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Question 31159 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2022-2023 financial year?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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For the Crown entities and other bodies I am responsible for, $640,507 was spent on remuneration in the 2022-23 financial year.

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Question 31162 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on the carbon neutral government programme in the 2025/26 financial year?

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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 in the 2025/26 year the Ministry of Social Development spent $439,097 on the Carbon Neutral Government Programme (CNGP). This includes three FTE as well as annual CNGP audit costs I am further advised that the Independent…

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Question 31167 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much in total, if any, is forecast to be spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026-27 financial year?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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For the Crown entities and other bodies I am responsible for, $784,968 is forecast to be spent on remuneration in the 2026-27 financial year.

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Question 31169 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2023-24 financial year?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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For the Crown entities and other bodies I am responsible for, $767,099 was spent on remuneration in the 2023-24 financial year.

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Question 31171 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2025-26 financial year?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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For the Crown entities and other bodies I am responsible for, $715,131 was spent on remuneration in the 2025-26 financial year.

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Question 31186 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, have the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, budgeted for the carbon neutral government programme in the 2026/27 financial year?

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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. With regard to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that Tourism New Zealand has budgeted…

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Question 31203 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2022-2023 financial year?

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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 31159 (2026). For Ministry of Disabled People - Whaikaha, the Ministry was established on 1 December 2024.

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Question 31206 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much in total, if any, is forecast to be spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026-27 financial year?

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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 31138 (2026). For Ministry of Disabled People - Whaikaha, I am advised the forecast for the New Zealand Sign Language Board’s remuneration for the 2026-27 financial year…

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Question 31208 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on the carbon neutral government programme in the 2025/26 financial year?

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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. With regard to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that Tourism New Zealand spent $21,233…

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Question 31211 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2025-26 financial year?

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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 31171 (2026). For the Ministry of Disabled People – Whaikaha, I am advised that a total of $54,080.88 was spent on remuneration of Crown appointees (the New Zealand Sign…

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Question 31213 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2023-24 financial year?

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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 31169 (2026). For Ministry of Disabled People - Whaikaha, the Ministry was established on 1 December 2024.

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Question 31215 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2022-2023 financial year?

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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. With regard to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I refer the member to each entity's annual report.

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Question 31216 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much in total, if any, is forecast to be spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026-27 financial year?

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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. With regard to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I am advised that the budgeted total remuneration…

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Question 31223 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2025-26 financial year?

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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. With regard to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I refer the member to each entity's annual report.

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Question 31226 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2023-24 financial year?

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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. With regard to Crown entities under the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio, I refer the member to each entity's annual report.

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Question 30736 (2026)

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Kahurangi Carter

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning June 29th 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

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All meetings are released in my proactive diary release which is available on the beehive website: www.beehive.govt.nz/minister/hon-louise-upston

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Question 30752 (2026)

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Kahurangi Carter

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 received, if any, during the week beginning June 29th 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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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 30764 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    What contracts, if any, does the Ministry for Social Development have for translating Pacific languages, by vendor, value of the contract, and when it was signed?

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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 does not have contracts for the translation of Pacific Languages.

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Question 30787 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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I refer the member to page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded.…

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Question 30788 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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I refer the member to the reply to written question 30814 by the Minister of Finance.

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Question 30793 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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I refer the member to page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded.…

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Question 30794 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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I refer the member to the reply to written question 30814 by the Minister of Finance

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Question 30876 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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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 page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded.…

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Question 30879 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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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 reply to written question 30814 by the Minister of Finance.

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Question 30900 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

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I refer the member to page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded.…

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Question 30903 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

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I refer the Member to the reply to written question 30814 by the Minister of Finance.

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Question 30906 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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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 page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded.…

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Question 30909 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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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 the reply to written question 30814 by the Minister of Finance.

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Question 30420 (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 29 June 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 30433 (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 29 June 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 30497 (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 29 June 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 30503 (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 29 June 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 30507 (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 29 June 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 30528 (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 29 June 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 30538 (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 29 June 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 30602 (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 29 June 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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Disability Support Services: 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…

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Question 30608 (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 29 June 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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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 30612 (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 29 June 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 30381 (2026)

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Celia Wade-Brown

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received from the local government sector regarding funding tourism-related initiatives?

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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 and Hospitality, I regularly engage with stakeholders across the tourism system, including the local government sector, on a range of matters where there are overlaps in interests and responsibilities. This remains…

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Question 30383 (2026)

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Celia Wade-Brown

List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Minister accept MBIE's estimate of future revenue from the International Visitor Levy remaining flat for the three years 2026/27, 2027/28 and 2028/29 rather than increasing for the following years?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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I am advised that MBIE will be publicly releasing International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy forecasts in the coming weeks that have updated figures.

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Question 30264 (2026)

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Celia Wade-Brown

List MP · Green Party

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    What communication, if any, has the Minister had with her colleague, the Minister of Local Government, about the Tourism strategy system roles, especially leading "Marketing to New Zealanders to travel and attend events within New Zealand…

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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 and Hospitality, I regularly engage with my ministerial colleagues, including the Minister of Local Government, on a range of matters where there are overlaps between portfolios. This remains the case in relation to…

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30224, 30226 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    Since the current Ministry of Social Development staff performance framework was introduced, what reviews or evaluations, if any, has the Ministry undertaken into whether emergency housing performance measures have influenced staff…

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    What monitoring, if any, is undertaken by the Ministry of Social Development to ensure that performance measures relating to emergency housing do not discourage eligible applicants from applying for, or receiving, emergency housing…

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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 is regularly monitoring performance and the performance framework to ensure effective and timely services are delivered to clients. This is also my response to WPQ 30226 (2026).

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Question 30225 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    What guidance, if any, has the Ministry of Social Development issued regarding the target that 95 percent of people exiting emergency housing should not receive a further emergency housing grant within six months?

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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 (MSD) has no specific guidance has been issued to staff on this topic. The 95% metric is used to measure how well clients sustain housing after exiting emergency housing, not as a rule…

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Question 30227 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    What changes, if any, have been made to the performance measures relating to emergency housing grants since they were first introduced?

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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 while the Ministry of Social Development first introduced this performance framework with the letters of expectation in the 2025/26 financial year, measuring operational performance has been a long-standing and on-going…

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Question 30228 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    Since the introduction of the current Ministry of Social Development staff performance metrics, how many staff members, if any, have received a performance rating of "Needs Improvement" for the emergency housing grants performance measure,…

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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 performance framework does not apply to frontline staff. As the financial year has just concluded, performance reviews have not yet taken place.

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30229, 30231, 30237 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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  • 30229 (matches this search)

    Since the introduction of the current Ministry of Social Development staff performance metrics, how many staff, if any, were required to undertake a targeted improvement plan where performance relating to emergency housing grants formed…

  • 30231 (matches this search)

    Since the introduction of the current Ministry of Social Development staff performance metrics, how many Ministry of Social Development staff, if any, have been required to undertake a targeted improvement plan because they did not meet…

  • 30237 (matches this search)

    Since the introduction of the current Ministry of Social Development staff performance metrics, how many staff members, if any, have been subject to a performance improvement plan, formal performance review, disciplinary process, or any…

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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 performance framework does not apply to frontline staff. No leaders have been asked to undertake a targeted improvement plan due to the performance measures. This is also my response…

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30232, 30236 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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  • 30232 (matches this search)

    What are the 11 performance measures currently used to assess Ministry of Social Development managers?

  • 30236 (matches this search)

    What is the purpose of each performance metric used to assess Ministry of Social Development managers?

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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 11 performance measures used to assess Ministry of Social Development Managers in the financial year that ended on June 30. This is also my response to WPQ 30236 (2026).

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30233, 30234, 30238 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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  • 30233 (matches this search)

    When was the emergency housing grants performance measure first incorporated into the current Ministry of Social Development staff performance framework?

  • 30234 (matches this search)

    When was the current performance framework for Ministry of Social Development managers first introduced?

  • 30238 (matches this search)

    When were the current performance metrics that include the number of emergency housing grants in a manager's region first introduced for Ministry of Social Development staff?

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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 current performance framework for Ministry of Social Development managers was first introduced in July 2025. This is also my response to WPQs 30233 and 30238 (2026).

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Question 30235 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    What guidance, if any, has the Ministry of Social Development issued to staff to ensure that performance metrics relating to emergency housing do not influence decisions on individual applications for emergency housing assistance?

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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 reports on and monitors declined applications and provides guidance on the criteria.

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Question 29736 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    What reports has she received linking the Ministry of Social Development's "We Together" initiative to regional performance against the emergency housing and Jobseeker Support reduction targets?

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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…