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Question 9674 (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,…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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As per Speaker’s Ruling 199/6, I do not consider it to be in the public interest to undertake an exercise to identify and collate the material requested, as it will require a significant diversion of resource. The Member may wish to…

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Question 9678 (2026)

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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…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to the Ministers’ Travel and Accommodation expenses quarterly release on the dia.govt.nz website: https://www.dia.govt.nz/Ministers-expense-releases

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Question 9679 (2026)

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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…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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As per Speaker’s Ruling 199/6, I do not consider it to be in the public interest to undertake an exercise to identify and collate the material requested, as it will require a significant diversion of resource. The Member may wish to…

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Question 9682 (2026)

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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…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to the Ministry of Justice’s evidence to the Justice Committee during its 2023/24 and 2024/25 annual review of the Ministry’s performance, available on the Parliament website:…

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Question 9683 (2026)

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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…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to the Ministers’ Travel and Accommodation expenses quarterly release on the dia.govt.nz website: https://www.dia.govt.nz/Ministers-expense-releases

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Question 9686 (2026)

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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)?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to reply number 9770 (2026) from the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

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Question 9977 (2026)

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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)?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to reply number 10065 (2026) from the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

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Question 9980 (2026)

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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,…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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As per Speaker’s Ruling 199/6, I do not consider it to be in the public interest to undertake an exercise to identify and collate the material requested, as it will require a significant diversion of resource. The Member may wish to…

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Question 9982 (2026)

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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…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to the Ministry of Justice’s evidence to the Justice Committee during its 2025/26 Estimates Examination, available on the Parliament website:…

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Question 9989 (2026)

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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,…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to the Ministry of Justice’s evidence to the Justice Committee during its 2023/24 annual review of the Ministry’s performance, available on the Parliament website:…

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Question 10008 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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As per Speaker’s Ruling 199/6, I do not consider it to be in the public interest to undertake an exercise to identify and collate the material requested, as it will require a significant diversion of resource. The Member may wish to…

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Question 10051 (2026)

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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,…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to the Ministry of Justice’s evidence to the Justice Committee during its 2023/24 annual review of the Ministry’s performance, available on the Parliament website:…

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Question 10263 (2026)

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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…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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As per Speaker’s Ruling 199/6, I do not consider it to be in the public interest to undertake an exercise to identify and collate the material requested, as it will require a significant diversion of resource. The Member may wish to…

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Question 10325 (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 9 March, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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None.

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10326, 10388 (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 9 March, including location, event description, and attendees?

  • 10388

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

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I receive a large number of invitations and I do not believe it is in the public interest to provide this level of detail for declined invitations. The Member can refer to my published diary for invitations which were accepted.

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Question 10327 (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 9 March, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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My office receives many invitations to events and meetings. As per Speaker’s Ruling 199/6, I do not consider it to be in the public interest to undertake an exercise to identify and collate the material requested, as it will require a…

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Question 9088 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    In response to Reply 6199 (2026), does the Minister stand by their statement regarding the Government clamping down on overdue court fines, that "Victims are our priority and we’re ensuring they receive what they’re owed"; if so, why are…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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ANPR is being used as part of a proof of concept and remains in the early stages of implementation. Enhanced reporting on the impacts of ANPR, including on reparation outcomes for victims has now been developed. I can advise that…

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Question 8948 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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None.

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Question 8949 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I received the following advice: • 10 March 2026 – Aide memoire: Public Trust performance for the six months to 31 December 2025 • 12 March 2026 – Aide memoire: Property update on Hamilton court campus • 13 March 2026 – Briefing: Chief…

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Question 8950 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to attachment 1. I have received seven further documents, but I believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of government decision making processes to release the titles at this time.

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Question 8642 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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None.

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Question 8643 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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None.

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Question 8747 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Did he direct the Ministry of Justice to undertake regional engagement on the Treaty Clause review?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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No.

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Question 8128 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been granted in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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None.

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Question 8129 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been requested in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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None.

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Question 8130 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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None.

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Question 8134 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been granted in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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None.

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Question 8135 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been requested in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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None.

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Question 8136 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What policy changes, if any, have occurred in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, following the Cabinet directive on 13 September 2024 that 'public…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The Ministry was already designing services based on need and often driven by legislative requirements. The Ministry has continued that approach to designing services and will be guided by CO (24) 5 on needs-based service provision as…

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Question 8137 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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None.

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Question 8140 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What policy changes, if any, have occurred in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, following the Cabinet directive on 13 September 2024 that 'public…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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The Ministry was already designing services based on need and often driven by legislative requirements. The Ministry has continued that approach to designing services and will be guided by CO (24) 5 on needs-based service provision as…

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Question 8154 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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None.

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Question 8159 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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None.

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Question 8449 (2026)

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Celia Wade-Brown

List MP · Green Party

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    How does projected spending by the Electoral Commission on voter enrolment material for General Election 2026 compare to the spending on voter enrolment material for General Election 2023?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that spending on voter enrolment materials for the 2026 General Election is forecast to be $13.163 million, compared to $6.275 million in 2023.

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Question 7808 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · 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 2 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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None.

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Question 7809 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · 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 2 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I received the following advice: • 4 March 2026 – Briefing: International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes: Membership • 4 March 2026 – Aide Memoire: Phase One evaluation of the national awareness campaign to reduce…

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Question 7810 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · 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 2 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to attachment 1. I have received seven further documents, but I believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of government decision making processes to release the titles at this time.

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Question 7914 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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None.

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Question 7915 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I took the following four papers to Cabinet: • 3 March 2026: Land Valuation Tribunal: Appointments and Reappointments • 3 March 2026: Community Magistrates: Appointments • 5 March 2026: Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Improving Alcohol…

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Question 7916 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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None.

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Question 7741 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Professor Amokura Kawharu as Law Commission President?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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As noted in the answers to WPQs 7415, 7416 and 7417, this appointment was made under a previous government. I am advised by my officials (and as also noted in the answers to the previous questions) that the process in that case was to seek…

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Question 7749 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire, or other correspondence has the Minister received regarding the impact of the proposed amendment to the Summary Offences Act upon the Court system?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I received advice from the Ministry of Justice on the impact on the court system, which is available on the Ministry’s website here: justice.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Publications/Public-Disorder_FINAL.pdf

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Question 7415 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of Law Commission President around the time that Professor Amokura Kawharu was appointed, and how many, if any, were interviewed?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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That appointment was made under a previous government. I am advised by my officials that two candidates were shortlisted and interviewed at that time.

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Question 7416 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of Law Commission President around the time that Professor Amokura Kawharu was appointed, and if so, who was on the selection panel?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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That appointment was made under a previous government. I am advised by my officials that the Justice Minister of that time did set up a selection panel comprised of a Judge of the Supreme Court, the Secretary for Justice and the…

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Question 7417 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How, if at all, was the role of Law Commission President advertised prior to Professor Amokura Kawharu being appointed?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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That appointment was made under a previous government. I am advised by my officials that the vacancy was not advertised.

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7509, 7510, 7516, 7517 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  • 7509

    Did any member of his office contact any member of the Prime Minister’s Office between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February 2026, if so, who?

  • 7510

    Did any member of his office contact any member of the Office of the Minister of Police between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February 2026, if so, who?

  • 7516 (matches this search)

    Did any member of his office contact any member of the Prime Minister’s Office between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February 2026, if so, who?

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    Did any member of his office contact any member of the Office of the Minister of Police between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February 2026, if so, who?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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My office talks regularly with the offices of other Ministers and the Prime Minister, about a range of topics, on occasion including news coverage.

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7511, 7519 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  • 7511

    Did he have any discussions with the Minister of Police regarding the Television New Zealand Board between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February 2026, if so, on what date?

  • 7519 (matches this search)

    Did he have any discussions with the Minister of Police regarding the Television New Zealand Board between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February 2026, if so, on what date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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The member may like to clarify whether he is asking about discussions about the TVNZ Board, or about 1 News reporting.

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7512, 7518 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  • 7512

    Did he have any discussions with the Minister of Police regarding the Television New Zealand Board between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February 2026, if so, what was the nature of those…

  • 7518 (matches this search)

    Did he have any discussions with the Minister of Police regarding the Television New Zealand Board between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February 2026, if so, what was the nature of those…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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The member may like to clarify whether he is asking about discussions about the TVNZ Board, or about 1 News reporting.

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7513, 7521 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  • 7513

    Did any person acting on his behalf contact any member of the Television New Zealand Board between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February 2026, if so who?

  • 7521 (matches this search)

    Did any person acting on his behalf contact any member of the Television New Zealand Board between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February 2026, if so who?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

No.

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7514, 7520 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  • 7514

    Did any member of his office contact any member of the Television New Zealand Board between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February 2026, if so, who?

  • 7520 (matches this search)

    Did any member of his office contact any member of the Television New Zealand Board between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February 2026, if so, who?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

No.