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Question 9317 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What technology or software systems, if any, used by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible have been identified as end-of-life, unsupported, or requiring urgent replacement since 27 November 2023, listed by…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The information sought by the Member is not held centrally or collated by the Ministry of Education in a way that is readily reportable in the timeframe available to respond to written parliamentary questions. I am advised that the New…

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Question 9318 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What property leases, if any, have been entered into, renewed, or exited by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, address, annual rent, lease term, and…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The information sought by the Member is not held centrally or collated by the Ministry of Education in a way that is readily reportable in the timeframe available to respond to written parliamentary questions. I am advised that the New…

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Question 9319 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What hui, conferences, away-days, or staff events, if any, costing more than $10,000 in total have been held by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, event…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The information sought by the Member is not collated by the Ministry of Education and the Education Review Office in a way that is readily reportable in the timeframe available to respond to written parliamentary questions. I am advised…

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Question 9321 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What legal proceedings, if any, are currently being defended by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible where the total claimed or estimated liability exceeds $1 million, listed by department or entity, the nature of…

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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 there are currently two legal proceedings being defended by the Attorney-General, on behalf of the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) and other agencies, where the total amount claimed or the estimated quantifiable…

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Question 9322 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What external legal costs, if any, were incurred by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 2020/21, broken down by department or entity and by the nature of the legal work (litigation,…

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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 the Ministry of Education has reported the following external legal fees and litigation costs in its annual reports: • 2022/23: $4.144 million • 2023/24: $4.973 million • 2024/25: $3.795 million. I am advised that the New…

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Question 9326 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What funding, if any, has been distributed by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible to any entity in which a current member of the governing parties' boards, officers, or staff hold a governance or paid role since…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The information sought by the Member is not held centrally, or collated by the Ministry of Education in a way that is readily reportable in the timeframe available to respond to written parliamentary questions. I am advised that the New…

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Question 9628 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What contractor or consultant engagements, if any, are currently active across any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible, where the individual contractor or consultant is being paid at a rate exceeding $200 per hour,…

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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 the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) currently has the following contractor engagements where the hourly rate exceeds $200: • Role A: $279.67 per hour • Role B: $250.00 per hour • Role C: $210.00 per hour. With…

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Question 9631 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What domestic travel expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office in each quarter since November 2023, broken down by quarter and by travel category (flights, accommodation, ground transport, or…

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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 Ministerial expense releases: https://www.dia.govt.nz/Ministers-expense-releases

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Question 9632 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What redundancy or restructuring costs, if any, have been incurred by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the number of positions disestablished, and the…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The information sought by the Member is not collated by the Ministry of Education in a way that is readily reportable in the timeframe available to respond to written parliamentary questions. I am advised by the New Zealand Qualifications…

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Question 9634 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What international travel, if any, has been undertaken by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office since 27 November 2023, listed by destination, purpose, dates of travel, and total cost including flights, accommodation, and per…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I have undertaken the following international travel since becoming a Minister: April 2024: Singapore (International Summit on the Teaching Profession) May 2024: United Kingdom (Education World Forum) October 2024: Australia (Education…

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Question 9635 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What independent reviews, evaluations, or inquiries, if any, have been commissioned by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the name or subject of the…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The information sought by the Member is not collated by the Ministry of Education in a way that is readily reportable in the timeframe available to respond to written parliamentary questions. I refer the Member to the attached table for…

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Question 9636 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What hospitality expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister's office in each financial year since 2023/24, broken down by year and by category (meals, functions, gifts, or other)?

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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 response to Written Parliamentary Question 9770 (2026) from the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

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Question 9932 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the total cost of the Minister's ministerial office — including all salaries, accommodation, travel, and operating expenses — for each financial year since 2023/24 (including the current financial year to present)?

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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 response to Written Parliamentary Question 10065 (2026) from the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

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Question 9933 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What surveys or polling, if any, have been commissioned by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the organisation commissioned to conduct the survey or poll,…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The information sought by the Member is not collated by the Ministry of Education in a way that is readily reportable in the timeframe available to respond to written parliamentary questions. I am advised that in 2024/25, the New Zealand…

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Question 9935 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How much has been spent on external communications, public relations, advertising, or media monitoring by each department or entity for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 2021/22, broken down by department or…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The information sought by the Member is not collated by the Ministry of Education and the Education Review Office in a way that is readily reportable in the timeframe available to respond to written parliamentary questions. I am advised by…

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Question 9943 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What communications, public relations, or reputation management contracts, if any, have been entered into by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, supplier,…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The information sought by the Member is not held centrally, or collated by the Ministry of Education in a way that is readily reportable in the timeframe available to respond to written parliamentary questions. I am advised that the New…

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Question 9962 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What staff engagement, morale, or culture surveys, if any, have been conducted by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, date conducted, the organisation that…

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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 the Ministry has not conducted any staff engagement, morale, or culture surveys since 27 November 2023. The Ministry encourages all staff to participate in Te Taunaki | the Public Service Census, data of which is publicly…

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Question 10003 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What contracts, if any, have been entered into by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible with any of the following firms since 27 November 2023: McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, EY,…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The information sought by the Member is not collated by the Ministry of Education in a way that is readily reportable in the timeframe available to respond to written parliamentary questions. I am advised that the New Zealand Qualification…

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Question 10234 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What new artificial intelligence or machine learning systems, tools, or platforms, if any, have been commissioned, contracted, or deployed by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed 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 the attached table showing the artificial intelligence or machine learning systems, tools, or platforms commissioned, contracted, or deployed by the Ministry of Education and the New Zealand Qualifications Authority…

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Question 10335 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 9 March, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Meetings are often declined for a variety of reasons, including scheduling, travel, conflicting events, or other pressing matters. Those requests that have been declined may be reconsidered when the diary permits. I am advised that…

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Question 10382 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 9 March, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Meetings are often declined for a variety of reasons, including scheduling, travel, conflicting events, or other pressing matters. Those requests that have been declined may be reconsidered when the diary permits. I am advised that my…

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Question 9039 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    What were the 12 schools that the Education Review Office practiced their new school performance reporting system on; listed by school?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The names of the schools are not being released, as the engagement was undertaken in confidence.

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Question 9040 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    What region(s) were the 100 parents from that the Education Review Office worked closely with on the new school performance reporting system; listed by region for all 100 parents?

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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 parents were consulted across the following regions: • Northland; • Auckland; • Waikato; • Bay of Plenty; • Wellington; • Canterbury; and • Marlborough.

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Question 9041 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    Will Kaupapa Māori and Maori-Medium kura be expected to adopt the Education Review Office’s new school performance reporting system; if so, how, if at all, will the new system be tailored to these types of kura?

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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 Kura Kaupapa Māori and Māori-medium settings are reviewed by the Education Review Office’s specialist Māori Review Services team, Te Uepū ā-Motu. This team continues to use a tailored review framework that aligns with…

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9089, 9090 (2026)

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    What actions, if any, has the Government taken regarding any impact of the rising cost of fuel on school transport?

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    What actions, if any, is the Government considering regarding any impact of the rising cost of fuel on school transport?

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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 the current contracts the Ministry has in place for the delivery of school transport services include provisions for movements in fuel costs. This is also my response to written…

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Question 9091 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    What reports, briefings, emails, memos, aides-memoire, notes or written advice, if any, has the Minister and/or her Office received regarding any impact of the rising cost of fuel on school transport; listed by date, title, and agency…

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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 9093 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    What results is the Minister referencing when she stated “The results for children are beginning to show” in the Beehive press Release dated 17 March 2026?

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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 media releases on 13 October 2025 and 25 November 2025 about new entrant reading, including phonics data; and the results of the maths acceleration trial:…

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Question 9094 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    How, if at all, is providing “more detail on twice as many topics” going to deliver simplified reports and address parents’ concerns that the Education Review Office school performance reports have previously been “dense” and “complicated”?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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ERO’s earlier reports did not clearly show what schools were doing well or always recognise when schools were making good progress for their students. The reports often focused on information for school leaders and used language could be…

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Question 9095 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    What reports, briefings, emails, memos, aides-memoire, notes or written advice, if any, has the Minister and/or her Office sent regarding the Education Review Office’s new school performance reporting system; listed by date, title, and…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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My office has at least 17 members of staff (including departmental secondees). Requiring all of them to go through multiple channels of communication to identify any reports, briefings, emails, memos, aides-memoire, notes or written advice…

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Question 9096 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    What reports, briefings, emails, memos, aides-memoire, notes or written advice, if any, has the Minister and/or her Office received regarding the Education Review Office’s new school performance reporting system; listed by date, title, and…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I have received the following briefings on the new school performance reporting system: - 28 November 2024 Information Update: ERO’s progress on new school reporting - 30 June 2025 Information Update on School Reports - 23 October 2025…

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Question 9097 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    What reports, briefings, emails, memos, aides-memoire, notes or written advice, if any, has the Minister and/or her Office sent regarding England’s school reviewer, Ofsted; listed by date, title, and agency received?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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My office has at least 17 members of staff (including departmental secondees). Requiring all of them to go through multiple channels of communication to identify any reports, briefings, emails, memos, aides-memoire, notes or written advice…

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Question 9098 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    What reports, briefings, emails, memos, aides-memoire, notes or written advice, if any, has the Minister and/or her Office received regarding England’s school reviewer, Ofsted; listed by date, title, and agency received?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I received the following Information Update regarding England’s school reviewer, Ofsted from ERO 5 June 2024 Information Update: Ofsted’s role in quality assuring Initial Teacher Education in England

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Question 9099 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    Are the newly announced Education Review Office school performance reviews aligned with the Government’s School Improvement Framework; if so, how?

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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 ERO’s approach to school reviews has not changed.

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Question 9100 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    How many complaints, if any, has the Minister and/or her Office received from parents/caregivers regarding Education Review Office school performance reports prior to the announcement on 17 March 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The information sought by the member is not collated by my office in a way that is readily available to respond within the timeframe allowed for written parliamentary questions.

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Question 9101 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    Was Te Akatea consulted with regarding the new Education Review Office review system prior to the announcement on 17 March 2026; 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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Corrected reply: I am advised that the Education Review Office (ERO) has an ongoing relationship with Te Akatea, with regular engagement to discuss relevant items on ERO's work programme. As part of their programme of regular engagement, I…

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Question 9102 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    Was the Post Primary Teachers’ Association consulted with regarding the new Education Review Office review system prior to the announcement on 17 March 2026; 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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I am advised that ERO consulted with the Post Primary Teachers’ Association on their new school reports.

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Question 9103 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    Was the Primary Principals’ Collective Bargaining Union consulted with regarding the new Education Review Office review system prior to the announcement on 17 March 2026; 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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I am advised that the Primary Principals’ Bargaining Union was not consulted on ERO’s new school reports. The PPCBU is a collective bargaining union focusing on terms and conditions of principal’s employment. Members of the PPCBU belong to…

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Question 9106 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    Was the NZ Educational Institute consulted with regarding the new Education Review Office review system prior to the announcement on 17 March 2026; 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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I am advised that ERO consulted with New Zealand Education Initiative on their new school reports.

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Question 9108 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    Was the NZ Principals’ Federation consulted with regarding the new Education Review Office review system prior to the announcement on 17 March 2026; 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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I am advised that ERO consulted with the New Zealand Principals’ Federation on their new school reports.

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Question 9109 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    Was the NZ School Boards Association consulted with regarding the new Education Review Office review system prior to the announcement on 17 March 2026; 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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I am advised that ERO consulted with the NZ School Boards Association on their new school reports.

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Question 9110 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    What consultations, if any, have taken place with parents, teachers, and school boards regarding the new Education Review Office review system prior to the announcement on 17 March 2026; listed by no. of consultees and whether they were a…

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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 ERO’s review system has not changed.

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Question 8925 (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 9 March 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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11 March • Aide-memoire - Response to Lake Alice Privacy Breach 13 March • Weekly Report - For reporting period 6-12 March 2026 • Agenda - Crown Response Office Officials meeting with Minister Stanford – 16 March 2026 • Briefing -…

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Question 8955 (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 9 March 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 during the week beginning 9 March are listed in the table attached. I am withholding the title of one document as it is not in the public interest to release it at this time. This answer does not cover…

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Question 8979 (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 9 March 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 9 March 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 8619 (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 9 March 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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Extending the Core State Redress System to Include Claims for Abuse in Mental Health Facilities from 1 July 1993 to 30 June 2022.

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Question 8649 (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 9 March 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 8674 (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 9 March 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 during the week beginning 9 March 2026. It is not in the public interest to release the titles of these at this time.

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Question 8504 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

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    How many Visas, if any, have been cancelled, during the week of 2 March 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 8505 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

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    What is the total amount, if any, of individuals who arrived into New Zealand on a Working Holiday Visa during the week of 2 March 2026; broken down by country of origin?

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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 8506 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

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    How many visa applications, if any, were approved, during the week of 2 March 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.