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9 questions (2026)

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Asked by

Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 37076 (2026)

  • 37051

    Will any functions or responsibilities within this portfolio be delegated to another Minister, an Associate Minister, or a Parliamentary Under-Secretary following the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; if so, which functions or…

  • 37052

    Will any functions or responsibilities within this portfolio be delegated to another Minister, an Associate Minister, or a Parliamentary Under-Secretary following the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; if so, which functions or…

  • 37059

    Will any functions or responsibilities within this portfolio be delegated to another Minister, an Associate Minister, or a Parliamentary Under-Secretary following the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; if so, which functions or…

  • 37065

    Will any functions or responsibilities within this portfolio be delegated to another Minister, an Associate Minister, or a Parliamentary Under-Secretary following the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; if so, which functions or…

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  • 37071

    Will any functions or responsibilities within this portfolio be delegated to another Minister, an Associate Minister, or a Parliamentary Under-Secretary following the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; if so, which functions or…

  • 37076 (matches this search)

    Will any functions or responsibilities within this portfolio be delegated to another Minister, an Associate Minister, or a Parliamentary Under-Secretary following the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; if so, which functions or…

  • 37083

    Will any functions or responsibilities within this portfolio be delegated to another Minister, an Associate Minister, or a Parliamentary Under-Secretary following the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; if so, which functions or…

  • 37089

    Will any functions or responsibilities within this portfolio be delegated to another Minister, an Associate Minister, or a Parliamentary Under-Secretary following the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; if so, which functions or…

  • 37095

    Will any functions or responsibilities within this portfolio be delegated to another Minister, an Associate Minister, or a Parliamentary Under-Secretary following the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; if so, which functions or…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

Matters pertaining to the allocation of portfolios and assignment of responsibilities are the responsibility of the Prime Minister.

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27 questions (2026)

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Asked by

Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 37085 (2026), 37086 (2026), 37087 (2026)

  • 37053

    How many requests for meetings with the Minister in this portfolio, if any, have been received since 13 August 2026; and how many of those requests, if any, have been declined or remain unanswered?

  • 37056

    What international travel or international engagements in this portfolio, if any, were scheduled or under active consideration as at 13 August 2026; and which of those, if any, will the Minister no longer undertake following the…

  • 37057

    What meetings, events, or engagements in this portfolio that were scheduled or planned as at 13 August 2026, if any, have been cancelled, postponed, delegated to another person, or reduced in scope following the ministerial changes of 13…

  • 37060

    How many requests for meetings with the Minister in this portfolio, if any, have been received since 13 August 2026; and how many of those requests, if any, have been declined or remain unanswered?

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  • 37062

    What international travel or international engagements in this portfolio, if any, were scheduled or under active consideration as at 13 August 2026; and which of those, if any, will the Minister no longer undertake following the…

  • 37063

    What meetings, events, or engagements in this portfolio that were scheduled or planned as at 13 August 2026, if any, have been cancelled, postponed, delegated to another person, or reduced in scope following the ministerial changes of 13…

  • 37066

    What international travel or international engagements in this portfolio, if any, were scheduled or under active consideration as at 13 August 2026; and which of those, if any, will the Minister no longer undertake following the…

  • 37067

    How many requests for meetings with the Minister in this portfolio, if any, have been received since 13 August 2026; and how many of those requests, if any, have been declined or remain unanswered?

  • 37069

    What meetings, events, or engagements in this portfolio that were scheduled or planned as at 13 August 2026, if any, have been cancelled, postponed, delegated to another person, or reduced in scope following the ministerial changes of 13…

  • 37073

    What international travel or international engagements in this portfolio, if any, were scheduled or under active consideration as at 13 August 2026; and which of those, if any, will the Minister no longer undertake following the…

  • 37074

    How many requests for meetings with the Minister in this portfolio, if any, have been received since 13 August 2026; and how many of those requests, if any, have been declined or remain unanswered?

  • 37075

    What meetings, events, or engagements in this portfolio that were scheduled or planned as at 13 August 2026, if any, have been cancelled, postponed, delegated to another person, or reduced in scope following the ministerial changes of 13…

  • 37079

    How many requests for meetings with the Minister in this portfolio, if any, have been received since 13 August 2026; and how many of those requests, if any, have been declined or remain unanswered?

  • 37080

    What international travel or international engagements in this portfolio, if any, were scheduled or under active consideration as at 13 August 2026; and which of those, if any, will the Minister no longer undertake following the…

  • 37081

    What meetings, events, or engagements in this portfolio that were scheduled or planned as at 13 August 2026, if any, have been cancelled, postponed, delegated to another person, or reduced in scope following the ministerial changes of 13…

  • 37085 (matches this search)

    What international travel or international engagements in this portfolio, if any, were scheduled or under active consideration as at 13 August 2026; and which of those, if any, will the Minister no longer undertake following the…

  • 37086 (matches this search)

    How many requests for meetings with the Minister in this portfolio, if any, have been received since 13 August 2026; and how many of those requests, if any, have been declined or remain unanswered?

  • 37087 (matches this search)

    What meetings, events, or engagements in this portfolio that were scheduled or planned as at 13 August 2026, if any, have been cancelled, postponed, delegated to another person, or reduced in scope following the ministerial changes of 13…

  • 37091

    How many requests for meetings with the Minister in this portfolio, if any, have been received since 13 August 2026; and how many of those requests, if any, have been declined or remain unanswered?

  • 37092

    What international travel or international engagements in this portfolio, if any, were scheduled or under active consideration as at 13 August 2026; and which of those, if any, will the Minister no longer undertake following the…

  • 37093

    What meetings, events, or engagements in this portfolio that were scheduled or planned as at 13 August 2026, if any, have been cancelled, postponed, delegated to another person, or reduced in scope following the ministerial changes of 13…

  • 37097

    What international travel or international engagements in this portfolio, if any, were scheduled or under active consideration as at 13 August 2026; and which of those, if any, will the Minister no longer undertake following the…

  • 37098

    How many requests for meetings with the Minister in this portfolio, if any, have been received since 13 August 2026; and how many of those requests, if any, have been declined or remain unanswered?

  • 37099

    What meetings, events, or engagements in this portfolio that were scheduled or planned as at 13 August 2026, if any, have been cancelled, postponed, delegated to another person, or reduced in scope following the ministerial changes of 13…

  • 37102

    What international travel or international engagements in this portfolio, if any, were scheduled or under active consideration as at 13 August 2026; and which of those, if any, will the Minister no longer undertake following the…

  • 37103

    How many requests for meetings with the Minister in this portfolio, if any, have been received since 13 August 2026; and how many of those requests, if any, have been declined or remain unanswered?

  • 37104

    What meetings, events, or engagements in this portfolio that were scheduled or planned as at 13 August 2026, if any, have been cancelled, postponed, delegated to another person, or reduced in scope following the ministerial changes of 13…

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

My office assess potential meetings, events and engagements on an ongoing basis, having regard to their relevance, urgency and other pre-existing diary commitments. It is not feasible to provide the Member with the level of detail…

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 37084 (2026)

  • 37054

    What decisions, Cabinet papers, or work programme milestones in this portfolio, if any, have been delayed, rescheduled, or withdrawn since the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; and for each, what is the revised timing, if known?

  • 37058

    What decisions, Cabinet papers, or work programme milestones in this portfolio, if any, have been delayed, rescheduled, or withdrawn since the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; and for each, what is the revised timing, if known?

  • 37064

    What decisions, Cabinet papers, or work programme milestones in this portfolio, if any, have been delayed, rescheduled, or withdrawn since the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; and for each, what is the revised timing, if known?

  • 37070

    What decisions, Cabinet papers, or work programme milestones in this portfolio, if any, have been delayed, rescheduled, or withdrawn since the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; and for each, what is the revised timing, if known?

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  • 37077

    What decisions, Cabinet papers, or work programme milestones in this portfolio, if any, have been delayed, rescheduled, or withdrawn since the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; and for each, what is the revised timing, if known?

  • 37084 (matches this search)

    What decisions, Cabinet papers, or work programme milestones in this portfolio, if any, have been delayed, rescheduled, or withdrawn since the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; and for each, what is the revised timing, if known?

  • 37090

    What decisions, Cabinet papers, or work programme milestones in this portfolio, if any, have been delayed, rescheduled, or withdrawn since the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; and for each, what is the revised timing, if known?

  • 37096

    What decisions, Cabinet papers, or work programme milestones in this portfolio, if any, have been delayed, rescheduled, or withdrawn since the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; and for each, what is the revised timing, if known?

  • 37100

    What decisions, Cabinet papers, or work programme milestones in this portfolio, if any, have been delayed, rescheduled, or withdrawn since the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; and for each, what is the revised timing, if known?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

As a Minister, I regularly assess and prioritise work across all of my portfolios, as do the staff in my office. The sequencing of advice, papers and decisions is adjusted as necessary to reflect emerging issues and priorities of the day,…

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 37082 (2026)

  • 37055

    What advice, if any, has the Minister or his office received from agencies or officials within this portfolio since 13 August 2026 regarding the deferral, reprioritisation, or cancellation of meetings, work programmes, or decisions as a…

  • 37061

    What advice, if any, has the Minister or his office received from agencies or officials within this portfolio since 13 August 2026 regarding the deferral, reprioritisation, or cancellation of meetings, work programmes, or decisions as a…

  • 37068

    What advice, if any, has the Minister or his office received from agencies or officials within this portfolio since 13 August 2026 regarding the deferral, reprioritisation, or cancellation of meetings, work programmes, or decisions as a…

  • 37072

    What advice, if any, has the Minister or his office received from agencies or officials within this portfolio since 13 August 2026 regarding the deferral, reprioritisation, or cancellation of meetings, work programmes, or decisions as a…

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  • 37078

    What advice, if any, has the Minister or his office received from agencies or officials within this portfolio since 13 August 2026 regarding the deferral, reprioritisation, or cancellation of meetings, work programmes, or decisions as a…

  • 37082 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, has the Minister or his office received from agencies or officials within this portfolio since 13 August 2026 regarding the deferral, reprioritisation, or cancellation of meetings, work programmes, or decisions as a…

  • 37088

    What advice, if any, has the Minister or his office received from agencies or officials within this portfolio since 13 August 2026 regarding the deferral, reprioritisation, or cancellation of meetings, work programmes, or decisions as a…

  • 37094

    What advice, if any, has the Minister or his office received from agencies or officials within this portfolio since 13 August 2026 regarding the deferral, reprioritisation, or cancellation of meetings, work programmes, or decisions as a…

  • 37101

    What advice, if any, has the Minister or his office received from agencies or officials within this portfolio since 13 August 2026 regarding the deferral, reprioritisation, or cancellation of meetings, work programmes, or decisions as a…

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

I regularly receive advice from my staff and officials concerning the sequencing and scheduling of work across my portfolios. That advice relates to ongoing decision-making and matters that are under active consideration, and I do not…

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Question 36798 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · 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 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

I refer the Member to reply number 12511 (2026).

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Question 36453 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 10 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

I refer the Member to reply number 12734 (2026).

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Question 36454 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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 received, if any, during the week beginning 10 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

I refer the Member to reply number 12511 (2026).

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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  • 36530

    Recorded target James Meager, Minister for Youth

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36532

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36533

    Recorded target Penny Simmonds, Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36535 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

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  • 36536

    Recorded target Penny Simmonds, Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36539

    Recorded target Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36540

    Recorded target Mark Mitchell, Minister of Police

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36541

    Recorded target Matt Doocey, Minister for Mental Health

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36542

    Recorded target Nicola Willis, Minister for Social Investment

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36543

    Recorded target Nicola Grigg, Minister for Women

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36544

    Recorded target Erica Stanford, Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36545

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for Pacific Peoples

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36548

    Recorded target James Meager, Minister for the South Island

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36551

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36553

    Recorded target Cameron Brewer, Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36554

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36555

    Recorded target Matt Doocey, Associate Minister of Health

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36556

    Recorded target Christopher Luxon, Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36557

    Recorded target Cameron Brewer, Associate Minister of Immigration

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36558

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36559

    Recorded target Chris Bishop, Minister of Housing

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36560

    Recorded target Nicola Willis, Minister of Finance

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36561

    Recorded target Christopher Luxon, Minister for National Security and Intelligence

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36562

    Recorded target Mark Mitchell, Minister for Sport and Recreation

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36563

    Recorded target Nicola Grigg, Minister for the Environment

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36564

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36567

    Recorded target Chris Bishop, Associate Minister of Finance

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36568

    Recorded target Simeon Brown, Minister for State Owned Enterprises

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36569

    Recorded target Simeon Brown, Minister of Health

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36570

    Recorded target Mark Mitchell, Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36571

    Recorded target Mark Mitchell, Minister for Ethnic Communities

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36573

    Recorded target Erica Stanford, Minister of Immigration

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36575

    Recorded target Simeon Brown, Minister for Energy

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36576

    Recorded target Mark Mitchell, Associate Minister for National Security and Intelligence

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36577

    Recorded target James Meager, Minister for Hunting and Fishing

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36578

    Recorded target Erica Stanford, Minister of Education

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36580

    Recorded target James Meager, Associate Minister of Transport

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36583

    Recorded target Nicola Grigg, Minister of State for Trade and Investment

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36585

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36589

    Recorded target Nicola Willis, Minister for Economic Growth

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36591

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36592

    Recorded target Mark Mitchell, Minister of Corrections

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36593

    Recorded target Penny Simmonds, Minister for Tertiary Education

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36595

    Recorded target Nicola Grigg, Associate Minister for ACC

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36596

    Recorded target Cameron Brewer, Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

I am advised that the Department of Internal Affairs (the Department) has not yet processed or paid any invoice for flights taken by Ministers on 11 and 12 August 2026. As a result, the total cost of my airfares is not yet available. These…

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Question 36296 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    Why are public officials, within organisations such as the Ministry of Health effectively investigating their own organisation regarding Wakari Hospital Ward 10A, rather than the independent NZ Police?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

I am advised that the Public Service Commissioner does not have a role in overseeing the investigative decisions of the NZ Police. The Ministry of Health has accepted the Ombudsman's recommendation to conduct an independent inquiry. The…

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Question 36120 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    Has he received any communication from the Ombudsman seeking or querying Police involvement in investigating Wakari Hospital Ward 10A; if so, when?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

In my capacity as Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government, I have not received communication from the Ombudsman seeking or querying Police involvement in investigating Wakari Hospital Ward 10A.

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Question 35962 (2026)

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Asked by

Camilla Belich

List MP · 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 3 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

I refer the Member to reply number 12511 (2026).

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Question 36052 (2026)

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Asked by

Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp messages, Signal messages, or any other form of written or electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of the Minister’s office sent or received…

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

None.

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Question 35644 (2026)

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Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 3 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

I refer the Member to reply number 12734 (2026).

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Question 35645 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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 received, if any, during the week beginning 3 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

I refer the Member to reply number 12511 (2026).

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Asked by

Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 35058 (2026), 35249 (2026)

  • 35054 (matches this search)

    Question published

    Between the first of July 2025 and the first of July 2026 how many days leave (not being sick, bereavement, parental, or family violence leave) did the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Social Development take; how many of those days were…

  • 35055 (matches this search)

    Question published

    Between the first of July 2025 and the first of July 2026 how many days leave (not being sick, bereavement, parental, or family violence leave) did the Chief Executive of Land Information New Zealand take; how many of those days were paid…

  • 35056 (matches this search)

    Question published

    Between the first of July 2025 and the first of July 2026 how many days leave (not being sick, bereavement, parental, or family violence leave) did the Chief Executive of the Ministry for Regulation take; how many of those days were paid…

  • 35057 (matches this search)

    Question published

    Between the first of July 2025 and the first of July 2026 how many days leave (not being sick, bereavement, parental, or family violence leave) did the Chief Executive of Ministry for Primary Industries take; how many of those days were…

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  • 35058 (matches this search)

    Question published

    Between the first of July 2025 and the first of July 2026 how many days leave (not being sick, bereavement, parental, or family violence leave) did the Chief Executive of Inland Revenue take; how many of those days were paid leave?

  • 35249 (matches this search)

    Question published

    Between the first of July 2025 and the first of July 2026 how many days leave (not being sick, bereavement, parental, or family violence leave) did the Chief Executive of MBIE take; how many of those days were paid leave?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

I am advised that the Chief Executive's leave records are personal employment information. While the Chief Executive is entitled to leave in accordance with the terms and conditions of their employment, it would not be appropriate to…

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Question 35031 (2026)

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Asked by

Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    When does the Government Property Office expect the first expenditure to be incurred on the fit-out of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT)?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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The first expenditure associated with the fit-out for MCERT has already been incurred. I refer the Member to reply 35020 (2026) for further information.

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Question 35032 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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    What contracts, if any, has the Government Property Office entered into since 1 December 2025 relating to the premises of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), with which suppliers, and for what total value?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised the Government Property Office has not entered into any contracts relating to the premises of MCERT since 1 December 2025.

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Question 35033 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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    How many purchase orders, if any, has the Government Property Office raised since 1 December 2025 in relation to the fit-out, tenancy or relocation of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), and what is their…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised the Government Property Office has not raised any purchase orders relating to the premises of MCERT since 1 December 2025.

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Question 35036 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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    What documents, if any, does the Government Property Office hold recording a budget, cost plan, cost estimate or funding bid for the fit-out of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), and what total figure does…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to the attached table. I have chosen to withhold document titles where these refer to decisions which are commercially sensitive. I do not believe it is in the public interest to release the total figures contained…

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Question 34341 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    Which agencies, if any, have been used for modelling the Public Service AI assurance model?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised that the Public Service AI Assurance Model was not modelled on any single agency. It was informed by feedback from a cross-agency working group representing 11 agencies: the Government Digital Delivery Agency; Inland Revenue;…

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Question 34342 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What work, if any, has been completed to date on a Public Service AI Assurance Model?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised that the Public Service AI Assurance Model has been developed and is in the final stages of completion.

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Question 34353 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning 20 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 12511 (2026).

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Question 34360 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 12511 (2026).

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Question 34365 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 12734 (2026).

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Question 34497 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · 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 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 12511 (2026).

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Question 34602 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 12734 (2026).

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Question 34755 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, is the total (finalised) budget in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026/27 financial year on artificial intelligence-…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised in the 2026/27 financial year the Public Service Commission has budgeted a total of $1,031,000 relating to AI.

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Question 34864 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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As part of Budget 2026, Cabinet has agreed to a programme of reform aimed at transforming the public service to streamline how it is organised, accelerate digital transformation, strengthen leadership and talent and improve efficiency and…

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Question 34867 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway 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…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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None.

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Question 34868 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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Each year, the Public Service Commission (along with other Public Service departments and departmental agencies) are required to report on the total amount spent on costs including the total sum spent on all travel, through Select…

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Question 34237 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised that, within the timeframe requested, the Public Service Commission funded the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) survey that included public perceptions of AI use by government. In 2025, the…

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Question 34244 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 Paul Goldsmith

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

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The Government Digital Delivery Agency (GDDA) provides agencies with access to digital products and tools through All of Government contracts and agreements. Many of the digital products and services covered by these All of Government…

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Question 34247 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 Paul Goldsmith

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

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None.

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Question 34257 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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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None.

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Question 33869 (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 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…

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Question 33266 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What evidence supports the Government's statement that centralising digital procurement could save up to $3.9 billion, and how much of that saving, if any, is attributable to the Government App Programme?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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The estimated savings were informed by evidence from other jurisdictions and further validated by the financial modelling underpinning the Digital Government Target State. The estimations did not attribute any savings specifically to the…

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Question 33337 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 19 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 12734 (2026).

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Question 33442 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 12511 (2026).

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Question 33205 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    How much did it cost to establish the Government Digital Delivery Agency within the Public Service Commission, and how many staff, if any, were transferred from the Department of Internal Affairs to do so?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised that the implementation of the Government Digital Delivery Agency (GDDA) within the Public Service Commission is an ongoing project, and as such, establishment costs cannot be determined at this stage. I am also advised that…

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Question 33206 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Why does the Govt.nz app include an emergency alert capability, and what analysis, if any, was undertaken of whether that capability duplicates the existing Emergency Mobile Alert system operated by the National Emergency Management Agency?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised that the emergency alert service in the govt.nz app was designed to receive information from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) alerting service. NEMA uses multiple channels to send warnings and alerts before and…

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Question 33207 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Has a Privacy Impact Assessment been completed for the Govt.nz app and digital wallet, and if so, will the Minister release it?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised that a Privacy Impact Assessment was completed for the govt.nz app and a privacy statement was published on the New Zealand Government website at the following link: https://www.govt.nz/about/the-govt-nz-app/privacy/ The…

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Question 33208 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Where is the data held in the Govt.nz app and digital wallet stored, and is any of that data stored or processed offshore?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised that the digital wallet included with the govt.nz app is stored securely on the user's device. When a user claims a credential, it is added to the user’s wallet on their phone. Emergency management alert information is stored…

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Question 33209 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    How many security or privacy incidents or breaches, if any, have affected the Govt.nz app or the Government Credential Issuance Platform since launch?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised that no privacy incidents or breaches have affected the govt.nz app or Credential Issuance Platform since its launch.

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Question 33210 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What personal information does the Govt.nz app collect from its users, and does the app use any third-party analytics or tracking software?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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This only occurs when the user elects to send feedback directly to the Govt.nz app support team. There is not regular tracking of users. This is consistent with the statement accredited by the regulator.

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Question 33211 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Does he stand by his predecessor’s statement that use of the Govt.nz app will always be optional?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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Yes.

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Question 33212 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What steps is the Government taking to ensure people who cannot or do not wish to use the Govt.nz app retain equal access to government services, and what funding, if any, is allocated to maintaining those non-digital channels?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I recognise that not everyone can, or wishes to, use digital channels. Use of an all-of-government app will remain optional. Government agencies will continue to be responsible for ensuring their services are accessible through a range of…

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Question 33213 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What uptake target, if any, has been set for the Govt.nz app, and is the app currently meeting that target?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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The previous Minister for Digitising Government set a target of 2 million downloads of the govt.nz app by June 2028. I am advised that downloads are expected to increase as digital credentials are issued by both public sector and private…

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Question 33214 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What is the current cost per active user of the Govt.nz programme to date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised that, by design, the govt.nz app does not track individual user activity. As a result, information on active users is not collected and cannot be provided.