Written questions

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2023?

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2025?

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2023?

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2024?

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  Further to the Minister’s answer to written question 3989 (2026): what accounts for the six-month delay between Cabinet making this decision and her announcing the review?

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  Further to the Minister’s answer to written question 3989 (2026): what was Cabinet advised regarding when the review would begin?

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  Further to the Minister’s answer to written question 3988 (2026): what was Cabinet Economic Policy Committee advised regarding when the review would begin?

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  Further to the Minister’s answer to written question 3985 (2026): which ministers or offices were consulted on the Cabinet Paper?

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  Further to her answer to written question 3981 (2026): between what dates was this competitive procurement process to identify candidates run?

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  Further to her answer to written question 3981 (2026): on what date or dates did she receive advice from Treasury?

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  Further to her answer to written question 3981 (2026): did she or her office consult with any other Minister, MP or office on Treasury’s advice, if so, who?

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  Further to her answer to written question 3981 (2026): did she or her office provide any other Minister, MP or office copies of Treasury’s advice, if so, who?

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  Further to her answer to written question 3980 (2026): on what dates were each of these candidates shortlisted?

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  Further to her answer to written question 3980 (2026): on what date was Mr Archer shortlisted?

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  Further to her answer to written question 3980 (2026): on what date was Dr Orphanides shortlisted?

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  Further to her answer to written question 3975 (2026): what roles are these other suppliers expected to fulfil?

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  Further to her answer to written question 3973 (2026): on what date did she receive this advice?

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  Further to her answer to written question 3972 (2026): how did the Treasury engage with the then Governor?

• 6706 (matches this search)

  Further to her answer to written question 3972 (2026): did the Treasury give the then Governor the opportunity to provide feedback or comment?

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

• 6707 (matches this search)

  Further to her answer to written question 3964 (2026): will Treasury officials be present for this meeting?

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  Further to her answer to written question 3964 (2026): will Reserve Bank officials be present for this meeting?

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2025?

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2026?

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 2026, by title and date?

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 2026, by title and date?

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 2026, by title and date?

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 2026, by title and date?

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 23 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 23 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Asked by

Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 23 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Asked by

Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 23 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · 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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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · 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?

Asked by

Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · 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?

Asked by

Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · 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?

Asked by

Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · 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?

Asked by

Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · 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?

Asked by

Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · 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?

Asked by

Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · 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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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  How, if at all, was the role of Chair of the Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake 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 Chair of the Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake, and if so, who was on the selection panel?

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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 Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake and how many, if any, were interviewed?

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Chair of the Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake?

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  Question published 12 February 2026

  How many full-time equivalent (FTE) staff from the Treasury, if any, will be allocated to support the independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic?

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  Question published 18 February 2026

  How many full-time equivalent (FTE) staff from each agency, if any, will be allocated to support the independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic, by agency?

Asked by

Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  To which Minister or Ministers will the independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic report to?

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  What are the specific terms of reference for the independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic?

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  What consultation, if any, took place with the Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 Lessons Learned (Te Tira Ārai Urutā) commissioners, prior to the announcement on 11 February 2026 of the independent review of New Zealand’s monetary…

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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 seen, if any, about the Pacific unemployment rate rising to 12.3%, by title and date?

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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  What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister sent or received from any other Minister about Stats NZ numbers showed the Pacific…

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  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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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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  What direction did she give to Treasury, if any, on the scope of any advice being prepared on a levy or additional tax for bank profits?

Asked by

Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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  Is she considering an excess profits tax on banks in New Zealand, and if not, why not?

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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  Has she received any advice on an excess profits tax for the banking sector, and if so, what is the title and date of that advice?