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Question 3534 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

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    What actions, if any, is the Minister taking to address research showing that autistic students are almost three times more likely to be stood down or suspended than non autistic students?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Through Budget 2025, I have made a significant investment of $646 million of operating funding and $100.9 million of capital funding to support children with additional learning needs. This includes: • $266 million to extend the Early…

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Question 3535 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many disabled students, if any, have been stood down, suspended, or asked not to attend school due to a lack of teacher aide support in the past three years?

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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) does not hold this information.

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Question 3536 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · Labour Party

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    How, if at all, does the Minister expect disabled children who are declined funding to get the same support as non-disabled children at school?

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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) does not collect or keep data on disability status or diagnosis. Access to support is determined by the level of a student’s presenting needs within everyday educational contexts. Many students’…

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Question 3537 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many funding applications for disabled learners were declined in the past three years, and what steps is the Minister taking to reduce the proportion of declined applications?

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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 funding for support is based on need, and that the Ministry of Education does not hold data on disabled status of applicants.

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Question 3538 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received on current school choices for disabled children, such as a mainstream school, home schooling with appropriate support, or a specialist school?

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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 on school choices specifically for disabled children, as the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) does not collect or store data on disability status. However, I have received a range of advice from the…

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Question 3539 (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 26th January 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 3540 (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 26th January 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 3541 (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 26th January 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 3542 (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 26th January 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 3543 (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 26th January 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 3544 (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 Work To Residence Visa during the week of 26th January 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 26 January 2026 to 1 February 2026, a total of four individuals arrived in New Zealand on a Work to Residence Visa, comprising both residence and temporary entry Work to Residence Visa holders. First…

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Question 3545 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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

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Question 3546 (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 26th January 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 26 January 2026, I received updates regarding proposed adjustments to income and wage thresholds including for the Accredited Employer Work Visa.

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Question 3547 (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 26th January 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 3548 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    What advice or updates, if any, did the Minister receive on the subject of the Parent Visa Boost during the week of 26th January 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 26 January 2026, I received updates regarding proposed adjustments to sponsor income thresholds for the Parent Boost Visitor Visa.

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Question 3549 (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 26th January 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 3550 (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 26th January 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 26 January 2026 to 1 February 2026 was NZ$5,909,776.28 (excluding GST).

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Question 3221 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    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 year funding was…

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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 initial teacher education providers applied for School Onsite Training Programme (SOTP) places according to their capacity. In 2026 the University of Otago received 4 places, 2 primary…

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Question 3223 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    How many initial teacher education places did Massey University of New Zealand | Te Kunenga Ki Pūrehuroa receive School Onsite Training Programme funding for in their primary school programme, listed by each year funding was recevied for?

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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 received School Onsite Training Programme (SOPT) funding for 34 primary initial teacher education places in 2025 and 50 primary places in 2026. The 2025 allocation included…

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Question 3224 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    How many initial teacher education places did Victoria University of Wellington | Te Herenga Waka receive School Onsite Training Programme funding for in each of their primary and secondary school programmes, listed by each year funding…

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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 received School Onsite Training Programme (SOPT) funding for eight initial teacher education places in 2025. This comprised of four primary…

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Question 3225 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    How many initial teacher education places did Te Rito Maioha Primary Teacher Education receive School Onsite Training Programme funding for in its primary school programme, listed by each year funding was recevied for?

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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 received School Onsite Training Programme (SOPT) funding for 42 primary initial teacher education places in 2025. In 2026 they received funding for 81 primary places and 12…

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Question 3226 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many initial teacher education places did Toi Kura Massey University of New Zealand | Te Kunenga Ki Pūrehuroa receive School Onsite Training Programme funding for in its Māori medium 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 Toi Kura, Massey University received School Onsite Training Programme (SOPT) funding for 15 Māori medium primary initial teacher education places in 2026. All initial teacher education…

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Question 3227 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    How many initial teacher education places did Open Polytech | Kuratini Tuwhera receive School Onsite Training Programme funding for in each of their primary and secondary school programmes, listed by each year funding was recevied for?

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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 Open Polytechnic received School Onsite Training Programme (SOPT) funding for 29 initial teacher education places in 2026. This included 16 primary places, 13 secondary places, and one Māori…

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Question 3228 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many initial teacher education places did University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha receive School Onsite Training Programme funding for in each of primary and secondary school programmes, listed by each year funding was…

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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 Canterbury received School Onsite Training programme (SOPT) funding for two secondary initial teacher education places in 2026. All initial teacher education providers…

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Question 3229 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    How many initial teacher education places did Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland receive School Onsite Training Programme funding for in each of their primary, secondary and Māori medium primary 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 Auckland received School Onsite Training Programme (SOPT) funding for 29 initial teacher education places in 2023. This included 25 secondary places and four composite…

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Question 3230 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    How many initial teacher education places did The University of Waikato | Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato receive School Onsite Training Programme funding for in each of primary and secondary school programmes, listed by each year funding was…

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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 in 2023, the University of Waikato received School Onsite Training Programme (SOPT) funding for 63 initial teacher education places. This included 58 secondary places and five composite…

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3231, 3234 (2026)

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    Was the 2 March 2024 the first time that the Minister corresponded with David Ferguson?

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    Was the 1 March 2024 the first time that David Ferguson corresponded with the Minister?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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No. David Ferguson was the principal of a high-performing school on the North Shore. As the Member of Parliament for ECB, I regularly correspond with principals in my electorate and nearby.

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Question 3232 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many initial teacher education places did The Teacher's Institute receive School Onsite Training Programme funding for in each of primary and secondary school programmes, listed by each year funding was recevied for?

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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 Teacher’s Institute received School Onsite Training Programme (SOPT) funding for 152 initial teacher education places in 2026. This included 44 primary places and 108 secondary places. All…

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Question 3233 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the role of the person David Ferguson emailed in the Minister's Office on Friday 15 August 2025?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The Minister.

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Question 3235 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Did any of the Minister's advisory staff discuss The Teacher's Institute with New Zealand Qualification Authority officials at any time; if so, on what date, through what mode of communication and for what reason?

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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 3236 (2026)

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    Did the Minister discuss The Teacher's Institute with New Zealand Qualification Authority officials at any time; if so, on what date, through what mode of communication and for what reason?

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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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7 questions (2026)

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Matching question numbers: 3244 (2026), 3245 (2026), 3246 (2026)

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    What was the Teaching Council Chief Executive's final decision regarding The Teacher's Institute's 2024 application to be able to deliver an initial teacher education programme and on what date was this made?

  • 3238 (matches this search)

    Did The Teacher's Institute apply in 2025 to the Teaching Council to deliver an initial teacher education programme; if so, what was the recommendation made by the panel of teaching professionals evaluating the programme, including any…

  • 3239 (matches this search)

    What recommendation did the panel of teaching professionals evaluating The Teacher's Institute application to deliver an initial teacher education programme provide in 2024, including any conditions attached to a recommendation to approve…

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    On what date, if any, in 2024 and 2025, did The Teacher's Institute submit all their programme approval documentation through the Teaching Council's Initial Teacher Education portal?

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  • 3244 (matches this search)

    On what dates, if any, in 2024 and 2025, did the Teaching Council meet with The Teacher's Institute regarding the School Onsite Training Programme; if any meetings, what were the roles of the Teaching Council staff in attendance?

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    Did The Teacher's Institute submit an application in 2025 to the Teaching Council to be able to deliver an initial teacher education programme; if so, who comprised the panel of teaching professionals that evaluated the application?

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    Who comprised the panel of teaching professionals that evaluated The Teacher's Institute 2024 application to the Teaching Council to be able to deliver an initial teacher education programme?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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This is an operational matter for the Teaching Council. I am not informed of decisions it makes to approve initial teacher education providers and programmes. These decisions are made by the Teaching Council, in conjunction with New…

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Question 3247 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    On what dates, if any, in 2024 and 2025, did the New Zealand Qualifications Authority meet with The Teacher's Institute regarding the School Onsite Training Programme; and if any meetings, what were the roles of the New Zealand…

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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 Table 3247(2026) showing meetings held by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) and the Teacher’s Institute regarding the School Onsite Training Programme. The table also details the roles of NZQA staff in…

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Question 3248 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    On what date did David Ferguson become the Chair of the Governing Council of the Teaching Council?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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David Ferguson began his term as Chair on 29 August 2025.

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Question 3249 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    On what dates, if any, in 2024 and 2025, did the Ministry of Education meet with The Teacher's Institute regarding the School Onsite Training Programme; and if any meetings, what were the roles of the Ministry of Education staff 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 that the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) did not meet with the Teachers Institute in 2024 regarding the School Onsite Training Programme (SOTP). In 2025, the Ministry met with the Teachers Institute regarding SOTP on the…

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Question 3250 (2026)

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List MP · Labour Party

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    On what date was David Ferguson appointed to the New Zealand Qualifications Authority Board?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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David Ferguson began his term as a member on 29 October 2024.

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3270, 3279 (2026)

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  • 3270 (matches this search)

    On what date in 2024, if any, did the Ministry of Education approve the Teacher's Institute (also known as the Auckland Schools Teacher Development Trust) application for School Onsite Training Programme funding?

  • 3279 (matches this search)

    On what date in 2024, if any, did the Ministry of Education receive the Teacher's Institute (also known as the Auckland Schools Teacher Development Trust) application for School Onsite Training Programme funding?

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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 did not approve or receive any application from the Teacher’s Institute (also known as the Auckland Schools Teacher Development Trust) for School Onsite Training Programme funding in 2024.

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Question 3274 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    On what date in 2025, if any, did the Ministry of Education approve the Teacher's Institute (also known as the Auckland Schools Teacher Development Trust) application for School Onsite Training Programme funding?

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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 approved the Teacher’s Institute (Auckland Schools Teacher Development Trust) application for School Onsite Training Programme funding on 10 October 2025.

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Question 3276 (2026)

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    On what date in 2025, if any, did the Ministry of Education receive the Teacher's Institute (also known as the Auckland Schools Teacher Development Trust) application for School Onsite Training Programme funding?

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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 received the Teacher’s Institute (Auckland Schools Teacher Development Trust) application for School Onsite Training Programme funding on 10 September 2025.

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Question 3281 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    How many times since 1 January 2024, if any, did the Minister discuss with Minister Simmonds The Teacher’s Institute, listed by date?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Zero.

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Question 3298 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on the carbon neutral government programme in the 2025 calendar 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 that in the 2025 calendar year, the Ministry of Education spent $110,400 on the Carbon Neutral Government Programme. NZQA does not hold a record of this by calendar year, however they spent $12,955 on the carbon neutral…

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Question 3300 (2026)

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    How much, if any, have the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, budgeted for the carbon neutral government programme for the 2026 calendar 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 that the Ministry of Education has not yet set a budget for the Carbon Neutral Government Programme for the 2026 calendar year. NZQA budgeted $10,000 on the carbon neutral government programme for the 2025/2026 financial year…

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Question 3302 (2026)

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, budget for the carbon neutral government programme in the 2025 calendar 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 that in the 2025 calendar year, the Ministry of Education budgeted $78,000 for the Carbon Neutral Government Programme. NZQA budgeted $10,000 on the carbon neutral government programme for the 2024/2025 financial year ENZ…

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2057, 2065 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Did any of the Minister's advisory staff discuss The Teacher's Institute with any Ministry of Education officials at any time since 1 January 2024; if so, on what date, through what mode of communication and for what reason?

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    Did the Minister discuss The Teacher's Institute with Ministry of Education officials at any time; if so, on what date, through what mode of communication and for what reason?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Members of my staff attend meetings with myself and officials where teacher training has been discussed as this is a key part of my work programme. Different ITE providers are mentioned at various times in discussions. This includes the…

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Question 2063 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    Did the Minister discuss The Teacher's Institute with Teaching Council Governing Council members or staff at any time since 1 January 2024; if so, on what date, through what mode of communication and for what reason?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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No. I have never discussed the Teachers' Institute with anyone from the Teaching Council Board or staff. To be clear, I have never spoken to David Ferguson about the Teachers' Institute in relation to his role as a board member or Chair of…

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Question 2064 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    Did any of the Minister's advisory staff discuss The Teacher's Institute with any Teaching Council Governing Council members or staff at any time since 1 January 2024; if so, on what date, through what mode of communication and for what…

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    Have any of the Minister's advisory staff called Minister Simmonds' Office to discuss The Teacher's Institute; if so, on what date?

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    Have any of the Minister's advisory staff called Minister Simmonds' Office to discuss Tertiary Education Commission funding, if so, on what dates since 1 January 2024?

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    How many times since 1 January 2024, if any, have any of the Minister's advisory staff met with David Ferguson, listed by date?

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One member of my staff had a coffee with David Ferguson in April 2025. All other meetings are in my proactively released diary.

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    How many times since 1 January 2024, if any, have any of the Minister's advisory staff called David Fergusson, listed by date?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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I am advised that iPhones only retain a limited call log history and therefore my office does not hold this information.