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Question 4439 (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 February 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: • 2 February 2026 – Aide memoire: Minister’s meeting on 3rd February meeting with the Firearms Safety Authority leadership team • 2 February 2026 – Report: Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail…

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Question 4440 (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 February 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 four 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 4544 (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 February 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 4545 (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 February 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 4547 (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 February 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 4707 (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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    When and how did he engage with Auckland City Council, if at all, on Cabinet's decision on "move-on" orders?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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My diary is proactively released on the beehive.govt.nz website.

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Question 4713 (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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    Did Cabinet consider other options besides "move-on" orders to deal with homelessness and/or public disorder, and if so, what were these options?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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Cabinet did not consider "move-on orders to deal with homelessness" but did consider, and agree to, provide Police with an additional tool to move people on who are engaging in disorderly behaviour.

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Question 4719 (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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    Did Ministers engage with Auckland City Mission or other organisations who support homeless people on their decision regarding "move on" orders?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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No.

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Question 4726 (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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    Will Cabinet's decision on "move on" orders require legislation, and if so, will this legislation include a full select committee process?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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Yes. Cabinet will confirm the details of the parliamentary process when it approves the bill for introduction.

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4730, 4734, 4790 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • 4730 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice

    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend fixing database security breaches in the 2023 calendar year?

  • 4734 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Nicole McKee, Associate Minister of Justice

    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend fixing database security breaches in the 2023 calendar year?

  • 4790

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend fixing database security breaches in the 2023 calendar year?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry) did not incur any expenditure fixing database security breaches during the 2023 calendar year, as the Ministry did not experience any database security breaches during that period.…

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4731, 4736, 4792 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • 4731 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice

    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend fixing database security breaches in the 2022 calendar year?

  • 4736 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Nicole McKee, Associate Minister of Justice

    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend fixing database security breaches in the 2022 calendar year?

  • 4792

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend fixing database security breaches in the 2022 calendar year?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that in November 2022, a cyber security incident affected an external IT service provider (Mercury IT) that hosted systems for third party suppliers to the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry). The incident was a ransomware…

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Question 4732 (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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    What date will Cabinet make an announcement regarding their decision on "move-on" orders?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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This initiative has already been announced.

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4742, 4748, 4805 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • 4742 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice

    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend fixing database security breaches in the 2024 calendar year?

  • 4748 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Nicole McKee, Associate Minister of Justice

    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend fixing database security breaches in the 2024 calendar year?

  • 4805

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend fixing database security breaches in the 2024 calendar year?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

I am advised that the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry) did not incur any expenditure fixing database security breaches during the 2024 calendar year, as the Ministry did not experience any database security breaches during that period.…

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4745, 4750, 4806 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • 4745 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice

    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend fixing database security breaches in the 2025 calendar year?

  • 4750 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Nicole McKee, Associate Minister of Justice

    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend fixing database security breaches in the 2025 calendar year?

  • 4806

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend fixing database security breaches in the 2025 calendar year?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

I am advised that the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry) did not incur any expenditure fixing database security breaches during the 2025 calendar year, as the Ministry did not experience any database security breaches during that period.…

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3939, 3940 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 3939 (matches this search)

    Does the Minister expect to share the Ministerial Advisory Group for Retail Crime 's final report, if any, with other ministers, if so, which ministers?

  • 3940 (matches this search)

    Does the Minister expect to take the Ministerial Advisory Group for Retail Crime's final report, if any, to Cabinet?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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It's not clear what "final report" the Member is referring to.

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Question 3697 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    In what circumstances would it be appropriate to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests made to their office, or agencies for which the Minister is responsible?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The Ombudsman has published guidance on charging for official information, which is publicly available here: www.ombudsman.parliament.nz/resources/charging-guide-charging-official-information-under-oia-and-lgoima

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Question 3698 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister or their staff had any discussions with any officials who planned to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests and if so, what advice, if any, did they provide those officials?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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No.

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Question 3702 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility suggest to a requestor that a fee would be charged for providing information requested under the Official Information…

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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 3704 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility charge someone for providing information under the Official Information Act and for each instance what was the amount…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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None.

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Question 3747 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister expect a final report from the Ministerial Advisory Group for Retail Crime, if so, by what date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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There are multiple reports expected from the Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime prior to disbandment.

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3773, 3778 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice

    How many graduate positions, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, between November 2024 and November 2025?

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    Recorded target Nicole McKee, Associate Minister of Justice

    How many graduate positions, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, between November 2024 and November 2025?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that between 1 November 2024 and 30 November 2025, there was 1 filled graduate position at the Ministry of Justice.

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Question 3328 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on the carbon neutral government programme in the 2025 calendar year?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Ministry of Justice spent $7,230.50 on an emissions audit in the 2025 financial year as per the requirement of the Carbon Neutral Government Programme. The Ministry also spent $1,590.00 to carry out an annual waste…

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Question 3330 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on the carbon neutral government programme in the 2025 calendar year?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Real Estate Authority spent $8,899.97.

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Question 3331 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, have the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, budgeted for the carbon neutral government programme for the 2026 calendar year?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Ministry of Justice has budgeted for an emissions audit in FY26 as per the requirement of the Carbon Neutral Government Programme at a cost of $8,350. There is a budget of $1,700.00 to carry out an annual waste audit…

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Question 3332 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, budget for the carbon neutral government programme in the 2025 calendar year?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Ministry of Justice did not budget for the Carbon Neutral Government Programme (CNGP) as a separate line item in its budget, as it has been in previous years. The budget for the CNGP is therefore unable to be…

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Question 3334 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, have the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, budgeted for the carbon neutral government programme for the 2026 calendar year?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Real Estate Authority budgeted $10,000.

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Question 3335 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, budget for the carbon neutral government programme in the 2025 calendar year?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Real Estate Authority budgeted $10,000.

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Question 2072 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    What is the reasoning for the age limit on adoption being 20 years old or younger?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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The Adoption Act 1955 allows for a child to be adopted and defines a child as a person who is under the age of 20 years. This definition was amended by the Age of Majority Act 1970, which reduced the age a person is considered an adult for…

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Question 2073 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    What exemptions are in place to allow the adoption of adults in special circumstances?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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The Adoption Act 1955 does not allow for a person aged 20 or over to be adopted under New Zealand law, except where there is already an interim adoption order in force for that person.

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Question 2117 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    Will allowing the adoption of adult children be considered as part of current or future work programmes relating to the Adoption Act 1955, and if not, why not?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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Allowing for the adoption of people aged 20 and over is out of scope of the current reform work, which focuses on preventing harm to children through international adoptions. Work on domestic adoption law reform remains paused at this time.

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Question 2118 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    What work programmes are underway, if any, to continue reform of the Adoption Act 1955?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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On 16 September 2025, Parliament passed the Adoption Amendment Act under urgency, immediately and temporarily suspending New Zealand’s recognition of unsafe overseas adoptions for citizenship and immigration purposes. The suspension will…

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16 questions (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 2276 (2026), 2278 (2026), 2643 (2026), 2645 (2026), 2646 (2026), 2647 (2026), 2649 (2026), 2650 (2026), 3001 (2026), 3002 (2026), 3003 (2026), 3005 (2026)

  • 2270 (matches this search)

    How many cases of workplace bullying were referred to external investigators, mediators, the Employment Relations Authority, or other external bodies in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees,…

  • 2273 (matches this search)

    How many individuals received formal disciplinary sanctions short of dismissal or termination following findings of workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

  • 2274 (matches this search)

    How many individuals were dismissed, required to resign, or had their engagement terminated following findings of workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

  • 2275 (matches this search)

    What was the total value of financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments relating to workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders…

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  • 2276 (matches this search)

    How many cases of workplace bullying resulted in financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom…

  • 2278 (matches this search)

    What employment or engagement outcomes resulted from recorded incidences of workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has…

  • 2643 (matches this search)

    How many individuals received formal disciplinary sanctions short of dismissal or termination following findings of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

  • 2645 (matches this search)

    How many recorded incidences of workplace bullying, if any, have occurred in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in…

  • 2646 (matches this search)

    How many cases of sexual harassment were referred to external investigators, mediators, the Police, or other external authorities in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

  • 2647 (matches this search)

    What was the total value of financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments relating to sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders…

  • 2649 (matches this search)

    What categories of workplace bullying allegations have been recorded in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection…

  • 2650 (matches this search)

    How many cases of sexual harassment resulted in financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom…

  • 3001 (matches this search)

    How many individuals were dismissed, required to resign, or had their engagement terminated following findings of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

  • 3002 (matches this search)

    What categories of sexual harassment allegations have been recorded in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection with…

  • 3003 (matches this search)

    What employment or engagement outcomes resulted from recorded incidences of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has…

  • 3005 (matches this search)

    How many recorded incidences of sexual harassment, if any, have occurred in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection…

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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 resources that will unduly interfere…

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Question 1897 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Did the Papakura District Court Courthouse start construction in the 2025 year, if so, when?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I am advised the new courthouse started construction on 5 August 2025. The Ministry undertook demolition and site clearing prior to that date.

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Question 1531 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, since Februrary 26 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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A response to this question cannot be provided as February 26 2026 has not yet occurred.

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Question 1532 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 26 Feburary 2026 by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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A response to this question cannot be provided as February 26 2026 has not yet occurred.

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Question 1692 (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 period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), listed by agency, 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 1693 (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 period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), listed by agency, title and date…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I received the following advice: •20 January 2026 – Briefing: Access to Basic Transaction Accounts • 22 January 2026 – Briefing: Proceeds of Crime Fund- revenue update for the March funding round • 23 January 2026 – Weekly Report: Weekly…

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Question 1694 (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 period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), listed by agency, title and date…

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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 21 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 1799 (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 period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), 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 1800 (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 period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), 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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Question 1801 (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 period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I took one paper to Cabinet on 27 January 2026: • Appointment Item

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Question 1416 (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 New Zealand Law Commission President, and if so, who was on the selection panel?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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No.

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Question 1417 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of New Zealand Law Commission President and how many, if any, were interviewed?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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None.

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Question 1418 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What process, if any, was followed around the appointment of Judith Collins as Law Commission President?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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The appointment was made through a Cabinet confirmation process.

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Question 1423 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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    Will he replace the three members of the Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime who have resigned and if so, on what date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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Decisions have not yet been made.

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Question 1424 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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    What process, if any, was followed in hiring contractors working for the Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime and what role, if any, does the Ministry of Justice play in that process?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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Contractors engaged to support the Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime (the MAG) were identified by the MAG. They are engaged in line with the Ministry’s Contractor Engagement Policy and are managed in accordance with…

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Question 1425 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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    How many, if any, contractors contracted to work for the Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime are currently working with the Group and for each, what was their title, when did their contract start and how much has been…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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I refer the Member to table 1, attached.

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Question 1426 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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    How many, if any, contractors contracted to work for the Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime since it began operating have ceased work with the Group and for each, what was their title, when did their contract end and…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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I refer the Member to table 1, attached.

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Question 1427 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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    Has the Minister, his staff or his officials provided any draft legislation or official briefings outlining the contents of draft legislation to the Ministerial Advisory Group for Victims of Retail Crime and if so, what was provided and on…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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No.

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Question 1428 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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    What number of contractors, if any, have worked for the Ministerial Advisory Group for Retail Crime since its establishment, for each, what was their title and how much has been paid to them to date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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I refer the Member to my replies for WPQ 1425 (2026) and WPQ 1426 (2026).