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Question 6822 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 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 as of 1 January 2026, the Ministry had 539 vacancies across 166 open requisitions. An open requisition indicates approval to recruit; it precedes any advertising. Some…

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Question 6823 (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 23 February 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 6862 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2026?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

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For Disability Support Services, I refer the Member to reply number 6822 (2026) For the Ministry of Disabled People – Whaikaha I am advised that as 1 January 2026, Ministry of Disabled People – Whaikaha had 16 vacancies.

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Question 6864 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2025?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

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For Disability Support Services, I refer the Member to reply number 6821 (2026) For the Ministry of Disabled People – Whaikaha I am advised that as 1 January 2025, Ministry of Disabled People – Whaikaha had 11 vacancies.

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Question 6879 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2026?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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As Minister of Tourism & Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regard to Crown entities under the Tourism & Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that for Tourism New Zealand, the answer is…

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Question 6880 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2025?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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As Minister of Tourism & Hospitality, I have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. With regard to Crown entities under the Tourism & Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that for Tourism New Zealand, the answer is…

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Question 6924 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 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 6937 (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 23 February 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 6968 (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 23 February 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 6973 (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 23 February 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 6982 (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 23 February 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 7044 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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 23 February 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 7053 (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 23 February 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 5767 (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 16 February 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 5776 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 16 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon 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 5839 (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 16 February 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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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 5847 (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 16 February 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 5851 (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 16 February 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 5873 (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 16 February 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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None

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Question 5882 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon 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 5945 (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 16 February 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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For Whaikaha: None For Disability Support Services, I refer the Member to reply number 5882 (2026)

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Question 5953 (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 16 February 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 5957 (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 16 February 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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5636, 5638, 5639, 5640 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How, if at all, was the role of Chair of the Board for the Independent Children's Monitor advertised?

  • 5638 (matches this search)

    Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of Chair of the Board for the Independent Children's Monitor, and if so, who was on the selection panel?

  • 5639 (matches this search)

    How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of Chair of the Board for the Independent Children's Monitor, and how many, if any, were interviewed?

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    What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Dr Ang Jury to Chair of the Board for the Independent Children's Monitor?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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The Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) has advised me that in 2025, an appointment process was undertaken for the three member roles for the new board of the Independent Children’s Monitor (the Monitor). One of the new members…

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Question 5430 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · Labour Party

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    What briefings or advice, if any, has the Minister received on the potential disestablishment of Whaikaha – Ministry of Disabled People, by title and date?

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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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5431, 5432, 5433, 5434 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • 5431 (matches this search)

    How, if at all, was the role of Chair of the Social Workers Registration Board advertised?

  • 5432 (matches this search)

    How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of Chair of the Social Workers Registration Board and how many, if any, were interviewed?

  • 5433 (matches this search)

    Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of Chair of the Social Workers Registration Board and if so, who was on the selection panel?

  • 5434 (matches this search)

    What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Michael Munnelly as Chair of the Social Workers Registration Board?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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The Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) has advised me that in 2024, an appointment process was undertaken for three registered social worker member roles on the Social Workers Registration Board (SWRB). As one of the expiring…

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5436, 5437, 5438, 5439 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • 5436 (matches this search)

    How, if at all, was the role of Chair of the New Zealand Artificial Limb Service advertised?

  • 5437 (matches this search)

    Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of Chair of the New Zealand Artificial Limb Service, and if so, who was on the selection panel?

  • 5438 (matches this search)

    How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of Chair of the New Zealand Artificial Limb Service and how many, if any, were interviewed?

  • 5439 (matches this search)

    What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Kevin Ross to the Chair of the New Zealand Artificial Limb Service?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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The Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) has advised me that in 2024, an appointment process was undertaken for five member roles on the New Zealand Artificial Limb Service (NZALS). As one of the expiring members also held the…

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5 questions (2026)

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Glen Bennett

List MP · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 5474 (2026)

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    Has Treasury provided analysis on any job creation effects of the Government’s $70 million major events and tourism package, and if so, what is the date and title of this analysis and what conclusions, if any, did it reach?

  • 5469 (matches this search)

    Has Treasury provided advice on the Government’s $70 million major events and tourism package, and if so, what is this by title and date?

  • 5471 (matches this search)

    Is she tracking the job creation as a result of the Government’s $70 million major events and tourism package, if so, in what format, and if not, why not?

  • 5473 (matches this search)

    How many jobs, if any, are forecasted to be created as a result of the Government’s $70 million major events and tourism package, broken down by location and industry?

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  • 5474 (matches this search)

    How many jobs, if any, have been created as a result of the Government’s $70 million major events and tourism package, broken down by location and industry?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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The Tourism and Major Events package was designed to grow international visitor numbers, deliver economic growth, and position New Zealand as a major events and tourism destination. Treasury was consulted during the development of the…

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Question 5356 (2026)

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Oriini Kaipara

Member for Tāmaki Makarau · Te Pāti Māori

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    What advice was provided to the Minister regarding proceeding under urgency rather than through the standard select committee process for the Social Security (Accident Compensation and Calculation of Weekly Income) Amendment Bill?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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Ministry of Social Development advice regarding an urgent legislative process canvassed the implications of increased cases being lodged following the High Court decision, how passing the Bill under urgency may mitigate the total number of…

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Question 5357 (2026)

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Oriini Kaipara

Member for Tāmaki Makarau · Te Pāti Māori

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    Did any advice provided to the Minister identify legal or rule-of-law risks associated with the retrospective application and validation provisions contained in the Social Security (Accident Compensation and Calculation of Weekly Income)…

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) advice relating to retrospective legislation was informed by the guidance provided in the Legislation Design and Advisory Committee (LDAC) guidelines – that, as a general principle, legislation…

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Question 5358 (2026)

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Member for Tāmaki Makarau · Te Pāti Māori

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    What briefings, reports, aide-mémoires, or departmental advice, if any, were provided to the Minister regarding the development of the Social Security (Accident Compensation and Calculation of Weekly Income) Amendment Bill, listed by date…

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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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5360, 5361, 5362, 5363 (2026)

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Oriini Kaipara

Member for Tāmaki Makarau · Te Pāti Māori

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  • 5360 (matches this search)

    Has MSD undertaken any analysis of the likely impact of retrospective reassessment under the Social Security (Accident Compensation and Calculation of Weekly Income) Amendment Bill on clients aged 60 years or older; if so, what were the…

  • 5361 (matches this search)

    Has MSD undertaken any analysis of the likely impact of retrospective reassessment under the Social Security (Accident Compensation and Calculation of Weekly Income) Amendment Bill on recipients of sensitive claims under ACC; if so, what…

  • 5362 (matches this search)

    Has MSD undertaken any analysis of the likely impact of retrospective reassessment under the Social Security (Accident Compensation and Calculation of Weekly Income) Amendment Bill on households with dependent children; if so, what were…

  • 5363 (matches this search)

    Has MSD undertaken any distributional analysis of the expected impacts of the Social Security (Accident Compensation and Calculation of Weekly Income) Amendment Bill by ethnicity; if so, what are the projected impacts for Māori?

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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 (Ministry) is unable to provide the information sought by the Member within a written parliamentary question timeframe as it would take substantial effort and require the Ministry to…

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Question 5364 (2026)

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Oriini Kaipara

Member for Tāmaki Makarau · Te Pāti Māori

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    What fiscal savings, if any, are projected over the next five years from the enactment of the Social Security (Accident Compensation and Calculation of Weekly Income) Amendment Bill?

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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 this Bill confirms longstanding policy intent underpinning the Ministry’s approach to backdated ACC payments and charging income against past entitlement. As such,…

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5365, 5368 (2026)

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Oriini Kaipara

Member for Tāmaki Makarau · Te Pāti Māori

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  • 5365 (matches this search)

    What modelling, if any, has been undertaken to estimate the number and total value of overpayments expected to arise annually from retrospective reassessments linked to backdated ACC weekly compensation payments under the Social Security…

  • 5368 (matches this search)

    What modelling, if any, has been undertaken to estimate the number of retrospective reassessments expected to occur annually as a result of the Social Security (Accident Compensation and Calculation of Weekly Income) Amendment Bill?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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The Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) has advised that operational modelling/forecasting has been completed to estimate retrospective reviews linked to backdated ACC weekly compensation, and the subsequent number of staff the…

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Question 4999 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office seen, if any, about the Pacific unemployment rate rising to 12.3%, 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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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 5006 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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 sent or received from any other Minister about Stats NZ numbers showed the Pacific…

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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None

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Question 5010 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office seen, if any, about the Pacific unemployment rate rising to 12.3%, 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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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 5017 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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 sent or received from any other Minister about Stats NZ numbers showed the Pacific…

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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 5142 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    What will the total cost of the Michelin Guide project be in the event that there are no establishments that are awarded any Michelin stars?

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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 written parliamentary question 53093 (2025). This total incorporates a programme of work to bring Michelin Guide to New Zealand, including initial scoping, restaurant assessments in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch…

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Question 5143 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    How much (if anything) has been paid by the government in respect of the MIchelin Guide project to date?

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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 written parliamentary question 53093 (2025).

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Question 5201 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the current level of compliance, if any, within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, with NZ Government Web Standards, which require public sector…

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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 it has had a dedicated Digital Accessibility team for several years, supporting improvements to the accessibility of its websites and digital content. The Ministry…

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Question 5209 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the current level of compliance, if any, within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, with NZ Government Web Standards, which require public sector…

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

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I am advised that the Government Chief Digital Officer (GCDO) scans public-facing government websites at the end of each quarter for accessibility issues, using the Centralised Web Accessibility Checker (CWAC). The latest CWAC results for…

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Question 5212 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What is the current level of compliance, if any, within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, with NZ Government Web Standards, which require public sector…

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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 have no responsibility for any government departments or Ministries. In respect of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, I refer the Member to the Minister for Economic Growth’s…

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Question 4194 (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 9 February 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 4203 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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 9 February 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 4266 (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 9 February 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 4274 (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 9 February 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 4278 (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 9 February 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 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 4298 (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 9 February 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 4306 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 February 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…