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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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    What advice, briefings, reports, aide-memoirs or other advice has she received, if any, on a potential bank profits levy or tax rule, listed by title and date?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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I am advised that the Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Finance

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I am advised that the Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Finance

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My office receives a significant volume of information. To answer this question will require significant staff resources and I do not believe it is in the public interest to do so. If the member wishes to be more specific about the…

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister of Finance

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The Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles and dates of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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I am advised that the Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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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 9 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Finance

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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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 9 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Finance

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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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 9 February 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister of Finance

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None

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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 9 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Finance

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I am advised that the Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Finance

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My office receives a significant volume of information. To answer this question will require significant staff resources and I do not believe it is in the public interest to do so. If the member wishes to be more specific about the…

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister of Finance

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The Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles and dates of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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I am advised that the Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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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 2 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Finance

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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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 2 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Finance

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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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 2 February 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister of Finance

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None

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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 2 February 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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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 fixing database security breaches in the 2023 calendar year?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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Nil.

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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 fixing database security breaches in the 2022 calendar year?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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Nil.

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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 fixing database security breaches in the 2024 calendar year?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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Nil.

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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 fixing database security breaches in the 2025 calendar year?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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Nil.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Was the Minister aware prior to appointing David Archer as a reviewer as part of the independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic that Mr Archer had previously instigated court action against the…

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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Yes. The Treasury informed me that David Archer has been involved in past disputes between the Reserve Bank and the Reserve Bank Superannuation and Provident Fund Scheme. The Treasury advised me that there is no material actual or…

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Is the independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic being held under the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Act 2021?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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Yes.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    On what date or dates did she consider the Reserve Bank’s submissions regarding her proposal for an independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic as required by section 194 of the Reserve Bank of New…

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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The Governor of the Reserve Bank wrote to me on 24 July 2025 to provide feedback on the draft terms of reference for the independent review. I considered the Reserve Bank’s feedback before submitting the terms of reference for…

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What submissions, if any, did the Reserve Bank make regarding her proposal for an independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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On 24 July 2025, the Governor of the Reserve Bank wrote to me providing feedback on the draft terms of reference for the independent review. The letter is available on the Treasury’s website at…

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What consultation, if any, was undertaken with the current Reserve Bank Governor regarding the establishment of the independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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The terms of reference for the independent review were confirmed by Cabinet before Dr Anna Breman began her tenure as Governor. Dr Breman has welcomed the review.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has she received advice on whether the independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic impacts the operational independence of the Reserve Bank, if so, on what date did she recieve this advice?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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A strong monetary policy framework is one that is independent, accountable and builds on experience. Treasury advice in May 2025 noted that the review may create risks to perceptions of the Reserve Bank’s operational independence of…

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What consultation, if any, was undertaken with the former Acting Reserve Bank Governor regarding the establishment of the independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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On 10 July 2025, I wrote to the Reserve Bank to consult it on the draft terms of reference for a review under section 194 of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Act 2021. The letter is available on the Treasury’s website at…

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    How often, if at all, will the Minister meet with the reviewers of the independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic during the course of their work?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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I intend to meet the reviewers to discuss the final report once it is finalised.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Will the Reserve Bank Governor or Board receive a draft version of the report of the independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic for comment before the final version is completed?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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Yes.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Are there any scheduled interim reporting dates for the independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic prior to the final completion in August 2026, if so, what are they?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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A draft report for consultation with key parties is scheduled for 12 August 2026.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What secretariat or administrative support will be provided to the reviewers of the independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic, and if so, by which agency?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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The Treasury will provide administrative support.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Will the Reserve Bank of New Zealand be required to contribute to the costs of the independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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No.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    On what specific date does the independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic officially commence?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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The reviewers’ contracts commenced on 5 February 2026.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    From which Vote will the funding be drawn to fund the independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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Vote Finance.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Did the Reserve Bank Board or Governor have any input into the selection of the reviewers of the independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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The Treasury engaged with the Reserve Bank on potential reviewer candidates.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister received any advice regarding potential conflicts of interest for either reviewer of the independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic; if so, what was that advice?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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Yes. Treasury informed me that David Archer has been involved in past disputes between the Reserve Bank and the Reserve Bank Superannuation and Provident Fund Scheme. The Treasury advised me that there is no material actual or potential…

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What is the daily or hourly remuneration rate agreed upon for Mr David Archer as a reviewer in the independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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I am advised that the figure is commercially sensitive due to ongoing contractual negotiations with other suppliers to the review. It is my expectation Treasury will release the figure once the review is complete.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What is the daily or hourly remuneration rate agreed upon for Dr Orphanides as a reviewer in the independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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I am advised that the figure is commercially sensitive due to ongoing contractual negotiations with other suppliers to the review. It is my expectation Treasury will release the figure once the review is complete.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What are the specific terms of engagement for Mr Archer as a reviewer in the independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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Mr Archer has been contracted to work with Dr Ophanides to produce a written report that assesses the performance of monetary policy during the COVID-19 pandemic and makes recommendations to improve the monetary policy response to future…

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What are the specific terms of engagement for Dr Orphanides as a reviewer in the independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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Dr Ophanides has been contracted to work with Mr Archer to produce a written report that assesses the performance of monetary policy during the COVID-19 pandemic and makes recommendations to improve the monetary policy response to future…

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Did the Minister or her office have any direct contact with Dr Orphanides prior to their appointment as a reviewer in the independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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No.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Did the Minister or her office have any direct contact with Mr Archer prior to their appointment as a reviewer in the independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

No.

Corrected reply

Question 3980 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Were any other candidates considered for the role of reviewer in the independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic; if so, how many?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

Corrected reply: 8 candidates were shortlisted for consideration. I am advised a further 7 were subsequently contacted by Treasury.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What process was undertaken to identify and select Dr Athanasios Orphanides and Mr David Archer as the reviewers in the independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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Cabinet authorised me, in consultation with the Associate Ministers of Finance, to approve the selection of monetary policy experts to conduct the review. The Treasury ran a closed competitive procurement process to identify candidates and…

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    On what date, if any, was feedback due on the coalition party consultation of the independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic announced on 11 February 2026?

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    On what date, if any, was feedback due on the ministerial consultation of the independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic announced on 11 February 2026?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

21 July 2025.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    On what date, if any, was the independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic announced on 11 February 2026 sent out for coalition party consultation?

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    On what date, if any, was the independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic announced on 11 February 2026 sent out for ministerial consultation?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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11 July 2025.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    On what dates, if any, did Cabinet consider the independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic announced on 11 February 2026?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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25 August 2025.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Which Cabinet Committee, if any, approved the independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic announced on 11 February 2026, and on what date?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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The Cabinet Economic Policy Committee considered the independent review on 20 August 2025.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    On what dates, if any, did Cabinet Committees consider the independent review of New Zealand’s monetary policy response to the Covid-19 pandemic announced on 11 February 2026?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

The Cabinet Economic Policy Committee considered the independent review on 20 August 2025.