Search written questions to Ministers and the replies they have received.
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Asked by
Barbara Edmonds
Member for Mana · Labour Party
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Has she commissioned any work comparing the long-term fiscal returns of retaining versus selling Crown assets?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
No.
Asked by
Barbara Edmonds
Member for Mana · Labour Party
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What advice, if any, has she received on the potential sale or part-sale of any Crown-owned assets in the last three months?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
The Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles and dates of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…
Asked by
Barbara Edmonds
Member for Mana · Labour Party
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Has she received advice, if any, on the fiscal impact of divesting any State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) or Crown entities?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
The Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles and dates of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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What was the nature of the advice provided by Treasury, if there was any, about the impacts of preventing water service providers from considering a property’s rateable value when setting water charges, as per s86(6)(b) of the Local…
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
The Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles and dates of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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What advice (if any), listed by title and date, was provided by Treasury about the impacts of preventing water service providers from considering a property’s rateable value when setting water charges, as per s86(6)(b) of the Local…
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
The Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles and dates of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…
Asked by
Chlöe Swarbrick
Member for Auckland Central · Green Party
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What, if any, was the total cost over the four-year period 2019 - 2023 of pay equity settlements to the Crown?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
The cost to the Crown of pay equity settlements was proactively released on the Treasury website in July 2025. I refer the Member to page 12 of this document:…
Asked by
Chlöe Swarbrick
Member for Auckland Central · Green Party
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What, if any, was the total cost over the four-year period, 2020-2024, of pay equity settlements to the Crown?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
The cost to the Crown of pay equity settlements was proactively released on the Treasury website in July 2025. I refer the Member to page 12 of this document:…
Asked by
Chlöe Swarbrick
Member for Auckland Central · Green Party
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What, if any, was the total cost over the four-year period, 2021-2025, of pay equity settlements to the Crown?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
The cost to the Crown of pay equity settlements was proactively released on the Treasury website in July 2025. I refer the Member to page 12 of this document:…
Asked by
Barbara Edmonds
Member for Mana · Labour Party
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What advice, if any, has she received from the Treasury that the Reserve Bank dual mandate had a causal effect on inflation while the dual mandate was in place?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
I am advised that the Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles and dates of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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With regard to PWQ 3737 (2026), how many, if any, graduate positions were at Treasury, and how many, if any, were at the Reserve Bank?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
24 and 40 respectively.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What advice since 1 July 2025, if any, has the Minister received regarding the Carbon Neutral Government Programme?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
I am advised that the Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles and dates of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What advice since 1 July 2025, if any, has the Minister received regarding the Carbon Neutral Government Programme?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment
I am advised that the Social Investment Agency publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What advice since 1 July 2025, if any, has the Minister received regarding the Carbon Neutral Government Programme?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth
I am advised that a list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on MBIE's website…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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What advice since 1 July 2025, if any, has the Minister received regarding the Carbon Neutral Government Programme?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Acting Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (Grocery Sector)
I am advised that a list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on MBIE's website…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2026?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
1731.65 FTEs.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2024?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
1989.15 FTEs.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2023?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
1716.22 FTEs.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2025?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
1861.07 FTEs.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2023?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
95 vacancies.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2024?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
178.3 vacancies.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2026?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment
86.7 FTEs.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2023?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment
32.3 FTEs.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2024?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment
39.7 FTEs.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2023?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment
None.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2024?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment
One vacancy.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2025?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment
47.7 FTEs.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2026?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth
5912.2 FTEs.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2023?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth
6002 FTEs.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2024?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth
6673.3 FTEs.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2023?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth
128 vacancies.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2024?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth
49 vacancies.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2025?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth
5927.4 FTEs.
Asked by
Barbara Edmonds
Member for Mana · Labour Party
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Further to the Minister’s answer to written question 3989 (2026): what accounts for the six-month delay between Cabinet making this decision and her announcing the review?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
Selecting the right people to lead the review took longer than expected due to candidate availability and the need for a balance of international and domestic perspectives.
Asked by
Barbara Edmonds
Member for Mana · Labour Party
Further to the Minister’s answer to written question 3989 (2026): what was Cabinet advised regarding when the review would begin?
Further to the Minister’s answer to written question 3988 (2026): what was Cabinet Economic Policy Committee advised regarding when the review would begin?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
The Cabinet paper noted an indicative timeline for the review. It also noted that amendments to the timeline may be required following consultation with the preferred reviewers.
Asked by
Barbara Edmonds
Member for Mana · Labour Party
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Further to the Minister’s answer to written question 3985 (2026): which ministers or offices were consulted on the Cabinet Paper?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
I consulted with my Ministerial colleagues.
Asked by
Barbara Edmonds
Member for Mana · Labour Party
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Further to her answer to written question 3981 (2026): between what dates was this competitive procurement process to identify candidates run?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
I am advised the Treasury began contacting potential reviewers on 7 August 2025. I received the Treasury’s concluding advice on reviewers on 15 December 2025.
Asked by
Barbara Edmonds
Member for Mana · Labour Party
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Further to her answer to written question 3981 (2026): on what date or dates did she receive advice from Treasury?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
I am advised that the Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles and dates of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…
Asked by
Barbara Edmonds
Member for Mana · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Further to her answer to written question 3981 (2026): did she or her office consult with any other Minister, MP or office on Treasury’s advice, if so, who?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
I consulted with the Associate Ministers of Finance.
Asked by
Barbara Edmonds
Member for Mana · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Further to her answer to written question 3981 (2026): did she or her office provide any other Minister, MP or office copies of Treasury’s advice, if so, who?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
From time to time, I provide my colleagues copies of advice I have received. I do not keep an exact list of this of which of my colleagues I provide what information to in the way the Member has asked.
Asked by
Barbara Edmonds
Member for Mana · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Further to her answer to written question 3980 (2026): on what dates were each of these candidates shortlisted?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
Corrected reply: Candidates were shortlisted and then contacted on 7 August 2025. Additional candidates were contacted by Treasury on 19 August, 10 October, 16 October, 28 October, 8 December and 9 December 2025.
Asked by
Barbara Edmonds
Member for Mana · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Further to her answer to written question 3980 (2026): on what date was Mr Archer shortlisted?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
The Treasury contacted Mr Archer on 9 December 2025.
Asked by
Barbara Edmonds
Member for Mana · Labour Party
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Further to her answer to written question 3980 (2026): on what date was Dr Orphanides shortlisted?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
The Treasury contacted Dr Orphanides on 16 October 2025.
Asked by
Barbara Edmonds
Member for Mana · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Further to her answer to written question 3975 (2026): what roles are these other suppliers expected to fulfil?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
Other suppliers may provide legal, analytical and communications support to the review.
Asked by
Barbara Edmonds
Member for Mana · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Further to her answer to written question 3973 (2026): on what date did she receive this advice?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
15 December 2025.
Asked by
Barbara Edmonds
Member for Mana · Labour Party
Further to her answer to written question 3972 (2026): how did the Treasury engage with the then Governor?
Further to her answer to written question 3972 (2026): did the Treasury give the then Governor the opportunity to provide feedback or comment?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
The Treasury invited feedback on a list of potential international reviewers.
Asked by
Barbara Edmonds
Member for Mana · Labour Party
Further to her answer to written question 3964 (2026): will Treasury officials be present for this meeting?
Further to her answer to written question 3964 (2026): will Reserve Bank officials be present for this meeting?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
As the meeting is a number of months away logistical matters like this will be addressed closer to the time.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2025?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
119 vacancies.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2026?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
121.5 vacancies.
Asked by
Peeni Henare
List MP · Labour Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth
With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2026?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment
19 vacancies.