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Question 9453 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What funding, if any, has been distributed by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible to any entity in which a current member of the governing parties' boards, officers, or staff hold a governance or paid role since…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand understands this question to be about conflicts of interest for members of its Board in distributing WorkSafe funding to other providers. WorkSafe has confirmed that since 27 November 2023 it has not…

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Question 9669 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What contractor or consultant engagements, if any, are currently active across any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible, where the individual contractor or consultant is being paid at a rate exceeding $200 per hour,…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Department of Internal Affairs: Please see attached table. The Classification Office: Please see attached table. Lotto NZ: One highly specialised role in information technology, the Virtual Chief Information Security Officer, is contracted…

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Question 9672 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What independent reviews, evaluations, or inquiries, if any, have been commissioned by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the name or subject of the…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Department of Internal Affairs: Please see table attached. The Classification Office: NZIER was appointed in September 2025 for review of protecting our communities from harm: A cost-benefit analysis of forensic classification services,…

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Question 9673 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What international travel, if any, has been undertaken by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office since 27 November 2023, listed by destination, purpose, dates of travel, and total cost including flights, accommodation, and per…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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For details on international travel costs I refer the member to the quarterly ministerial expenses releases which can be found at the following link: https://www.dia.govt.nz/Ministers-expense-releases.

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Question 9676 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What redundancy or restructuring costs, if any, have been incurred by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the number of positions disestablished, and the…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Department of Internal Affairs: I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that since 27 November 2023 there have been 515 positions disestablished. The total cost of redundancy payments has been $9,426,456. Fire and Emergency New…

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Question 9677 (2026)

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    What domestic travel expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office in each quarter since November 2023, broken down by quarter and by travel category (flights, accommodation, ground transport, or…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I refer the member to the quarterly ministerial expenses releases which can be found at the following link: https://www.dia.govt.nz/Ministers-expense-releases.

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Question 9680 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What hospitality expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister's office in each financial year since 2023/24, broken down by year and by category (meals, functions, gifts, or other)?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I refer the member to the response to WPQ 9770 from the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

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Question 9753 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What contractor or consultant engagements, if any, are currently active across any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible, where the individual contractor or consultant is being paid at a rate exceeding $200 per hour,…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand has four active contractor or consultant engagements where the individual contractor or consultant is being paid at a rate exceeding $200 per hour. Refer to the table for the detail requested.

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Question 9754 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What international travel, if any, has been undertaken by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office since 27 November 2023, listed by destination, purpose, dates of travel, and total cost including flights, accommodation, and per…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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I have not undertaken any international travel in relation to my portfolio as Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety.

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Question 9756 (2026)

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    What independent reviews, evaluations, or inquiries, if any, have been commissioned by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the name or subject of the…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand will seek independent reviews, evaluations, or inquiries for a variety of reasons as part of its regulatory functions and decisions. This information cannot be collated and provided within the…

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Question 9762 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What domestic travel expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office in each quarter since November 2023, broken down by quarter and by travel category (flights, accommodation, ground transport, or…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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Ministers release their travel and accommodation expenses, including for staff, quarterly. You can find releases here: https://www.dia.govt.nz/Ministers-expense-releases.

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Question 9763 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What redundancy or restructuring costs, if any, have been incurred by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the number of positions disestablished, and the…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand disestablished 128 roles in December 2023 due to organisational change. The total cost of redundancies associated with this change was approximately $3,015,257. In March 2025, 163 roles were…

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Question 9764 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What hospitality expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister's office in each financial year since 2023/24, broken down by year and by category (meals, functions, gifts, or other)?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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I refer the Member to the response to WPQ 9770 from the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

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Question 9890 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 9 March, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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None.

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Question 9971 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What is the total cost of the Minister's ministerial office — including all salaries, accommodation, travel, and operating expenses — for each financial year since 2023/24 (including the current financial year to present)?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I refer the member to the response to WPQ 10065 from the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

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Question 9973 (2026)

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    What surveys or polling, if any, have been commissioned by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the organisation commissioned to conduct the survey or poll,…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Department of Internal Affairs: I refer the member to the Department’s answers provided in the annual review 2023/24 submission and Estimates Select Committee 2024/25: - Annual Review 2023/24 - question 49 page 52:…

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Question 9976 (2026)

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    How much has been spent on external communications, public relations, advertising, or media monitoring by each department or entity for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 2021/22, broken down by department or…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Department of Internal Affairs: Please see table attached. I am advised by the Department that the information is not held by the spending category and providing the Member with this information would require a substantial manual collation…

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Question 9983 (2026)

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    What communications, public relations, or reputation management contracts, if any, have been entered into by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, supplier,…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Department of Internal Affairs: Please see table attached. Fire and Emergency NZ: Please see table attached. The Classification Office: Nil. Lotto NZ: Please see table attached. I am advised by Lotto NZ that contracts related to…

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Question 10002 (2026)

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    What staff engagement, morale, or culture surveys, if any, have been conducted by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, date conducted, the organisation that…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Department of Internal Affairs: I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that a staff feedback survey was conducted in 2024 and a pulse survey in 2025. No engagement or satisfaction score was reported for either survey. The…

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Question 10047 (2026)

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    What contracts, if any, have been entered into by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible with any of the following firms since 27 November 2023: McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, EY,…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Department of Internal Affairs: Please see attached table. The Classification Office: KPMG provide accounting services to the Office. This service includes management accounts and financial reporting, tax returns, accounts payable, and…

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Question 10059 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What is the total cost of the Minister's ministerial office — including all salaries, accommodation, travel, and operating expenses — for each financial year since 2023/24 (including the current financial year to present)?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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I refer the Member to the response to WPQ 10065 from the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

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Question 10060 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How much has been spent on external communications, public relations, advertising, or media monitoring by each department or entity for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 2021/22, broken down by department or…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand has spent $2,462,620.85 on external communications, public relations, advertising, or media monitoring since 2021/22. Refer to the table for the detail requested.

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Question 10061 (2026)

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    What surveys or polling, if any, have been commissioned by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the organisation commissioned to conduct the survey or poll,…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand has not commissioned any surveys or polls since 27 November 2023. However, WorkSafe has existing contracts for surveys in place that predate 27 November 2023.

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Question 10062 (2026)

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    What communications, public relations, or reputation management contracts, if any, have been entered into by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, supplier,…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand has one contract with Wright Communications for $34,100 for the development of a communications strategy. The contract runs from 19 December 2025 to 31 March 2026.

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Question 10088 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What staff engagement, morale, or culture surveys, if any, have been conducted by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, date conducted, the organisation that…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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Please refer to the table for the details requested. I am advised that results from WorkSafe New Zealand’s March 2026 survey are still being analysed and are not yet available. WorkSafe has been through significant organisational change…

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Question 10126 (2026)

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    What contracts, if any, have been entered into by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible with any of the following firms since 27 November 2023: McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, EY,…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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I am advised that since 27 November 2023 WorkSafe New Zealand has entered into contracts with KPMG and PwC. Refer to the table for the detail requested.

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Question 10259 (2026)

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    What new artificial intelligence or machine learning systems, tools, or platforms, if any, have been commissioned, contracted, or deployed by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Department of Internal Affairs: The Department has deployed two standalone systems where AI is the primary function or purpose as specified in the table attached. We are currently looking at other use cases for AI across the organisation,…

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Question 10270 (2026)

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    Has the Minister raised the postal voting vulnerabilities exposed by the Papatoetoe subdivision of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board election with Cabinet colleagues; if so, when and with whom?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I have not raised the postal voting vulnerabilities exposed by the Papatoetoe subdivision of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board election with Cabinet colleagues.

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Question 10282 (2026)

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    When, if at all, did the Minister first discuss the ballot paper fraud identified in the Papatoetoe subdivision of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board election with other ministers?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I have not discussed the ballot paper fraud identified in the Papatoetoe subdivision of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board election with other ministers.

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Question 10296 (2026)

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    Has the Minister received any advice on reports that voters in the Papatoetoe subdivision of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board election were subject to undue influence in casting their votes at the 2025 local election?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I have not received any advice on reports that voters in the Papatoetoe subdivision of the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board election were subject to undue influence in casting their votes at the 2025 local election.

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Question 10317 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What new artificial intelligence or machine learning systems, tools, or platforms, if any, have been commissioned, contracted, or deployed by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand has deployed AI, Machine learning system, tools and platforms. Refer to the table for the detail requested.

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Question 10329 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 9 March, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Of invites I received during the week beginning 9 March 2026 I declined one invitation to attend the United Fire Brigades' Association National Firefighter Challenge in Wellington.

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Question 10334 (2026)

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    Has the Minister received any correspondence alleging that a person with connections to the National Party played a role in organising or directing the Papatoetoe-Ōtara Action Team's 2025 election campaign; if so, what was the nature of…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I have not received any correspondence alleging that a person with connections to the National Party played a role in organising or directing the Papatoetoe-Ōtara Action Team's 2025 election campaign.

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Question 10344 (2026)

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    Has the Minister received any correspondence or advice identifying the person or persons who organised or financially supported the Papatoetoe-Ōtara Action Team's 2025 election campaign; if so, what action, if any, has the Minister taken…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I have not received any correspondence of advice identifying the person or persons who organised or financially supported the Papatoetoe-Ōtara Action Team's 2025 election campaign.

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Question 10426 (2026)

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    Further to replies 2264 and 2271 (2026), what is the breakdown of cases of bullying and resulting financial settlements by each calendar year?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Question 9111 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What targets, benchmarks, or performance measures, if any, have been adopted by FENZ to increase the number of women career firefighters?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised Fire and Emergency has not adopted any formal targets, benchmarks or performance measures within the recruitment process to increase the number of women career firefighters.

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Question 9112 (2026)

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    How, if at all, does Fire Emergency New Zealand (FENZ ) monitor the impact of its physical employment standards on different demographic groups?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised Fire and Emergency do not monitor physical employment standards by demographic group.

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Question 9113 (2026)

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    What independent expert reviews, external validations or auditing, if any, have been carried out regarding physical employment standards for firefighter recruitment, listed by date, title and who carried out any review?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised the following independent reviews and reports have been undertaken: • 2009 New Zealand Fire Service Contestable Research Fund “Validation of the Firefighter Recruitment and Selection Programme”, Dr Sarah Wright, University of…

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Question 9114 (2026)

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    When, if ever, were physical employment standards for firefighting recruitment processes last formally validated against the current operational requirements of the firefighter role?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised the physical requirements underpinning firefighter recruitment were last formally validated in 2009, through the Validation of the Firefighter Recruitment and Selection Programme undertaken prior to the establishment of Fire…

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Question 8831 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many workers were covered by the 33 cancelled claims, broken down by sector (for example, health, care and community support, libraries, education, public service), and what is the estimated annual wage income those workers have…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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The claims do not sit in my portfolio. I am responsible for the overall system, not individual claims.

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Question 8832 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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    What assessment has she received of the impact of cancelling pay equity claims on: (a) library workers, (b) care and support workers, (c) tertiary education workers, and other female‑dominated occupations who were in the middle of pay…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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All advice I have received on the development of the Equal Pay Amendment Act 2025 has been proactively released: https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/news/proactive-release-of-pay-equity-documents.

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Question 8833 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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    Does she accept the People's Select Committee’s finding that the only evidence of attempts to “game the system” in pay equity processes came from government agencies rather than workers or unions; if not, what examples can she provide of…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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My concerns with the previous system are outlined in the Cabinet paper “Reviewing Policy Settings”, which has been proactively released: https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/news/proactive-release-of-pay-equity-documents.

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Question 8834 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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    Did she receive any advice warning that retrospectively cancelling existing pay equity rights and remedies would amount to “a serious violation of the rule of law,” as described by the People’s Select Committee on Pay Equity; if so, on…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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All advice I have received on the development of the Equal Pay Amendment Act 2025 has been proactively released: https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/news/proactive-release-of-pay-equity-documents.

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Question 8839 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, did she receive from officials on whether retrospectively cancelling 33 live pay equity claims was consistent with New Zealand’s obligations under the Regulatory Standards Act principles and the Legislation Design and…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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All advice I have received on the on the development of the Equal Pay Amendment Act 2025 has been proactively released: https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/news/proactive-release-of-pay-equity-documents.

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Question 8894 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to cabinet in her capacity as Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety during the week of March 9th 2026?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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I took one paper to Cabinet on 9 March titled "Employment Leave Bill: Approval for Introduction"

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Question 8895 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, serious workplace accidents were reported to WorkSafe during the week of March 9th 2026?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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I am advised that from 9 to 15 March 2026 WorkSafe New Zealand received 62 notifications of serious workplace accidents (60 notifications of injury and two notifications of fatal harm, per my response to Written Question 8896 (2026)).

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Question 8896 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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    How many, if any, workplace fatalities were reported to WorkSafe during the week of March 9th 2026?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand received two fatality notifications between 9 and 15 March 2026. These notifications are being assessed to determine if they are a result of injury from work.

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Question 8897 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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    What meetings, if any, has the Minister had with health and safety stakeholders, during the week of March 9th 2026?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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I met with Business NZ and the Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) to discuss my Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill.

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Question 8899 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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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 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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As the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety, the titles of advice I have received from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and WorkSafe are considered for proactive release on a regular basis. These titles can…

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Question 8951 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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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 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised by officials from the Department of Internal Affairs that this information will soon be made publicly available. The Department proactively releases the titles of briefings provided to me. This information is made available at…