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Question 29617 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    What responsibility, if any, does the Public Service Commissioner have for ensuring that all members of the Public Service Leadership Team maintain political neutrality while carrying out their public responsibilities?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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Public service chief executives and boards of Crown agents are responsible for upholding the public service principles (including political neutrality) in section 10 of the Public Service Act 2020. In the case of public service chief…

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Question 29618 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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    Further to his reply to 27999 (2026), did then Chief Executive of Kāinga Ora raise his concerns about accusations made about him by Hon Nicola Willis and Hon Chris Bishop that questioned his political neutrality, with the Public Service…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I am advised that the Chief Executive of Kāinga Ora informed the Commission of a matter he would be taking up with the board, as his employer.

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Question 29619 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to his reply to 27999 (2026), did the then Chief Executive of Kāinga Ora ask for any advice from the Commission representative that met with him in May 2024 about how to address any concerns he had about accusations made about him…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I am advised, no advice was sought from the Public Service Commission, by the then Chief Executive of Kāinga Ora.

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Question 29620 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to his reply to 27999 (2026), did the then Chief Executive of Kāinga Ora raise his concerns about accusations made about him by Hon Nicola Willis and Hon Chris Bishop with the Public Service Commission representative who met with…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I am advised that the Chief Executive of Kāinga Ora informed the Commission of a matter he would be taking up with the board, as his employer. The PSC official advised the Acting Public Service Commissioner of this.

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Question 29621 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to his reply to 27999 (2026), on what date did the Commission meet with the then Chief Executive of Kāinga Ora in May 2024 and did a senior Commission official attend that meeting?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I am advised that the regular relationship meeting with the Chief Executive of Kāinga Ora and a senior PSC official, occurred on 13 May 2024.

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Question 29057 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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 15 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I refer the Member to reply number 12511 (2026).

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Question 29060 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 15 June 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I refer the Member to reply number 12733 (2026).

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Question 29217 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I refer the Member to reply number 12511 (2026).

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Question 29322 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I refer the Member to reply number 12734 (2026).

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5 questions (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 28931 (2026)

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    What oversight, if any, did the Public Service Commission exercise over the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Biometric Capability Update (BCU) project between its commencement in November 2018 and its discontinuation in…

  • 28810 (matches this search)

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    Which other major technology projects within the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment or the wider public service does the Public Service Commission consider may be exposed to the same integrity, governance and financial…

  • 28811 (matches this search)

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    What is the Public Service Commission's understanding of the total amount of public money spent on the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Biometric Capability Update (BCU) project, given the independent review's finding that…

  • 28812 (matches this search)

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    What action, if any, can the Public Service Commission recommend regarding the recovery of public funds expended on the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Biometric Capability Update (BCU) project, whether from suppliers or…

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    How will the Public Service Commission's investigation reconcile the $33 million figure attributed to the Biometric Capability Update (BCU) project with the $31.2 million write-off provided for in Budget 2026?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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Oversight and accountability of agency projects such as Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Biometric Capability Update (BCU) are matters for the relevant chief executive, not the Public Service Commission.

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17 questions (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 28818 (2026), 28819 (2026), 28820 (2026), 28821 (2026), 28822 (2026), 28824 (2026), 28826 (2026), 28903 (2026), 28930 (2026), 28932 (2026), 28933 (2026), 28934 (2026), 28935 (2026)

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    What protections will be available to current and former Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment staff who provide information to the Public Service Commission's investigation into the Biometric Capability Update (BCU) project?

  • 28815 (matches this search)

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    What consideration will the Public Service Commission give to whether the Biometric Capability Update (BCU) project was structured so as to remain below the $35 million threshold requiring Cabinet approval?

  • 28816 (matches this search)

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    How will the Public Service Commission's investigation address the independent review's finding that whole-of-life costs for the Biometric Capability Update (BCU) project were not put to Ministers for proper approval?

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    How will the Public Service Commission's investigation examine the independent review's finding that Ministers were not given full information, and were in some cases misled, in relation to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and…

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  • 28818 (matches this search)

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    How will the findings of the Public Service Commission's investigation into the integrity issues arising from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Biometric Capability Update (BCU) project be made public?

  • 28819 (matches this search)

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    How many current or former officials of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment does the Public Service Commission anticipate will fall within the scope of its investigation into the Biometric Capability Update (BCU) project?

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    What powers will the independent investigator appointed by the Public Service Commission have to compel evidence from, and require the cooperation of, current and former Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment staff in relation to…

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    When does the Public Service Commission expect its investigation into the integrity issues arising from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Biometric Capability Update (BCU) project to be completed and reported?

  • 28822 (matches this search)

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    What are the terms of reference for the Public Service Commission's investigation into the integrity issues identified in the independent review of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's biometric projects?

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    Who has the Public Service Commission appointed, or does it intend to appoint, as the independent investigator into the integrity matters raised in the independent review of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's biometric…

  • 28826 (matches this search)

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    When does the Public Service Commission expect to complete its investigation into the integrity issues arising from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Biometric Capability Update (BCU) project, and what interim…

  • 28903 (matches this search)

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    Will the Public Service Commissioner's investigation into Immigration NZ's failed biometrics project examine when Ministers were informed of concerns and the conduct of Ministers, and does the Commissioner have the power to refer any…

  • 28930 (matches this search)

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    Why has the Public Service Commission agreed to extend its assurance work to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's broader Our Future Services programme beyond the failed Biometric Capability Update (BCU) project?

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    What is the estimated cost, scope and timeframe of the Public Service Commission's assurance review of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Our Future Services programme?

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    What weight will the Public Service Commission give to the independent review's finding that Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment staff who questioned the viability of the Biometric Capability Update (BCU) project were removed…

  • 28934 (matches this search)

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    What measures, if any, is the Public Service Commission taking to ensure that its investigation into the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Biometric Capability Update (BCU) project and its assurance review of the Our Future…

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    When does the Public Service Commission expect to complete its assurance review of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Our Future Services programme, and how will that timeframe be reported to the Minister?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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The Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche announced that he will investigate integrity concerns surrounding the failure of the Biometric Capability Update (BCU) project. The Commissioner has stated that the integrity matters…

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Question 28902 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has he been briefed on the Public Service Commission's review of its expenditure on Facebook advertising relating to bargaining, what is the total cost of that review to date and its estimated final cost, and on what date will it be…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I have not yet been briefed on the findings of the review. I am advised the total cost as at 18 June 2026 is $45,000. The review is in its final stages, but at this time there is no estimate of the final cost nor an exact date for…

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Question 28904 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    On what date was he, or any Minister, first informed of the concerns regarding Immigration NZ's failed biometrics project, and what action did Ministers take in response?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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As the Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government, I was first informed of matters relating to Immigration NZ's failed biometrics project on 15 June 2026. The member will need to seek what actions were taken by the Minister…

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Question 28905 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Is he satisfied that his record-keeping practices are consistent with the record-keeping standards the Public Service Commission sets for public servants, and what advice, if any, has he received on whether those practices comply with the…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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Yes. The member may be interested to know that record keeping standards for the New Zealand public sector are issued by the Chief Archivist under the Public Records Act 2005 (administered by Archives New Zealand). The Public Service…

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Question 28906 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does he keep notes or file records of the conversations he has with public service chief executives or Crown entity chairs in which he seeks information about public sector performance, and if not, why not?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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The majority of conversations I have with chief executives or entity chairs are typically attended by officials and/or my staff, and recorded in my diary, which is proactively released. There are, of course, instances where I might have an…

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Question 28907 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What evidence does he hold that the adoption of artificial intelligence will deliver savings in the public service, and does he stand by the statement of the then Government Chief Digital Officer, Paul James, in February 2026 that there…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I refer the Member to reply number 21332 (2026).

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Question 28908 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What proportion of the $2.4 billion in savings forecast from public service efficiencies is attributable to the adoption of artificial intelligence, and will he release any analysis quantifying the savings expected from artificial…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I refer the Member to reply number 21332 (2026).

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Question 28909 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Do the exclusions of Oranga Tamariki, health, education, defence and intelligence agencies from the Budget 2026 baseline reductions also exclude those agencies from full-time-equivalent staff reduction targets, and if not, what staff…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I refer the Member to reply number 24323 (2026).

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Question 28910 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Will he guarantee that no frontline service will be reduced as a result of the full-time-equivalent staff reductions in Budget 2026, and if not, which frontline services, if any, are excluded from those reduction targets?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I refer the Member to reply number 21332 (2026).

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Question 28911 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Which services or functions currently delivered by the public service, if any, does he expect will no longer be delivered as a result of reducing the core public service to 55,000 full-time-equivalent staff?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I refer the Member to reply number 21332 (2026).

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Question 28912 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What analysis of the impact on public services, if any, did the Government undertake before adopting the target of reducing the core public service to 55,000 full-time-equivalent staff?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I refer the Member to reply number 22467 (2026).

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Question 28813 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    When was the Public Service Commission first made aware of concerns about the viability, governance or financial management of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Biometric Capability Update (BCU) project?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I am advised that the Public Service Commission was first made aware of matters relating to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Biometric Capability Update (BCU) project on 10 June 2026.

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Question 28823 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What is the estimated total cost to the Public Service Commission of its investigation into the integrity issues arising from the failed Biometric Capability Update (BCU) project at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I am advised that an estimation of total costs to the Public Service Commission are not yet known.

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Question 28825 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What is the total cost of the independent review of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's biometric projects (the Biometric Capability Update (BCU), BCCU and In-Person Enrolment (IPE) projects) on which the Public Service…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I am advised that this information is not held by the Public Service Commission. Oversight and accountability of agency projects such as Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's Biometric Capability Update (BCU) are matters for…

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Question 28448 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has he reviewed the Australian Digital Transformation Agency's whole-of-government Copilot trial and published evaluation; if so, why did New Zealand not undertake a comparable formal trial and public evaluation before proceeding?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I am advised that the Government Digital Delivery Agency (GDDA) officials work closely with the Australian Digital Transformation Agency (DTA). The GDDA has reviewed the DTA’s Copilot trial as well as the Copilot trial undertaken by the UK…

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Question 28449 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Why is the AI assurance regime not expected to be in place until the end of June 2026, after Copilot has already been deployed across numerous agencies?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I am advised that AI has been used by Public Service agencies for several years. The GDDA has developed supporting frameworks and guidance including the Public Service AI Framework and Responsible AI Guidance to promote safe and…

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Question 28450 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What assurances does he have that data sovereignty and privacy protections are enforceable, given that relevant suppliers of AI tools are offshore companies operating under contractual terms only?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I am advised that suppliers of AI tools operating under GDDA All of Government contracts are expected to comply with the terms of those contracts. Contracts are legally enforceable in the jurisdiction they are agreed within.

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Question 28451 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What independent verification, if any, has been done of the productivity and cost-saving claims associated with Copilot, given that many such figures are self-reported and in some cases calculated using tools supplied by the vendor?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I am advised that the GDDA has not independently verified research undertaken by Microsoft, because this is not the only research relied upon. GDDA maintains awareness of a variety of research and sources on AI productivity and cost…

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Question 28452 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is his estimate of how Copilot licensing costs will change over the term of the agreement, if at all, and what protections exist against price escalation as agency reliance grows?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I am advised that the All of Government Microsoft Cloud, Software and Services Agreement (MCSSA) is negotiated on a 3-yearly basis. Licensing costs are fixed for each 3-year term, which includes Copilot licenses.

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Question 28453 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does he accept that defaulting to Microsoft may have meant the Government missed the opportunity to test the market for more favourable terms; if not, why not?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I am advised that the GDDA’s research and work with agencies tells us that a range of different AI tools are being used across government. Copilot is commonly used as part of the Microsoft productivity suite, which is in use across…

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Question 28454 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What steps is he taking to ensure agencies can test, trial, or adopt vendor-agnostic or alternative AI tools, given that AI literacy training across government is largely based on Microsoft products?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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The GDDA and Public Service Commission have established vendor agnostic AI training which is available to all public servants. The GDDA’s research and work with agencies tells us that a range of different AI tools are being used across…

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Question 28455 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What assessment, if any, has the Government undertaken of the risks of dependency on a single supplier for public sector AI tools; if none, why not?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I am advised that agencies are using a range of different AI tools, therefore no assessment has been undertaken of the risks of dependency on a single supplied for public sector AI tools.

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Question 28456 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many public sector agencies have enabled or purchased Microsoft Copilot licences, and what is the total annual cost across all agencies?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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146 public sector agencies have enabled or purchased Copilot licences. As of the end of May 2026, the total annual cost across the public sector is approximately $13.8 million.

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Question 28457 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Was any competitive procurement process undertaken before Microsoft Copilot became the primary generative AI tool used across the public service; if not, why not?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I am advised that Copilot licensing is available through the Microsoft Cloud, Software and Services Agreement (an All of Government contract established to provide agencies with access to Microsoft products and services). There has been no…

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Question 28491 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I refer the Member to reply number 12511 (2026).

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Question 28696 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I refer the Member to reply number 12734 (2026).

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Question 28697 (2026)

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 8 June 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I refer the Member to reply number 12733 (2026).

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Question 28698 (2026)

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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 8 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I refer the Member to reply number 12511 (2026).

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Question 28398 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    In how many cases, if any, was a director or member of a board or committee excluded from or absent for more than one-third of agenda items during their tenure at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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As Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government, I am responsible for the Māori Advisory Group (MAG) within the Government Digital Delivery Agency. The MAG is established under section 51 of the Digital Identity Services Trust…

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Question 28402 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What total fees or other remuneration, if any, were paid to each director or member of a board or committee subject to a conflict of interest management plan at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I refer the member to reply 27604 (2026). Due to privacy reasons, the information cannot be broken down into the categories the member has asked.

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Question 28403 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What total fees or other remuneration, if any, were paid to each director or member of a board or committee subject to a conflict of interest management plan at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I refer the member to reply 27604 (2026). Due to privacy reasons, the information cannot be broken down into the categories the member has asked.

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27991, 27993, 27995 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 27991 (matches this search)

    Did the Minister of Housing or his office raise any concerns with the Public Service Commission about the political neutrality of the Chief Executive of Kāinga Ora prior to 15 April 2024 and if so, with whom and when?

  • 27993 (matches this search)

    Did the Minister of Finance or her office raise any concerns with the Public Service Commission about the political neutrality of the Chief Executive of Kāinga Ora prior to 15 April 2024 and if so, with whom and when?

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    Did the Interim Board Chair of Kāinga Ora discuss the concerns the then Chief Executive of Kāinga Ora raised about comments made about the Chief Executive by the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Housing with anyone at the Public…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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No. As Kāinga Ora is a Crown agent, any matters relating to its chief executive are the responsibility of its Board, which is accountable to the responsible Minister.

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Question 27999 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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    Did a Public Service Commission representative meet with the then Chief Executive of Kāinga Ora at Kāinga Ora offices in Wellington in May 2024, where the CE raised his concerns about accusations made about him by Hon Nicola Willis and Hon…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I am advised that the Chief Executive of Kāinga Ora was a member of the Public Service Leadership Team, and as part of this, the Commission had regular relationship meetings with them, including the one in May 2024. At that meeting, the…

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Question 28157 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many people, if any, appointed or reappointed by the Minister since 27 November 2023 to any board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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As Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government, I am responsible for the Māori Advisory Group (MAG) within the Government Digital Delivery Agency. The MAG is established under section 51 of the Digital Identity Services Trust…

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Question 28171 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many agenda items, if any, was each director or member of any board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible excluded from or absent for…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I am advised there have been nine MAG meetings held from 10 Dec 2024 to 29 April 2026 with a total of 68 agenda items across that period. One member of MAG was absent for 13 agenda items, and another for 16 agenda items. None of these…

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Question 27885 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 25 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I refer the Member to reply number 12511 (2026).

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Question 27892 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 1 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I refer the Member to reply number 12511 (2026).

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Question 27137 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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 1 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I refer the Member to reply number 12511 (2026).

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Question 27243 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 1 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I refer the Member to reply number 12734 (2026).

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Question 27601 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, did the Minister or their officials receive recommending against, or proposing a lower figure than, any board fee increase the Minister subsequently approved since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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None.