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Question 4224 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

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

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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I received the following paper during the week beginning 9 February 2026: - GCSB and NZSIS Annual Reports 2024/25 (10 February 2026) It is not in the public interest for me to release the titles of other reports I received this week.

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Question 4326 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · 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 Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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None.

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Question 4429 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

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

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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I received the following papers during the week beginning 2 February 2026: - Report on Upcoming Issues (4 February) - CTAG report related to Terrorism and Violent Extremism – international issue (5 February) - CTAG threat level terminology…

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Question 4535 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · 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 Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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None.

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Question 4749 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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It is not in the public interest for me to provide this level of detail for an intelligence and security agency.

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Question 4753 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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It is not in the public interest for me to provide this level of detail for an intelligence and security agency.

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Question 4766 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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It is not in the public interest for me to provide this level of detail for an intelligence and security agency.

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Question 4768 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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It is not in the public interest for me to provide this level of detail for an intelligence and security agency.

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Question 3728 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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Section 18 of the OIA requires agencies consider charging for requests for substantial amounts of information, where a refusal would otherwise be applied. Section 15 (2) of the OIA states government agencies can charge a "reasonable"…

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Question 3730 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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No.

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Question 3733 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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None.

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Question 3734 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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None.

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Question 3793 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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It is not in the public interest for me to provide detailed information around staffing levels and processes for our security intelligence agencies.

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Question 3339 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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It is not in the public interest for me to provide this level of financial detail for an intelligence and security agency. However, some unclassified information about the agency’s Carbon Neutral Government Programme can be found online in…

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Question 3343 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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It is not in the public interest for me to provide this level of financial detail for an intelligence and security agency. However, some unclassified information about the agency’s Carbon Neutral Government Programme can be found online in…

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Question 3344 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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It is not in the public interest for me to provide this level of financial detail for an intelligence and security agency. However, some unclassified information about the agency’s Carbon Neutral Government Programme can be found online in…

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Question 2300 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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I am advised that no cases of workplace bullying have been referred since 2015.

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2303, 2308 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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

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

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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I am advised that since 2015 three individuals have received formal disciplinary sanctions short of dismissal or termination following findings of workplace bullying. 2019 - 1 2020 - 1 2023 - 1

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Question 2304 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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I am advised that $3.5k has been paid in legal fees since 2015.

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Question 2305 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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I am advised that no individuals have been dismissed, required to resign, or had their engagement terminated following findings of workplace since 2015.

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Question 2307 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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I am advised that one case of workplace bullying has resulted in payment since 2015.

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Question 2670 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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I am advised that no individuals have received formal disciplinary sanctions short of dismissal or termination following findings of sexual harassment since 2015.

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Question 2673 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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I am advised that there have been four recorded incidences of workplace bullying since 2015. 2019 - 2 2020 - 1 2023 - 1

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Question 2677 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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I am advised that no cases of sexual harassment have been referred since 2015.

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Question 2678 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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I am advised that no payments have been made.

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Question 2679 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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I am advised that no cases of sexual harassment have resulted in payments since 2015.

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Question 2680 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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I am advised that the agency only has one category for workplace bullying and they don't categorise it any further.

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Question 3029 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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I am advised that no individuals have been dismissed, required to resign, or had their engagement terminated following findings of sexual harassment since 2015.

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Question 3030 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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I am advised that the agency only has one category for sexual harassment and they don't categorise it any further.

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Question 3031 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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I am advised that an apology was a recorded outcome following a recorded incidence of sexual harassment.

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Question 3032 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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I am advised that there have been two recorded incidences of sexual harassment since 2015.

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Question 1539 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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I regularly request and receive advice on a range of matters from Officials and I do not believe it is in the public interest to provide this level of detail.

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Question 1540 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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None.

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Question 1683 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), listed by agency, title and date…

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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I received the following papers during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive): - NZSIS CTAG report related to Terrorism and Violent Extremism - international issue (12 January 2026), GCSB and NZSIS 'Report on…

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Question 1790 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), by title and date?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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None.

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Question 122 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received about the US military intervention into Venezuela by date and title?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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As Minister responsible for the NZSIS, none.

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Question 123 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received about the US trying to acquire Greenland?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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As Minister responsible for the NZSIS, none.

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Question 124 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received about US President Donald Trump's 'board of peace' by date and title?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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As Minister responsible for the NZSIS, none.

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Question 125 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister sent or received from any other Minister about the US trying to acquire Greenland by…

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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As Minister responsible for the NZSIS, none.

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Question 126 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 December 2025 by title and date?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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None

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Question 134 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister sent or received from any other Minister about US President Donald Trump's 'board of…

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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As Minister responsible for the NZSIS, none.

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Question 751 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

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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 15 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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I received the following papers during the week beginning 15 December 2025: - Instruments of Full Powers - Japan Information Security Agreement and Japan Acquisition and Cross Serving Agreement (MFAT) (15 December 2025) - CTAG report…

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Question 858 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 December 2025, by title and date?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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None

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Question 1010 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

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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 8 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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I received the following paper during the week beginning 8 December 2025: - GCSB and NZSIS Report on Upcoming Issues (8 December 2025). It is not in the public interest for me to release the titles of other reports I received this week.

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Question 1117 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 December 2025, by title and date?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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None

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Question 1323 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, since December 10 2025, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

Answer

I regularly request and receive advice on a range of matters from Officials and I do not believe it is in the public interest to provide this level of detail.

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Question 1324 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 December 2025 by title and date?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the NZSIS

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None