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Question 20085 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What percentage, if any, of people receiving Jobseeker Support Work Ready received the accommodation supplement in the 2025 calendar year?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I refer the Member to reply number 20079 (2026)

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Question 20086 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What regular monitoring process is agreed to and resourced in relation to Ministry of Social Development automated decision-making about identifying eligible young people to invite them to join 'not in education, employment or training'…

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) that the Youth Service NEET model generates referrals to Youth Service providers for consideration based on school leavers predicted to have the highest need of help…

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Question 20087 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Can the Minister confirm that between 1 December 2025 and 31 March 2026 she received no reports about the Ministry of Social Development's use of artificial intelligence or digitised tools, with the exception of Automated Decision-Making:…

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I have not received any reports from the Ministry of Social Development on the use of AI or digitised tools within the period the member requests.

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Question 20088 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What regular monitoring process is agreed to and resourced in relation to Ministry of Social Development automated decision-making about checking if Student Allowance and Loan applications are getting a benefit or have debt with the…

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I am advised that the Ministry of Social Development’s (the Ministry) Automated Decision-Making standards states that regular monitoring proportionate to the risks involved must be carried out to ensure that the ADM continues to produce…

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Question 20089 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What regular monitoring process is agreed to and resourced in relation to Ministry of Social Development automated decision-making about re-granting Jobseeker Support?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I am advised that the Ministry of Social Development’s (the Ministry) Automated Decision-Making standards states that regular monitoring proportionate to the risks involved must be carried out to ensure that the ADM continues to produce…

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Question 20090 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many Ministry of Social Development automated decisions, if any, have been challenged or appealed between 2023 and 2026?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) that due to the way this information is recorded in Ministry systems, answering this question would require a review of all complaints received, and for the Ministry to…

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20091, 20093 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 20091 (matches this search)

    What percentage, if any, of Ministry of Social Development automated decisions to identify if young people are eligible for invitation to 'not in education, employment or training' services are reviewed by a human?

  • 20093 (matches this search)

    How does the Ministry of Social Development use automated decision-making to identify eligible young people to invite them to join services related to the fact they are not in education, employment or training?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development that 0% are reviewed by a human. Further information about how the Ministry’s Youth Service for NEET works can be found here:…

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20092, 20094 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What percentage, if any, of Ministry of Social Development Student Allowance and Loan application decisions made with the input of automated decision-making are reviewed by a human?

  • 20094 (matches this search)

    What percentage, if any, of Ministry of Social Development Jobseeker Support regrants are decided with automated decision-making?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I am advised that the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) is unable to provide the information sought by the member within a written parliamentary question timeframe, as it would take substantial effort and divert Ministry…

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Question 20095 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does the Ministry of Social Development use artificial intelligence in the production of advice to the Minister; if so, in what way?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I am advised that the Ministry of Social Development may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support staff who produce advice. Staff may use Ministry-approved tools in a range of ways as productivity aids, for example, to help draft…

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20096, 20100 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does the Ministry of Social Development have a requirement for a human to check material produced by artificial intelligence tools, if any; if so, what does the check entail?

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    What safeguards, if any, are in place at the Ministry of Social Development regarding staff use of Artificial Intelligence tools?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I am advised that the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) has a range of safeguards in place for staff use of AI tools. These include an AI policy with responsibilities for all staff and mandatory training on responsible use of…

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Question 20097 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What Ministry of Social Development policy, if any, governs human review in automated decisions-making?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I am advised that the Ministry of Social Development’s (the Ministry) Automated Decision-Making Standard governs any process where the Ministry use automated decision-making. You can read more on the Ministry’s website, which can be found…

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20098, 20099 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Would Ministry of Social Development consider replacing case managers with artificial intelligence or digital tools; if so, why?

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    What Ministry of Social Development staff roles, if any, could be replaced by artificial intelligence, listed by role title?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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In relation to the recent Government announcements to modernise the public service and reduce workforce numbers, changes will occur over time, and the Ministry of Social Development will carefully work through what this means before making…

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Question 20101 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What tools, if any, does the Ministry of Social Development allow staff to use in conducting their work?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development that the Ministry utilises a range of systems and tools depending on staff roles and business needs. For the frontline, staff primarily use core operational systems, including: • Client…

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Question 20102 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What artificial intelligence tools, if any, do staff at the Ministry of Social Development currently use in their daily work?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) that MSD staff have access to one generative AI system, Microsoft Copilot, as a general productivity tool, and to publicly available generative AI systems for personal use and…

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Question 20103 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How, if at all, do staff at the Ministry of Social Development currently use Artificial Intelligence in their daily work?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) that MSD staff have access to one generative AI system, Microsoft Copilot, as a general productivity tool, and to publicly available generative AI systems for personal use and…

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20104, 20105, 20107 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Which back-office government functions, if any, will the Ministry of Social Development prioritise for digitisation?

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    Which customer-facing services, if any, will the Ministry of Social Devlepoment prioritise for digitisation?

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    What plans, if any, does the Ministry of Social Development and Employment have to digitise customer-facing and back-office government functions?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I am advised that the Ministry of Social Development’s (the Ministry) services for the future programme is a multi-year programme to transform how the Ministry operates. It will make significant changes to a wide range of underlying…

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Question 20120 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    How many, if any, community-reported tip-offs have been given to Work and Income in the past 5 years in total?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I refer the member to the attached table, which shows the public allegations received in the past 5 years.

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Question 20121 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    How many, if any, community-reported tip-offs have been given to Work and Income in the past 5 years that led to an individual being issued a change to their benefit?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I am advised that due to how this information is recorded in Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) systems, providing this information would require a review of individual client files, and for the Ministry to undertake substantial…

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Question 20122 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    What, documents, if any does Work and Income refer to when attempting to prove someone's relationship status?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) that when someone is applying for a benefit where the applicant’s relationship status is relevant, they are asked to confirm their status in the application form. I am…

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Question 20123 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    How many investigations of relationship status being clarified, if any, have, been made broken down by age, gender, and benefit type?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I refer the member to the attached table, which provides the number of completed investigation cases for the Financial year 2020/2021 to 2024/2025 by financial year and relationship cases (yes/no) I have been advised by the Ministry of…

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Question 20124 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    How many investigations, if any, were conducted that had to do with someone’s relationship status being clarified?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I refer the Member to reply number 20123 (2026)

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20125, 20126, 20127 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    How many people, if any, were unable to obtain a benefit from Work and Income based on their relationship status broken down by reported gender?

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    How many people, if any, were unable to obtain a benefit from Work and Income based on their relationship status listed by age?

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    How many people, if any, were unable to obtain a benefit from Work and Income based on their relationship status who were newly unemployed?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I am advised that the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) is unable to provide the information the member has requested. Due to how this information is recorded in Ministry systems, this would require a review of individual…

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Question 20128 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    How many investigations, if any, have led to people having their benefit reduced due to their relationship status being altered?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I refer the Member to reply number 20123 (2026)

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20062, 20063 (2026)

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Helen White

Member for Mt Albert · Labour Party

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    What services or programmes, if any, were impacted by her decision on 5 May 2025 to decomission Ministry of Social Development's Sexual Violence Prevention services?

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    What services or programmes, if any, were impacted by her decision on 5 May 2025 to decomission Ministry of Social Development's Sexual Violence Long-Term Recovery and Care services?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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On 15 April 2025, I requested advice from the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) on reprioritising funding for Sexual Violence Long Term Recovery and Care and Sexual Violence Prevention services into prevention or early…

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Question 19933 (2026)

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Shanan Halbert

List MP · Labour Party

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    Which He Poutama Rangatahi providers, if any, had their funding allocation reduced in 2025, listed by provider and reduction amount?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development that there were no He Poutama Rangatahi providers that had reduced funding allocation in 2025.

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Question 19949 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I have understood your question to be about how AI is used when interacting with clients. I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) that MSD staff have access to one generative AI system, Microsoft Copilot Chat, as a general…

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Question 19956 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

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I am advised that for the Ministry of Disabled People – Whaikaha - there are none. For Disability Support Services, I refer the Member to reply number 19949 (2026)

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Question 19958 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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As Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I hold no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. Regarding Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that Tourism New Zealand does not have any…

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Question 19651 (2026)

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Kahurangi Carter

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice did the Minister receive on which regions will be the most affected by cuts to the Lottery Individuals with Disabilities grant?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

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I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of reports received by my office from the: - Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is regularly published on MSD's website. The lists of…

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Question 19652 (2026)

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Kahurangi Carter

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice did the Minister receive around cutting the Lottery Individuals with Disabilities grant?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

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I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of reports received by my office from the: - Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is regularly published on MSD's website. The lists of…

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Question 19777 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding any proposed merger of their department, agency, crown entity or any other body that they are responsible for, if any, listed by title and date?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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IThe public sector transformation announced in the Minister of Finance’s speech on 19 May is included in Budget 2026. Further details of this and other Budget 2026 initiatives will become public on Budget Day – 28 May 2026. The Budget will…

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Question 19785 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding any proposed merger of their department, agency, crown entity or any other body that they are responsible for, if any, listed by title and date?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

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The public sector transformation announced in the Minister of Finance’s speech on 19 May is included in Budget 2026. Further details of this and other Budget 2026 initiatives will become public on Budget Day – 28 May 2026. The Budget will…

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Question 19787 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding any proposed merger of their department, agency, crown entity or any other body that they are responsible for, if any, listed by title and date?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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The public sector transformation announced in the Minister of Finance’s speech on 19 May is included in Budget 2026. Further details of this and other Budget 2026 initiatives will become public on Budget Day – 28 May 2026. The Budget will…

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Question 19623 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    Further to Question 54704 (2025), how many special needs grants have been granted in the quarter ending December 2025 and the quarter ending March 2026, broken down by purpose, gender, ethnicity, and Work and Income office?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I refer the member to the attached tables: • Table 1: Number of clients who have been granted a Special Needs Grant and number of Special Needs Grants granted from 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026 by quarter and need type • Table 2: Number…

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Question 19624 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    Further to Question 54704 (2025), how many special needs grants have been declined in the quarter ending December 2025 and the quarter ending March 2026, broken down by purpose, gender, ethnicity, Work and Income office and reason for the…

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I refer the member to the attached tables: • Table 1: Number of clients who have been declined a Special Needs Grant and number of Special Needs Grants declined from 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026 by quarter and need type • Table 2:…

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Question 19625 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    Further to Question 54705 (2025), how many Advance Payments of Benefits have been granted in the quarter ending December 2025 and the quarter ending March 2026, broken down by purpose of the Advance Payment, gender, ethnicity, and Work and…

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I refer the member to the attached tables: • Table 1: Number of clients who have been granted an Advance Payment of Benefit and number of Advance Payments of Benefit granted from 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026 by quarter and need type •…

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Question 19626 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    Further to Question 54705 (2025), how many Advance Payments of Benefits have been declined in the quarter ending December 2025 and the quarter ending March 2026, broken down by purpose of the Advance Payment, gender, ethnicity, reason for…

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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• Table 1: Number of clients who have been declined an Advance Payment of Benefit and number of Advance Payments of Benefit declined from 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026 by quarter and need type • Table 2: Number of clients who have been…

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Question 19202 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

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 4 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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In my capacity as Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and…

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Question 19212 (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 4 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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In my capacity as Minister for Social Development and Employment, I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of reports received by my office from the Ministry of Social Development…

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Question 19267 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

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 4 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

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I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of reports received by my office from the: - Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is regularly published on MSD's website. The lists of…

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Question 19272 (2026)

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Helen White

Member for Mt Albert · 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 4 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector

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In my capacity as Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector, I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of reports received by my office have been, or will be, proactively…

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Question 19276 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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 4 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Child Poverty Reduction

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In my capacity as Minister for Child Poverty Reduction, I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of reports received by my office from the Ministry of Social Development is…

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Question 19295 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 4 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 19304 (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 4 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 19360 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 4 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 19365 (2026)

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Helen White

Member for Mt Albert · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 4 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector

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None.

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Question 19369 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 4 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Child Poverty Reduction

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 18853 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    From 2019 onward, what contribution, if any, has International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy revenue made to baseline funding for Vote Tourism and Vote Conservation, listed by vote, broken down by financial year and including the…

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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From 2024/25 there is a variable amount of International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy revenue available for existing activity within tourism and conservation. The amount in any year depends on the amount of International Visitor…

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32 questions (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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Matching question numbers: 18803 (2026)

  • 18773

    Recorded target Simeon Brown, Minister for Energy

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with any other Minister or member of…

  • 18777

    Recorded target Simeon Brown, Minister for Energy

    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about an invitation from the US to reopen the strait of Hormuz by date and title?

  • 18778

    Recorded target Nicola Willis, Minister of Finance

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with the US embassy or other US…

  • 18782

    Recorded target Winston Peters, Minister of Foreign Affairs

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with any other Minister or member of…

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  • 18783

    Recorded target Nicola Willis, Minister of Finance

    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about an invitation from the US to reopen the strait of Hormuz by date and title?

  • 18785

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with any other Minister or member of…

  • 18788

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with any other Minister or member of…

  • 18789

    Recorded target David Seymour, Associate Minister of Finance

    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about an invitation from the US to reopen the strait of Hormuz by date and title?

  • 18790

    Recorded target Winston Peters, Minister of Foreign Affairs

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with the US embassy or other US…

  • 18791

    Recorded target Erica Stanford, Minister of Immigration

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with any other Minister or member of…

  • 18793

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with the US embassy or other US…

  • 18795

    Recorded target Winston Peters, Minister of Foreign Affairs

    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about an invitation from the US to reopen the strait of Hormuz by date and title?

  • 18796

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with the US embassy or other US…

  • 18798

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs

    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about an invitation from the US to reopen the strait of Hormuz by date and title?

  • 18799

    Recorded target Erica Stanford, Minister of Immigration

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with the US embassy or other US…

  • 18801

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about an invitation from the US to reopen the strait of Hormuz by date and title?

  • 18803 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Louise Upston, Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with any other Minister or member of…

  • 18804

    Recorded target Erica Stanford, Minister of Immigration

    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about an invitation from the US to reopen the strait of Hormuz by date and title?

  • 18806

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with any other Minister or member of…

  • 18809

    Recorded target David Seymour, Deputy Prime Minister

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with any other Minister or member of…

  • 18811

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with the US embassy or other US…

  • 18812

    Recorded target Chris Penk, Minister for Space

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with any other Minister or member of…

  • 18813

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment

    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about an invitation from the US to reopen the strait of Hormuz by date and title?

  • 18814

    Recorded target Nicola Willis, Minister for Economic Growth

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with the US embassy or other US…

  • 18816

    Recorded target Nicola Willis, Minister for Economic Growth

    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about an invitation from the US to reopen the strait of Hormuz by date and title?

  • 18817

    Recorded target David Seymour, Deputy Prime Minister

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with the US embassy or other US…

  • 18818

    Recorded target Chris Penk, Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with any other Minister or member of…

  • 18820

    Recorded target Chris Penk, Minister for Space

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with the US embassy or other US…

  • 18823

    Recorded target Chris Penk, Minister of Defence

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with the US embassy or other US…

  • 18826

    Recorded target Chris Penk, Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with the US embassy or other US…

  • 18827

    Recorded target Chris Penk, Minister of Defence

    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about an invitation from the US to reopen the strait of Hormuz by date and title?

  • 18829

    Recorded target Chris Penk, Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about an invitation from the US to reopen the strait of Hormuz by date and title?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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We have been in regular contact with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (the Ministry) in receiving advice and reports about the US preliminary proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which has informed the Government's position on…

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Question 18808 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with the US embassy or other US…

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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I refer the Member to reply number 18795 (2026.)