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Question 6290 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

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    What thresholds, if any, must be met before an Immigration New Zealand compliance officer may request identifying information from a person encountered during compliance activity?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The current power only applies in circumstances where an immigration officer already has a reasonable basis for encountering the individual (e.g. on a site visit) and a reasonable cause to believe that the person is liable for deportation.…

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Question 6368 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 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 (the Ministry) and Education New Zealand (ENZ) that that data relating to full-time equivalent (FTE) roles is reported at the end of each month. As at 31 December 2025, there were 3,976.3 FTE roles…

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Question 6370 (2026)

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    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2024?

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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) and Education New Zealand (ENZ) that data relating to full-time equivalent (FTE) roles is reported at the end of each month. As at 31 December 2023, there were 4,509.3 FTE role at…

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Question 6374 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2023?

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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) and Education New Zealand (ENZ) that data relating to full-time equivalent (FTE) roles is reported at the end of each month. As at 31 December 2022, there were 4,250.7 FTE roles at…

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Question 6375 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 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 (the Ministry) and Education New Zealand (ENZ) that data relating to full-time equivalent (FTE) roles is reported at the end of each month. As at 31 December 2024, there were 3,948.9 FTE roles at…

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Question 6377 (2026)

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    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2023?

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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) reports vacancies as positions (both occupied and vacant) under active recruitment. As at 31 December 2022, there were 406 positions under active recruitment at the Ministry. I am…

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Question 6378 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2024?

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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) reports vacancies as positions (both occupied and vacant) under active recruitment. As at 31 December 2023, there were 221 positions under active recruitment at the Ministry. I am…

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Question 6708 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 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 that the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) reports vacancies as positions (both occupied and vacant) under active recruitment. As at 31 December 2024, there were 126 positions under active recruitment at the Ministry. I am…

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Question 6712 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    Further to 3516 (2026), what was the estimated cost of upgrading and maintaining e-asTTle?

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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 estimated cost of upgrading and maintaining e-asTTle was $35.53 million. This cost covers upgrading the tool, maintaining and servicing it for the next 10 years. This does not include the…

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Question 6715 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 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 that the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) reports vacancies as positions (both occupied and vacant) under active recruitment. As at 31 December 2025, there were 273 positions under active recruitment at the Ministry. I am…

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Question 6721 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    Further to 3249 (2026), what was the purpose of the meeting on the 16 May 2025 between the Secretary for Education, GM Education Workforce Supply and Leadership TPOM, and The Teachers' Institute?

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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 meeting on 16 May 2025 was a general introductory meeting, covering the work of the Teachers’ Institute, their school partners, and the operation of the School Onsite Training Programme.

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Question 6724 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    Further to 3521 (2026), what method did the Ministry of Education use to collect feedback from schools participating in the new reporting framework trial and how many schools provided feedback?

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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 initial four progress descriptors, along with guidance on how to use them, were released to schools via Tāhūrangi for them to provide feedback. This was not a trial, but an…

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Question 6725 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    Further to 3249 (2026), who was present from The Teachers' Institute at the meeting on the 16 May 2025 between the Secretary for Education, GM Education Workforce Supply and Leadership TPOM, and The Teachers' Institute?

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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 David Ferguson, Chief Executive Officer of the Teachers’ Institute, was present.

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Question 6726 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    Further to 3225 (2026), how many initial teacher education places did Te Rito Maioha Primary Teacher Education apply for School Onsite Training Programme funding for in its primary school programme, listed by each year they applied?

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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 Te Rito Maioha applied for School Onsite Training Programme (SOTP) funding for: • 40 primary places for the 2025 academic year • 171 primary places for the 2026 academic year. Prior to 2025,…

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Question 6728 (2026)

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    Further to 3223 (2026), how many initial teacher education places did Massey University of New Zealand | Te Kunenga Ki Pūrehuroa apply for School Onsite Training Programme funding for in their primary school programme, listed by each year…

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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 Massey University of New Zealand | Te Kunenga Ki Pūrehuroa applied for School Onsite Training Programme (SOTP) funding for: • 53 primary places for the 2025 academic year • 109 primary places…

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Question 6732 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    Furhter to 3226 (2026), how many initial teacher education places did Toi Kura Massey University of New Zealand | Te Kunenga Ki Pūrehuroa apply for School Onsite Training Programme funding for in its Māori medium primary school programme,…

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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, for 2026, Massey University of New Zealand | Te Kunenga Ki Pūrehuroa (Massey) applied for School Onsite Training Programme (SOTP) funding for 15 places for their Māori medium primary school…

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Question 6734 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    Further to 3228 (2026), how many initial teacher education places did University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha apply for School Onsite Training Programme funding for in each of primary and secondary school programmes, listed…

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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 University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha applied for School Onsite Training Programme (SOTP) funding for: • one primary place and two secondary places for the 2025 academic year •…

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Question 6735 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    Further to 3227 (2026), how many initial teacher education places did Open Polytech | Kuratini Tuwhera apply for School Onsite Training Programme funding for in each of their primary and secondary school programmes, listed by each year…

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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 Open Polytech | Kuratini Tuwhera applied for School Onsite Training Programme (SOTP) funding for: • 37 primary places and 84 secondary places for the 2026 academic year. Prior to 2025,…

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Question 6743 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    Further to 3224 (2026), how many initial teacher education places did Victoria University of Wellington | Te Herenga Waka apply for School Onsite Training Programme funding for in each of their primary and secondary school programmes,…

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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 Victoria University of Wellington | Te Herenga Waka applied for School Onsite Training Programme (SOTP) funding for: • 60 primary places and 20 secondary places for the 2025 academic year • 12…

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Question 6749 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    Further to 3221 (2026), how many initial teacher education places did University of Otago | Ōtākau Whakaihu Waka receive School Onsite Training Programme funding for in each of their primary and secondary school programmes, listed by each…

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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 University of Otago | Ōtākau Whakaihu Waka applied for School Onsite Training Programme (SOTP) funding for: • 10 primary places and six secondary places in the 2026 academic year. Prior to…

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Question 6757 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    Further to 3229 (2026), how many initial teacher education places did Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland apply for School Onsite Training Programme funding for in each of their primary, secondary and Māori medium primary school…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I have been advised by the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) that Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland applied for School Onsite Training Programme (SOTP) funding for: • 100 primary places (including two Māori-medium places) and…

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Question 6766 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    Further to 3230 (2026), how many initial teacher education places did The University of Waikato | Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato apply for School Onsite Training Programme funding for in each of primary and secondary school programmes, listed…

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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, University of Waikato | Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato applied for School Onsite Training Programme (SOTP) funding for: • 48 primary places and 114 secondary places for the…

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Question 6774 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    Further to 3232 (2026), how many initial teacher education places did The Teacher's Institute apply for School Onsite Training Programme funding for in each of primary and secondary school programmes, listed by each year they applied?

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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 Teachers’ Institute applied for School Onsite Training Programme (SOTP) funding for: • 58 primary places and 123 secondary places for the 2026 academic year. This is the…

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Question 6825 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 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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None

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Question 6865 (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 23 February 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 6913 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 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 6983 (2026)

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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 23 February 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 23 February 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 7007 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

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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 23 February 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 23 February 2026, are listed in the table attached. I am withholding the title of three documents as it is not in the public interest to release them at this time. This answer…

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Question 7037 (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 23 February 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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24 February: • Advice – A3 to support item 1 for Ministers meeting 2 March 2026. 26 February: • Agenda - Crown Response Office Officials meeting with Minister Stanford – 2 March 2026 • Weekly Report – For reporting period 20-25 February…

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Question 6226 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

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    Since 01 January 2016, what funding, if any, has been allocated to Immigration New Zealand compliance and enforcement functions broken per financial year by staffing, operational costs associated with compliance visits, investigations, and…

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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 that it is not possible in the timeframe provided to obtain this information back to 2016.

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Question 6228 (2026)

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    From 01 January 2016 to 26 February 2026, how many Immigration New Zealand compliance visits, if any, were conducted, broken down per quarter by request for identity documentation, person being determined to be unlawfully in New Zealand,…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I can advise that between 1 January 2020 and 26 February 2026 there have been 3,342 Immigration New Zealand compliance visits conducted. Prior to 1 January 2020 information is not able to be provided because it is not stored in a…

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Question 6229 (2026)

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    How many workplace compliance visits, if any, were conducted by Immigration New Zealand, broken down by quarter, from 1 January 2016 to 26 February 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 between 13 February 2025 and 26 February 2026 there have been 211 workplace compliance visits conducted. Prior to 13 February 2025 information on workplace vs residential visits was not stored in a reportable format. I am…

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Question 6230 (2026)

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    How many residential compliance visits, if any, were conducted by Immigration New Zealand, broken down by quarter, from 1 January 2016 to 26 February 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 between 13 February 2025 and 26 February 2026 there have been 516 residential compliance visits conducted. Prior to 13 February 2025 information on workplace vs residential visits was not stored in a reportable format. I…

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Question 6231 (2026)

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    How many full-time equivalent (FTE) staff, if any, were employed in Immigration New Zealand compliance and enforcement functions, broken down by quarter, from 1 January 2016 to the 26 February 2026?

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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 further advised that as at 26 February 2026 the FTE count for Immigration Compliance and Investigations is 153. It is not possible in the timeframe provided to obtain this information back…

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Question 6232 (2026)

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    What training is provided, if any, to Immigration New Zealand compliance officers in relation to de-escalation practices?

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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 Compliance Officers receive Situation Safety and Tactical Communications training upon employment, with a refresher every two years. This training includes de-escalation techniques.

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Question 6233 (2026)

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    Does Immigration New Zealand maintain any list, typology, or written examples of behaviours that may contribute to forming suspicion during compliance encounters; if so, what are those behaviours or examples?

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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 situation is assessed on a case by case basis and Compliance Officers have Standard Operating Procedures to assist their decision making.

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Question 6234 (2026)

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    What training is provided, if any, to Immigration New Zealand compliance officers in relation to human rights obligations?

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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 Compliance Officers undertake training on international obligations as standard part of their core, and refresher, training.

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Question 6235 (2026)

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    What training is provided, if any, to Immigration New Zealand compliance officers in relation to engagement with vulnerable persons?

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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 training on identification and engagement with vulnerable persons is included in the field training that is provided to Compliance Officers.

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Question 6236 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

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    What training is provided, if any, to Immigration New Zealand compliance officers in relation to legal thresholds?

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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 training on legal thresholds is a core component of the Compliance Officer role and is ongoing.

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Question 6237 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    What standard operating procedures, operational instructions, or written guidance, if any, govern compliance visits to workplaces?

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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 Immigration Compliance has written Standard Operating Procedures that cover visits to workplaces.

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Question 6238 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

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    What standard operating procedures, operational instructions, or written guidance, if any, govern compliance visits to residential addresses?

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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 Immigration Compliance has written Standard Operating Procedures that cover visits to residential addresses.

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Question 6239 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    What types of information, if any, may be relied upon before authorising a compliance site visit?

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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 all compliance site visits must be approved by the appropriate Compliance Manager. This decision will include a review of information held by MBIE.

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Question 6240 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the threshold required to be met, if any, before an Immigration New Zealand compliance officer initiates a compliance visit to a workplace?

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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 Compliance must consider there is credible information of a breach of the Immigration Act 2009 before initiating a compliance visit to a workplace.

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Question 6241 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

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    What is the threshold required to be met, if any, before an Immigration New Zealand compliance officer initiates a compliance visit to a residential address?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The legal framework for such visits is found in the Immigration Act 2009. I am advised that Compliance uses a graduated response model when dealing with people alleged to be in breach of the Act. A compliance visit may be undertaken when a…

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Question 6243 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

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    What is the current operational practice, if any, when Immigration New Zealand (INZ) compliance officers encounter a person at a residence or workplace whom they believe may be unlawfully in New Zealand or in breach of visa conditions?

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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 all situations are dealt with on a case by case basis in compliance with the Immigration Act 2009, and information contained in Standard Operating Procedures and Compliance Officers' training. A Compliance officer will…

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Question 6263 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    On what date, if at all, will the Ministry of Education release Te Ao Māori for consultation alongside the draft Te Marautanga o Aotearoa framework and other Year 0-10 wāhanga ako?

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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 intends to release the remaining draft wāhanga ako for Te Marautanga o Aotearoa in March 2026.

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Question 6264 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    Why did the Ministry of Education not release Te Ao Māori for consultation at the same time as the draft Te Marautanga o Aotearoa framework and other Year 0-10 wāhanga ako?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The Ministry released the draft Te Marautanga o Aotearoa framework and the other Year 0–10 wāhanga ako as soon as they were ready, rather than delaying the whole package. Te Ao Māori required additional development time to ensure it met…

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Question 6265 (2026)

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    Is there a te reo Māori version of the Ministry of Education's Parent's Portal Maths practice website; if not, why?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The pilot of the Maths Practice Tool was developed at pace to assess the suitability of such a tool before any long-term decisions were made.

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Question 6266 (2026)

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    Why has the Ministry of Education provided half the time for feedback on the draft Te Marautanga o Aotearoa as was provided for feedback on the New Zealand Curriculum | Te Mātaiaho?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I recognise that kura and schools using Te Marautanga o Aotearoa have a shorter consultation time than those using the New Zealand Curriculum. It is, however, important to me that schools and kura have the best possible version available…

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Question 6267 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    Is there a te reo Māori version of the Ministry of Education's Parent's Portal; if not, why?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The Parent Portal provides materials for parents and whānau on both the New Zealand Curriculum and Te Marautanga o Aotearoa.