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Question 3567 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    Further to Reply 435 (2026), on which month and year will Fire and Emergency New Zealand's redeveloped Training and Progression system be aligned to operate with the new Operational Capability Model?

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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 Fire and Emergency that the Training and Progression system is a substantial and complex piece of work, requiring input from across the organisation. Consequently, a specific month and year for full alignment has not yet…

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Question 3568 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    Further to Reply 435 (2026), on which month and year will Fire and Emergency New Zealand's new Operational Capability Model be implemented?

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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 Fire and Emergency that the development and implementation of the new Operational Capability Model is a substantial and complex body of work involving multiple projects across the organisation. Consequently, a specific…

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Question 3569 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    Further to Reply 438 (2026), in which year were Fire and Emergency New Zealand's Service Delivery Guidelines first issued?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised that the current Service Delivery Guidelines were developed by the New Zealand Fire Service and are dated 2014.

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Question 3691 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    In what circumstances would it be appropriate to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests made to their office, or agencies for which the Minister is responsible?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I refer you to publicly available guidance on the website of the Ombudsman and Ministry of Justice, regarding the circumstances in which it is appropriate to fix a charge under the Act to manage substantial collation and research: -…

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Question 3692 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister or their staff had any discussions with any officials who planned to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests and if so, what advice, if any, did they provide those officials?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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In my term as the Minister of Internal Affairs, neither I nor my staff have had discussions with any officials in relation to charging for a response to an Official Information Act request. For Crown Entities; Fire and Emergency, the…

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Question 3696 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility suggest to a requestor that a fee would be charged for providing information requested under the Official Information…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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During the 2025 calendar year, the agencies for which I am responsible did not propose to any requesters to fix a charge for responding to their Official Information Act requests. For Crown Entities; Fire and Emergency, the Classification…

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Question 3699 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility charge someone for providing information under the Official Information Act and for each instance what was the amount…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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In my term as the Minister of Internal Affairs, neither I nor my staff have had discussions with any officials in relation to charging for a response to an Official Information Act request. For Crown Entities; Fire and Emergency, the…

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Question 3768 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many graduate positions, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, between November 2024 and November 2025?

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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 the Department of Internal Affairs that there were 57 graduate positions at December 2024 and 22 graduate positions at November 2025. In relation to the three crown entities in my portfolio: The Classification Office does…

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Question 3781 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    In what circumstances would it be appropriate to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests made to their office, or agencies for which the Minister is responsible?

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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 the Ministry of Justice’s Charging Guidelines for OIA Requests, and the Ombudsman’s Charging: A guide to charging for official information under the OIA and LGOIMA are publicly available documents that outline the…

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Question 3782 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister or their staff had any discussions with any officials who planned to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests and if so, what advice, if any, did they provide those officials?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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Neither I nor my staff have had discussions with WorkSafe New Zealand officials about charging for replying to Official Information Act requests.

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Question 3785 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility charge someone for providing information under the Official Information Act and for each instance what was the amount…

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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 during the 2025 calendar year WorkSafe New Zealand did not charge for providing information under the Official Information Act.

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Question 3789 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility suggest to a requestor that a fee would be charged for providing information requested under the Official Information…

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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 during the 2025 calendar year WorkSafe New Zealand did not suggest to a requestor that they would be charged for providing official information.

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Question 3839 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many graduate positions, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, between November 2024 and November 2025?

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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 had one graduate position between November 2024 and November 2025.

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Question 3551 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister consider the usage provided in response to WPQ 57977 [2025] evidence that the four EV chargers were well utilised over the reported period?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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The information provided in response to WPQ 57977 (2025) sets out the recorded charging sessions, duration, and energy usage for the four EV chargers at Palmerston North Fire Station over the reported period.

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Question 3553 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    How many Fire and Emergency vehicles, if any, are usually based at Palmerston North Fire Station?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised that there are 31 Fire and Emergency vehicles based at Palmerston North Fire station.

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Question 3203 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    What monitoring framework, if any, has the Minister put in place to assess whether the updated enforcement policies “strengthen trust in the regulator and ensure enforcement decisions are made fairly”?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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I will use the already established statutory monitoring framework to assess WorkSafe’s performance.

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Question 3204 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    What assessment, if any, has the Minister received on whether WorkSafe has sufficient staffing and resources to implement the updated enforcement policies while maintaining effective investigation and inspection activity?

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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 the changes to the enforcement policies do not affect WorkSafe New Zealand's inspection and investigation staffing and resourcing needs.

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Question 3205 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, WorkSafe staff, by role, are expected to receive training in newly announced enforcement policies, and over what timeframe?

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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 November 2025 WorkSafe New Zealand has been delivering training and awareness activities on the updated enforcement policies to inspectors, regional and area managers, and other staff involved in enforcement…

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Question 3206 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    What, if any, is the scope, duration, and cost of the training being “rolled out to support the consistent application of these changes” for WorkSafe frontline staff?

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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 is delivering targeted training to support the consistent application of updated enforcement policies, including changes to decision making frameworks, investigation milestones, quality control…

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Question 3207 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    How, if at all, will the Minister ensure that increased emphasis on guidance and alternative enforcement responses does not lead to weaker protections for workers, particularly vulnerable or precarious workers?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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My expectations of improvements to WorkSafe’s guidance will ensure both businesses and workers are clear on how they need to meet health and safety duties, particularly in sectors with significant critical risks. Where appropriate,…

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Question 3208 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    What specific improvements to “provision of guidance”, if any, has the Minister required from WorkSafe so that “businesses and organisations understand what their obligations are in the first place”?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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My May 2025 letter of expectations outlined the improvements to WorkSafe New Zealand’s provision of guidance and support for businesses and individuals I expect to see. I expect WorkSafe to shift from a regulator that provides generic and…

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Question 3209 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    How will WorkSafe demonstrate that its enforcement decisions are “focus[ed] on clear breaches and causation, while aligning with the Solicitor‑General’s Prosecution Guidelines”, and what performance measures will be used?

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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 under WorkSafe New Zealand’s refreshed policies, prosecution decision-making prioritises offending that results in death, serious injury or illness, or catastrophic harm, as well as reckless or negligent disregard of the…

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Question 3210 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    What changes have been made to WorkSafe’s enforcement decision‑making framework to “improve the consistency of its enforcement decisions” as referenced in the Letter of Expectations of May 2025?

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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 is implementing recommendations from its September 2025 review of its enforcement decision-making model (EDM) over three phases. Phase one ensured the EDM is consistent with WorkSafe’s strategy,…

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Question 3211 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    What analysis, if any, has been undertaken on the potential impact of shifting from prosecution as a “primary tool” to greater use of alternative enforcement options on serious harm statistics in high‑risk industries?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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Changes to WorkSafe New Zealand's enforcement policies to enable a greater use of alternatives to prosecution were required to align with updated Solicitor-General Prosecution Guidelines. I have not been provided with any analysis on how…

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Question 3212 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    Will WorkSafe maintain or increase the rate of prosecutions in sectors with high rates of serious harm and fatalities (such as construction, forestry, and agriculture); if so, how, and if not, why not?

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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's prosecution rates are driven by a range of factors, including the numbers of work-related fatalities or serious illnesses or injuries; and whether prosecution is the appropriate enforcement response…

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Question 3213 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    What reporting, if any, will the Minister require from WorkSafe on the number, type, and outcomes of: a. prosecutions, b. formal warnings, and c. pre‑charge enforceable undertakings, each year following the implementation of the updated…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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WorkSafe provides me with regular weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports on all areas of their performance, including operational reporting on enforcement activity.

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Question 3214 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    In what circumstances does the Minister expect WorkSafe to use: a. a formal warning, and b. a pre‑charge enforceable undertaking, instead of prosecution, and what guidance, if any, has she approved or noted to that effect?

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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 follow the Solicitor-General’s Prosecution Guidelines and its own policies when using a formal warning or a pre-charge enforceable undertaking instead of prosecution. I was provided for noting…

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Question 3215 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    How will WorkSafe ensure that businesses which receive “formal warnings” or “pre‑charge enforceable undertakings” are in fact “accept[ing] responsibility” and “demonstrat[ing] a commitment to remedying issues”, as stated in 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 requires any business seeking a pre-charge enforceable undertaking to demonstrate a clear commitment to address the issues identified and deliver meaningful improvements to prevent future harm.…

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Question 3216 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    What criteria, if any, has WorkSafe been directed or encouraged to use when “actively consider[ing] other enforcement options before recommending prosecution”?

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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 is required to follow the Solicitor-General’s Prosecution Guidelines and will apply its relevant policies and processes when considering alternatives to prosecution.

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Question 3217 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister received any written advice comparing international evidence on the deterrent effect of prosecution versus alternative enforcement tools in occupational health and safety regulation; if so, on what dates and from which…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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No.

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Question 3218 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, did the Minister receive on potential risks that the increased use of alternatives to prosecution (such as formal warnings and pre‑charge enforceable undertakings) could weaken deterrence for serious health and safety…

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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 3219 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many cases have been successfully prosecuted for recklessness under s 47 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015?

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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 taken any prosecutions for recklessness under section 47 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 that have resulted in conviction.

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Question 3220 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    How does the Minister define “improve safety outcomes” in the context of the updated enforcement policies, including any baseline workplace injury, illness, or fatality rates being used for comparison?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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The updated enforcement policies are one part of WorkSafe New Zealand’s strategy to ensure that workplaces in New Zealand are healthy and safe. I am advised that WorkSafe reports on rates of workplace fatalities and serious injuries.…

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Question 3222 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    What specific safety outcome indicators, if any, has the Minister set to measure whether the updated WorkSafe enforcement policies “improve safety outcomes”, and over what timeframes?

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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 set any additional measures to WorkSafe outside of what is already provided through the standard statutory monitoring process. I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand currently has work underway to develop its Statement of…

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Question 3325 (2026)

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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 calendar year?

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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 budgeting and spend is reported by financial year and that $247,000 was spent on the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in the 2024/25 financial year.…

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Question 3327 (2026)

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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 for the 2026 calendar year?

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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 budgeting is done by financial year and that $218,000 was budgeted for the Carbon Neutral Government Programme for the 2025/26 financial year. Film…

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Question 3329 (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, budget for the carbon neutral government programme in the 2025 calendar year?

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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 budgeting is done by financial year and that $270,000 was budgeted for the Carbon Neutral Government Programme for the 2024/25 financial year. Film…

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Question 3365 (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 calendar year?

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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 records its budgets and costs based on the financial year not the calendar year. I refer the Member to my response to Written Question 40573 (2025).

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Question 3370 (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 for the 2026 calendar year?

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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 for the 2025/26 financial year WorkSafe New Zealand budgeted $31,000 for the carbon neutral government programme.

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Question 3371 (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, budget for the carbon neutral government programme in the 2025 calendar year?

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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 for 2024/25 financial year WorkSafe New Zealand had budgeted $36,921.38 for the Carbon Neutral Government Programme.

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Question 2077 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    What correspondence, by title and date, has she or her office sent to the Lottery Corporation?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I sent a letter to the Chairman of the Lottery Corporation on 11 September 2025.

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Question 2078 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    What correspondence, by title and date, has she or her office received from the Lottery Corporation?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I received a letter from the Chairman of the Lottery Corporation on 29 July 2025.

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Question 2079 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has she requested regarding the Government privatising Lotto New Zealand?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I have not requested any advice regarding the Government privatising Lotto New Zealand.

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Question 2080 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    On what dates, if any, has she or her office corresponded with Hon Shane Jones or his office regarding the Government partnering with a private operator for Lotto New Zealand?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Neither I nor my Office have corresponded with Hon Shane Jones or his office regarding the Government partnering with a private operator for Lotto New Zealand.

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Question 2081 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    On what dates, if any, has she or her office corresponded with Hon Nicola Willis or her office regarding the Government partnering with a private operator for Lotto New Zealand?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Neither I nor my Office have corresponded with Hon Nicola Willis or her office regarding the Government partnering with a private operator for Lotto New Zealand.

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Question 2082 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    On what dates, if any, has she or her office corresponded with Rt Hon Winston Peters or his office regarding the Government partnering with a private operator for Lotto New Zealand?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Neither I nor my Office have corresponded with Rt Hon Winston Peters or his office regarding the Government partnering with a private operator for Lotto New Zealand.

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Question 2083 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    On what dates, if any, has she or her office corresponded with the ACT Party Leaders Office regarding the Government partnering with a private operator for Lotto New Zealand?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I have not corresponded with the ACT Party Leaders Office regarding the Government partnering with a private operator for Lotto New Zealand. A member of my Office received a phone call on 14 November 2025.

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Question 2084 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    On what dates, if any, has she or her office corresponded with the New Zealand First Leaders Office regarding the Government partnering with a private operator for Lotto New Zealand?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Neither I nor my Office have corresponded with the New Zealand First Leaders Office regarding the Government partnering with a private operator for Lotto New Zealand.

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Question 2085 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has she requested regarding the Government partnering with a private operator for Lotto New Zealand?

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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 2092 by the Minister of Finance.

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Asked by

Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    Has the Government considered partnering with a private operator for Lotto New Zealand?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

I refer the member to the response to WPQ 2099 by the Minister of Finance.