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Question 5709 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does the Ministry of Education refreshed curriculum have success indicators for Pacific learners; if so, who monitors them?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The New Zealand Curriculum holds the same high expectations for all students.

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Question 5726 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    How, if at all, does the Ministry of Education refreshed curriculum contribute to achieving the key shifts outlined in the Action Plan for Pacific Education 2020 - 2030?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am leading an ambitious education work programme to raise achievement for all students, including Pacific students. Actions include: • a year-by-year curriculum that is knowledge-rich and clear about the knowledge and practices to teach…

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Question 5727 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How, if at all, are Pacific perspectives 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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I am advised by the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) that the New Zealand Curriculum is being developed in line with agreed design principles. The New Zealand Curriculum recognises that all learners, including Pacific learners, should…

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Question 5728 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Which Pacific communities, if any, contributed to the Ministry of Education refresh of the curriculum, and through what mechanism?

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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 established curriculum contributing groups and review groups to support the curriculum development and review process. In establishing these groups, the Ministry…

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Question 5733 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Did she use any personal email under her control to conduct ministerial business this week; broken down by number of times, purpose, date, sender and recipient?

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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 5783 (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 16 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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18 February: • Information points - To support meeting with the Chief Human Rights Commissioner Dr Stephen Rainbow on 19 February 2025 • Papers for Redress and Care Ministers meeting on 2 March 2026 20 February: • Agenda - Crown Response…

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Question 5813 (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 16 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 16 February 2026, are listed in the table attached. I am withholding the title of four documents as it is not in the public interest to release them at this time. This answer…

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Question 5837 (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 16 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 16 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 5889 (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 16 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 5919 (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 16 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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Delivering the Going for Growth International Education Plan - 16 February 2026

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Question 5943 (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 16 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 5580 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What subject or subjects were discussed during the Minister's meeting with the Minister for the Public Service at 3.15pm on 17 November 2025?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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This meeting was to discuss collective bargaining.

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Question 5581 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What were the agenda items for the Minister's meeting with the Teaching Council board at 11am on the 10 November 2025?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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This meeting was to discuss how the Education (System Reform) Bill impacted the Teaching Council, and to advise the Council Board of the rationale for those changes.

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Question 5582 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What subject or subjects were discussed during the Minister's meeting with the Public Service Commissioner at 3pm on 19 November 2025?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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This meeting was to discuss collective bargaining.

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Question 5583 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    What was the purpose of the Minister's meeting with the Public Service Commission official at 1.15pm on 24 November 2025?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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This meeting was to discuss collective bargaining.

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Question 5584 (2026)

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    What subject or subjects were discussed during the Minister's call with the Deputy Public Service Commissioner, Heather Baggott, at 8.30am on 26 November 2025?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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This meeting was to discuss the ERO Chief Executive appointment.

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Question 5585 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    What subject or subjects were discussed during the Minister's call with the Public Service Commissioner at 5.30pm on 26 November 2025?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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This meeting was to discuss the Lake Alice individualised pathway privacy breach. It was incorrectly coded as Education in my diary, this has been updated.

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Question 5586 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to 3230 (2026), how is capacity for School Online Training Programme places assessed in applications?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Initial Teacher Education (ITE) providers are responsible for assessing their own capacity to take on students in the School Onsite Training Programme. Capacity is dependent on the number of schools the ITE provider is working with who…

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Question 5599 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    How many Visas, if any, have been cancelled, during the week of 9th February 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 5600 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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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 9th February 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 5601 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    How many visa applications, if any, were approved, during the week of 9th February 2026, broken down by visa type?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I refer the Member to the attached document.

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Question 5605 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    How many visa applications, if any, were rejected, during the week of 9th February 2026; broken down by visa type?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I refer the Member to the attached document.

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Question 5607 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    What was the average time it took to process visa applications, if any, during the week of 9th February 2026; broken down by visa type?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I refer the Member to the attached document.

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Question 5608 (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 Work To Residence Visa during the week of 9th 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 during the week of 9 February 2026 to 15 February 2026, a total of five individuals arrived in New Zealand on a Work to Residence Visa.

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Question 5613 (2026)

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

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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

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Question 5614 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    What advice or updates, if any, did the Minister receive about the Accredited Employer Work Visa during the week of 9th February 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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In the week commencing 9 February 2026, my office received timeliness and statistics updates on AEWV in the weekly report.

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Question 5615 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    What was the nature of the work, if any was done, by Immigration NZ, MBIE or any other relevant party on the subject of monitoring or addressing migrant exploitation during the week of 9th 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 each week MBIE staff work on a range of matters addressing and monitoring migrant exploitation including reporting, policy development, assessing applications for migrant exploitation protection visas, taking compliance…

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Question 5622 (2026)

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Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    What advice or updates, if any, did the Minister receive on the subject of the Parent Visa Boost during the week of 9th February 2026?

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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 5623 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    What was the total amount, if any, of visa fees paid to Immigration NZ during the week of 9th 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 the total visa application fees received by Immigration New Zealand during the week of 9 February was NZ $ 6,487,599.78 (excluding GST).

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Question 5624 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    What was the total cost, if any, to Immigration NZ of processing visa applications during the week of 9th 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 Immigration NZ do not track the costs on a weekly basis and can only provide a weekly average for each month once full costs are available. The weekly average cost to Immigration NZ of processing visa applications for the…

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Question 5411 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    Did she use any personal email under her control to conduct ministerial business in the week commencing 9 February 2026; broken down by number of times, purpose, date, sender and recipient?

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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 5416 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What comparisons, if any, were done to compare the capabilities of the new SMART progress monitoring tool and Progressive Achievement Tests?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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No direct comparisons were done between the Student Monitoring, Reporting and Assessment Tool (SMART) and Progressive Achievement Tests (PATs). No formal comparison of the tools has been conducted. This is because PATs are a New Zealand…

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Question 5309 (2026)

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    How many, if any, non-enrolled students aged 6 to 16 are there as at February 2026, and of those students, how many, if any, have had their non-enrolled status for 12 months or more?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that there are 5,854 non-enrolled students aged 6 to16 as at 1 February 2026. Of these students, 1,510 have had their non-enrolled status for 12 months or more. Please note that some case records…

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Question 5310 (2026)

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    How, if at all, were Treasury's concerns that the SMART (Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool) "need to have a more robust change management plan, clear data privacy and ownership policies, confirmation that the delivery…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Corrected reply: In response to the concerns raised by Treasury I am advised that the Ministry of Education has: • undertaken a thorough Privacy Impact Assessment and progressed Certification and Accreditation processes so that both…

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Question 5312 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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    Did the Minister receive feedback from the Minister of Finance to "using existing standardised assessment tools, including making amendments where necessary, to meet the 2026 mandate (in advance of the new tool being available), or…

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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 5314 (2026)

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    Was the Government Communications Security Bureau involved in the development, procurement, privacy assessment, and/or hosting arrangements for Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool (SMART); 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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No, the GCSB was in not involved in the development, procurement, privacy assessment, and/or hosting arrangements for the Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool (SMART). The Ministry adhered to the Government Procurement Rules,…

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Question 5315 (2026)

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    Was the Department of Internal Affairs' Digital Services and Digital Safety teams involved in the development, procurement, privacy assessment, and/or hosting arrangements for Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool (SMART); if…

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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) approached Government Chief Digital Officer (GCDO) during the development of the Single-Stage Business Case for the Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool (SMART).…

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Question 4954 (2026)

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List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the timeframe for the KC investigation into the Teaching Council?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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That this is a matter for the Teaching Council which is an independent body.

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Question 4955 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Did the Minister discuss her request for a KC investigation with anyone at the Teaching Council prior to writing to the Chair, David Fergusson; if so, on what date and with whom?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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No. I am advised that the Ministry of Education briefed the Chief Victims Advisor.

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Question 4956 (2026)

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    On what date did she write to the Teaching Council Chair, David Fergusson, to express her concerns regarding the Teaching Council's limited approach to child protection and safety?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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On 11 February 2026, I wrote to the CEO Tom Gott raising concerns regarding the Teaching Council's limited approach to child protection and safety.

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Question 4957 (2026)

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List MP · Labour Party

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    When did the Teaching Council request that the Minister provide the Teaching Council with "enhanced powers" and who made the request?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The Teaching Council (the Council) did not formally request enhanced powers. They mentioned constrainted that they had monitoring ITE providers. Analysis by the Ministry of Education related to the enhanced quality assurance powers of the…

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Question 4958 (2026)

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List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received that the changes to the Teaching Council in the Education and Training (System Reform) Amendment Bill is the only way to improve the quality of initial teacher education, listed by date…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The Regulatory Impact Analysis of the workforce regulation proposals set out the evidence base for reform, including alternative options considered. This was received on 5 June 2025, and is publicly available here:…

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Question 4959 (2026)

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List MP · Labour Party

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    Who has the Minister heard from in the education sector that is "happy" with the changes proposed in the Education and Training (System Reform) Amendment Bill, listed by role and organisation?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Submissions regarding the Bill are made through the Select Committee process. I would note that submissions received regarding changes to the Teaching Council were made prior to the release of findings from the Francis Report and the PSC.

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Question 4960 (2026)

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List MP · Labour Party

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    What criteria, if any, did the Minister use to assess prospective appointments to the Teaching Council Governing Council?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Assessment of candidates is undertaken by the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) in accordance with section 476 of the Education and Training Act 2020 and relevant gazette notices. The advice provided by the Ministry informs my final…

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Question 4961 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many appointments has the Minister made to the Teaching Council Governing Council and on what dates did their term(s) commence?

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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 Ministerial appointments to the Teaching Governance council, including their appointment dates.

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4962, 4963 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    What advice, if any, did the Minister receive to substantiate her statement during her appearance at the Education and Workforce Select Committee that a lack of people with particular skills and experience on the Teaching Council Board is…

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    What advice, if any, did the Minister receive to inform her comment during her appearance at the Education and Workforce Select Committee on Wednesday 11 February 2026 that the Teaching Council Governing Council has not had people on it…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The advice I received from the Ministry of Education on the evidence base for the changes to the Teaching Council can be found in the workforce reform papers proactively released on the Ministry’s website, here:…

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Question 4964 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Had the Minister seen the two other reports that she referred to during her Select Committee appearance on Wednesday 11 February 2026 before requesting a KC inquiry into the Teaching Council?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I had seen the Debbie Francis Report. I had not seen the PSC Report.

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Question 4965 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Did the Minister communicate with the Chief Victims Advisor about the Teaching Council ahead of receiving the letter from the Chief Victims Advisor that the Minister referred to during the Select Committee hearing on 11 February 2026; if…

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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 4966 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    On what date did the Minister receive the letter from the Chief Victims Advisor regarding the Teaching Council that she quoted from during the Select Committee hearing on Wednesday 11 February 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I received the letter in my inbox to which you refer on 29 January 2026.

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Question 4973 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    On what date or dates, if any, did the Minister meet with the Public Service Commission between 1 July and 31 December 2025 and discuss the Teaching Council?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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10 October 2025, 16 December, and 17 December.