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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What schools, if any, have received allocations from the $58 million accelerated funding for operating maintenance work that she announced on 22 September 2025; and, if any, what maintenance work was funded at said schools?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

Further to my responses to written parliamentary questions 396 and 397 (2026), schools were asked to indicate what maintenance activities they would be undertaking when they applied for the Property Maintenance Grant Top-up. Schools…

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to 53847 (2025), how does the average payment of $23,000 made after 9 May 2025 reconcile with the 9 May 2025 announcement that the average payment would be $30,000?

Answered by

Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

Each claim is assessed and reviewed on its own unique circumstances. The $30,000 average is across the whole State redress system. Individual agency averages will vary depending on the nature and number of claims settled during a…

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to 53861 (2025), on what date was this first settled claim lodged?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

The first settled claim was lodged in June 2010.

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to 54481 (2025), does the Ministry of Education currently have a process for reviews of offers for survivors who are unhappy with their offer of financial redress; if so, what is this?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

Currently, the Ministry of Education will review the outcome of a claim if new allegations are made or if further information is provided which was not previously considered. The review of a claim and any additional information follows the…

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    On what dates, or between what dates, did the Ministry of Education conduct the market scan to identify providers with the capability to undertake comparisons of a range of international curricula, with a focus on knowledge rich curriculum…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

I am advised that the Ministry of Education undertook a market scan between April – May 2025.

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to 58774 (2025), how, if at all, does the Ministry of Education's accredited list of asbestos service suppliers assist schools managing asbestos-contaminated colour sand?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

I am advised by the Ministry of Education that the accredited list of asbestos service providers was still undergoing evaluation at the time of the event.

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to 58787 (2025), what are the titles of the contracts that the Ministry of Education awarded to Learning Matters in the year 2024/25?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached list of titles of the contracts that the Ministry of Education awarded to Learning Matters in the 2024/25 financial year.

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to 58785 (2025), what were the preconditions, and functional and non-functional requirements, that the bids were evaluated against?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

All requirements were available to the open market as part of the request for proposal (RFP) via Government Electronic Tender Service (GETS). I refer the Member to the attached preconditions, and functional and non-functional requirements.

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to 52163 (2025), what is this process?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) that they followed normal processes for specialist groups in that members were invited by the Ministry based on their expertise, knowledge and capabilities in line with the…

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to 51601 (2025), were notes kept from the online meeting between Ministry of Education officials and the Coherence Group regarding Coherence Group feedback; if not, why?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

I am advised by the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) that the engagement between Ministry officials and the coherence group was informal in nature, and accordingly no meeting minutes were recorded for the discussion on draft senior…

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to 45921 (2025), what, if any, policy or procedure exists at the Ministry of Education regarding non-disclosure agreements, listed by title, date of creation and date of last review?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

I am advised by the Ministry of Education that it does not have an organisational policy regarding non-disclosure agreements for staff. Staff are expected to act in accordance with the Ministry’s Code of Conduct, which sets expectations…

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to 37999 (2025), what is the name of the external provider contracted to manage the Inclusive Education Website and on what date does the contract expire?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

I am advised by the Ministry of Education that the external provider engaged to manage the Inclusive Education website was Tatai Aho Rau Core Education Ltd. The agreement expired on 30 June 2025.

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Did she use any personal email under her control to conduct ministerial business between the 22nd of December 2025 and the 11th of January 2026; broken down by number of times, purpose, date, sender and recipient?

Answered by

Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

No.

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 58692 (2025): is there any occasion where he would be sufficiently concerned regarding the quality of a charter school application, or the character of the applicants, that he would intervene in…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

The Charter School Authorisation Board makes decisions on individual applications. However, consistent with my responsibilities, if I were to become aware of information that raised serious concerns about applicant integrity, safety risks,…

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 58692 (2025): has there been any occasion where he or his office have intervened with either the Charter School Agency or the Charter School Authorisation Board regarding an application, if so, for…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

No. It is not appropriate for me to be involved in the application process.

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 58875 (2025): was informal confirmation given prior to this date, if so, on what date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

"I can confirm in 2025, I received oral updates from the Chair of the Charter Schools Authorisation Board and the Charter School Agency about the progress of applications. I can confirm formal written confirmation about the Bangerz…

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 58876 (2025): do these regular updates include whether charter school applications have been successful or not?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

I can confirm I receive regular oral updates from the Chair of the Charter School Authorisation Board and the Charter School Agency in accordance with the no‑surprises convention, including information on the outcomes of charter school…

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 58866 (2025): was this written briefing the rapid response briefing from the Charter School Agency titled ‘Rapid Response: Auckland Sports College’ and dates 20 February 2025?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

My office received the written briefing titled “Rapid Response: Auckland Sports College” on 21 February 2025, confirming that the application had been declined.

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 58866 (2025): was this the first time he or his office were informed that the application had been declined, if not, on what date did this occur?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

I received verbal updates from the Agency prior to 2025. The Rapid Response of 20 February 2025, received by my office on 21 February, was the first formal written confirmation that the application had been declined.

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 58867 (2025): was his office advised of this decision prior to the Bangerz Wellbeing and Education Trust receiving this letter, if so, on what date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

The Trust received written notification from the Charter School Authorisation Board on 15 November 2024. My office subsequently received formal written confirmation on 21 February 2025 through the Rapid Response briefing.

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 58687 (2025): was the Ministry of Education aware of this?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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I am advised that the Ministry of Education was not aware of this information.

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 58687 (2025): was he or his office aware of this?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

My office was not aware of this information.

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562, 571 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 58679 (2025): was the Ministry of Education aware of this?

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    Further to his answer to written question 58677 (2025): was the Ministry of Education’s Wellington head office aware of this information, if so, on what date did they become aware?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

I am advised that the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) was not aware of this information. The Ministry is not involved in the early stages of a charter school application and would not usually be aware of meetings held between…

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 58693 (2025): was he or his office aware of this fact?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

I receive regular updates from the Charter School Agency in accordance with the no‑surprises convention. I am advised, the Agency did not report any concerns relating to the Trust consulting with students in this manner, nor was this…

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 58692 (2025): does the Minister view this behaviour by a charter school applicant as appropriate?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

The Charter School Authorisation Board assesses an organisation’s suitability to operate a charter school depends on whether it meets all legislative and regulatory requirements, including the fit and proper person test, health and safety…

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 58689 (2025): could such behaviour impact on the outcome of an application?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

I am advised the Authorisation Board assesses applications on the evidence presented in the application itself. The Trust’s application included consultation findings, and the Board assessed those findings on their merits. The Board does…

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 58677 (2025): which Ministry of Education local office is he referring to?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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The Henderson office, local to the Kelston area.

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 58686 (2025): was the first time officials at the Ministry of Education saw this information on 4 November 2025, if not, what was the date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

The consultation report referred to (https://bewt.nz/consultation-report251104.pdf) was not provided to the Ministry of Education within the process of the Charter School Agency seeking feedback on the proposed conversion of Kelston Boys…

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 15 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

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

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 15 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

The briefings I received from Education Agencies during the week beginning 15 December 2025 are listed in the table attached. Please note some titles have been withheld as they are either sensitive in nature or still under active…

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 December 2025, by title and date?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

I took one paper to Cabinet on 15 December 2025. I am withholding the name of the paper as it is sensitive in nature and not in the public interest to release at this time.

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 December 2025, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

I took the following paper to Cabinet on 15 December 2025: Charter Schools: General Update and Change to Funding Arrangements

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 8 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

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

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 8 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

The briefings I received from Education Agencies during the week beginning 8 December 2025 are listed in the table attached. Please note some titles have been withheld as they are either sensitive in nature or still under active…

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 December 2025, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

I took the following paper to Cabinet on 8 December 2025: Education (School Attendance) Amendment Regulations 2025

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 December 2025, by title and date?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

I took the following paper to Cabinet on the 8 December 2025: Optimising Investment Across the School Property Portfolio

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    How was the meeting between his Ministerial Advisor and Siaosi Gavert from the Bangerz Education and Wellbeing Trust in October 2025 organised?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

My office has not met with Siaosi Gavert from the Bangerz Education and Wellbeing Trust. This is also my response to written parliamentary question 1285, 1286 and 1287.

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What dispute resolution mechanisms, if any, are available for students who may have been wrongly excluded from school?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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There are no formal dispute resolution arrangements for when a student has been excluded from school. However, the Secretary for Education has the power to lift the exclusion, if they are satisfied it is appropriate for the student to…

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    On what date, if any, does she anticipate dispute resolution panels for schools will be established?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

Decisions have not yet made on the next steps for providing a dispute resolution mechanism for schools. Dispute resolution panels were enabled by the Education and Training Act 2020, but have not been progressed as funding has not been…

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has she received regarding the establishment of dispute resolution panels for schools?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

The Ministry of Education has advised that there may be more effective and efficient ways to provide dispute resolution services than the model established in the Education and Training Act 2020.

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What progress, if any, has been made on establishing a disputes resolution system for schools?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

I have directed the Ministry to undertake work to identify alternative approaches that may be more effective and efficient.

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, charter school applicants has he met with?

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    How many, if any, charter school applicants has any member of his office met with?

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    How many, if any, charter school applicants have his Ministerial Advisors met with?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

It would be inappropriate for me or anyone from my office to meet with sponsors during an application process.

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    Did his Ministerial Advisor tell Siaosi Gavert from the Bangerz Education and Wellbeing Trust that their application to convert Kelston Boys High School into a charter school was more complex because it was a community application?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

No.

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    Did his Ministerial Advisor tell Siaosi Gavert from the Bangerz Education and Wellbeing Trust regarding their application to convert Kelston Boys High School into a charter school that the Minister had feedback on the application from the…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

No.

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    On what date or dates, if any, did his Ministerial Advisor meet with Siaosi Gavert from the Bangerz Education and Wellbeing Trust, and who else was present at these meetings?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

I refer to my response to written parliamentary question 1215.

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    Who in the Minister's office undertook an online meeting with Siaosi Gavert from the Bangerz Education and Wellbeing Trust on October 2025, and who requested this meeting?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

I refer to my response to written parliamentary question 1215.

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    Who in the Minister's office undertook an online meeting with Siaosi Gavert from the Bangerz Education and Wellbeing Trust on October 2025, and what was the purpose of this meeting?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

I refer to my response to written parliamentary question 1215.

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    On what date, if any, was the Charter School Agency first made aware that individuals acting on behalf of the Bangerz Education and Wellbeing Trust had attempted to access the Kelston Boys High School computer network?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

I am advised that the Charter School Agency has no record of being formally notified of any attempt by individuals associated with the Trust to access the Kelston Boys High School computer network.

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    On what date, if any, was he first made aware that individuals acting on behalf of the Bangerz Education and Wellbeing Trust had attempted to access the Kelston Boys High School computer network?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

I have not received any formal advice from the Charter School Agency regarding attempts to access the Kelston Boys High School computer network by individuals associated with the Trust.

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    On what date, if any, was the Ministry of Education first made aware that individuals acting on behalf of the Bangerz Education and Wellbeing Trust had attempted to access the Kelston Boys High School computer network?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

I am advised that Kelston Boys High School emailed the Ministry of Education on 7 August 2025 advising that a member of the public had attempted to access the Kelston Boys High School computer network. The Ministry followed up with the…