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Question 18646 (2026)

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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 Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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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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Question 18256 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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I am advised that the Social Investment Agency publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 18362 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · 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?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 17435 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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 20 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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I am advised that the Social Investment Agency publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 17540 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · 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?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 17051 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in the 2023/24 financial year?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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I refer the Member to Written Parliamentary Question 46616 (2024).

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Question 16624 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · 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?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 16729 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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 13 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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I am advised that the Social Investment Agency publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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18 questions (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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Matching question numbers: 14257 (2026), 14260 (2026), 14576 (2026), 14579 (2026), 14587 (2026), 14592 (2026), 14595 (2026), 14600 (2026), 14916 (2026), 14920 (2026), 14924 (2026), 14927 (2026), 14928 (2026), 14930 (2026)

  • 14244 (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?

  • 14249 (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?

  • 14252 (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?

  • 14253 (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 2023?

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  • 14257 (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?

  • 14260 (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?

  • 14576 (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?

  • 14579 (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?

  • 14587 (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?

  • 14592 (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?

  • 14595 (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?

  • 14600 (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?

  • 14916 (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?

  • 14920 (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?

  • 14924 (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?

  • 14927 (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?

  • 14928 (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?

  • 14930 (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?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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I am advised that neither the Social Investment Agency nor its predecessor, the Social Wellbeing Agency, has owned or operated a vehicle fleet at any time.

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6 questions (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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Matching question numbers: 15269 (2026), 15271 (2026)

  • 15248 (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,…

  • 15250 (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,…

  • 15258 (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,…

  • 15266 (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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  • 15269 (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,…

  • 15271 (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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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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Neither the now disestablished Social Wellbeing Agency, nor the Social Investment Agency collected data on the percentage composition of energy sources consumed to power or heat buildings, and this information was not held in the ordinary…

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6 questions (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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Matching question numbers: 15606 (2026), 15616 (2026)

  • 15571 (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?

  • 15589 (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?

  • 15597 (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?

  • 15599 (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?

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    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?

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    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?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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Neither the now disestablished Social Wellbeing Agency nor the Social Investment Agency collected data on diesel consumption in litres for building heating or power use.

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6 questions (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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Matching question numbers: 15945 (2026), 15949 (2026)

  • 15905 (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?

  • 15925 (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?

  • 15934 (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?

  • 15938 (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?

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    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?

  • 15949 (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?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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Neither the now disestablished Social Wellbeing Agency nor the Social Investment Agency collected data on LPG consumption in litres for building heating or power use.

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Question 13464 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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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 Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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I am advised that the Social Investment Agency publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 13509 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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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 Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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I am advised that the Social Investment Agency publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 13614 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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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?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 13823 (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 Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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None.

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13331, 13332 (2026)

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  • 13331 (matches this search)

    Is she confident in the Social Investment Agency’s past financial management, if so, why?

  • 13332 (matches this search)

    Is she confident in the Social Investment Agency’s financial management, if so, why?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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Yes. This confidence is based on the Social Investment Agency’s annual financial statements having been audited by Audit New Zealand, acting on behalf of the Auditor General, with unmodified audit opinions and no material issues raised in…

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Question 13333 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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    Which, if any, of the contracts under investigation in the independent review commissioned by the Social Investment Agency into its procurement processes for contracts valued at over $100,000 since January 2025 or the Auditor-General’s…

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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I am advised by the Social Investment Agency that these reviews are ongoing, and no final recommendations have been made. I am also advised that no contracts within scope have been cancelled.

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Question 13334 (2026)

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    Which, if any, of the contracts under investigation in the independent review commissioned by the Social Investment Agency into its procurement processes for contracts valued at over $100,000 since January 2025 or the Auditor-General’s…

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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I am advised by the Social Investment Agency that these reviews are ongoing, and no final recommendations have been made. I am also advised that no contracts within scope have been paused.

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Question 13335 (2026)

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    Which, if any, of the contracts under investigation in the independent review commissioned by the Social Investment Agency into its procurement processes for contracts valued at over $100,000 since January 2025 or the Auditor-General’s…

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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I am advised by the Social Investment Agency that these reviews are ongoing, and no final recommendations have been made. I am also advised that no contracts within scope have been suspended.

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Question 13336 (2026)

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    Are all of the contracts under investigation in the independent review commissioned by the Social Investment Agency into its procurement processes for contracts valued at over $100,000 since January 2025 or the Auditor-General’s review…

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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I am advised by the Social Investment Agency that these reviews are ongoing, and no final recommendations have been made. I am also advised that all contracts in scope of this request are still in place or have been completed.

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Question 13337 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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    Will she receive a copy of the independent review commissioned by the Social Investment Agency into its procurement processes for contracts valued at over $100,000 since January 2025?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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I expect to be briefed on any findings once the review has been completed.

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Question 13338 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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    When will the independent review commissioned by the Social Investment Agency into its procurement processes for contracts valued at over $100,000 since January 2025 report back?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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I am advised by the Social Investment Agency that the review is ongoing and that the final report is expected once the findings and proposed next steps have been considered by the Agency.

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Question 13346 (2026)

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    What past contracts over $1000, if any, has the Social Investment Agency previously entered with Nicolson Consulting, for each of these what is the cost of and purpose of this contract?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Question 13347 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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    What ongoing contracts over $1000, if any, has the Social Investment Agency entered with Nicolson Consulting, for each of these what is the cost of and purpose of this contract?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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I am advised the Social Investment Agency has no ongoing contracts with Nicholson Consulting.

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13348, 13349 (2026)

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  • 13348 (matches this search)

    What past contracts over $1000, if any, has the Social Investment Agency previously entered with Impact Lab, for each of these what is the cost of and purpose of this contract?

  • 13349 (matches this search)

    What ongoing contracts over $1000, if any, has the Social Investment Agency entered with Impact Lab, for each of these what is the cost of and purpose of this contract?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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I am advised the Social Investment Agency has no past or present contracts with Impact Lab.

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Question 13358 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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    On what dates, if any, did she communicate, in person, via phone call, email, letter, or text message, with the Public Service Commissioner regarding the appointment of Kylie Reiri as Deputy Chief Executive of the Social Investment Agency?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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I regularly have conversations with officials on a range of topics. It is not possible to pinpoint each instance a specific topic is referenced in the manner the Member is requesting. However, I can confirm that there are no messages or…

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Question 13359 (2026)

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    On what dates, if any, did any member of her office communicate, in person, via phone call, email, letter, or text message, with the Public Service Commissioner regarding the appointment of Kylie Reiri as Deputy Chief Executive of the…

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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It is not possible to pinpoint each instance a specific topic is referenced in the manner the Member is requesting. There are no messages or emails on this topic.

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Question 13360 (2026)

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    On what dates, if any, did she communicate, in person, via phone call, email, letter, or text message, with Andrew Coster regarding the appointment of Kylie Reiri as Deputy Chief Executive of the Social Investment Agency?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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I received a text from Andrew Coster on this matter on 5 December 2024. I regularly have conversations with officials on a range of topics. It is not possible to pinpoint each instance a specific topic is referenced in the manner the…

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Question 13361 (2026)

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    On what dates, if any, did any member of her office communicate, in person, via phone call, email, letter, or text message, with Andrew Coster regarding the appointment of Kylie Reiri as Deputy Chief Executive of the Social Investment…

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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It is not possible to pinpoint each instance a specific topic is referenced in the manner the Member is requesting. There are no messages or emails on this topic.

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Question 13362 (2026)

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    On what dates, if any, did she communicate, in person, via phone call, email, letter, or text message, with any member of the Social Investment Agency regarding the appointment of Kylie Reiri as Deputy Chief Executive of the Social…

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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I regularly have conversations with officials on a range of topics. It is not possible to pinpoint each instance a specific topic is referenced in the manner the Member is requesting. However, I can confirm that there are no messages or…

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Question 13363 (2026)

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    On what dates, if any, did any member of her office communicate, in person, via phone call, email, letter, or text message, with any member of the Social Investment Agency regarding the appointment of Kylie Reiri as Deputy Chief Executive…

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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It is not possible to pinpoint each instance a specific topic is referenced in the manner the Member is requesting. There are no messages or emails on this topic.

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Question 12459 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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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 Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 12466 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    Has the Social Investment Agency undertaken any review of its office space requirements at Te Iho in light of actual staff attendance figures; if so, what were the findings?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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I am advised that the Social Investment Agency undertook an all-staff survey in March 2026 to better understand its ways of working, including space utilisation patterns. The findings of the survey did not recommend any increases or…

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Question 12467 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What is the cost per month to the Social Investment Agency of its co-location agreement at Te Iho, 1 Bowen Street, and how is that cost calculated?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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I am advised that cost per month for the Social Investment Agency's co-location agreement at Te Iho is approx. $80,294.33, excluding GST. This is the annual cost as per question 51629 (2025) pro-rated across the year as per the co-location…

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Question 12468 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many catered functions, lunches, or meals were provided for Senior Leadership Team members of the Social Investment Agency in the 2024/25 financial year, and what was the total cost of those events?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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I am advised that five events were catered for the Social Investment Agency's Executive Leadership Team for the 2024/25 financial year with a total cost of $646.42 excluding GST.

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Question 12469 (2026)

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    What was the total expenditure by the Social Investment Agency on catering and hospitality in the 2030/24, 2024/25, 2025/26 financial years?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Question 12470 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What is the average daily desk occupancy rate at the Social Investment Agency's office at Te Iho, 1 Bowen Street, and how is this measured?

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Hon Nicola Willis

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I am advised that the Social Investment Agency has an average daily desk occupancy rate of 82%, this is based on self-reporting from an all-staff survey conducted in March 2026.

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Question 12471 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many desks or workstations are currently allocated to the Social Investment Agency at Te Iho, 1 Bowen Street, Wellington, and what is the current number of FTE staff assigned to that office?

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Hon Nicola Willis

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I am advised that the Social Investment Agency has 80 workstations across two floors of Te Iho. As at 31 March 2026, the agency had 95.7 FTE staff (permanent, fixed term and seconded in).

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Question 12497 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 30 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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I am advised that the Social Investment Agency publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 12601 (2026)

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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 Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 12022 (2026)

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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 Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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Social Investment Agency, 3 roles.

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Question 12023 (2026)

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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?

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Hon Nicola Willis

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Te Ururoa Flavell and Katie Murray.

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Question 11491 (2026)

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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 Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 11561 (2026)

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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?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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I am invited to a large number of events and receive many meeting requests and am unfortunately unable to accept all of these. My office does not hold this data in the way the member has requested and providing it would require my office…

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Question 11562 (2026)

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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?

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Hon Nicola Willis

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I am advised that the Social Investment Agency publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 11381 (2026)

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    Is the Minister aware of any investigation by the Office of the Auditor-General into the Social Investment Agency?

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Hon Nicola Willis

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I am aware that the Office of the Auditor General will conduct a performance audit of the Social Investment Agency as part of its annual work programme. including how the agency is preparing to lead and demonstrate a social investment…

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Question 11382 (2026)

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    Is the Minister aware of any preliminary investigation by the Office of the Auditor-General into the Social Investment Agency?

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Hon Nicola Willis

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I am aware that the Office of the Auditor General will conduct a performance audit of the Social Investment Agency as part of its annual work programme. including how the agency is preparing to lead and demonstrate a social investment…

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6 questions (2026)

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Matching question numbers: 11387 (2026), 11389 (2026)

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    On what dates, if any, did any member of her office communicate, in person, via phone call, email, letter, or text message, with any member of the Social Investment Agency regarding the appointment of the Deputy Chief Executive of the…

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    On what dates, if any, did she communicate, in person, via phone call, email, letter, or text message, with any member of the Social Investment Agency regarding the appointment of the Deputy Chief Executive of the Social Investment Agency?

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    On what dates, if any, did any member of her office communicate, in person, via phone call, email, letter, or text message, with Andrew Coster regarding the appointment of the Deputy Chief Executive of the Social Investment Agency?

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    On what dates, if any, did she communicate, in person, via phone call, email, letter, or text message, with Andrew Coster regarding the appointment of the Deputy Chief Executive of the Social Investment Agency?

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    On what dates, if any, did any member of her office communicate, in person, via phone call, email, letter, or text message, with the Public Service Commissioner regarding the appointment of the Deputy Chief Executive of the Social…

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    On what dates, if any, did she communicate, in person, via phone call, email, letter, or text message, with the Public Service Commissioner regarding the appointment of the Deputy Chief Executive of the Social Investment Agency?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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The question does not specify which Deputy Chief Executive role at the Social Investment Agency it refers to. As there are multiple Deputy Chief Executive positions within the agency, I am unable to identify the appointment in question.

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Question 10802 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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I am advised that the Social Investment Agency publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…