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Question 34252 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I am advised that Stats NZ does not have any artificial intelligence systems currently operating that make automated approval decisions without human oversight.

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Question 34253 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

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None.

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Question 34254 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) currently uses artificial intelligence capabilities embedded within existing approved enterprise platforms and services. These capabilities were enabled under contracts already procured through TEC's…

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Question 34255 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What assessment, if any, has the Government received of the impact on New Zealand's trade and exports of disruption to shipping through the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

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For New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, none. For Invest New Zealand, none. I am advised that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has provided a brief assessment to the Government advising that the direct impact on New Zealand’s…

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Question 34256 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has Cabinet considered any paper since 1 January 2026 relating to a possible New Zealand contribution to operations in the Red Sea or Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, and if so, on what date(s)?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister of Defence

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On 23 February 2026, Cabinet made a decision to renew the mandate for New Zealand’s longstanding maritime security commitments in the Middle East, a decision which has been announced on the…

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Question 34257 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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Question 34258 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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The Financial Markets Authority completed the two following surveys regarding artificial intelligence: Understanding AI in Financial Services (May 2024) and Access to Advice consumer survey (September 2025).

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Question 34259 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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Tertiary Education Commission does not currently use AI for automated approvals or decision-making.

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Question 34260 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

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The Parliamentary Counsel Office is currently working with two suppliers that provide AI software development services. They were selected through a closed competitive procurement process, with invited suppliers responding to an RFP and…

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Question 34261 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I am advised that since 27 November 2023, Stats NZ has completed the following algorithm threshold assessments or equivalent algorithm assurance assessments relating to the use of artificial intelligence: - Census AI-Enabled Submission…

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Question 34262 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

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None.

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Question 34263 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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There have been no public engagement surveys regarding the use of artificial intelligence conducted by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) since 27 November 2023. LINZ subscribes to the Verian Public Sector Reputation Index report and in…

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Question 34264 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has he received from the New Zealand Defence Force or officials since 1 June 2026 regarding the security situation in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait and the Red Sea?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister of Defence

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On 27 July 2026 I received a briefing from officials from the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade on the security situation in the Bab al-Mandab Strait. I have also…

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Question 34265 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    Is the Government currently considering any deployment of New Zealand Defence Force personnel or assets in response to renewed Houthi activity in the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, and if so, what options are under consideration?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister of Defence

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No.

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Question 34266 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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The Accreditation Council has not run a procurement process as such. It has sourced 13 ChatGPT licences for approved staff, which has been done incrementally over time. The costs of the licences is approximately $40 each. More recently, it…

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Question 34267 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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Tertiary Education Commission has completed an algorithm impact assessment for its Investment Plan Assessment Tool.

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Question 34268 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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None.

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Question 34269 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many New Zealand Defence Force personnel, if any, are currently deployed to maritime security operations in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and wider Middle East region?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister of Defence

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There are three New Zealand Defence Force personnel currently deployed to maritime security operations in the wider Middle East region. These personnel are deployed to support longstanding maritime security coalitions and commands, as…

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Question 34270 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) is currently using a number of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Some AI tools are bundled at no additional charge through existing suppliers. Other AI tools were direct sourced as stand-alone tools,…

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Question 34271 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

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The Parliamentary Counsel Office does not currently operate any automated decision-making or recommendation systems that use algorithms to determine outcomes. We are exploring the use of AI as an input to work processes, but staff retain…

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Question 34272 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Government received any request from the United States or other partners since 1 January 2026 to contribute personnel, assets, or other capability to operations in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, or Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, and if so, on…

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister of Defence

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No.

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Question 34273 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) does not use AI for any automated approvals.

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Question 34274 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    What was the cost of accessories or modifications fitted to ministerial self-drive vehicles in the last three financial years, if any, broken down by Minister and by item?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

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None.

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Question 34275 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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None.

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Question 34276 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    How many ministerial self-drive vehicles were returned following the ministerial reshuffle of April 2026, and what was the average number of days between a Minister ceasing to hold the relevant office and the return of the vehicle?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

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Former Ministers may retain a self-drive vehicle for up to 14 days after ceasing to hold a ministerial warrant for administrative purposes while VIP Transport arranges collection. Since 27 November 2023, one Minister has retained a…

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Question 34277 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) have not conducted any algorithm impact assessments since 27 November 2023.

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33647, 33878 (2026)

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    Ricardo Menéndez March

    List MP · Green Party

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    How many jobs, if any, does he expect data centres to create?

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    Megan Woods

    Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, long-term jobs are expected to be created by the Datagrid data centre once construction is complete?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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Data centres typically create significant employment during construction, and a smaller number of jobs to support their ongoing operation. The number of jobs created by a data centre will depend on its size and type. Datagrid has indicated…

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36 questions (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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Matching question numbers: 33742 (2026), 33744 (2026), 33745 (2026), 33746 (2026), 33747 (2026), 33748 (2026), 33749 (2026), 33750 (2026), 33751 (2026), 33752 (2026), 33753 (2026), 33754 (2026), 33755 (2026), 33756 (2026), 33757 (2026), 33758 (2026), 33759 (2026), 33760 (2026), 33761 (2026), 33817 (2026), 33818 (2026), 33819 (2026), 33820 (2026), 33821 (2026), 33822 (2026), 33823 (2026), 33824 (2026), 33825 (2026), 33826 (2026), 33827 (2026), 33987 (2026), 33989 (2026)

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    How many students in total, if any, were in placements between 1 January - 1 July 2026 at Health New Zealand?

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    How many students in total, if any, were in placements between 1 January - 1 July 2025 at Health New Zealand?

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    How many students in total, if any, were in placements between 1 January - 1 July 2024 at Health New Zealand?

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    How many students in total, if any, were in placements between 1 January - 1 July 2023 at Health New Zealand?

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    How many medical imaging students, if any, were in placements between 1 January - 1 July 2026 at Health New Zealand?

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    How many medical imaging students, if any, were in placements between 1 January - 1 July 2025 at Health New Zealand?

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    How many medical imaging students, if any, were in placements between 1 January - 1 July 2024 at Health New Zealand?

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    How many medical imaging students, if any, were in placements between 1 January - 1 July 2023 at Health New Zealand?

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    How many pharmaceutical students, if any, were in placements between 1 January - 1 July 2025 at Health New Zealand?

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    How many pharmaceutical students, if any, were in placements between 1 January - 1 July 2026 at Health New Zealand?

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    How many pharmaceutical students, if any, were in placements between 1 January - 1 July 2024 at Health New Zealand?

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    How many pharmaceutical students, if any, were in placements between 1 January - 1 July 2023 at Health New Zealand?

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    How many social work students, if any, were in placements between 1 January - 1 July 2026 at Health New Zealand?

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    How many social work students, if any, were in placements between 1 January - 1 July 2025 at Health New Zealand?

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    How many social work students, if any, were in placements between 1 January - 1 July 2024 at Health New Zealand?

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    How many social work students, if any, were in placements between 1 January - 1 July 2023 at Health New Zealand?

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    How many students specializing in Māori and Pacific Health roles, if any, were in placements between 1 January - 1 July 2026 at Health New Zealand?

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    How many students specializing in Māori and Pacific Health roles, if any, were in placements between 1 January - 1 July 2025 at Health New Zealand?

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    How many students specializing in Māori and Pacific Health roles, if any, were in placements between 1 January - 1 July 2024 at Health New Zealand?

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    How many students specializing in Māori and Pacific Health roles, if any, were in placements between 1 January - 1 July 2023 at Health New Zealand?

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    How many physiotherapy students, if any, were in placements between 1 January - 1 July 2026 at Health New Zealand?

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    How many physiotherapy students, if any, were in placements between 1 January - 1 July 2023 at Health New Zealand?

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    How many physiotherapy students, if any, were in placements between 1 January - 1 July 2024 at Health New Zealand?

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    How many trainee doctors, if any, were in placements between 1 January - 1 July 2026 at Health New Zealand?

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    How many trainee doctors, if any, were in placements between 1 January - 1 July 2023 at Health New Zealand?

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    How many trainee doctors, if any, were in placements between 1 January - 1 July 2024 at Health New Zealand?

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    How many midwifery students, if any, were in placements between 1 January - 1 July 2026 at Health New Zealand?

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    How many midwifery students, if any, were in placements between 1 January - 1 July 2025 at Health New Zealand?

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    How many midwifery students, if any, were in placements between 1 January - 1 July 2024 at Health New Zealand?

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    How many nursing students, if any, were in placements between 1 January - 1 July 2026 at Health New Zealand?

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    How many midwifery students, if any, were in placements between 1 January - 1 July 2023 at Health New Zealand?

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    How many nursing students, if any, were in placements between 1 January - 1 July 2024 at Health New Zealand?

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    How many nursing students, if any, were in placements between 1 January - 1 July 2025 at Health New Zealand?

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    How many nursing students, if any, were in placements between 1 January - 1 July 2023 at Health New Zealand?

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    How many physiotherapy students, if any, were in placements between 1 January - 1 July 2025 at Health New Zealand?

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    How many trainee doctors, if any, were in placements between 1 January - 1 July 2025 at Health New Zealand?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I am advised that Health New Zealand does not hold this level of data on student placements, as they are organised by tertiary education providers.

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Question 33847 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What was the average occupancy rate of Christchurch Hospital's emergency department from 1 January 2020 to 31 July 2026, broken down by day?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Question 33848 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many hours did Christchurch Hospital's emergency department spend in each of the status categories standard busy, very busy, overload, and critical on each day from 1 January 2023 to 31 July 2026?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised by Health New Zealand that it is not possible to provide the Member with the data requested over the specified time period.

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Question 33849 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many days, if any, did Christchurch Hospital's emergency department enter into 'very busy' status in each month from 1 January 2023 to 31 July 2026?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised by Health New Zealand that it is not possible to provide the Member with the data requested over the specified time period.

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Question 33851 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many days, if any, did Christchurch Hospital's emergency department enter overload in each month from 1 January 2023 to 31 July 2026?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised by Health New Zealand that it is not possible to provide the Member with the data requested over the specified time period.

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Question 33852 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many organisations, if any, is the Government currently considering designating as terrorist entities under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002 on the basis of left-wing or "anti-fascist" ideology?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

New Zealand does not use the terms "left wing" and "right wing", when describing different forms of terrorist motivations and has not done so for several years. Instead, we use the descriptors of Identity Motivated, Faith Motivated and…

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Question 33853 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What commitments, if any, did New Zealand make at the "resurgence of political terrorism" meeting on 16 July 2026, and what follow-up actions, if any, are expected of participating countries?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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New Zealand did not make any commitments. No specific follow-up actions were agreed.

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Question 33854 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, did he receive from officials before New Zealand accepted the invitation to the "resurgence of political terrorism" meeting on 16 July 2026?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade supplied; Informal Note - US invitation to the 'Ministerial on the resurgence of Political Terrorism'. This document outlined the purpose of the meeting and proposed attendance by the NZ Deputy…

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Question 33855 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service's most recent threat assessment identify far-left or left-wing extremism as a significant terrorism threat in New Zealand, and if so, in what terms?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Officials continue to see a range of motivations with no one ideology dominating. Identity and faith motivasted ideologies remain the most common, but we also see a small number of violent extremists motivated by political or single…

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Question 33856 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What was the total cost, if any, to New Zealand of attending the United States-hosted "resurgence of political terrorism" meeting in Washington DC on 16 July 2026?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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There was no additional cost as New Zealand covered the meeting from the Embassy in Washington D.C. in line with regular duties.

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Question 33857 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Which official represented New Zealand at the United States-hosted "resurgence of political terrorism" ministerial meeting in Washington DC on 16 July 2026, and at what level of seniority?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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New Zealand was represented at the meeting by New Zealand's Deputy Head of mission Daniel Mellsop.

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Question 33858 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What are all of the different learning environments that are expected to be considered in the Ministry of Education’s review of Initial Teacher Education standards?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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The review of Initial Teacher Education programme requirements is initially focused on English-medium early learning, primary, and secondary education settings. The Ministry of Education is currently seeking views from Māori-medium and…

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Question 33859 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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    What is known about quality teaching and learning in a changing world that the Ministry of Education expects will be reflected in its review of Initial Teacher Education standards?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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The Ministry of Education continues to develop guidance and tools for quality teaching and learning that reflect the growing evidence base on best practice, are informed by the approaches of peer jurisdictions, and support consistent…

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Question 33860 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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    What are the terms of reference, if any, for the Ministry of Education’s review of Initial Teacher Education standards and when is the review expected to be completed?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I refer the Member to my response to written parliamentary question) 27963 (2026). Phase 1 of the review is expected to be completed in August 2026.

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Question 33861 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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    What part, if any, will the Teaching Council play in the Ministry of Education’s review of Initial Teacher Education standards?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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The Teaching Council has been involved in the early stages of the review of the Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programme requirements, including initial discussions with the reviewers during the discovery phase and providing feedback on…

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Question 33862 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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    How much, if anything, has been budgeted for the Ministry of Education’s review of Initial Teacher Education standards and how much, if any, of that budget is allocated to consultant fees?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I refer the Member to my response to written parliamentary question 27965 (2026)

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Question 33863 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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    Has Martin Jenkins been engaged by the Ministry of Education to review the Initial Teacher Education standards and if so, what procurement process was used to engage them?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I refer the Member to my response to written parliamentary questions 27958 (2026) and 27945 (2026)

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Question 33864 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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    What contracts, if any, does Martin Jenkins have with the Ministry of Education and on what date(s), if at all, did they declare any conflicts of interest with current or past employees or consultants that now work in the education sector?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that there are currently two contracts with Martin Jenkins. In relation to the Initial Teacher Education standards contract, a conflict of interest was declared by a sub-contractor for Martin…

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Question 33865 (2026)

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    What policies, if any, does the Ministry of Education have to protect the political neutrality of the Ministry and its staff and which, if any, of those policies prevent staff from discussing their political associations in public while…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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The Ministry of Education (the Ministry) is required to uphold political neutrality under the Public Service Act 2020 and Public Service Commission standards. This is supported through internal policies, including the Code of Conduct and…

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33866, 33867, 33868 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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    Does the Ministry of Education require contractors working in Ministry roles to declare other employment or paid work they are undertaking while working at the Ministry and if so, how and when is this done?

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    Does the Ministry of Education require contractors working in Ministry roles to declare conflicts of interest and if so, how and when is this done?

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    Does the Ministry of Education require consultants working for the Ministry to declare conflicts of interest and if so, how and when is this done?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised that the Ministry of Education follows the Public Service Commission’s Model Standards for managing conflicts of interest. All declared conflicts from contractors or consultants are considered prior to any engagement. This…

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Question 33869 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    Did the then Public Service Commissioner issue an email or communication to agencies or departments or ministries directing them to withdraw election material from agency or departments or ministries in 2017?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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No. However, I am advised that the general election guidance issued by the Public Service Commission (the Commission) has always been clear on this point. In 2017, the Commission’s guidance stated: “The content of any material made…

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Question 33870 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    Did the then Public Service Commissioner issue an email or communication to agencies or departments or ministries directing them to withdraw election material from agency or departments or ministries in 2020?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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No. However, I am advised that the general election guidance issued by the Public Service Commission (the Commission) has always been clear on this point. In 2020, the Commission’s guidance was updated to state: “Agencies must take care to…

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Question 33871 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    Did the then Public Service Commissioner issue an email or communication to agencies or departments or ministries directing them to withdraw election material from agency or departments or ministries in 2023?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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No. However, I am advised that the general election guidance issued by the Public Service Commission (the Commission) has always been clear on this point. The Commission’s guidance on this remained unchanged since 2020. I refer the Member…