. This is also my response to written parliamentary question 18190 (2026).

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Question 18265 (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 27 April 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

Answer

28 April • Agenda – Crown Response Office Officials meeting 29 April 2026 • Information points - Amendment Paper regarding redress process in the event of advanced terminal illness or death 30 April • Briefing – Survivor Support and…

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Question 18295 (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 27 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

The document I received from MBIE in the week beginning 27 April 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 18320 (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 27 April 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

Answer

The briefings I received from Education Agencies during the week beginning 27 April 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…

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Question 18370 (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 27 April 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 18400 (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 27 April 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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28 April 2026: Immigration (Visa, Entry Permission, and Related Matters) Amendment Regulations 2026

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Question 18425 (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 27 April 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 the following paper to Cabinet on 28 April 2026, - The Network for Learning: Appointment - Report on Overseas Travel: Hon Erica Stanford – March 2026 Please note one title has been withheld as it is still under active consideration.…

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Question 18515 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    Would the Minister consider a policy of requiring international student applicants to have their foreign qualifications formally assessed by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority, and if not, why not?

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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 not provided me with any policy advice on formal assessment of foreign qualification, nor undertaken policy work on this, as this is not part of my current work programme.

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Question 18516 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding a requirement for international applicants to have their foreign qualifications formally assessed by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority, listed 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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None

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Question 18517 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What recommendations for policy change, if any, has the Minister received from officials regarding assessment of international qualifications for higher education admission?

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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 18518 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding assessment processes for foreign qualifications when admitting international students into New Zealand educational institutes, listed 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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None

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Question 18071 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to her reply to Question 11946 (2026), how many emails, if any, has she sent to principals in the last six months and for each such email what was the purpose of the email and on what date was it sent?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Corrected reply: Since November, I have sent 13 emails to principals. 20 April - Announcement. 2 April - End of Term 26 March - Announcement 26 March - Pre-announcement heads-up 25 March - SMART tool correct link 24 March - SMART tool link…

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18072, 18078 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 18072 (matches this search)

    Further to her reply to Question 16342 (2026), when did any of her staff first become aware of any of the 11 complaints received about her ministerial video sent to schools on 24 March 2026 and what action, if any, did they take?

  • 18078 (matches this search)

    Further to her reply to Question 16339 (2026), at what time, if at all, did anyone in her office first pass-on the email received at 1:26pm on 24 March 2026 to someone else and what was the title of the person it was passed-on to?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

I am advised that a new staff member, on the afternoon of 24 March triaged the emails as being related to education and filed them for the Education Private Secretaries. This is also my answer to Written Parliamentary Question 18078 (2026)

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Question 18074 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to her reply to Question 16340 (2026), why did a member of her staff request that her ministerial video uploaded on the morning of 24 March 2026 should be uploaded as “private, unlisted, and only accessible to those provided with a…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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So that recipients of the email could watch the video.

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18075, 18076 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 18075 (matches this search)

    Further to her reply to Question 16436 (2026), how many of her ministerial videos have been uploaded to any platform by Parliamentary Service staff and for each, what was the title, to what platform was it uploaded and the date it was…

  • 18076 (matches this search)

    Further to her reply to Question 16340 (2026), what ministerial videos, if any, have been uploaded on her behalf to a platform as “private, unlisted, and only accessible to those provided with a link” and for each, what was its title, to…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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One video. SMART Tool now available | YouTube | 9.45am, 24 March 2026 SMART Tool now available | Vimeo | 10.03pm, 24 March 2026 The video was deleted from YouTube as soon as the matter was brought to my attention. This is also my answer to…

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Question 18077 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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    Further to her reply to Question 16436 (2026), what was the title of the person employed by Parliamentary Service and what was the title of the person to whom that person reports?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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It is not in the public interest for me to provide information that would identify individuals.

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Question 18079 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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    Further to her reply to Question 16339 (2026), does her office keep a log of incoming correspondence and if so, at what time was each of the 11 complaint emails logged into that system?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Yes. I am advised that before the emails could be logged, I was made aware of, and resolved the matter about which they complained. The next day, all principals received an email with a new link to the video, which had been uploaded to the…

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18106, 18109 (2026)

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    Why was there an underspend in the School Transport appropriation (M26) (A19) of $121.013 million in the 25/26 Vote Education, when there was $255.640 million budgeted in 2024/25 in the 24/25 Vote Education, and $134,627 million budgeted…

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    What was the 6-month transition period for in the Resourcing Charter Schools: Transfers Required: School Transport Assistance in 2024/25?

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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 the $121.013 million does not relate to an underspend in the School Transport appropriation for 2024/25. The establishment of Charter Schools began in 2025, which required the School Transport…

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Question 18016 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

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    How many Visas, if any, have been cancelled, during the week of 20th April 2026, broken down by age, gender, ethnicity, visa type and reason?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I refer the Member to the attached document. I am advised the reasons for all cancellations are not held in a reportable format. To obtain the information, a manual review of each visa record would be required, and the public interest…

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Question 18017 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

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    How many visa applications, if any, were approved, during week of 20th April 2026, broken down by visa type?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I refer the Member to the attached document.

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Question 18018 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    How many visa applications, if any, were rejected, during week of 20th April 2026; broken down by visa type?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I refer the Member to the attached document. I am advised the reasons for all decline decisions are not held in a reportable format. To obtain the information, a manual review of each visa record would be required, and the public interest…

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Question 18019 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

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    What was the average time it took to process visa applications, if any, during the week of 20th April 2026; broken down by visa type?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I refer the Member to the attached document.

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Question 18020 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    How many FTEs, if any, are currently working on monitoring or addressing migrant exploitation at Immigration NZ, MBIE or any other relevant party?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that at least 256 staff members have a role in monitoring and addressing migrant exploitation. This may make up all or part of their workload. It is not possible to break down the FTE further.

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Question 18021 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    What advice or updates, if any, did the Minister receive about the Accredited Employment Work Visa during the week of April 20?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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For the week commencing 20th April 2026, I received processing timeliness updates on AEWV for the month of April, job-check timeliness for the end of April and beginning of May, and long-term monthly trends for employer accreditation…

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Question 18022 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

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    What was the nature of the work, if any was done, by Immigration NZ, MBIE or any other relevant party on the subject of monitoring or addressing migrant exploitation during the week of April 20?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that each week MBIE staff work on a range of matters addressing and monitoring migrant exploitation including reporting, policy development, assessing applications for migrant exploitation protection visas, taking compliance…

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Question 18023 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

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    What advice or updates, if any, did the Minister receive on the subject of the Parent Visa Boost during the week of April 20?

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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 18024 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    What was the total amount, if any, of visa fees paid to Immigration NZ during the week of April 20?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that the total visa application fees received by Immigration New Zealand during the week of 20 April 2026 to 26 April 2026 was NZ$ 5,290,925 (excluding GST).

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Question 17868 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Have any schools had to wait to be included in the "next tranche" of the Safe Drinking Water for Schools National Programme?

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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 17869 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Which schools, listed by name and region, are part of the Safe Drinking Water for Schools National Programme mentioned in response 11330 (2026)?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The 16 schools outlined by the Ministry of Education as currently responding to unsafe drinking water incidents, as at 25 March 2026, are listed in the table attached. These schools have access to safe, temporary water supplies.

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17870, 17871, 17872 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    In response to Reply 11359 (2026), what actions would be taken in regard to School Transport Funding and Assistance if the National Fuel Response were to move to Step 4?

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    In response to Reply 11359 (2026), what actions would be taken in regard to School Transport Funding and Assistance if the National Fuel Response were to move to Step 2?

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    In response to Reply 11359 (2026), what actions would be taken in regard to School Transport Funding and Assistance if the National Fuel Response were to move to Step 3?

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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 (the Ministry) that there are already mechanisms in place within its school transport contracts to manage movements in fuel and related input costs. Currently, the Ministry is providing limited,…

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Question 17689 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with the US embassy or other US…

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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 17696 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, emails, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office seen, if any, about the detention of Everlee Wihongi in an ICE facility in the US?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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None.