Written questions

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  Did he 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?

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  Did he 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?

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Celia Wade-Brown

List MP · Green Party

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  Subsequent to the Electoral Commission advice on the Electoral Amendment Bill to Select Committee, what further advice reports, briefings, aides-memoire, or any other documents, if any, has the Minister or any member of their Office…

Asked by

Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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  What is the nature of the fault in the criminal records system which may lead to incorrect dates of conviction or sentence appearing on the record as noted in MAID v ATTORNEY-GENERAL [2025] NZHC 3979?

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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  How many criminal records (if any) may have incorrect dates of conviction or sentence due to the error identified in MAID v ATTORNEY-GENERAL [2025] NZHC 3979?

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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 Chair of the Public Trust Board for the appointment prior to Karen Rosemary Price becoming Chair and how many, if any, were interviewed?

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  How, if at all, was the role of Chair of the Public Trust Board advertised, for the Chair appointment which happened prior to Karen Rosemary Price becoming Chair?

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of Chair of the Public Trust Board for the Chair appointment which happened prior to Karen Rosemary Price becoming Chair, and if so, who was on the selection panel?

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of the Chair of the Public Trust Board who held the position prior to Karen Rosemary Price?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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 2024?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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 2024?

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?

Asked by

Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  How has he implemented, or how does he intend to implement, his statement that the Government “won't be progressing with a referendum on a four-year term at this election”?

Asked by

Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  Did he consult with any other Ministers before announcing that the Government “won't be progressing with a referendum on a four-year term at this election”; if so, what did each one say?

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 2025?

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 2026?

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 2025?

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 2026?

Asked by

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 23 February 2026, by title and date?

Asked by

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 23 February 2026, by title and date?

Asked by

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 23 February 2026, by title and date?

Asked by

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 23 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Asked by

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 23 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Asked by

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 23 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Asked by

Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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  How much, if any, of the more than $700k recovered from overdue court fines has been returned to victims?

Asked by

Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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  Further to Reply 3747 (2026); what topics do the multiple reports expected from the Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime focus on?

Asked by

Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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  Question published 18 February 2026

  What date is the Ministerial Advisory Group for Retail Crime’s last report due?

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  Question published 25 February 2026

  Further to Reply 3747 (2026); what date does he expect to receive these last reports?

Asked by

Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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  Question published 24 February 2026

  What advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire or other correspondence has the Minister received regarding the impact of the proposed amendments to the Summary Offences Act upon the projected prison population?

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  Question published 25 February 2026

  What advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire or other correspondence has the Minister received regarding the impact of the proposed amendments to the Summary Offences Act upon the projected prison population?

Asked by

Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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  What advice, if any, has he received on the Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) (Customary Marine Title) Amendment Act 2025 since 1 November 2025; listed by title and date?

Asked by

Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

• 5680 (matches this search)

  What advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire or other correspondence has the Minister received regarding the impact of the proposed amendments to the Summary Offences Act upon the projected prison population?

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  What decisions or actions, if any, has the Minister taken to ensure that actions taken by the Police under the proposed amendments to the Summary Offences Act do not infringe upon individual New Zealanders’ rights to freedom of peaceful…

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  What reports, briefings, advice, aides-mémoire, or any other correspondence, if any, has the Minister received regarding the proposed amendments to the Summary Offences Act, with respect to how this will interface with individual rights to…

Asked by

Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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  Under the proposed amendments to the Summary Offences Act, what is the maximum duration of time that an individual can legally (peacefully) occupy a public area before they become liable for a move-on notice from Police?

Asked by

Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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  Under the proposed amendments to the Summary Offences Act, what is the minimum duration of time that an individual can legally (peacefully) occupy a public area after which they may become liable for a move-on notice from Police?

Asked by

Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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  What is the full and exhaustive list of behaviours that Police could interpret as “attempting to inhabit a public space” under the proposed amendments to the Summary Offences Act?

Asked by

Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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  Under the proposed amendments to the Summary Offences Act, what is the minimum, and maximum, number of move-on notices for the same area an individual could be served before the Police response escalates to an alternate mode of response…

Asked by

Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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  Under the proposed amendments to the Summary Offences Act, what is the minimum, and maximum, number of move-on notices for different areas an individual could be served before the Police response escalates to an alternate mode of response…

Asked by

Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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  Under the proposed amendments to the Summary Offences Act, what is the minimum, and maximum, number of move-on notices an individual can be served before they are subject to a fine, or arrest (without the individual engaging in disorderly…

Asked by

Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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  Under the proposed amendments to the Summary Offences Act, will an individual be liable for a fine or arrest if they comply with a move-on notice, and are subsequently served additional move-on notices for occupying a different space which…

Asked by

Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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  What is the minimum and maximum distance that Police will be able to specify in a move-on notice under the proposed amendment to the Summary Offences Act?

Asked by

Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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  Under the proposed amendments to the Summary Offences Act, when an individual is subject to a move-on notice from Police, will they be limited in their movements solely by a specified distance away from the area where the notice was…