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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Were any relevant unions consulted prior to the announcement of the role reductions being made as part of savings made in Budget 2026 for votes the Minister is responsible for, if any; if so, on what date, and were the unions provided with…

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

No.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Was the Public Service Commissioner consulted on the role reductions being made as part of savings made in Budget 2026 for votes the Minister is responsible for, if any, and what advice did the Commissioner provide, if anything, broken…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

The Public Service Commissioner was aware of the FTE reductions proposed as part of Budget announcements. The public sector transformation announced in the Minister of Finance’s speech on 19 May is included in Budget 2026. The Budget will…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    On what date, if at all, did the Minister first receive advice regarding the role reductions being made as part of savings made in Budget 2026 for votes the Minister is responsible for, if any, and from whom, broken down by agency,…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

No decisions have been made about roles that may be affected by savings targets through Budget 2026.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the forecast change to each published performance measure (as set out in the most recent Statement of Performance Expectations or equivalent), if any, as a result of the role reductions being made as part of savings made in Budget…

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

There are no forecasted changes to the Ministry for Women’s performance measures as part of savings made in Budget 2026.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

The Ministry for Women supports women interested in governance positions by sharing opportunities about available roles and training opportunities through our BoardConnector database (previously known as the Nominations database). An…

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding any proposed merger of their department, agency, crown entity or any other body that they are responsible for, if any, listed by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

The public sector transformation announced in the Minister of Finance’s speech on 19 May is included in Budget 2026. Further details of this and other Budget 2026 initiatives will become public on Budget Day – 28 May 2026. The Budget will…

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 11 May 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

Meetings are often declined for a variety of reasons, including scheduling, travel, conflicting events, or other pressing matters. Those requests that have been declined can often be reconsidered when the diary permits. As many of them…

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · 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 4 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

My Office and I receive a range of advice and documents relating to the Women portfolio. I refer the member to the below list of items received during the week beginning Monday 4 May 2026, two titles have been withheld under Speaker’s…

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 4 May 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

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None

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

Budget 2026 will be delivered on 28 May and Budget information remains confidential before that date. I direct the member to the upcoming examination of the Estimates by select committee which includes questions on cost pressures.

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 27 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

My Office and I receive a range of advice and documents relating to the Women portfolio. I refer the member to the below list of items received during the week beginning Monday 27 April 2026, two titles have been withheld under Speaker’s…

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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

Answered by

Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

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None.

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · 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 20 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

My Office and I receive a range of advice and documents relating to the Women portfolio. I refer the member to the below list of items received the week beginning 20 April 2026, 1 title has been withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6 •…

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 20 April 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

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None.

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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 on the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in the 2023/24 financial year?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

I am advised, the Ministry for Women spend on the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in the 2023/24 financial year was $10,814.

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 13 April 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

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None.

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · 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 13 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

My Office and I receive a range of advice and documents relating to the Women portfolio. I refer the member to the below item received the week beginning 13 April 2026 • New Zealand’s attendance at the APEC Women and the Economy Forum…

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • 14256 (matches this search)

    What was the composition of vehicle fleets, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, by fuel type in percentage terms in 2021?

  • 14261 (matches this search)

    What was the composition of vehicle fleets, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, by fuel type in percentage terms in 2025?

  • 14264 (matches this search)

    What was the composition of vehicle fleets, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, by fuel type in percentage terms in 2020?

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    What was the composition of vehicle fleets, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, by fuel type in percentage terms in 2023?

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  • 14268 (matches this search)

    What was the composition of vehicle fleets, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, by fuel type in percentage terms in 2022?

  • 14273 (matches this search)

    What was the composition of vehicle fleets, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, by fuel type in percentage terms in 2024?

  • 14589 (matches this search)

    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2024?

  • 14591 (matches this search)

    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2025?

  • 14599 (matches this search)

    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2023?

  • 14604 (matches this search)

    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2021?

  • 14607 (matches this search)

    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2022?

  • 14611 (matches this search)

    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2020?

  • 14931 (matches this search)

    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2025?

  • 14932 (matches this search)

    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2024?

  • 14935 (matches this search)

    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2022?

  • 14939 (matches this search)

    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2021?

  • 14941 (matches this search)

    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2020?

  • 14942 (matches this search)

    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2023?

  • 15584 (matches this search)

    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2025?

  • 15602 (matches this search)

    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2024?

  • 15608 (matches this search)

    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2023?

  • 15611 (matches this search)

    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2022?

  • 15618 (matches this search)

    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2021?

  • 15628 (matches this search)

    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2020?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

The Ministry for Women did not have a vehicle fleet between 2020 and 2026.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • 15261 (matches this search)

    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

  • 15918 (matches this search)

    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2025?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

I am advised, the Ministry for Women does not hold this information. Services including heating and power at Te Iho, 1 Bowen Street are included in the Ministry’s lease.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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Matching question numbers: 15282 (2026), 15937 (2026), 15946 (2026), 15947 (2026), 15957 (2026), 15960 (2026)

  • 15262 (matches this search)

    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

  • 15270 (matches this search)

    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

  • 15278 (matches this search)

    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

  • 15281 (matches this search)

    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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  • 15282 (matches this search)

    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

  • 15937 (matches this search)

    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2024?

  • 15946 (matches this search)

    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2023?

  • 15947 (matches this search)

    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2022?

  • 15957 (matches this search)

    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2020?

  • 15960 (matches this search)

    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2021?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

I am advised, this information cannot be provided within the timeframes to respond to this question.

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · 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 23 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

My Office and I receive a range of advice and documents relating to the Women portfolio. I refer the member to the below list of items received the week beginning 23 March 2026, 2 titles have been withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6 •…

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · 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 6 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

My Office and I receive a range of advice and documents relating to the Women portfolio. I refer the member to the below list of items received the week beginning 6 April 2026 • Hawkes Bay Gender Pay Gap Roadshow on 15 April 2026 (9 April…

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 April 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

None.

Corrected reply

Question 13827 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What fee increases have been proposed or approved since 27 November 2023 for any chair, deputy chair, member, presiding member, or other appointed role on any Crown entity board, committee, authority, tribunal, or other statutory body…

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

Corrected reply: In response to parts a – g of your question: In October 2025, pursuant to the Cabinet Fees Framework, within my Women portfolio, I approved an increase in fees for Members of the National Advisory Council on the Employment…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Did any briefing notes or reports regarding the decision to move the Ministry for Women to Te Iho, 1 Bowen Street discuss the desk-to-staff ratio and how it aligns with Cabinet expectations regarding office-based work; if so, what…

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

I am advised, by the Ministry for Women that the desk to staff ratio is, six desks to ten staff.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Have any internal memos, emails, or policy documents been issued since 27 November 2023 directing Ministry for Women staff to work from home specifically because of a lack of physical desk space or hot-desking overflows; if so, how many…

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

I am advised, no internal memos, emails or policy documents have been issued at the Ministry for Women directing staff to work from home specifically because of a lack of physical desks.

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

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None.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Ministry for Women received any internal survey results or formal staff complaints regarding the inability to find a desk or being directed to work remotely due to space constraints at Te Iho; if so, how many complaints or survey…

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

I am advised, the Ministry for Women has not received any formal or informal complaints regarding the inability to find a desk or space constraints at Te Iho.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the maximum safe or comfortable occupancy of the Ministry for Women's tenancy at Te Iho, 1 Bowen Street, as determined by building management or health and safety assessments?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

I am advised, the maximum occupancy for the Ministry for Women’s work area at Te Iho, 1 Bowen Street is 30.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many FTE staff and contractors are currently assigned to the Ministry for Women's office at Te Iho, 1 Bowen Street, Wellington, and how many functional desks or workstations are available for those staff?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

I am advised, the Ministry for Women has a headcount of 46 working from Te Iho. There are 30 functional workstations allocated in Ministry for Women’s work area at Te Iho, 1 Bowen Street.

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · 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 30 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

My Office and I receive a range of advice and documents relating to the Women portfolio. I refer the member to the below list of items received the week beginning 30 March 2026 • Meeting with Sexual Wellbeing Aotearoa on Thursday 2 April…

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 30 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

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None.

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    Further to her answer to written question 11284 (2026): will she read the the People’s Select Committee Report on Pay Equity, if not, why not?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

I have read a summary of the report, but I have yet to read the full report.

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    Further to her answer to written question 11279 (2026): what were the different reasons meetings were not included in her ministerial proactive diary release during the month of February 2026, and for each of these how many meetings not…

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

No formal meetings held in a Ministerial capacity that were scheduled in my diary were withheld.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the most recent restructure, if any, to take place in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, and how many roles were affected, if any?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

I refer the Member to my response to written question 38329 (2025), for the most recent change process undertaken at the Ministry for Women.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    Since 27 November 2023, what persons, if any, have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to you as responsible Minister?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

As Minister for Women, I am responsible for one advisory board – the National Council on the Employment of Women (NACEW). I have not appointed a member to the board that was not on a shortlist provided by the Ministry for Women.

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    Carmel Sepuloni

    Member for Kelston · 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 16 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    11513 (matches this search)

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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, during the week beginning 16 March 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

My Office and I receive a range of advice and documents relating to the Women portfolio. I refer the Member to the below item received the week beginning 16 March 2026 • Meeting with Traci Houpapa, NACEW Chair, Wednesday 25 March (via…

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 16 March 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

Meetings are often declined for a variety of reasons, including scheduling, travel, conflicting events, or other pressing matters. Those requests that have been declined can often be reconsidered when the diary permits. As many of them…

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    Has the Deputy Secretary - Engagement, Policy and Delivery of the Ministry for Women read the People’s Select Committee Report on Pay Equity?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

I am advised the Deputy Secretary Engagement, Policy and Delivery has reviewed the report and a summary prepared by the Ministry’s Policy team.

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    Has the Chief Executive of the Ministry for Women read the People’s Select Committee Report on Pay Equity?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

Answer

I am advised the Chief Executive has reviewed the report and a summary prepared by the Ministry’s Policy team.

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    Carmel Sepuloni

    Member for Kelston · 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 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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    Carmel Sepuloni

    Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, of any other documents, if any, has the Minister received from the Ministry for Women on People’s Select Committee Report on Pay Equity?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

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My Office and I receive a range of advice and documents relating to the Women portfolio. I refer the Member to the below list of items received the week beginning 9 March 2026 • Summary of the People's Select Committee on Pay Equity…

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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Matching question numbers: 10825 (2026)

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    What advice, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, received from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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    What advice, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, requested from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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    What communication, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office received from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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    What communication, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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  • 10825 (matches this search)

    What directions, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the National…

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

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I have not received or requested any advice or communications, from the Ministry for Women on the National Fuel Plan since 28 February 2026.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What specific actions, if any, broken down by action taken and date, has the Minister done to prepare the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, to implement the…

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

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The Ministry for Women is not responsible for the implementation of the National Fuel Plan.

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

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None.

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    How many meetings or events, if any, did the Minister take part in during the month of February 2026 that are not included in her proactive ministerial diary release for that month?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

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Meetings related to my Ministerial portfolios are recorded in my proactive diary release, unless there is reason not to publish them. I refer the Member to the disclaimer statement at the top of my proactive Ministerial diary where it…

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    Has the Ministry for Women examined or reviewed the People’s Select Committee Report on Pay Equity, if so, which team within the Ministry did this?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

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I am advised, the Ministry for Women’s Policy team has reviewed the People’s Select Committee Report on Pay Equity.

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    What correspondence, if any, has the Minister or her Office exchanged with the People’s Select Committee on Pay Equity?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

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I have not sent or received any correspondence with the People’s Select Committee on Pay Equity.

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister intend to read the People’s Select Committee Report on Pay Equity?

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    Has the Minister read the People’s Select Committee Report on Pay Equity?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

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I have read a summary of the report.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve between 1 October and 31 December 2025, by organisation?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

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I refer the Member to my response to written question 50936 (2025).

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What board fee increases, if any, has the Minister approved in 2026 to date, by organisation?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

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I refer the Member to my response to written question 50936 (2025).