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Question 8550 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What was the breakdown of submissions that were received as part of the change to NCEA consultation process; broken down by whether generally supportive, unclear, neutral, or opposed?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that public consultation submissions were generally supportive of each of the proposals to replace NCEA with a new national senior secondary qualifications system. I intend to make a summary of…

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Question 8551 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What was the breakdown of submissions that were received as part of the change to NCEA consultation process; broken down by age group, profession, geographical location?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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Public consultation submissions were received from a wide range of stakeholders including educators, industry representatives, parents, whānau and students. A demographic breakdown of submitters will be released as part of the summary of…

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Question 8552 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, submissions were received as part of the change to NCEA consultation process?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that nearly 11,000 submissions were received as part of the change to NCEA consultation process.

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6 questions (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 8561 (2026), 8562 (2026)

  • 8554 (matches this search)

    Has she had to delay her announcement on the outcome of the change to NCEA consultation process; if so, why?

  • 8557 (matches this search)

    Has she had to delay her announcement on the outcome of the change to NCEA consultation process; if so, for how long?

  • 8558 (matches this search)

    Did she plan on announcing the outcome of the change to NCEA consultation process on a specific date; if so, has she had to delay her announcement?

  • 8559 (matches this search)

    Did she plan on announcing the outcome of the change to NCEA consultation process on a specific date; if so, has that date passed?

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  • 8561 (matches this search)

    Did she plan on announcing the outcome of the change to NCEA consultation process on a specific date; if so, on what date?

  • 8562 (matches this search)

    When, if at all, will she announce the outcome of the change to NCEA consultation process?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I intended to make an announcement in February, however, due to the large amount of submissions received, we wanted to properly consider the submissions before we made any announcements. An announcement will be made in due course. This is…

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Question 8001 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    How many teachers, if any, are currently on an Individual Employment Agreement?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that, as at 1 March 2026, there were a total of 17,631 primary, secondary and area school teachers employed on Individual Employment Agreements (IEAs).

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Question 8002 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    What reports, briefings, emails, memos, aides-memoire, notes or written advice, if any, has the Minister and/or her Office sent regarding the government's offer of a pay rise to teachers on individual employment agreements; listed by date,…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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My office has at least 17 members of staff (including departmental secondees). Requiring all of them to go through multiple channels of communication to identify any reports, briefings, emails, memos, aides-memoire, notes or written advice…

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Question 8003 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    When, if ever, has the government previously offered primary teachers on an Individual Employment Agreement a pay offer prior to a Collective Agreement being settled?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised that the Ministry of Education does not hold specific information on when, or if, Individual Employment Agreements have been offered prior to settlement of a collective agreement for primary teachers. However, Individual…

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Question 8005 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    What reports, briefings, emails, memos, aides-memoire, notes or written advice, if any, has the Minister and/or her Office received regarding the government's offer of a pay rise to teachers on individual employment agreements; listed by…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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A substantial amount of information is generated and supplied to my office throughout the collective bargaining cycle for the teaching workforce. Information relating to pay rises for teachers on Individual Employment Agreements is…

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8007, 8009 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

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  • 8007 (matches this search)

    Has Specialised school transport assitance (SESTA) funding been reduced in any regions across the country since January 1 2026; if so, where and by how much?

  • 8009 (matches this search)

    Has Specialised school transport assitance (SESTA) funding been reduced in any regions across the country since January 1 2025; if so, where and by how much?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education (the Ministry), that the school transport appropriation is demand driven, meaning funding rises and falls with the demand from eligible students. This is also my response to written parliamentary…

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Question 8010 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    When, if ever, was the Minister made aware of the independent review into the Teaching Council by Debbie Francis, and how?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I refer the Member to my response to written parliamentary question 5085 (2026).

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Question 8069 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been granted in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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None

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Question 8073 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been requested in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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None

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Question 8074 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been granted in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 8075 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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None

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Question 8076 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What policy changes, if any, have occurred in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, following the Cabinet directive on 13 September 2024 that 'public…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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None

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Question 8078 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been requested in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 8080 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 8081 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What policy changes, if any, have occurred in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, following the Cabinet directive on 13 September 2024 that 'public…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 8093 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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None

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Question 8098 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 7838 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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Advice that I have received has been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Education website. https://www.education.govt.nz/our-work/information-releases/ My office receives a large amount of material every week. Asking them…

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Question 7839 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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The briefings I received from Education Agencies during the week beginning 2 March 2026 are listed in the table attached. Please note some titles have been withheld as they are either sensitive in nature or still under active…

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Question 7944 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 7945 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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None

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Question 7971 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, had the Minister provided Cabinet regarding the appointment of Debbie Francis prior to the confirmation of the appointment by Cabinet?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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Cabinet was provided with an Appointments and Honours Committee paper, as per the usual process.

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Question 7972 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    On what date(s) did the discussion during the development of the Single-Stage Business Case for the Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool (SMART) between the Ministry of Education and the Government Chief Digital Officer take…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised that the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) communicated with the Office of the Government Chief Digital Officer (GCDO) on 1 November 2024, during the development of the Single-Stage Business Case for the Student Monitoring,…

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5 questions (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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Matching question numbers: 7668 (2026)

  • 7659 (matches this search)

    What is the average, if any, of probity declarations per year across the last 5 years at the Ministry of Education?

  • 7661 (matches this search)

    What conflict of interest management plans, if any, are currently in place at the Ministry of Educaiton?

  • 7662 (matches this search)

    What is the average, if any, of conflict of interest declarations per year across the last 5 years at the Ministry of Education?

  • 7667 (matches this search)

    How many, if any, probity declarations have been declared per year for the past 5 years at the Ministry of Education?

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  • 7668 (matches this search)

    How many, if any, conflict of interest declarations have been declared per year across the last 5 years at the Ministry of Education?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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The specific information sought by the Member is not collated by the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) in a way that is readily reportable in the timeframe available to respond to written parliamentary questions. However, I am informed…

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Question 7740 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, school lunches were delivered late during the week of March 2nd 2026, expressed as an overall number?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that during the week of 2 March 2026, there were 648 meals (0.1 percent) reported as being delivered late by external model suppliers. Delivery in full and on time (DIFOT) information is not…

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7414, 7418 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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  • 7414 (matches this search)

    Are there any school bus routes under review and, if so, which ones?

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    Are there any school bus routes under review and, if any, how many are scheduled to have their reviews completed this week?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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Following recommendation from the Ministry of Education (the Ministry), I have agreed to the Ministry undertaking a wide-ranging review of its school transport policy settings. While this work is underway, I have agreed with the Ministry’s…

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Question 7419 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many lunches that were meant to serve specific dietary or religious needs errantly included inappropriate ingredients, such as ham in a vegetarian meal, during the week of March 2nd 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 7420 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many lunches that were meant to serve specific dietary or religious needs did not meet those needs during the week of March 2nd 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 7421 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much was paid to the School Lunch Collective during the week of March 2nd 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that, during the week of 2 March 2026, it did not make a payment to the School Lunch Collective.

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Question 7422 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, school lunches were delivered during the week of March 2nd 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) that 658,833 school lunches were delivered from external suppliers during the week of 2 March 2026.

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7423, 7426 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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  • 7423 (matches this search)

    How many lunches meant to serve specific dietary or religious needs were not delivered during the week of March 2nd 2026?

  • 7426 (matches this search)

    How many, if any, school lunches were not delivered during the week of March 2nd 2026, expressed as an overall number?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

I am advised by the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) that for the week of 2 March 2026, they were not aware of any meals that were not delivered. This is also my response to written parliamentary question 7423 (2026).

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Question 7424 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many lunches meant to serve specific dietary or religious needs were delivered late during the week of March 2nd 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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I am advised that the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) does not track special dietary lunches across external suppliers and internal meal providers in the programme. For the total number of late deliveries during the week of 2 March…

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Question 7425 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, school lunches were wasted during the week of March 2nd 2026, expressed as an overall number?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that provisional surplus numbers reported from external model suppliers for the week of 2 March 2026 was 86,438 (13.12 percent of total meals).

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Question 7541 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to 4960 (2026), what are the titles of briefings or meetings, and their dates, if any, that contain the advice the Ministry of Education provided to the Minister on the appointments to the Teaching Council Governing Council listed…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

Answer

The briefings I received from the Ministry of Education regarding the appointments to the Teaching Council Governing Council are listed below: • 4 March 2025 – Report: Teaching Council vacancies • 14 March 2025 – Information Update:…

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Question 7553 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much was paid to the School Lunch Collective during the week of February 23rd 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that, during the week of 23 February 2026, it did not make a payment to the School Lunch Collective.

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Question 7554 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    How many lunches that were meant to serve specific dietary or religious needs errantly included inappropriate ingredients, such as ham in a vegetarian meal, during the week of February 23rd 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 7555 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many lunches that were meant to serve specific dietary or religious needs did not meet those needs during the week of February 23rd 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 7556 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many lunches meant to serve specific dietary or religious needs were delivered late during the week of February 23rd 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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I am advised that the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) does not track special dietary lunches across external suppliers and internal meal providers in the programme. For the total number of late deliveries during the week of 23…

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7557, 7562 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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  • 7557 (matches this search)

    How many lunches meant to serve specific dietary or religious needs were not delivered during the week of February 23rd 2026?

  • 7562 (matches this search)

    How many, if any, school lunches were not delivered during the week of February 23rd 2026, expressed as an overall number?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

I am advised by the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) that for the week of 23 February 2026, they were not aware of any meals that were not delivered due to supplier issues.

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Question 7558 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, school lunches were delivered during the week of February 23rd 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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I am advised that the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) that 658,944 school lunches were delivered from external model suppliers during the week of 23 February 2026. The exact total across all models was not available at the time this…

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Question 7560 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, school lunches were wasted during the week of February 23rd 2026, expressed as an overall number?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that provisional surplus numbers reported from external model suppliers for week of 23 February 2026 was 43,622 (6.62 percent of total meals).

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Question 7563 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, school lunches were delivered late during the week of February 23rd 2026, expressed as an overall number?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that, during the week of 23 February 2026, there were 1,927 (0.3 percent) late lunches reported by external model suppliers.

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5 questions (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 7350 (2026)

  • 7346 (matches this search)

    Does the Ministry of Education plan to shift all Year levels up a curriculum level; if so, how, if at all, will children currently learning at a particular curriculum level be transitioned to a curriculum level one year above that which…

  • 7347 (matches this search)

    Does the Ministry of Education plan to shift expectations of what children learn in a school Year up a curriculum level; if so, who made this decision and when?

  • 7348 (matches this search)

    Does the Ministry of Education plan to shift expectations of what children learn in a school Year up a curriculum level; if so, who, if anyone, has been consulted on this and when?

  • 7349 (matches this search)

    Does the Ministry of Education plan to shift expectations of what children learn in a school Year up a curriculum level; if so, when, if at all, will parents be informed of this?

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  • 7350 (matches this search)

    Does the Ministry of Education plan to shift expectations of what children learn in a school Year up a curriculum level; if so, for what Years?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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No. The Ministry of Education does not plan to move all year levels up a curriculum level. This is also my response to written parliamentary questions 7347, 7348, 7349 and 7350 (2026).

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Question 7387 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the timeframe, if any, for the Education Review Office's review of Gloriavale's homeschooling system?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised that ERO conducted on-site reviews of 103 homeschooling exemptions issued for students who live in the Gloriavale community between 20 October and 14 November 2025. Draft judgements were provided to families for comment on 5…

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Question 7388 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How are the the approximately 220 children who were schooled inside Gloriavale now receiving an education since the Gloriavale school was closed?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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Gloriavale Christian School will remain open while a judicial review of the Secretary of Education’s decision to cancel its registration is sought.

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Question 7412 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, of the building projects she has announced since July 1st 2024 had previously been paused following the value-for-money review by the Ministry of Education; expressed as a list?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that six of the school property projects announced since 1 July 2024 had previously been paused following the value-for-money review. These were projects that were identified as having been…

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Question 7317 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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    For students who may no longer be eligible for dedicated school bus services, what public transport options are available to them, and how, if at all, does the Ministry assess whether those options are appropriate for the area, accessible,…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that local authorities who deliver public transport will have the most accurate and current advice about the transport options available to students who may no longer be eligible for dedicated…