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Question 7318 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Where students are no longer eligible for dedicated school bus services because a closer school falls within the eligibility distance, has the Ministry provided for those students to travel to that closer school and then walk to their…

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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 school transport providers can carry ineligible students at their discretion and may charge ineligible students a fare if they wish. Other transport options that schools and caregivers can…

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Question 7319 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    How does the decision to cancel, merge, or redirect certain school bus routes align with the Ministry of Education’s stated purpose to ‘shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes,’ particularly in relation to…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) undertakes route reviews to ensure routes are optimised to meet the needs of the eligible students. School transport funding is provided through the School Transport appropriation and…

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Question 7320 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What consultations, listed by school bus route, if any, has the Ministry of Education held since 2023 regarding the removal or modification of school bus routes?

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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, when undertaking school bus reviews, the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) engages regularly with schools and stakeholder groups to validate student data and support effective planning. However, as reviews are based…

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Question 7322 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What, if any, correspondence has the Minister had with the Minister for Rural Communities regarding the cancelling of rural school bus routes, and what steps are being taken to address the impact on rural communities, if any?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I have not had correspondence with the Minister for Rural Communities on this matter. I am advised by the Ministry of Education that they conduct consultation on bus route reviews, and take that consultation into consideration.

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7323, 7324 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 7323 (matches this search)

    How many, if any, school bus routes have been reviewed since November 2023; broken down by month?

  • 7324 (matches this search)

    How many, if any, school bus routes have been cancelled, merged, or redesigned since November 2023; broken down by month?

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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 the attached table showing the Ministry school bus routes that have been cancelled, merged, or redesigned since November 2023. This includes area-wide reviews where students are impacted by increased availability of…

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5 questions (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 7332 (2026)

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    Of the 11 school bus routes in Gisborne that will be redesigned, what is the proposed new route for each service, including changes to pick-up and drop-off locations?

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    Of the five school bus routes in Gisborne that will be merged, which existing routes will each be merged with?

  • 7327 (matches this search)

    As of Term 2, how many Gisborne students will be eligible to apply for a conveyance allowance because they either do not have access to a Ministry school bus service or live more than 2.4 km from the nearest bus route?

  • 7331 (matches this search)

    Which of the following school bus routes have been cancelled, merged, or redesigned: D060104, D060105, D060106, D060107, D060108, D060109, D060111, D060114, D060115, D060116, D060117, D060118, D060119, D060120, D060122, and D060124; and…

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  • 7332 (matches this search)

    Which of the following school bus routes have been cancelled, merged, or redesigned: D060104, D060105, D060106, D060107, D060108, D060109, D060111, D060114, D060115, D060116, D060117, D060118, D060119, D060120, D060122, and D060124, and…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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Following a 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…

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Question 7328 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    How long did it take for the Minister/ Ministry to respond to principals’ requests in Gisborne to extend the proposed bus route changes to 2027 to "allow time to work with our communities on solutions that make better sense locally'" and…

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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 request from principals in Gisborne to extend the proposed bus route changes was received on 17 February 2026. The Ministry responded on 23 February 2026 as this is an…

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Question 7329 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    On what date(s) were schools in Gisborne formally notified of cancellation of school bus routes, and what consultation, if any, took place prior to that notification?

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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 when a school bus route is changed, the Ministry normally provides the affected schools with a school term’s notice. The Ministry formally notified Gisborne schools of the…

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Question 7330 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    On average, how many students travel on each of the following school bus routes: D060104, D060105, D060106, D060107, D060108, D060109, D060111, D060114, D060115, D060116, D060117, D060118, D060119, D060120, D060122, and D060124; and, if…

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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 the attached table showing the average patronage for the Gisborne area school bus routes as of February 2025. As per my response to written parliamentary questions 7325 (2026), I have agreed with the Ministry’s advice…

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Question 7333 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What, if any communications has she had with Dana Kirkpatrick regarding Gisborne school bus routes, and on what dates?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I received a letter on 21 October, and responded on 15 December. I sent another letter on 5 March. Additionally, I regularly discuss a range of issues with my caucus colleagues.

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Question 7334 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many meetings, if any has she had with Dana Kirkpatrick regarding Gisborne school bus routes, and on what dates?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I regularly speak to my caucus colleagues at caucus meetings and at other Party engagements on a range of issues, including school buses.

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Question 7335 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What meetings, if any, has the Minister, or any member of their Office had since 2024 regarding Gisborne school bus routes by subject, date and titles of attendees?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I and members of my office have had no meetings specifically regarding Gisborne school bus routes. School bus routes are an operational matter for the Ministry of Education.

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Question 7336 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aides memoire, or any other documents, if any, has the Minister or any member of their Office received since 2024 regarding Gisborne school bus routes, 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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I have received the following briefings regarding Gisborne school bus routes since 2024: • 21 October 2025: Information Update – School bus route review programme and update on Gisborne area review • 9 December 2025: Rapid Response –…

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Question 7337 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What correspondence, including letters, emails, text messages, whatsapp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, if any, has the Minister or any member of their Office received since December 2025 regarding Gisborne School…

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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 it is not possible to provide a response to this question within the timeframe for Written Parliamentary Questions. I have 18 members of staff in my office. Requiring them to deviate from their core duties to respond to…

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Question 7342 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the average number of staff, excluding teachers, at Charter Schools in New Zealand?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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The Charter School Agency is not required to hold information on the number of non teaching staff employed by charter schools.

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Question 7343 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    What is the average number of teachers at Charter Schools in New Zealand?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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The Charter School Agency is not required to hold information on the total number of teachers employed by charter schools.

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Question 7204 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice since 1 July 2025, if any, has the Minister received regarding the Carbon Neutral Government Programme?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I have not received any advice since 1 July 2025 regarding the Carbon Neutral Government Programme.

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Question 7205 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice since 1 July 2025, if any, has the Minister received regarding the Carbon Neutral Government Programme?

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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 7099 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many charter schools are currently operating, or have been approved to operate in New Zealand?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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I am advised that as at 3 March 2026, there are 17 charter schools currently operating in New Zealand. A further 7 charter schools have been approved to operate, subject to successful contract negotiations. Once all contract requirements…

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7111, 7112, 7113 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    Why was the Ministry of Education's job listing for a Director of Regulation for Early Childhood Education regulatory reform not advertised for 2 weeks, which, according to the Ministry, happens more often than the 5 working day minimum?

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    Why was the Ministry of Education's job listing for a Director of Regulation for Early Childhood Education regulatory reform only open for 5 working days (10 February 2026 - 17 February 2026), which the Ministry states is the minimum…

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    Why was the Ministry of Education's job listing for a Director of Regulation for Early Childhood Education regulatory reform role only open for one week (10 February 2026 - 17 February 2026)?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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The Director of Regulation position was established following amendments to the Education and Training Act. The Ministry of Education (the Ministry) advertised the role as a six month fixed term appointment, with the vacancy posted for…

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Question 6286 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    On what date, if any, did the Cabinet Appointments and Honours Committee consider the Cabinet Paper proposing to appoint Debbie Francis to the Teaching Council Governing Council?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I refer to the Member to my response to written parliamentary question 5987 (2026).

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Question 6288 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    On what date, if any, did Cabinet consider the Appointment and Honours Cabinet Paper proposing to appoint Debbie Francis to the Teaching Council's Governing Council?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I refer to the Member to my response to written parliamentary question 5987 (2026).

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Question 6293 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the estimated amount of funding remaining, if any, in the appropriation for Charter Schools I Kura Hourua over the 2026/27 financial year?

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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 year-to-date spend in the Charter Schools | Kura Hourua multi-category appropriation 1 July to 31 December 2025 is $20.521m. The 2025/26 Budget per Estimates is $57.235m. The Charter School Agency publishes…

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Question 6294 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    What is the estimated amount of funding remaining, if any, in the appropriation for Charter Schools I Kura Hourua over the 2027/28 financial year?

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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 budget in the Charter Schools | Kura Hourua multi-category appropriation for 2027/28 is $51.622m. The Charter School Agency publishes twice-yearly updates on its website at:…

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Question 6368 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2026?

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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) and Education New Zealand (ENZ) that that data relating to full-time equivalent (FTE) roles is reported at the end of each month. As at 31 December 2025, there were 3,976.3 FTE roles…

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Question 6370 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2024?

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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) and Education New Zealand (ENZ) that data relating to full-time equivalent (FTE) roles is reported at the end of each month. As at 31 December 2023, there were 4,509.3 FTE role at…

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Question 6373 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 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 Charter School Agency reports its full time equivalent (FTE) roles at the end of each month. As at 31 December 2025 — the closest reporting point to 1 January 2026 — the Agency had 12 FTE.

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Question 6374 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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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) and Education New Zealand (ENZ) that data relating to full-time equivalent (FTE) roles is reported at the end of each month. As at 31 December 2022, there were 4,250.7 FTE roles at…

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Question 6375 (2026)

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

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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) and Education New Zealand (ENZ) that data relating to full-time equivalent (FTE) roles is reported at the end of each month. As at 31 December 2024, there were 3,948.9 FTE roles at…

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6376, 6380, 6383, 6384 (2026)

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    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2024?

  • 6380 (matches this search)

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

  • 6383 (matches this search)

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

  • 6384 (matches this search)

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

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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I can confirm the Charter School Agency was established on 1 July 2024. As the Agency did not exist on the date queried, there are no full time equivalent (FTE) roles to report for that date. This is also my response for Written…

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Question 6377 (2026)

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

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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) reports vacancies as positions (both occupied and vacant) under active recruitment. As at 31 December 2022, there were 406 positions under active recruitment at the Ministry. I am…

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Question 6378 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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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) reports vacancies as positions (both occupied and vacant) under active recruitment. As at 31 December 2023, there were 221 positions under active recruitment at the Ministry. I am…

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Question 6381 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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I am advised that the Charter Schools Agency reports its full time equivalent (FTE) roles at the end of each month. As at 31 December 2024 — the closest reporting point to 1 January 2025 — the Agency had 16.1 FTE.

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Question 6708 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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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) reports vacancies as positions (both occupied and vacant) under active recruitment. As at 31 December 2024, there were 126 positions under active recruitment at the Ministry. I am…

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Question 6712 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to 3516 (2026), what was the estimated cost of upgrading and maintaining e-asTTle?

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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 the estimated cost of upgrading and maintaining e-asTTle was $35.53 million. This cost covers upgrading the tool, maintaining and servicing it for the next 10 years. This does not include the…

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Question 6714 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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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 Charter Schools Agency defines “vacancies” as positions—whether currently occupied or unoccupied—that are under active recruitment. As at 31 December 2024, which is the closest reporting point to 1 January 2025, there…

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Question 6715 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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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) reports vacancies as positions (both occupied and vacant) under active recruitment. As at 31 December 2025, there were 273 positions under active recruitment at the Ministry. I am…

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Question 6717 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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I am advised that the Charter Schools Agency defines “vacancies” as positions—whether occupied or unoccupied—that are under active recruitment. As at 31 December 2025, the closest reporting point to 1 January 2026, there were no roles…

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Question 6721 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to 3249 (2026), what was the purpose of the meeting on the 16 May 2025 between the Secretary for Education, GM Education Workforce Supply and Leadership TPOM, and The Teachers' Institute?

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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 the meeting on 16 May 2025 was a general introductory meeting, covering the work of the Teachers’ Institute, their school partners, and the operation of the School Onsite Training Programme.

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Question 6724 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to 3521 (2026), what method did the Ministry of Education use to collect feedback from schools participating in the new reporting framework trial and how many schools provided feedback?

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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 initial four progress descriptors, along with guidance on how to use them, were released to schools via Tāhūrangi for them to provide feedback. This was not a trial, but an…

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Question 6725 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    Further to 3249 (2026), who was present from The Teachers' Institute at the meeting on the 16 May 2025 between the Secretary for Education, GM Education Workforce Supply and Leadership TPOM, and The Teachers' Institute?

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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 David Ferguson, Chief Executive Officer of the Teachers’ Institute, was present.

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Question 6726 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    Further to 3225 (2026), how many initial teacher education places did Te Rito Maioha Primary Teacher Education apply for School Onsite Training Programme funding for in its primary school programme, listed by each year they applied?

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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 Te Rito Maioha applied for School Onsite Training Programme (SOTP) funding for: • 40 primary places for the 2025 academic year • 171 primary places for the 2026 academic year. Prior to 2025,…

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Question 6728 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to 3223 (2026), how many initial teacher education places did Massey University of New Zealand | Te Kunenga Ki Pūrehuroa apply for School Onsite Training Programme funding for in their primary school programme, listed by each year…

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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 Massey University of New Zealand | Te Kunenga Ki Pūrehuroa applied for School Onsite Training Programme (SOTP) funding for: • 53 primary places for the 2025 academic year • 109 primary places…

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Question 6732 (2026)

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    Furhter to 3226 (2026), how many initial teacher education places did Toi Kura Massey University of New Zealand | Te Kunenga Ki Pūrehuroa apply for School Onsite Training Programme funding for in its Māori medium primary school programme,…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that, for 2026, Massey University of New Zealand | Te Kunenga Ki Pūrehuroa (Massey) applied for School Onsite Training Programme (SOTP) funding for 15 places for their Māori medium primary school…

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Question 6734 (2026)

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    Further to 3228 (2026), how many initial teacher education places did University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha apply for School Onsite Training Programme funding for in each of primary and secondary school programmes, listed…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that University of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha applied for School Onsite Training Programme (SOTP) funding for: • one primary place and two secondary places for the 2025 academic year •…

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Question 6735 (2026)

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    Further to 3227 (2026), how many initial teacher education places did Open Polytech | Kuratini Tuwhera apply for School Onsite Training Programme funding for in each of their primary and secondary school programmes, listed by each year…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that the Open Polytech | Kuratini Tuwhera applied for School Onsite Training Programme (SOTP) funding for: • 37 primary places and 84 secondary places for the 2026 academic year. Prior to 2025,…

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Question 6743 (2026)

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    Further to 3224 (2026), how many initial teacher education places did Victoria University of Wellington | Te Herenga Waka apply for School Onsite Training Programme funding for in each of their primary and secondary school programmes,…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that Victoria University of Wellington | Te Herenga Waka applied for School Onsite Training Programme (SOTP) funding for: • 60 primary places and 20 secondary places for the 2025 academic year • 12…

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Question 6749 (2026)

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    Further to 3221 (2026), how many initial teacher education places did University of Otago | Ōtākau Whakaihu Waka receive School Onsite Training Programme funding for in each of their primary and secondary school programmes, listed by each…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that the University of Otago | Ōtākau Whakaihu Waka applied for School Onsite Training Programme (SOTP) funding for: • 10 primary places and six secondary places in the 2026 academic year. Prior to…

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Question 6757 (2026)

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    Further to 3229 (2026), how many initial teacher education places did Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland apply for School Onsite Training Programme funding for in each of their primary, secondary and Māori medium primary school…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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I have been advised by the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) that Waipapa Taumata Rau | University of Auckland applied for School Onsite Training Programme (SOTP) funding for: • 100 primary places (including two Māori-medium places) and…

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Question 6766 (2026)

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    Further to 3230 (2026), how many initial teacher education places did The University of Waikato | Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato apply for School Onsite Training Programme funding for in each of primary and secondary school programmes, listed…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) that the, University of Waikato | Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato applied for School Onsite Training Programme (SOTP) funding for: • 48 primary places and 114 secondary places for the…