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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What technology or software systems, if any, used by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible have been identified as end-of-life, unsupported, or requiring urgent replacement since 27 November 2023, listed by…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

None.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What legal proceedings, if any, are currently being defended by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible where the total claimed or estimated liability exceeds $1 million, listed by department or entity, the nature of…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

None.

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Asked by

Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What property leases, if any, have been entered into, renewed, or exited by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, address, annual rent, lease term, and…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Asked by

Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What external legal costs, if any, were incurred by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 2020/21, broken down by department or entity and by the nature of the legal work (litigation,…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Reply lodged

Asked by

Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

Neither I nor my departments or entities hold records of all staff or officers from coalition parties, and it would be impossible to verify with what is publicly available. Therefore, I do not consider the diversion of resource required to…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What hui, conferences, away-days, or staff events, if any, costing more than $10,000 in total have been held by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, event…

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

Answer

I am advised the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment does not hold this data in the way the Member has requested. Collating this would require substantial staff resources and thus cost to the taxpayer. I do not believe that…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    What technology or software systems, if any, used by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible have been identified as end-of-life, unsupported, or requiring urgent replacement since 27 November 2023, listed by…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

Answer

I am advised that the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment operates a range of technology and software systems that include platforms, applications and components that vary from Enterprise-wide usage through to individual teams.…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Question

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    What legal proceedings, if any, are currently being defended by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible where the total claimed or estimated liability exceeds $1 million, listed by department or entity, the nature of…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

Answer

I am advised that, with regard to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment that there is one possible claim that should liability be established, could result in a liability that exceeds $1million dollars. There is a claim…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

Answer

Neither I nor my departments or entities hold records of all staff or officers from coalition parties, and it would be impossible to verify with what is publicly available. Therefore, I do not consider the diversion of resource required to…

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Reply lodged

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    What property leases, if any, have been entered into, renewed, or exited by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, address, annual rent, lease term, and…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table.

Question published
Reply lodged

Asked by

Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    What external legal costs, if any, were incurred by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 2020/21, broken down by department or entity and by the nature of the legal work (litigation,…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

Answer

I am advised the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment does not hold this data in the way the Member has requested. Collating this would require substantial staff resources and thus cost to the taxpayer. I do not believe that…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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,…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Asked by

Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

My expenses, including domestic and overseas travel, are available on the Department of Internal Affairs Website: https://www.dia.govt.nz/Ministers-expense-releases. I frequently travel to attend engagements spanning multiple portfolios…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

My expenses, including domestic and overseas travel, are available on the Department of Internal Affairs Website: https://www.dia.govt.nz/Ministers-expense-releases. I frequently travel to attend engagements spanning multiple portfolios…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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)?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

I refer the Member to the response to Written Parliamentary Question 9770 (2026) from the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

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Asked by

Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    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,…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I am advised that the Social Investment Agency has one active contractor who started on 11 February 2026. They are paid a rate of $200.56 per hour and were engaged in a specialised role providing expert advice to organisations supported by…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

My expenses, including domestic and overseas travel, are available on the Department of Internal Affairs Website: https://www.dia.govt.nz/Ministers-expense-releases. My diary is also published periodically on the Beehive website:…

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Reply lodged

Asked by

Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    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…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I refer the member to the attached table.

Question published
Reply lodged

Asked by

Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    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…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

My expenses, including domestic and overseas travel, are available on the Department of Internal Affairs Website: https://www.dia.govt.nz/Ministers-expense-releases. My diary is also published periodically on the Beehive website:…

Question published
Reply lodged

Asked by

Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    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…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I am advised by the Social Investment Agency that three positions have been disestablished since 27 November 2023, with a total cost of $266,846.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    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)?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I refer the Member to the response to Written Parliamentary Question 9770 (2026) from the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

Corrected reply

Question 9808 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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,…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

Answer

Corrected reply: I am advised that, with regard to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, and New Zealand Growth Capital Partners, the attached table provides a response to this question.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

Answer

My expenses, including domestic and overseas travel, are available on the Department of Internal Affairs Website: https://www.dia.govt.nz/Ministers-expense-releases. My diary is also published periodically on the Beehive website:…

Question published
Reply lodged

Asked by

Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    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…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

Answer

I am advised the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment does not hold this data in the way the Member has requested. Collating this would require substantial staff resources and thus cost to the taxpayer. I do not believe that…

Question published
Reply lodged

Asked by

Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    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…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

Answer

My expenses, including domestic and overseas travel, are available on the Department of Internal Affairs Website: https://www.dia.govt.nz/Ministers-expense-releases. My diary is also published periodically on the Beehive website:…

Question published
Reply lodged

Asked by

Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    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…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

Answer

I am advised that, with regard to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, the attached table provides information about redundancy costs between 1 July 2025 and 20 March 2026. Information relating to prior financial years can…

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Asked by

Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    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)?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

Answer

I refer the member to the response to Written Parliamentary Question 9770 (2026) from the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

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Reply lodged

Asked by

Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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)?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

I refer the Member to the response to Written Parliamentary Question 10065 (2026) from the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

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Reply lodged

Asked by

Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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,…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Reply lodged

Asked by

Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Reply lodged

Asked by

Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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,…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Reply lodged

Asked by

Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Question

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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…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Asked by

Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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,…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Asked by

Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Question

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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)?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I refer the Member to the response to Written Parliamentary Question 10065 (2026) from the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

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Asked by

Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    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…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    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,…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I am advised by the Social Investment Agency that no external surveys or polls were commissioned during this period. However, SIA has undertaken feedback surveys for each round of the Social Investment Fund to improve user experience,…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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,…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I refer the member to the attached table.

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Asked by

Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Question

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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…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I am advised the Social Investment Agency conducts regular internal staff pulse surveys to monitor staff sentiment and engagement, morale and organisational culture. These surveys are administered internally and provide qualitative and…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Question

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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,…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Asked by

Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    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…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

Answer

I am advised that, with regard to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, the attached table provides spend on advertising, and public relation campaigns for 2024/25 and 2025/26. Information prior to the 2024/25 financial year…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    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,…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

Answer

I am advised the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment does not hold this data in the way the Member has requested. Collating this would require substantial staff resources and thus cost to the taxpayer. I do not believe that…

Question published
Reply lodged

Asked by

Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    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)?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

Answer

I refer the member to the response to Written Parliamentary Question 10065 (2026) from the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

Question published
Reply lodged

Asked by

Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    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,…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

Answer

I am advised the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment does not hold this data in the way the Member has requested. Collating this would require substantial staff resources and thus cost to the taxpayer. I do not believe that…

Question published
Reply lodged

Asked by

Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    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…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

Answer

I am advised that, with regard to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, the attached table provides a list of staff engagement, morale or culture surveys conducted enterprise-wide. With regard to New Zealand Growth Capital…

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Asked by

Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    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,…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

Answer

I am advised the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment does not hold this data in the way the Member has requested. Collating this would require substantial staff resources and thus cost to the taxpayer. I do not believe that…

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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 9 March, including location, event description, and attendees?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I am invited to a large number of events and receive many meeting requests and am unfortunately unable to accept all of these. My office does not hold this data in the way the member has requested and providing it would require my office…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Asked by

Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    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…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I refer the member to the attached table.