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Question 34490 (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 27 July 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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28 July • April - June Survivor Experiences Service insights report 29 July • Updated Meeting Pack - 3 August 2026 Redress and care Ministers – Crown Response to the Abuse in Care Inquiry • Aide-memoire – Oranga Tamariki paper to care…

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Question 34520 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 27 July 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 in the week beginning 27 July 2026 are listed in the table attached. This list includes formal briefings and aides-mémoire where the Minister of Immigration is recorded as the main recipient. Papers…

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Question 34545 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 27 July 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 27 July 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 34595 (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 27 July 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 34625 (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 27 July 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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Question 34650 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I took the following papers to Cabinet on 27 July 2026: 1. Reprioritising Funding to Increase School Onsite Training Programme and Teacher Bonding Scheme Places - 2. Education and Training (System Reform) Amendment Act 2026 Commencement…

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Question 34674 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, is the finalised budget at the Education Review Office for the 2026/27 financial year on artificial intelligence- including costs on training staff, deploying systems, maintaining subscriptions and any other associated…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The Education Review Office currently expects to spend around $100,000 (GST exclusive) in the 2026/27 financial year on artificial intelligence. Expenditure committed to date includes $37,500 on Microsoft Copilot licences and $52,000…

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Question 34734 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, 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 no public engagement surveys regarding the use of artificial intelligence are planned or currently underway by the Ministry of Education, the Education Review Office or the New Zealand Qualifications Authority. Education…

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Question 34735 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Nil

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Question 34737 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Nil

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Question 34044 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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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 New Zealand Qualifications Authority and Education New Zealand that there have not been any public engagement surveys regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) have been undertaken…

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Question 34046 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that there are there are no processes at the Ministry of Education where final approval is made solely by an automated system. Automation is only used to support workflow routing, validation, notifications and task management,…

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Question 34048 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, 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 Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools used by the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) are obtained through existing Ministry procurement and licensing arrangements. I am advised that the Education Review Office (ERO)…

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Question 34056 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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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 completed an ethics assessment which included an algorithm assessment in November 2025 in relation to the SMART tool. No further algorithm impact assessments have been identified since 27 November 2023. No…

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Question 34226 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Minister intend to further fund work on providing safe drinking water at schools if the $30 million included in Budget 2026 is insufficient to ensure safe supplies?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Budget 2026 allocated $30 million to the Safer Drinking Water in Schools Programme. If any additional funding is required, it would be subject to future Budget decisions. Outside of this programme, schools are able to access funding for…

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Question 34232 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the estimated cost of ensuring "all self-supplied schools will have a fully compliant drinking water system by the mid of 2031 (2030/31)" as noted in the 'Rapid Response' briefing on drinking water in schools dated 2 April 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that the information requested by the Member is commercially sensitive and cannot be released at this time. This is also my response to written parliamentary question 34234 (2026).

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Question 34234 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What was the total cost of the "urgent remediation work" at the 64 "highest priority schools" where drinking water issues were identified in the 'Rapid Response' briefing dated 2 April 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I refer to the Member to my response to written parliamentary question 34232 (2026).

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Question 34238 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What were the findings of the work that was noted in the 'Rapid Response...' briefing on drinking water in schools (dated 2 April 2026) as "currently underway to assess the next tranche of schools (164) and identify work required"?

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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, as at 31 July 2026, assessment reports for the 164 schools are still under review and findings are not yet finalised.

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Question 34243 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Have the 64 self-supplying schools noted in the 'Rapid Response...' briefing as "most in need of more reliably safe drinking water" received full upgrades to their supplies as planned to be completed by June 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The talking points in the Rapid Response contained an error. The statement “the 64 self-supplying schools that most in need of more reliably safe drinking water will have received full upgrades to their supplies by June” should have stated…

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Question 34246 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    When the Minister received the briefing titled "Rapid Response: Providing safe drinking water to schools", had there been a decision made as to whether the "$30 million capital injection in Budget 26" would in fact be funded in the Budget?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The timeline around Budget decisions will be released as part of the Budget 26 proactive release.

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Question 33858 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What are all of the different learning environments that are expected to be considered in the Ministry of Education’s review of Initial Teacher Education standards?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The review of Initial Teacher Education programme requirements is initially focused on English-medium early learning, primary, and secondary education settings. The Ministry of Education is currently seeking views from Māori-medium and…

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Question 33859 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is known about quality teaching and learning in a changing world that the Ministry of Education expects will be reflected in its review of Initial Teacher Education standards?

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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 continues to develop guidance and tools for quality teaching and learning that reflect the growing evidence base on best practice, are informed by the approaches of peer jurisdictions, and support consistent…

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Question 33860 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What are the terms of reference, if any, for the Ministry of Education’s review of Initial Teacher Education standards and when is the review expected to be completed?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I refer the Member to my response to written parliamentary question) 27963 (2026). Phase 1 of the review is expected to be completed in August 2026.

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Question 33861 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What part, if any, will the Teaching Council play in the Ministry of Education’s review of Initial Teacher Education standards?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The Teaching Council has been involved in the early stages of the review of the Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programme requirements, including initial discussions with the reviewers during the discovery phase and providing feedback on…

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Question 33862 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much, if anything, has been budgeted for the Ministry of Education’s review of Initial Teacher Education standards and how much, if any, of that budget is allocated to consultant fees?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I refer the Member to my response to written parliamentary question 27965 (2026)

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Question 33863 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has Martin Jenkins been engaged by the Ministry of Education to review the Initial Teacher Education standards and if so, what procurement process was used to engage them?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I refer the Member to my response to written parliamentary questions 27958 (2026) and 27945 (2026)

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Question 33864 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What contracts, if any, does Martin Jenkins have with the Ministry of Education and on what date(s), if at all, did they declare any conflicts of interest with current or past employees or consultants that now work in the education sector?

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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 currently two contracts with Martin Jenkins. In relation to the Initial Teacher Education standards contract, a conflict of interest was declared by a sub-contractor for Martin…

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Question 33865 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What policies, if any, does the Ministry of Education have to protect the political neutrality of the Ministry and its staff and which, if any, of those policies prevent staff from discussing their political associations in public while…

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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) is required to uphold political neutrality under the Public Service Act 2020 and Public Service Commission standards. This is supported through internal policies, including the Code of Conduct and…

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33866, 33867, 33868 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does the Ministry of Education require contractors working in Ministry roles to declare other employment or paid work they are undertaking while working at the Ministry and if so, how and when is this done?

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    Does the Ministry of Education require contractors working in Ministry roles to declare conflicts of interest and if so, how and when is this done?

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    Does the Ministry of Education require consultants working for the Ministry to declare conflicts of interest and if so, how and when is this done?

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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 follows the Public Service Commission’s Model Standards for managing conflicts of interest. All declared conflicts from contractors or consultants are considered prior to any engagement. This…

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33139, 33832 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    What independent investigation or root-cause review, if any, is now being undertaken as a result of the SMART (Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool) data breach?

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    What changes were made to the SMART (Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool) monitoring rules, alerts or audit-review processes following the breach incident?

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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 is in the early stages of undertaking a fulsome and comprehensive post-incident review.

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33144, 33815, 33816 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    When, if ever, was the SMART (Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool) final Security Certification and Accreditation completed and approved?

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    When, if ever, were the Certification and Accreditation reports completed and finalised for the Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool (SMART)?

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    When, if ever, were the Certification and Accreditation processes completed and finalised for the Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool (SMART)?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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20 March 2026.

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Question 33813 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, did the Ministry of Education receive from the Government Communications and Security Bureau regarding the New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM) for the Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I refer the Member to my response to written parliamentary question 5314 (2026).

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Question 33814 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, did the Ministry of Education receive from the Government Communications and Security Bureau (GCSB) regarding offshore backup storage for the Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool (SMART)?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I refer the Member to my response to written parliamentary question 5314 (2026).

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Question 33833 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    Has any review into the Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool (SMART) data breach discovered any additional affected accounts, users, schools or students beyond those publicly reported?

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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 no additional affected accounts have been identified.

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Question 33834 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    How, if at all, were the SMART (Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool) audit logs used to determine that the data breach incident involved 276 students across seven schools?

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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 it is not in the public interest for this information to be released. Doing so could compromise the security and integrity of the Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool system and…

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Question 33835 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    On what date and by what means, if any, was the Ministry first made aware of the “unexpected access”, and was it first alerted by a person or school rather than by the SMART (Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool) automated…

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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 has advised that, on 15 July 2026, a Ministry staff member received information from a school staff member during a routine school visit. Following this, a formal investigation commenced on 16 July 2026, and the…

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Question 33836 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    Did the SMART (Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool) automatically generate an alert when the affected trial login credentials accessed live student records; if not, why was access by trial credentials to live student records…

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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 no alert was generated as the access came from legitimate users with authorised accounts which had previously been allocated trial access.

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Question 33837 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Why is she directing the Ministry of Education to provide funding for schools to "solve the problem" of rural school buses in the Manawatu, when she has previously said that this is an operational matter she cannot get involved in?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I have been advised by the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) that Palmerston North Boys’ High School (PNBHS) recently trialled a private, user-pays bus service for students from Shannon and nearby areas who are not eligible for…

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Question 33840 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    What recommendations were made by the independent review of the Biometric Capability Upgrade (BCU) project, and which recommendations have been implemented?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The independent Review of the Biometric Projects undertaken by Greg James made a number of findings regarding the Biometric Capability Update (BCU) Project. These are outlined in the review which can be found here:…

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Question 33841 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    Did negotiations with NEC New Zealand Ltd. result in any agreement regarding the recovery, allocation, or payment of sunk costs; if so, what was agreed?

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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 Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment reached an agreement with NEC New Zealand on 15 June 2026. Details of any payments are confidential and commercially sensitive.

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Question 33842 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    What decisions, if any, were made following the meeting with Richard Griffiths regarding next steps arising from the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment’s termination notice, prior to NEC New Zealand Ltd. providing its formal…

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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 decisions were made by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment following this meeting as negotiations were being undertaken.

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Question 33843 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    Did NEC New Zealand Ltd. provide a formal written response to the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment (MBIE) following discussions regarding the termination of the Biometric Capability Upgrade (BCU) project; if so, on what…

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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 NEC New Zealand Ltd. provided a formal written response to the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment on 19 January 2026.

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Question 33845 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    How much did the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment (MBIE) pay, or expect to pay, in stranded costs arising from the termination of the Biometric Capability Upgrade (BCU) project?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment that there are approximately $100,000 of stranded costs following the termination of the Biometric Capability Upgrade project. This will be tested as part of the reviews…

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Question 33643 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, was provided to Ministers regarding options to continue, pause, or terminate the BCU project?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The below covers specific advice that I received as Minister of Immigration. Questions regarding advice to other Ministers should be directed to those Ministers. On 19 March 2024, I received a written briefing from MBIE titled Biometric…

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Question 33644 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    On what date was the independent review of the BCU project commissioned, and what was the total cost of that review?

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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 Terms of Reference for the independent review was signed off by MBIE’s acting Chief Executive on 14 December 2025. The reviewer signed their agreement to commence the review on 23 December 2025. I am advised the total…

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Question 33668 (2026)

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Hūhana Lyndon

List MP · Green Party

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    Has NZQA communicated to any staff, either verbally or in writing, that the functions currently undertaken by Ngā Poutoko Aromatawai Māori will be transferred to another team or positions under the proposed restructure; if so, when and to…

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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 NZQA announced the start of consultation on proposed changes to the Assessment Division to its 180 staff on 15 July.

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Question 33669 (2026)

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Hūhana Lyndon

List MP · Green Party

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    Did NZQA prepare a Te Tiriti impact assessment, Māori impact assessment, or equivalent analysis in relation to the proposed Assessment Division restructure; if so, when was it completed and what were its conclusions?

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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 NZQA considered a range of factors relevant to Māori assessment capability, the impacts on staff, and NZQA's ability to continue delivering its functions and services effectively as well as alignment with NZQA Board’s Te…

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Hūhana Lyndon

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    Is the advertised position of Chief Advisor Assessment - Mātauranga Māori, an existing position, a newly established position, or a replacement for an existing position; if an existing position, what is the name of the role and the details…

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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 position of Chief Advisor Assessment – Mātauranga Māori is a newly created position. The role provides strategic and specialist leadership to embed mātauranga Māori, Te Ao Māori, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations…

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    Has NZQA advertised any new or replacement positions that would undertake functions currently performed by Ngā Poutoko Aromatawai Māori before consultation on the proposed restructure has concluded; if so, how many positions, what are…

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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 no new or replacement positions that would undertake functions currently performed by Ngā Poutoko Aromatawai Māori have been advertised.

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    What consultation, if any, has she or NZQA undertaken with Māori education organisations, Iwi, kura, and Māori-medium providers in relation to the proposed Assessment Division restructure?

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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 NZQA has followed the standard public-sector change process, through which they must consult with staff first.