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Question 41205 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    On what date did the Chief Executive of Fire and Emergency New Zealand first become aware of the matter now referred to the Serious Fraud Office that has seen the Minister lose confidence in the Chief Executive?

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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 Chief Executive was first formally notified of the matter on 2 September 2025.

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41252, 41253 (2026)

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Rachel Boyack

Member for Nelson · Labour Party

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    Is the government considering disestablishing the position of Music Librarian under proposed National Library Music Hire service changes; if so, which staff type will manage any potential changes to the National Library’s Music Hire…

  • 41253 (matches this search)

    Is the government considering disestablishing the position of Music Librarian under proposed National Library Music Hire service changes; if so, why?

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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 Department of Internal Affairs is responsible for organising its workforce and resources to meet its responsibilities and the Government's funding expectations.

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41254, 41255, 41256, 41257 (2026)

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Rachel Boyack

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  • 41254 (matches this search)

    Is the government planning on discontinuing the National Library’s Music Hire service; if so, what consultation, if any, has been done with specialist music librarians, choir and orchestra managers, or other clients of the National…

  • 41255 (matches this search)

    Is the government planning on discontinuing the National Library’s Music Hire service; if not, what changes, if any, is the government considering regarding the National Library’s Music Hire service?

  • 41256 (matches this search)

    Is the government planning on discontinuing the National Library’s Music Hire service; if so, why?

  • 41257 (matches this search)

    Is the government planning on discontinuing the National Library’s Music Hire service; if so, when?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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The Department of Internal Affairs is responsible for organising its workforce and resources to meet its responsibilities and the Government's funding expectations. There is no proposal to discontinue the National Library's Music Hire…

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Question 40958 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What communications did the Minister or any member of her office receive from the previous Board Chair of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Rebecca Keoghan, if any, including documents, briefings, advice and emails, by communication type and…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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My office and I have received the following formal correspondence from the previous Board Chair of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Rebecca Keoghan. • 8 April 2024, Letter, Fire and Emergency’s levy rates and revenue for 2026-2029 • 10 May…

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Question 40608 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 7 September 2026, by title and date?

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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 requested and received from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and WorkSafe are considered for proactive release on a regular basis. These…

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Question 40609 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 7 September 2026, by title and date?

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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 40635 (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 7 September 2026, 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 40638 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Minister believe that the trustees of pokie trusts should be held responsible for the misspending of funds that should have gone to communities, and if so, will she explore options to recover funds from trustees and not just the…

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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 (the Department) that corporate societies that are licensed to conduct class 4 gambling (pokies) can take a variety of forms. For example, they can be incorporated societies, charitable…

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Question 40659 (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 7 September 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 requested and received from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and WorkSafe are considered for proactive release on a regular basis. These…

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Question 40710 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · 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 7 September 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 available at the…

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Question 40768 (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 7 September 2026, by title and date?

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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 40827 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 7 September 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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As Minister of Internal Affairs, I took one Cabinet paper during the week of 7 September 2026.

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Question 40881 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    How much money, if any, does the Minister expect the Lotteries Commission to receive from online casinos, following the passing of the Online Casino Gambling Act 2006, for the purpose of distribution to community groups, and does the…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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The Department of Internal Affairs have previously released information that it estimates between $10-$20 million per year for community returns from online casino gambling gross gambling revenue. This information can be found on the…

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Question 40894 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, documents or briefings as the Minister, or any member of her office, had, if any, on the impacts to the levels of service from the restructuring and cuts at the National Library and Archives?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I have received the following advice from the Department of Internal Affairs: • Verbal advice at meetings with Internal Affairs officials and verbal advice from the National Librarian • An email containing a summary of the change proposal…

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Question 40482 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    Is the Minister confident that the Public Records Act 2005 and the Official Information Act 1982 will still be able to be effectively applied by the National Library and National Archives if the proposed restructuring and cuts to staffing…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Yes, I am confident that Archives New Zealand and the National Library of New Zealand will continue to meet their statutory obligations, including their responsibilities under the Public Records Act 2005 and the Official Information Act…

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Question 40484 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    What advice, documents, briefings or correspondence, if any, has the Minister had regarding the misspending of money that should have gone to communities, by Pokie Trusts, by title and date, and does she have confidence in Department of…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I have received the following advice by email from Department of Internal Affairs officials regarding financial compliance in the class 4 gambling sector: 8 March 2026 – Title Withheld 12 March 2026 – Title Withheld 27 July 2026 – Class 4…

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Question 40485 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    What savings does the Minister expect the National Library and Archives NZ to make this year, if any, and what alternatives to staffing cuts were considered for making those savings, if any?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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The Department of Internal Affairs has been asked to make 2 percent savings this financial year, and it has met this requirement through reductions in the costs of its corporate shared services. I am advised that Archives New Zealand and…

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Question 39710 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    What advice, reports, briefings, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning 31 August 2026, by title and date?

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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 available at the…

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Question 39712 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    What advice, reports, briefings or correspondence has the Minister had, if any, on Fire and Emergency New Zealand's approach to work injury ACC claims and does she have confidence in FENZ senior leadership to address such claims…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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In relation to individual ACC work injury claims, it would be difficult for me to make a judgement about how any particular claim has been handled, as I do not have access to the details of each case and it would not be appropriate for…

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Question 39341 (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 31 August 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 received from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and WorkSafe are considered for proactive release on a regular basis. These titles can be…

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Question 39392 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · 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 31 August 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 available at the…

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Question 39493 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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None.

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Question 39541 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 31 August 2026, by title and date?

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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 requested and received from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and WorkSafe are considered for proactive release on a regular basis. These…

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Question 39565 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31 August 2026, by title and date?

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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 39566 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 31 August 2026, 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 39644 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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None.

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Question 39645 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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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 available at the…

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Question 39334 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    How many hours, if any, outside of industrial action have fire stations been closed due to being short staffed or due to a lack of maintenance or safety issues in the last twelve months, broken down by cause and region?

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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 this is not part of Fire and Emergency’s standard reporting, and they are unable to provide this information in the timeframe required to respond to a written parliamentary question. In accordance with the Speaker’s…

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Question 39291 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    Does the Minister intend that online casinos verify the age of all customers using their platform or only new customers, in the new regulations released in June 2026, and what part of the regulations does he believe relates to this…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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The Online Casino Gambling Regulations 2026 require operators to verify that customers are at least 18 years old before they can first access and use their account. This requirement is set out in regulations 16(b) and 17(1)(a). Licensed…

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38723, 38844 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    Recorded target Brooke van Velden, Minister of Internal Affairs

    How much, if any, was spent in the 2025/26 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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    Recorded target Mark Mitchell, Minister for Ethnic Communities

    How much, if any, was spent in the 2025/26 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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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 in the 2025/26 financial year, the total artificial intelligence spend was around $1.94 million. This figure includes spending by MEC and NEMA. I am advised by Lotto NZ that in the…

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38726, 38845 (2026)

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    Recorded target Brooke van Velden, Minister of Internal Affairs

    How much, if any, was spent in the 2024/25 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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    Recorded target Mark Mitchell, Minister for Ethnic Communities

    How much, if any, was spent in the 2024/25 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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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 in the 2024/25 financial year, the total artificial intelligence spend was around $0.40 million. The figures include MEC and NEMA. I am advised by Lotto NZ that in the 2024/25…

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Question 38730 (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 consultancy costs, from 1 July 2024 - 30 June 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 in the 2024/25 financial year, the total consultancy spend was $25.752 million. This includes: a. Government Chief Digital Office expenditure until 31 March 2026, when it transferred…

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38735, 38843 (2026)

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    Recorded target Brooke van Velden, Minister of Internal Affairs

    How much, if any, was spent in the 2023/24 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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    Recorded target Mark Mitchell, Minister for Ethnic Communities

    How much, if any, was spent in the 2023/24 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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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 in the 2023/24 financial year, the total artificial intelligence spend was around $0.10 million. There is no spending for MEC and NEMA for year 2023/24. I am advised by Lotto NZ that…

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Question 38745 (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 consultancy costs, from 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026?

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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 total consultancy expenditure in the 2025/26 financial year was $19.863 million. This includes: a. Government Chief Digital Office expenditure until 31 March 2026, when it transferred…

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Question 38787 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2025/26 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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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 spent $0.838m on artificial intelligence during the 2025/26 financial year.

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Question 38789 (2026)

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2024/25 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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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 spent $0 on artificial intelligence in the 2024/25 financial year.

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Question 38795 (2026)

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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 consultancy costs, from 1 July 2024 - 30 June 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 spent $4,689,740 on consultancy costs from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.

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Question 38803 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2023/24 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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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 spent $0 on artificial intelligence in the 2023/24 financial year.

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Question 38812 (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 consultancy costs, from 1 July 2025 - 30 June 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 spent $7,779,829 on consultancy costs from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026.

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Question 38842 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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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 since 27 November 2023, the total cost of redundancy payments has been $10,139,230. I am advised by Lotto NZ that since 27 November 2023, the total cost of redundancy payments has…

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Question 38900 (2026)

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    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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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 paid out $5,721,046.93 in redundancy costs since 27 November 2023.

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Question 39044 (2026)

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    How many redundancy processes have been initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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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 since 27 November 2023, 13 change processes have been initiated which resulted in redundancies. I am advised by Lotto NZ that since 27 November 2023, ten redundancy processes have…

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Question 39092 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many redundancy processes have been initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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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 initiated three redundancy processes since 27 November 2023.

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Question 39123 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    What advice, briefings, documents or correspondence has the Minister, or any member of her office, received on the development of the regulations for the Online Casino Gambling Act released in June 2026, and what approaches were made to…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Briefings related to the development of the regulations for the Online Casino Gambling Act will be proactively released shortly and made available on the Department’s website. I am unable to provide all information in scope of this…

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Question 38072 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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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 requested and received from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and WorkSafe are considered for proactive release on a regular basis. These…

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Question 38091 (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 24 August 2026, 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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365 Ventures (Safe 365) Request for a meeting NZCTU – NZCTU Workers Rights Debate

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Question 38127 (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 24 August 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 received from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and WorkSafe are considered for proactive release on a regular basis. These titles can be…

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Question 38179 (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 24 August 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 available at the…

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Question 38231 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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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 38282 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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As Minister of Internal Affairs, one paper was taken to Cabinet on 24 August 2026.