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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    Under the proposed amendments to the Summary Offences Act, will Police be able to arrest individuals for rough sleeping or attempting to inhabit a public space, if they have been served multiple move-on notices for different areas and have…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

The Bill is currently being drafted. Members will have the opportunity to see the details of the Bill when it is introduced to Parliament.

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    Under the proposed amendments to the Summary Offences Act, will Police be able to serve fines to individuals for rough sleeping or attempting to inhabit a public space, if they have been served multiple move-on notices for different areas…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

The Bill is currently being drafted. Members will have the opportunity to see the details of the Bill when it is introduced to Parliament.

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    Under the proposed amendments to the Summary Offences Act, is there any situation in which a Police officer could deliver a move-on notice to an individual which prevents that individual from visiting social services or other services they…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

The Bill is currently being drafted. Members will have the opportunity to see the details of the Bill when it is introduced to Parliament. I expect Police will take these issues into consideration, where appropriate, when enforcing move-on…

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    Under the proposed amendments to the Summary Offences Act, will there be any policy, guidelines or legislation in place to prevent Police delivering move-on notices which prohibit individuals from presenting in-person at social services…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

The Bill is currently being drafted. Members will have the opportunity to see the details of the Bill when it is introduced to Parliament. I expect Police will take these issues into consideration, where appropriate, when enforcing move-on…

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

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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None.

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

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

I received the following advice: • 18 February 2026 – Briefing: Arms Regulations: Clubs and ranges minor matters • 20 February 2026 – Aide memoire: Meeting with Public Trust on Monday 23 February 2026 • 20 February 2026 – Aide Memoire:…

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

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

I refer the Member to attachment 1. I have received 16 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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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 16 February 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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None.

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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 16 February 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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None.

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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 16 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I took the following three papers to Cabinet: 16 February 2026 – Electoral Commission: Appointments 16 February 2026 – Government Response to the Law Commission Report: “Ia Tangata: Protections in the Human Rights Act 1993 for people who…

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Is the social media advisor still contracted to the Ministerial Advisory Group for Retail Crime, if so, what social media accounts and content has the advisor contributed to, by name and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

The contract for the Social Media Advisor ended in October 2025. For the second part of the question, I refer the Member to reply number 5279 (2026) where an answer has already been provided.

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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, around the time that Dr Mark Hickford was appointed?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The position was not advertised.

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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 president of the Law Commission around the time that Dr Mark Hickford 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

Answer

No.

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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 Dr Mark Hickford was appointed, and how many, if any, were interviewed?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

Wide ranging discussions were had with officials on potential candidates to fill the position of President on a short-term basis.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Dr Mark Hickford to Law Commission President?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

Dr Hickford’s appointment was made through a Cabinet confirmation process.

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Ministry of Justice ever expressed any concerns with the Ministerial Advisory Group for Retail Crime’s spending?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The Ministry of Justice (the Ministry) provides administrative support to the Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime (the Group) including financial administration and monitoring. Consistent with this role, the Ministry has…

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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 Chair of the Public Trust Board and if so, who was on the selection panel?

Answered by

Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

The previous Chair and Treasury officials considered all incumbents against the skills and capabilities suitable for the Chair position prior to selection.

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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?

Answered by

Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

This role was not advertised.

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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 and how many, if any, were interviewed?

Answered by

Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

All incumbent members were considered against the skills and capabilities suitable for the Chair position prior to selection. No Interviews were completed.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Karen Rosemary Price as Chair of the Public Trust Board?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

Incumbent members were considered against the skills and capabilities suitable for the Chair position prior to selection, which followed the cabinet approval process.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How, if at all, was the role of Real Estate Agents Authority Chairperson advertised?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

The position was not advertised.

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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 Real Estate Agents Authority Chairperson position, and if so, who was on the selection panel?

Answered by

Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

No.

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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 Real Estate Agents Authority Chairperson and how many, if any, were interviewed?

Answered by

Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

No other candidates were considered.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Denese Rosemary Bates as Real Estate Agents Authority chairperson?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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Ms Bates’s reappointment was made through a Cabinet confirmation process.

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What date do any contractors cease work for the Ministerial Advisory Group for Retail Crime?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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All contractors will cease work on or before Friday, 8 May 2026.

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What date do any leases for property cease for the Ministerial Advisory Group for Retail Crime?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The lease for office space for the Ministerial Advisory Group for Retail Crime will end on Saturday, 9 May 2026.

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What date is Ash Parmar’s last day of work for the Ministerial Advisory Group for Retail Crime?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

Ash Parmar’s last day of work for the Ministerial Advisory Group for Retail Crime will be on or before Friday, 8 May 2026.

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What date is Sunny Kaushal’s last day of work for the Ministerial Advisory Group for Retail Crime?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

Sunny Kaushal’s last day of work for the Ministerial Advisory Group for Retail Crime will be on or before Friday, 8 May 2026.

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What was the decision behind the disestablishment of the Ministerial Advisory Group for Retail Crime?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

The Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime has made significant progress to date, and after the delivery of its final reports, it will come to an early close.

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What date was it decided to disestablish the Ministerial Advisory Group for Retail Crime?

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    What date and time did the Minister decide that the Ministerial Advisory Group for Retail Crime would cease?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

Thursday, 29 January 2026.

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Who made the decision to disestablish the Ministerial Advisory Group for Retail Crime earlier?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

Hon Nicole McKee and I, as Ministers responsible for the Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime.

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister have confidence in the Ministerial Advisory Group for Retail Crime’s spending, if not, why not?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

I refer the Member to my reply to 1431 (2026).

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to 271 (2026); What number of nominations did her office receive and send to Ministry Officials?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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Two nominations were received by Ministry officials.

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Did the Minister receive a copy of Mike Spray and Michelle Roderick-Hall CV prior to withdrawing from the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group 2025 appointment process?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

I received CVs for both Mike Spray and Michelle Roderick-Hall prior to withdrawing from the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group 2025 appointment process.

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Did anyone advise her to withdraw from the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group 2025 appointment process, if so, who?

Answered by

Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

No.

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Why did she not seek nominations from agencies likes Police, Te Puni Kōkiri, the Māori Firearms Forum, MAAG members and the Arms Engagement Group for the 2025 appointment of the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

I refer the Member to Reply 280 (2026).

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Why did she agree to seek nominations of the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group, then advise that Ministry of Justice should only call for nominations from her coalition colleagues?

Answered by

Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

I refer the Member to Reply 280 (2026).

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to WPQ 285 (2026); Who did she receive nominations from in response to her communication seeking nominations?

Answered by

Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

Nominations were sought, and received, through Caucus colleagues.

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to Written Parliamentary Question 256 (2026); Which Associate Minister of Justice did he receive nominations from, Nicole McKee or Seymour?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

The Ministry of Justice received two nominees referred from Hon Nicole McKee's Office.

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to Written Parliamentary Question 250 (2026); Is he comfortable with the process of Minister McKee recusing herself, then sending him nominations for Minister McKee’s own advisory group?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

I refer the Member to my reply to 257 (2026).

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to WPQ 250 (2026); What process was followed to identify nominees for the Ministerial Arms Advisory Group in November 2025?

Answered by

Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

The process used to identify nominees involved seeking nominations from my colleagues.

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to WPQ 1426; what social media pages did the social media advisor contribute to, by name and date?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

I am advised that the social media advisor contributed to the following page: Ministerial Advisory Group – Retail Crime (facebook.com/MAG.GOVT).

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice

    What is the current level of compliance, if any, within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, with NZ Government Web Standards, which require public sector…

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    Recorded target Nicole McKee, Associate Minister of Justice

    What is the current level of compliance, if any, within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, with NZ Government Web Standards, which require public sector…

  • 5203

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

    What is the current level of compliance, if any, within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, with NZ Government Web Standards, which require public sector…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

The entities that I am responsible for are continually working to improve accessibility on all public websites. The Centralised Web Accessibility Checker (the CWAC) monitoring programme publishes quarterly data on accessibility scores for…

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

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

None.

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

Answered by

Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

I received the following advice: • 10 February 2026 – Cabinet Paper: Community Magistrates - Cabinet Paper • 11 February 2026 – Aide memoire: Publication of Youth Justice Indicators Summary Report • 11 February 2026 – Briefing: Initial…

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

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

I refer the Member to attachment 1. I have received nine 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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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 9 February 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

None.

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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 9 February 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

I took one paper to Cabinet, but I believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of government decision making processes to release the title at this time.

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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 9 February 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

I took the following paper to Cabinet: 9 February 2026 – Report on Overseas Travel: Hon Paul Goldsmith – November 2025

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

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

None.