Search written questions to Ministers and the replies they have received.
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Asked by
Jan Tinetti
List MP · Labour Party
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How many, if any, Early Childhood Education centres permanently closed during the week of August 24th 2026?
Answered by
Hon David Seymour
Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education
Four.
Asked by
Jan Tinetti
List MP · Labour Party
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How many, if any, Early Childhood Education centres got their licenses cancelled by the Ministry of Education during the week of August 24th 2026?
Answered by
Hon David Seymour
Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education
None.
Asked by
Jan Tinetti
List MP · Labour Party
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How many, if any, Early Childhood Education centres got their licenses suspended by the Ministry of Education during the week of August 24th 2026?
Answered by
Hon David Seymour
Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education
None.
Asked by
Jan Tinetti
List MP · Labour Party
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How many, if any, Early Childhood Education centres got their licenses reclassified as a provisional license by the Ministry of Education during the week of August 24th 2026?
Answered by
Hon David Seymour
Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education
None.
Asked by
Jan Tinetti
List MP · Labour Party
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How many, if any, written directions have been issued by the Ministry of Education towards an Early Childhood Education centre during the week of August 24th 2026?
Answered by
Hon David Seymour
Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education
None.
Asked by
Jan Tinetti
List MP · Labour Party
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How many, if any, children were attending early childhood centres during the week of August 24th 2026; broken down by region?
Answered by
Hon David Seymour
Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education
I refer the Member to the attached table showing the number of children attending early childhood centres (ECE) during the week of 24 August 2026. Please note, children may be counted more than once if they attend multiple ECE services…
Asked by
Jan Tinetti
List MP · Labour Party
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How many, if any, early childhood centres were in operation during the week of August 24th 2026; broken down by region?
Answered by
Hon David Seymour
Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education
I refer the Member to the attached table showing the number of early childhood centres (ECE) operating during the week of 24 August 2026, broken down by region.
Asked by
Jan Tinetti
List MP · Labour Party
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What advice, if any, has he received about Early Childhood Education during the week of August 24th 2026?
Answered by
Hon David Seymour
Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education
I received the following advice regarding Early Childhood Education during the week of 24 August 2026: 27 August 2026 – Readiness to transfer ECE, private schools and hostels regulatory functions (joint briefing from the Education Review…
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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How many times, if any, was the same meal delivered to schools during the week of August 24th 2026?
Answered by
Hon David Seymour
Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education
The Ministry of Education has advised that, during the week of 24 August 2026, one meal was delivered twice in a week. Information regarding meals served to internal and iwi/hapū model schools is not available.
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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How many lunches that were meant to serve specific dietary or religious needs did not meet those needs during the week of August 24th 2026?
Answered by
Hon David Seymour
Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education
I am advised by the Ministry of Education that during the week beginning 24 August 2026, there was one dietary meal that did not meet student needs.
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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How many, if any, official complaints were made relating to meals provided to schools during the week of August 24th 2026?
Answered by
Hon David Seymour
Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education
I am advised that the Ministry of Education received five complaints about meals in the week of 24 August 2026.
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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How many, if any, investigations into meals provided to schools were closed during the week of August 24th 2026; if any, what were the findings of the investigation?
Answered by
Hon David Seymour
Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education
None.
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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How many, if any, investigations into meals provided to schools were opened during the week of August 24th 2026?
Answered by
Hon David Seymour
Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education
None.
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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How much, if anything, was paid to an external supplier to collect uneaten meals during the week of August 24th 2026?
Answered by
Hon David Seymour
Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education
None.
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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How many, if any, uneaten meals were collected at the end of the school day by an external supplier during the week of August 24th 2026?
Answered by
Hon David Seymour
Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education
I am advised by the Ministry of Education that surplus numbers reported from external model suppliers for the week of 24 August 2026 was 70,358 (12.5 percent of total meals).
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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How many, if any, meals were thrown out by schools during the week of August 24th 2026?
Answered by
Hon David Seymour
Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education
I am advised by the Ministry of Education that schools in the school lunches programme are required to return surplus meals to their supplier.
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31/08/2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Mike Butterick
Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Minister for Land Information
I did not take any papers to Cabinet in the week beginning 31/08/2026.
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31/08/2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity
None
Asked by
Lan Pham
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 received, if any, during the week beginning 31/08/2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity
I refer the member to the response to WPQ 39434 (2026)
Asked by
Mike Davidson
List MP · Green Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Simon Watts
Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government
None.
Asked by
Mike Davidson
List MP · Green Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
None.
Asked by
Mike Davidson
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 received, if any, during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
I am advised by officials from the Department of Internal Affairs that this information will soon be made publicly available. The Department proactively releases the titles of briefings provided to me. This information is available at the…
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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Following Reply 36967 (2026), when did the Government first start responding to the H5N1 strain of HPAI (High pathogenicity avian influenza)?
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity
Biosecurity New Zealand’s (BNZ) readiness and response planning has extended over many years with the aim of reducing the impact on native species; reduce the impact on the commercial poultry sector; maintaining supply of poultry meat and…
Asked by
Mike Davidson
List MP · Green Party
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What portion of the average 14% rates increase across the country used in his answer to an oral question on 26 August 2026 that "In 2024, we saw average rates increases across the country of 14 percent. If we’d had a 4 percent rates cap at…
Answered by
Hon Simon Watts
Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government
The 14% increases relate to median projected total rates increases, as reported in the Local Government Performance information on the MCERT website.
Asked by
Mike Davidson
List MP · Green Party
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Will the Minister apologise to the Waitaki District Council for using their 2026/27 Annual Plan to demonstrate the savings a rates cap could have made in answer to oral question 4 on 26 August 2026, without first taking out the water…
Answered by
Hon Simon Watts
Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government
No.
Asked by
Mike Davidson
List MP · Green Party
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Why did the Minister include the 31.4% water services portion of the Watiaki District Council's Annual Plan in answer to an oral question on ‘how much ratepayers could save with a rates cap?' on August 26th, when water services are…
Answered by
Hon Simon Watts
Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government
The example was given to demonstrate the delta between the proposed increase and a hypothetical 4% increase.
Asked by
Mike Davidson
List MP · Green Party
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How many, if any, former sawmill workers exposed to pentachlorophenol have died while waiting for the Government to include exposure to it to the list of occupational diseases covered by the Accident Compensation Act?
Answered by
Hon Scott Simpson
Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC
As claims can be lodged for PCP and assessed on a case-by-case basis, and some workers may not have lodged a claim. I am advised that ACC is unable to quantify this figure.
Asked by
Mike Davidson
List MP · Green Party
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How, if at all, will he address the failures to meet Te Tiriti obligations identified in The Legacy of PCP and its Dioxins in Aotearoa Report, specifically the “limited evidence of meaningful partnership” (Article 1), “the limited and…
Answered by
Hon Scott Simpson
Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC
The report references matters over multiple portfolios. In so far as ACC is concerned, I expect ACC to act fairly and consistently in line with the Accident Compensation Act 2001 when assessing claims and considering evidence in relation…
Asked by
Mike Davidson
List MP · Green Party
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Does the Minister agree with Mayors Phil Mauger and Mel Tavendale and LGNZ that many of the drivers of rates’ increases, such as government mandates, inflation, insurance and interest rates, are out of their Council’s control and, if so,…
Answered by
Hon Simon Watts
Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government
I agree that many factors drive council rates, and that councils can control some more than others. Consideration of what should and should not be included in the rates cap during the policy development process.
Asked by
Hūhana Lyndon
List MP · Green Party
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When will the review of medical schools’ affirmative action be made public, and on what date was the review completed?
Answered by
Hon Matt Doocey
Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Associate Minister of Health
The review is currently under active consideration as part of the Government’s decision-making process. Decisions regarding its release will be made following the conclusion of that process.
Asked by
Hūhana Lyndon
List MP · Green Party
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What conclusion, if any, did the review of medical schools’ affirmative action find into the efficacy of the schemes?
Answered by
Hon Matt Doocey
Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Associate Minister of Health
The review is currently under active consideration as part of the Government’s decision-making process. It would therefore be premature to comment.
Asked by
Hūhana Lyndon
List MP · Green Party
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When did he first see the review of medical schools’ affirmative action schemes, and why has it not been made public yet?
Answered by
Hon Matt Doocey
Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Associate Minister of Health
I was delegated responsibility for this matter at the end of June 2026.
Asked by
Mike Davidson
List MP · Green Party
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Did the rates savings figure of $15 800 over ten years if a 4% rates cap was in place, that the Minister used for Hamilton City Council's 2024-34 Long-Term Plan, in answer to Oral Question 1 on 3 September include the water service portion…
Answered by
Hon Simon Watts
Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government
No.
Asked by
Willow-Jean Prime
List MP · Labour Party
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Are Ministry of Social Development case workers or call centre workers recommended to ask potential Ministry of Social Development clients whether they have access to a credit card prior to determining their suitability to receive support…
Answered by
Hon Louise Upston
Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment
Corrected reply: I refer the Member to reply number 39301 (2026)
Asked by
Willow-Jean Prime
List MP · Labour Party
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Are Ministry of Social Development case workers or call centre workers required to ask potential Ministry of Social Development clients whether they have access to loans or other credit prior to determining their suitability to receive…
Answered by
Hon Louise Upston
Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment
Corrected reply: I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) that an applicant’s access to loans, credit cards, or overdraft facilities is not relevant when determining eligibility for a main benefit. In determining…
Asked by
Willow-Jean Prime
List MP · Labour Party
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Are Ministry of Social Development case workers or call centre workers required to ask potential Ministry of Social Development clients whether they have access to a credit card prior to determining their suitability to receive support…
Answered by
Hon Louise Upston
Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment
Corrected reply: I refer the Member to reply number 39301 (2026)
Asked by
Willow-Jean Prime
List MP · Labour Party
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Are Ministry of Social Development case workers or call centre workers required to ask potential Ministry of Social Development clients whether they have access to a credit card prior to determining their suitability to receive a Jobseeker…
Answered by
Hon Louise Upston
Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment
Corrected reply: I refer the Member to reply number 39301 (2026)
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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What is the number of constabulary staff at New Zealand Police (actual strength (not including vacancies) as of 3 September 2026?
Answered by
Hon Mark Mitchell
Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police
I am advised that as of 7 September 2026, Police had 11,121 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Constabulary employees, made up of 10,577 FTE Constables and 543 FTE Authorised Officers. Please note that due to the consolidation of numbers, some…
Asked by
Willow-Jean Prime
List MP · Labour Party
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Are Ministry of Social Development case workers or call centre workers recommended to ask potential Ministry of Social Development clients whether they have access to loans or other credit prior to determining their suitability to receive…
Answered by
Hon Louise Upston
Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment
Corrected reply: I refer the Member to reply number 39301 (2026)
Asked by
Willow-Jean Prime
List MP · Labour Party
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On how many occasions, if any, have Ministry of Social Development staff recommended that a person get a credit card or loan in lieu of receiving support from the Ministry?
Answered by
Hon Louise Upston
Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment
I am advised that due to how this information is recorded in the Ministry’s systems, providing this information would require a review of individual client files, and for the Ministry to undertake substantial manual collation, diverting…
Asked by
Willow-Jean Prime
List MP · Labour Party
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Have there been any incidents at Te Maioha o Parekarangi that resulted in a resident being taken to hospital for assessment; if so, what occurred and when?
Answered by
Hon Karen Chhour
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children
I am advised by Oranga Tamariki that incidents do occur at Te Maioha o Parekarangi that result in young people being taken to hospital for assessment. These could be for a variety of reasons, including the healthcare team at the residence,…
Asked by
Willow-Jean Prime
List MP · Labour Party
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Have there been any physical assaults on youth justice residents at Te Maioha o Parekarangi over the past six months; if so, how many?
Answered by
Hon Karen Chhour
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children
I am advised by Oranga Tamariki that there have been 35 recorded incidents of young person-on-young person assaults at Te Maioha o Parekarangi in the six months from 1 March to 31 August 2026. Note that any physical contact can be…
Asked by
Willow-Jean Prime
List MP · Labour Party
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Further to 35280 (2026), were any of these reports of concern in each youth justice residence due to a physical assault; if so, how many for each residence?
Answered by
Hon Karen Chhour
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children
I am advised that in order to provide an answer to this question as asked, it would require significant manual review and I am not prepared to ask this of my officials at this time. As such, in accordance with Speakers’ Ruling 199-3, I…
Asked by
Willow-Jean Prime
List MP · Labour Party
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Is there a staff member responsible for monitoring CCTV during each shift at Korowai Manaaki?
Answered by
Hon Karen Chhour
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children
I am advised by Oranga Tamariki that during each shift at Korowai Manaaki a staff member is allocated to monitor CCTV for the residence.
Asked by
Willow-Jean Prime
List MP · Labour Party
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Further to 36128 (2026), how often, if at all, is CCTV footage routinely reviewed at Korowai Manaaki?
Answered by
Hon Karen Chhour
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children
I am advised by Oranga Tamariki that CCTV footage at Korowai Manaaki is not reviewed on a set routine, but as needed to support safety, wellbeing and effective operations at the residence.
Asked by
Willow-Jean Prime
List MP · Labour Party
Were some people receiving a benefit or an allowance notified before the date their Confirming Your Circumstances review material was due to Work and Income that their benefit would be suspended; if so, why?
Did any people receiving a benefit or an allowance have their benefit or allowance stopped on the same day that their Confirming Your Circumstances review material was due to Work and Income; if so, why?
Answered by
Hon Louise Upston
Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment
I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development that there are three letters that go out to clients as part of the standard CYC process. This process is outlined below. 1. Initial mandatory review letter For all mandatory reviews, a…
Asked by
Willow-Jean Prime
List MP · Labour Party
What material, if any, did the Minister recieve when the Ministry for Social Development briefed her on Thursday 13 August about the mistakes stemming from the Social Security (Mandatory Reviews) Amendment Act 2025 coming into force,…
Further to 37329 (2026) what material was the Minister provided when the Ministry of Social Development briefed her on the suspension of winter energy payments, listed by title?
Answered by
Hon Louise Upston
Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment
I was initially advised by the Ministry on Thursday 13 August by phone call about two separate but interrelated issues and immediately directed officials to resolve the issue, correct payments and ensure no further clients were affected. I…
Asked by
Willow-Jean Prime
List MP · Labour Party
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How many people, if any, receiving a benefit or allowance that was wrongly suspended since the Social Security (Mandatory Reviews) Amendment Act 2025 came into force are now in debt to the Ministry of Social Development due to the wrongful…
Answered by
Hon Louise Upston
Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment
I refer the Member to reply number 39325 (2026)
Asked by
Willow-Jean Prime
List MP · Labour Party
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Will the role of automated decision-making be included in the review of the wrongly suspended benefits and allowances since the Social Security (Mandatory Reviews) Amendment Act 2025 came into force; if not, why?
Answered by
Hon Louise Upston
Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment
I am advised that the Ministry of Social Development uses automated decision-making as part of the mandatory review process. These processes operate as designed and in accordance with the legislation. The issues addressed in the review are…
Asked by
Willow-Jean Prime
List MP · Labour Party
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Will the Minister publish the full review report into the wrongful suspension of benefits and allowances since the Social Security (Mandatory Reviews) Amendment Act 2025 came into force?
Answered by
Hon Louise Upston
Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment
The review is now available on the Ministry’s website: https://www.msd.govt.nz/about-msd-and-our-work/newsroom/2026/findings-of-review-into-suspension-of-some-payments.html