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6268, 6269 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 6268 (matches this search)

    When was the Minister's meeting with Hon Ian Paisley Junior and Paul Girvin on 21 May 2024 between 9.30am and 10.30am New Zealand Time organised?

  • 6269 (matches this search)

    What education portfolio work was the subject of the Minister's meeting with Hon Ian Paisley Junior and Paul Girvin on 21 May 2024 between 9.30am and 10.30am New Zealand Time?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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This engagement was incorrectly coded in my diary release, it was not a formal meeting to discuss issues or objectives; it was an impromptu short tour of Parliament with dinner guests following a dinner. This is also my answer to Written…

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Question 6270 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Following Reply 3993 (2026) from the Minister for Local Government, what actions, if any, has the Ministry for Education taken to address drinking water quality at the 45 schools where 'do not drink' notices were issued in 2025?

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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 is assessing and upgrading all drinking water supply infrastructure at self-supplying schools. The Ministry also provides on-call water services guidance and support to assist schools to immediately mitigate water…

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Question 6132 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    Following Reply 3993 (2026) from the Minister for Local Government, does the Minister have an estimate of how much it will cost to bring drinking water treatment facilities at those 45 schools where 'do not drink' notices were issued in…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised the Ministry of Education does not have an estimate.

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6142, 6144 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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  • 6142 (matches this search)

    In response to Reply 3564 (2026), what is the timeframe, if any, that the draft Year 11-13 curriculum subjects are being developed to; listed by when the draft is expected to be developed, when consultation is expected to open, and when…

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    In response to Reply 3564 (2026), when, if ever, will the draft Year 11-13 curriculum subjects be released for consultation?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Year 11-13 curriculum subjects are currently being developed. As communicated on the Ministry of Education’s website, the Ministry intends to release the draft subject curriculum in the first part of 2026 for wider feedback:…

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Question 6143 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    In response to Reply 3564 (2026), is there any mention of sustainability in any of the draft Year 11-13 curriculum subjects?

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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 as part of the drafting process, the Ministry of Education is considering how sustainability will be included across different curriculum areas.

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Question 6145 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    How many, if any, state, state-integrated and charter schools are signed up to the Risk Management Scheme through the Ministry of Education as at 26 February 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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As of 26 February 2026, 1340, state schools, 102 state-integrated school and 15 charter schools are signed up to the Risk Management Scheme.

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Question 6146 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    In response to Reply 1401 (2026), how many, if any, schools have reported weather-related damages to school property from 1 January 2026 - 26 February 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Between 1 January and 26 February 2026, 53 schools reported weather related damage to school property including damage to buildings by fallen trees and damaged trees requiring removal.

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Question 6167 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Following Reply 3993 (2026) from the Minister for Local Government, what advice, if any, has the Minister for Education received about the drinking water quality at the 45 schools where 'do not drink' notices were issued in 2025?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I have not received any advice about the drinking water quality at the 45 schools where 'do not drink' notices were issued in 2025.

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Question 6168 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    Following Reply 3993 (2026) from the Minister for Local Government, has the Minister for Education had any correspondence with the Minister for Local Government or the Minister for Health about the 45 schools where 'do not drink' notices…

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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 6169 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Following Reply 3993 (2026) from the Minister for Local Government, have any additional treatment barriers for drinking water been installed at the 45 schools where 'do not drink' notices were issued in 2025?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that all schools with their own drinking water supply have had treatment barriers in place before the start of 2025. No additional treatment barriers were installed at any of the 45 schools in 2025.

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Question 6170 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    Following Reply 3993 (2026) from the Minister for Local Government, was the Minister for Education aware that 'do not drink' notices were issued for the drinking water at 45 schools in 2025?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I did not receive a summative report about the drinking water quality at the 45 schools where 'do not drink' notices were issued in 2025. These are operational issues, and the Ministry supports schools to lodge a “do not drink” notice…

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Question 5983 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    On what date, if any, did the Minister and/or her Office make initial contact with Debbie Francis regarding the possibility of her being a board member on the Teaching Council?

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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 (the Ministry) manages the process for Ministerial appointments to the Teaching Council on my behalf. I am advised the Ministry discussed the role with Debbie Francis on 20 January 2025.

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Question 5984 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    When, if ever, had the appointment process begun for Debbie Francis as a Board member for the Teaching Council?

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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 manages the process for Ministerial appointments to the Teaching Council on my behalf. The process to appoint to the vacant role on the teaching council began on 15 January 2026 when the Gazette Notice was issued.…

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Question 5987 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    When, if ever, was the decision made to appoint Debbie Francis as a Board member on the Teaching Council?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Following the standard appointment process, Debbie Francis’ appointment was confirmed by Cabinet on 9 February 2025.

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Question 5988 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    What, if anything, is the appointment process to a Board position on the Teaching Council?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The Ministry follows guidance from central agencies (for example PSC’s Board Appointment and Induction Guidelines (BAIG)) when managing appointment processes. This includes providing advice on position requirements (including skills),…

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Question 5989 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to 3231 (2026), was the 2 March 2024 the first time that the Minister corresponded with David Ferguson in her capacity as a Minister; if not, when was?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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No, it was 28 February.

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Question 5991 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to 3231 (2026), was the 2 March 2024 the first time that the Minister corresponded with David Ferguson since she became a Minister; if not, when was?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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No, it was 28 February.

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Question 5994 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to 264 (2026), on what date were providers contacted requesting evidence for the additional requirements?

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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 requirements of providers for the SOTP 2026 round were outlined to Initial Teacher Education (ITE) providers at the beginning of the application process. Applications for ITE providers opened…

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Question 5996 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    Further to WPQ 3572 (2026), was the payment of the 2026 part time student grant for Te Puna Wai o Waipapa – Hagley College paid later than it was in the 2025; if so how many days later was it paid and why?

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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 2026 part time student grant was paid 40 days later than expected. The 2025 payment was made on 3 January 2025. The 2026 payment was not created in Pourato (the Ministry’s…

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Question 6075 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    How, if at all, is the Active Investor Plus visa scheme being monitored to allow her to see the jobs, development and long-term growth that she expects from the scheme and what data is being collected to help in any such monitoring?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I receive quarterly reporting on visa volumes and investment, and Invest New Zealand regularly monitors funds deployment. A monitoring and evaluation framework has been developed and will be used to provide regular reporting about whether…

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Question 6076 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    What regional infrastructure, if any, has received investment from the Active Investor Plus scheme and where is this infrastructure located?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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This information is currently classed as commercial in confidence. It would not be in the public interest to provide further information at this time.

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Question 6077 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    How much, if any, of the $1.05 billion already invested in New Zealand under the Active Investor Plus visa scheme has been invested in productive capital for businesses?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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As at 26 February 2026, $1.18 billion has been invested in the economy. Of this, approximately $19.6 million has been invested directly into New Zealand businesses, while a further $768 million has been indirectly invested via managed…

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Question 6078 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    How much, if any, of the $3.39 billion that Active Investor Plus visa application are bringing into New Zealand has been transferred into New Zealand investments to date and how much does she expect Active Investment Plus visa holders will…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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As at 26 February 2026, $1.18 billion has been transferred to New Zealand and invested in the economy via the Active Investor Plus visa. The majority of the remaining $2.11 billion will be invested over the next six months, in line with…

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Question 6079 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, applications for the Active Investor Plus visa been declined since that visa was introduced and what was the value of those declined applications?

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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 no Active Investor Plus applications have been declined since the category was introduced, as at 1 March 2026. A small number of applications have been withdrawn.

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Question 6080 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, of the 573 Active Investor Plus visa applications received were lodged on behalf of the applicant by immigration consultants Malcolm Pacific Immigration or New Zealand Immigration Partners?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The top five licensed immigration advisors and lawyers representing AIP applicants are listed below in alphabetical order. Exact numbers are not provided due to commercial confidentiality. Carson Fox Legal Dentons Lane Neave Malcolm…

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Question 6081 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    How, if at all, do the 573 Active Investor Plus visa applicants break down by month of application and month of approval?

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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. Approval month refers to the month the residence visa was granted after the completed transfer of funds. Applicants have six months from approval in principle to transfer funds.

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Question 6082 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, Active Investor Plus visa holders were resident in New Zealand on 31 December 2025?

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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 on 31 December 2025, 152 Active Investor Plus resident visa holders were in New Zealand, including both principal and secondary applicants. This includes visa holders visiting New Zealand, intending to reside in New…

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Question 6083 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, Active Investor Plus visa holders have entered New Zealand for the first time on that visa since April 2025; broken down by month?

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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. Note: there will also be some people who entered New Zealand on an ETA or visitor visa after 1 April 2025 and have subsequently been granted their AIP resident visa.

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6084, 6085 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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  • 6084 (matches this search)

    How many visas, if any, have been approved for applicants under the Active Investor Plus Balanced Category and how many individuals in total are included in those applications?

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    How many visas, if any, have been approved for applicants under the Active Investor Plus Growth Category and how many individuals in total are included in those applications?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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This information is regularly proactively released by Immigration New Zealand at https://www.immigration.govt.nz/about-us/news-centre/investor-category/

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Question 6086 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    How do the 573 applications for the Active Investor Plus visa break down by nationality of the applicant and the country of residence of the applicant?

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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 my response to WPQ 6084 (2026) Immigration New Zealand does not collect country of residence where it differs from nationality in a reportable format.

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Question 6087 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

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    Has she been advised of any risks around the $2.34 billion expected in the next six months not coming through; if so, what are those risks?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Visa applicants under the Active Investor Plus visa are required to transfer and invest their nominated funds (or funds from the sale of nominated assets) within six months of the date their visa application was approved in principle.…

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Question 6088 (2026)

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    What advice, if any, has she received outlining the $1.05b already invested and the $2.34 billion in the pipeline through the Active Investor Plus Visa?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I receive high level weekly updates and quarterly reports about the performance of the Active Investor Plus visa. These typically include information about the volume and status of applications, the total value and spread of investments…

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Question 6089 (2026)

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    What advice, if any, has she received on the Active Investor Plus Visa since April 2025?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The advice I have received on the Active Investor Plus Visa since April 2025 is listed in the attached document. I am withholding the title of six documents as it is not in the public interest to release them at this time.

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Question 5644 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    Do schools and/or the Ministry of Education need to pay insurance excess through the Risk Management Scheme; if so, who pays the excess and how much is the excess?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Yes. Schools do need to pay an insurance excess under the Ministry of Education’s (the Ministry) Risk Management Scheme. I am advised that the excess is $100 for contents claims up to $1,000, and $500 for all other contents claims.…

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8 questions (2026)

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Matching question numbers: 5650 (2026), 5651 (2026), 5652 (2026), 5653 (2026)

  • 5645 (matches this search)

    How many, if any, claims have been made by schools for weather-related damages through the Risk Management Scheme since 1 January, 2026?

  • 5647 (matches this search)

    How many, if any, successful claims have been made by schools for weather-related damages through the Risk Management Scheme since 1 January, 2026?

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    How many, if any, claims have schools made through the Risk management Scheme in 2025?

  • 5649 (matches this search)

    How many, if any, successful claims have schools made through the Risk management Scheme in 2025?

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  • 5650 (matches this search)

    How much, if anything, was paid for flood-related damages to school property through the Risk Management Scheme from 1 January 2025 - 31 December 2025?

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    How much, if anything, was paid for flood-related damages to school property through the Risk Management Scheme since January 1, 2026?

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    How much, if anything, was paid for weather-related damages to school property through the Risk Management Scheme from 1 January 2025 - 31 December 2025?

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    How much, if anything, was paid for weather-related damages to school property through the Risk Management Scheme since January 1, 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 the Ministry of Education in a way that is readily reportable in the timeframe available to respond to written parliamentary questions. This is also my response to written…

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Question 5671 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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    Further to Reply 328, how many schools have had solar installed, if any, broken down in the last 5 years?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Matters related to solar in schools are currently under active consideration. It is not in the public interest to provide this information at this time.

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Question 5672 (2026)

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    Further to Reply 328, how many schools have approached the Ministry of Education to get solar panels to date?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Matters related to solar in schools are currently under active consideration. It is not in the public interest to provide this information at this time.

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Question 5673 (2026)

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Scott Willis

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    Further to Reply 328, will the Minister be progressing additional work beyond the assessment referenced?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Matters related to solar in schools are currently under active consideration. It is not in the public interest to provide this information at this time.

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Question 5674 (2026)

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    Further to Reply 328, will the assessment referenced be made public and if so, when?

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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 5675 (2026)

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Scott Willis

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    Further to Reply 328, what, if anything, did the assessment referenced detail in regard to estimates of solar generation and indicative savings?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Matters related to solar in schools are currently under active consideration. It is not in the public interest to provide this information at this time.

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Question 5676 (2026)

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Scott Willis

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    Further to Reply 328, what assumptions - if any - did the Ministry make in their assessment about costs of installation, and did this cost assessment include batteries?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Matters related to solar in schools are currently under active consideration. It is not in the public interest to provide this information at this time.

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Question 5677 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    Further to Reply 328, what did the assessment referenced show about usable roof area for schools to generate solar power?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Matters related to solar in schools are currently under active consideration. It is not in the public interest to provide this information at this time.

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Question 5698 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What workforce impacts, if any, has the Ministry of Education assessed in relation to the implementation of the refreshed curriculum?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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As we undertake the collective task of reshaping our education system to better serve all learners, I am mindful that this work can have implications for teachers and school leaders. This is why I have asked the Ministry of Education (the…

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Question 5699 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How, if at all, does the Ministry of Education's refreshed curriculum reflect iwi, hapū, and local mātauranga?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The refreshed New Zealand Curriculum recognises New Zealand’s bicultural foundations and reflects te ao Māori in a way that is clear, structured, and nationally consistent. It supports schools to provide opportunities for students to learn…

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Question 5700 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How, if at all, is Māori knowledge embedded structurally into the Ministry of Education refreshed curriculum?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Māori knowledge is embedded within learning areas of the New Zealand Curriculum in ways that are practical, age-appropriate, and aligned with clear knowledge progressions. I encourage the Member to read the curriculum for herself to learn…

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Question 5701 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How, if at all, were Māori education leaders in English-medium school settings involved in shaping the direction of the Ministry of Education's curriculum refresh process?

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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, during the development of the refreshed curriculum, the following groups were involved: • Māori Education Ministerial Advisory Group • Curriculum contributing groups • Review Groups…

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Question 5702 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How, if at all, does the Ministry of Education's refreshed curriculum meet the Framework for Action - A Quality Education for All?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The refreshed New Zealand Curriculum is designed to be responsive to the needs of all learners (Action 6 of the Framework for Action). The Ministry of Education (the Ministry) is taking steps to support ongoing monitoring and reporting on…

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Question 5703 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    What individuals or organisations, if any, were consulted on the Ministry of Education refreshed curriculum to ensure the curriculum meets the needs of disabled learners and neurodivergent learners; if any, when were they consulted and how?

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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 (the Ministry) provides support and responds to the needs of disabled learners and neurodivergent learners in education. I am advised that the Ministry worked with the Curriculum Voices Group and Disability Voices…

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    Who, if anyone, did the Ministry of Education involve in the development of the refreshed curriculum who brought the perspectives of disabled learners and neurodivergent learners?

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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, throughout 2024 and 2025, the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) established curriculum contributing groups and review groups to support the curriculum development and review process. In establishing these groups, the…

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    How, if at all, does the Ministry of Education refreshed curriculum reflect the needs of disabled learners and neurodivergent learners?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The curriculum includes guidance on inclusive practices and provides tools to support neurodiverse and disabled learners. Schools and kura are encouraged to work with whānau and specialists to meet individual needs.