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Question 29797 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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    What was the purpose of Ministry of Education officials' travel to Australia across July and August 2025 and what work did they do with Learning First?

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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 three members of the Ministry of Education’s specialist curriculum writing team travelled to Melbourne (one staff member in July 2025, and two staff members in August 2025) to work with Ben Jensen and his Learning First…

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Question 29798 (2026)

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    When did her office first learn that an administrative error had occurred leading to an incorrect response to Question 53791 (2025) being lodged in December 2025 and how was the error found?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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On 19 June 2026, the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) alerted me to this error via a request for a formal correction to written parliamentary question 53791 (2025). I am advised that this information was identified when the Ministry…

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Question 29799 (2026)

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    Was the media report that she first learned, on Friday, 19 June 2026, that an error had been made in one of her Written Parliamentary Question replies in December 2025 correct and if so, why was her reply not corrected until Thursday, 25…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Yes. Answers to Written Parliamentary Questions which concern operational agency matters, such as Written Parliamentary Question 53791 (2025), are provided to me by the Ministry. The Ministry, when responding to a subsequent OIA,…

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Question 29800 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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    Further to her reply to Question 53791 (2025), corrected on 25 June 2026, on what date did the Ministry of Education first provide her with the details of education officials’ travel to visit Learning First in Australia in 2025 and how, if…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I was first made aware of this trip on 19 June when my office was notified by the Ministry of Education that they had answered Written Parliamentary Question 53791 (2025) incorrectly.

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Question 29801 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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    Further to her reply to Question 53791 (2025), corrected on 25 June 2026, did the Ministry of Education provide the details of officials’ travel to visit Learning First in Australia to her office in 2025 and if so, on what date?

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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 29802 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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    Further to her reply to Question 53791 (2025), corrected on 25 June 2026, did the administrative error that led to the omission of the education officials' visit to Learning First in Australia in the reply provided in December 2025 occur…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Yes

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Question 29803 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to her reply to Question 53791 (2025), corrected on 25 June 2026, did the administrative error that led to the omission of education officials’ visit to Learning First in Australia in the reply provided in December 2025 occur in…

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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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Ginny Andersen

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Matching question numbers: 29872 (2026), 29875 (2026), 29881 (2026)

  • 29812 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, has Learning First provided the Ministry of Education about curriculum implementation and when was any such advice provided?

  • 29818 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, has Learning First provided the Ministry of Education about curriculum reform and when was any such advice provided?

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    What advice, if any, has Learning First provided the Ministry of Education about school reviews and when was any such advice provided?

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    What advice, if any, has Learning First provided the Ministry of Education about school improvement and when was any such advice provided?

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    What advice, if any, has Learning First provided the Ministry of Education about education system reform and when was any such advice provided?

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    What advice, if any, has Learning First provided the Ministry of Education about teacher development and when was any such advice provided?

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    What advice, if any, has Learning First provided the Ministry of Education about evaluation and accountability systems and when was any such advice provided?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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It is my understanding that Learning First provided a range of advice to the Ministry of Education regarding international curriculum benchmarking (the Ministry) in 2025. This advice served as one input into the Ministry’s curriculum…

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7 questions (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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Matching question numbers: 29873 (2026), 29876 (2026), 29884 (2026)

  • 29813 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, has Learning First provided her or her staff about curriculum implementation and when was any such advice provided?

  • 29819 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, has Learning First provided her or her staff about curriculum reform and when was any such advice provided?

  • 29864 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, has Learning First provided her or her staff about school reviews and when was any such advice provided?

  • 29869 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, has Learning First provided her or her staff about school improvement and when was any such advice provided?

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  • 29873 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, has Learning First provided her or her staff about education system reform and when was any such advice provided?

  • 29876 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, has Learning First provided her or her staff about teacher development and when was any such advice provided?

  • 29884 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, has Learning First provided her or her staff about evaluation and accountability systems and when was any such advice provided?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Advice is provided to me by my agencies. I do not consider correspondence from a stakeholder to be advice. This is also my response to Written Parliamentary Questions 29819, 29864, 29869, 29873, 29876, and 29884 (2026).

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Question 29930 (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 22 June 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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22 June • Meeting Pack – 23 June 2026 Redress and care Ministers - Crown Response to the Abuse in Care Inquiry 25 June • Briefing – Ministerial Satisfaction Survey – Policy and Ministerial Servicing • Weekly report – Reporting period…

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Question 29960 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 22 June 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 22 June 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 29984 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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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 22 June 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 22 June 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 30036 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 22 June 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 30065 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 22 June 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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I took one paper to Cabinet. It is not in the public interest to release the title at this time.

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Question 30090 (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 22 June 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 one paper to Cabinet during the week beginning 22 June 2026. I am withholding the title as it is sensitive in nature and is not in the public interest to release at this time.

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Question 29651 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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    Where any officials present at her meeting with Ben Jensen of Learning First during her trip to Australia and if so, what agencies were present?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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A departmental Private Secretary from my office, employed by the Ministry of Education was present at this meeting. The Private Secretary accompanied me on the trip, and attended all meetings I had on the trip.

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Question 29653 (2026)

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    Did she inform her officials about any of the details of her conversation with Ben Jensen of Learning First while in Australia and if so, what information did she provide them?

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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 29654 (2026)

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    What was the date and purpose of her travel to Australia for the trip where she met Ben Jensen of Learning First for a coffee and what did they discuss during that meeting?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I travelled to Gold Coast between 24-27 October 2024. I was invited to participate in a panel discussion on education reform. While in Australia, I met with a number of people, including the then Director General of Education in…

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Question 29655 (2026)

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    On what date did the Education Review Office introduce her to Ben Jensen of Learning First and did they provide a briefing for that meeting?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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ERO introduced me to Dr Ben Jensen on 16 October 2024 while he was in Wellington to give a presentation on his insights into curriculum reform, implementation, and international benchmarking. I received the meeting invitation on 14…

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Question 29657 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    How did the Ministry of Education become aware of Learning First and their services?

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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 Education Review Office invited the Ministry of Education to attend a meeting in Wellington on 16 October 2024, where Dr Ben Jensen, international curriculum expert, shared insights into what is being developed in…

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Question 29658 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    How did the Education Review Office become aware of Learning First and their services?

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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 ERO’s former Chief Review Officer knew of Learning First through his professional experience and background in the education sector.

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Question 29659 (2026)

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    Was New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER) one of the providers considered by the Ministry of Education before it decided to award a contract to Learning First in 2024/25 without undertaking a competitive tendering process…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that, throughout the life of the Curriculum and Assessment Change Programme, the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) has engaged numerous sector experts, academics, subject associations and a range of suppliers, one of these…

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Question 29661 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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    Does she have confidence that the Ministry of Education has been transparent in their procurement activities in awarding a contract to Learning First without undertaking a competitive tendering process and if so, why?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised by the Secretary of Education that the Ministry followed relevant Government Procurement Rules. All decisions made went through the appropriate internal processes and approvals, and I am advised by my officials that this…

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Question 29662 (2026)

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    How many contracts, if any, valued at $1 million or more has the Ministry of Education awarded to a service provider without undertaking a competitive tendering process since 1 January 2025 and for each such contract, who was awarded the…

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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 awarded two contracts, valued at $1 million or more, to a service provider without undertaking a competitive tendering process since 1 January 2025. These are outlined below: Language Circle…

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Question 29663 (2026)

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    Has the Ministry of Education awarded any contracts to Learning First through a competitive tendering process and if so, when was each such contract awarded?

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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 awarded one contract to Learning First through a competitive tendering process. This was awarded on 17 December 2025.

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Question 29664 (2026)

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    What Government Procurement Rules exemption, if any, was used to exempt the contract awarded to Learning First in 2024/25 from a competitive tendering process and what process was followed in applying that exemption?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised the Curriculum and Assessment Change Programme applied for a procurement exemption under Government Procurement Rule 14.9(c), which provides for an exemption to open tendering in the following circumstances: Only one supplier:…

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Question 29665 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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    How many active contracts has Learning First had with the Ministry of Education since 1 January 2024 and for each such contract when was it signed, what work was it for and what was the cost?

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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 had the following two active contracts with Learning first since 1 January 2024: Contract One This was signed on 1 May 2025. Services agreement to support curriculum development and design by…

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Question 29680 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    Following response 28228 (2026), in which the Minister said she received a briefing in 2025 regarding the "Safer Drinking Water in Schools programme" labelled "28 May 2025 – Information Update: Joint Ministers’ meeting: Safe drinking water…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The briefing I received on 28 May 2025 did not discuss the drinking water quality at the 45 schools where ‘do not drink’ notices were issued in 2025.

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Question 29681 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    Following response 28229 (2026), what was it about the briefing the Minister received on drinking water in rural schools on 2 April 2026, titled "Rapid Response: Providing safe drinking water to schools", that was considered "rapid" or…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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A rapid response is a briefing type used to provide me with quick turn around information about the education portfolio. These briefings are requested by my Private Secretaries and are not Ministry initiated. Rapid responses are required…

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6 questions (2026)

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Matching question numbers: 29444 (2026), 29456 (2026)

  • 29435 (matches this search)

    How many, if any, suppliers are likely to lose regular work on school property as a result of the Ministry of Education’s proposed Regional Supplier Programme for school property; and how many people work for those suppliers?

  • 29441 (matches this search)

    Has she seen advice on how the Ministry of Education’s proposed Regional Supplier Programme for school property will impact future school builds; if so, will the Ministry of Education’s proposal lead to a reduction in school maintenance…

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    Has she seen advice on how the Ministry of Education’s proposed Regional Supplier Programme for school property will impact future school builds; if so, will the Ministry of Education’s proposal lead to a reduction in classrooms being…

  • 29443 (matches this search)

    Has she seen any advice on how the Ministry of Education’s proposed Regional Supplier Programme for school property would impact job opportunities for both suppliers and their employees; if so, would the Ministry of Education’s proposed…

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    Does the Ministry of Education’s proposed Regional Supplier Programme for school property change how many suppliers the Ministry of Education will engage with for school property work; if so, how?

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    What advice, if any, has she seen on the Ministry of Education’s proposed Regional Supplier Programme for school property?

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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) notified me that the Ministry that it would undertake consultation on proposed changes to its commercial arrangements for school property, in response to supplier feedback. At this stage, the…

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Question 29436 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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    How many construction workers, if any, are currently employed by suppliers that have been contracted by the Ministry of Education in the last five 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 does not capture data on the number of individuals employed by individual suppliers contracted to school property infrastructure projects.

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29445, 29446 (2026)

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    How many, if any, separate pieces of communication has she received from suppliers relating to the Ministry of Education’s proposed Regional Supplier Programme for school property?

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    What communications, if any, has she received from suppliers relating to the Ministry of Education’s proposed Regional Supplier Programme for school property?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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My office has identified three emails. This is also my answer to Written Parliamentary Question 29446 (2026)

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29447, 29448, 29449, 29450 (2026)

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    How many, if any, individuals worked on school property work for suppliers contracted by the Ministry of Education in 2026 to date?

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    How many, if any, individuals worked on school property work for suppliers contracted by the Ministry of Education in 2025?

  • 29449 (matches this search)

    How many, if any, individuals worked on school property work for suppliers contracted by the Ministry of Education in 2024?

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    How many, if any, individuals worked on school property work for suppliers contracted by the Ministry of Education in 2023?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that the Ministry of Education does not capture data on the number of individuals working on its school property contracts. This is also my response to written parliamentary questions 29448, 29449 and 29450 (2026).

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Question 29451 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, suppliers did the Ministry engage with for school property work so far in 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that the Ministry of Education has engaged the following number of suppliers for Ministry-led school property projects across recent years, including its capital programme: • 2026 (to 15 June): Approximately 117 legal entities…

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Question 29452 (2026)

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List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, suppliers did the Ministry engage with for school property work in 2024?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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This is also my response to written parliamentary question 29451 (2026).

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Question 29453 (2026)

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    How many, if any, suppliers did the Ministry engage with for school property work in 2025?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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This is also my response to written parliamentary question 29451 (2026).

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Question 29454 (2026)

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List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, suppliers did the Ministry engage with for school property work in 2023?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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This is also my response to written parliamentary question 29451 (2026).

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Question 29472 (2026)

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Kahurangi Carter

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning Monday, June 15th, 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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17 June • Aide-Memoire – Ministry of Social Development’s recent High Court judgement on Historic Claims process 18 June • Aide-Memoire – Abuse Inquiry Response Ministerial Advisory Group advice on building and strengthening care safety •…

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Question 29046 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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    Further to Written Parliamentary Question 20806 (2026): Which specific "Government priority education initiatives" received the funding reprioritised from “Schools’ operating expenses for peer support and coach funding”; expressed as a…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The Positive Behaviour for Learning School Wide operating expenses for peer support and coach funding has not been reallocated to a specific initiative. It has been reinvested for key Budget 2026 priorities, which include investing in…

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Question 29047 (2026)

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    Further to Written Parliamentary Question 20815 (2026); Which specific "core system investments were invested into from the funding reprioritised from the Targeted Assistance for Participation appropriation; expressed as a list?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The current year underspends from Targeted Assistance for Participation have been reinvested into a tagged contingency for potential use in the Early Childhood Education sector.

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Question 29210 (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 15 June 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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17 June • Aide-Memoire – Ministry of Social Development’s recent High Court judgement on Historic Claims process 18 June • Aide-Memoire – Abuse Inquiry Response Ministerial Advisory Group advice on building and strengthening care safety •…

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Question 29240 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 15 June 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 15 June 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 29265 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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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 15 June 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 15 June 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 29315 (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 15 June 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 29345 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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None.

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Question 29370 (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 15 June 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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28735, 28878 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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    Further to her reply to Question 19983 (2026), how many email addresses were contained in the email list of all principals and board chairs to support an email to the sector?

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    Further to her reply to Question 19983 (2026), what is the file name for each of the Ministry email lists that are automatically distributed to her Education Private Secretaries and how many email addresses are contained in each list?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The file name for the Ministry of Education email list automatically distributed every week to Education Private Secretaries is “Emergency Contacts - National Report.” Please note that the file title is not indicative of a sole purpose of…

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Question 28852 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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    Has the Ministry of Education discussed, with her, any protocols for notifying schools about funding decisions for new classrooms or school property upgrades and if so, when and what information was provided to her?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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When investment decisions are made, the Ministry provides advice on possible announcement opportunities. Ahead of each scheduled announcement, discussions are held between the Ministry and my office to determine the approach to informing…

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28853, 28855, 28859 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    On what date, if at all, did she first notify National Party Members of Parliament about the details of the new classrooms and school property upgrades that she announced on 11 June 2026 and how did she communicate that information to them?

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    Did she provide project details of the value, timing, construction timetables, or other details that Ministry of Education property officials may hold to Members of Parliament before she announced before she announced that information on…

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    Did she provide information about Ministry of Education decisions to fund new classrooms and school property upgrades to National Party Members of Parliament (MP) before the Ministry had informed schools of the decisions and if so, what…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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On 10 June 2026, I called National MPs whose electorates were receiving additional classrooms and school property upgrades so that they could get in touch with their local school principals to ensure that they knew of the announcement…

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Question 28854 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    On what date, if at all, did the Ministry of Education begin notifying schools of decisions about the funding of new classrooms and school property upgrades that she announced on 11 June 2026 and on what date did she first receive that…

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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, on 11 June 2026, Ministry of Education School Property staff contacted schools in the Bay of Plenty, Waikato, Auckland and Te Tai Tokerau regions with Budget 2026-funded property projects. These schools have been in…