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Question 29650 (2026)

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many manually operated centrefire "push-button", "lever-release", or similar manually actuated repeating rifles have been imported into New Zealand between 1 January 2023 and 14 July 2026, if any, broken down by calendar year?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that between 1 January 2023 and 14 June 2026, a total of 535 firearms have been imported, in which the firearm model matched criteria of Push Button, PB, lever release or straight pull. I refer the Member to the attached…

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Question 29530 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    When will the Police's 2026/27 investment plan be publicly available?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that Police does not routinely publish its investment plans.

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Question 29543 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to 25869 (2026); Why is the Keeping Ourselves Safe Programme only operating in 113 schools, compared to the 459 schools in the 12-month period between 10 May 2025 and 10 May 2026, and which schools was the programme previously…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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Keeping Ourselves Safe is primarily delivered within school communities during Terms two and three. It was delivered in 113 schools between 1 January 2026 and 10 May 2026, covering Term one and part of Term two. Between 10 May 2025 and 10…

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Question 29455 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What alternative responses are available outside Wellington Police’s Maritime Unit hours since January 2026, and what analysis, if any, has been complete to assess each responder’s capacity, including capacity lost from the 60% cut to…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that the Wellington region is serviced by three Coastguard units based in Wellington, Porirua and Kapiti, which provide 24/7 volunteer capability, and helicopter support that is available from a number of sources as required.…

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Question 29457 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Was data used to measure the operational need of Wellington Maritime Unit and inform the decision to cut 60% of the Wellington Maritime Unit's operating time as reported by RNZ in December 2025, if so, what data was used and what was the…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that five years of Wellington Police Maritime Unit demand data was analysed, including rostered-hours demand and after-hours callouts. This information was assessed to redesign a roster that would better align with peak demand…

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Question 29458 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What risk assessment was completed, if any, to inform the decision to cut 60% of the Wellington Maritime Unit's operating time as reported by RNZ in December 2025?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that the risks associated with reducing the Wellington Police Maritime Unit’s after-hours availability were considered against its operational demand. A six-month trial period was completed with final evaluation currently…

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Question 29221 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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 Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Police

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The titles of advice I receive as Associate Minister of Police are considered for proactive release on a monthly basis and can be found at: https://www.police.govt.nz/about-us/publications/corporate/information-advice-to-minister Some…

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Question 29222 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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Titles of advice I have received are proactively released periodically on Police's and the SFO's website.

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Question 29326 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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 Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Police

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As Associate Minister of Police, none.

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Question 29327 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I did not take any papers to Cabinet during this period.

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Question 28436 (2026)

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many .223 Ranger Push Button firearms have been imported into New Zealand from 1 January 2023 to 14 June 2026, if any, broken down by calendar year?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table, which shows the number of .223 Ranger Push Button firearms imported between 1 January 2023 and 14 June 2026, broken down by calendar year. There has been a total of two used permits, importing 81…

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Question 28495 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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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 Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Police

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The titles of advice I receive as Associate Minister of Police are considered for proactive release on a monthly basis and can be found at: https://www.police.govt.nz/about-us/publications/corporate/information-advice-to-minister Some…

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Question 28496 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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Titles of advice I have received are proactively released periodically on Police's and the SFO's website.

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Question 28592 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour 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 Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Police

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As Associate Minister of Police, none.

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Question 28595 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I did not take any papers to Cabinet during this period.

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Question 28156 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many individuals are registered on the National Gang List as of 10 June?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that, as at 9 June 2026, there were 10,562 individuals on the National Gang List. The National Gang List is a dynamic dataset. To ensure the stability of information, it is updated monthly and produced on the ninth day of each…

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Question 27141 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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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 Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Police

Answer

The titles of advice I receive as Associate Minister of Police are considered for proactive release on a monthly basis and can be found at: https://www.police.govt.nz/about-us/publications/corporate/information-advice-to-minister Some…

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Question 27142 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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Titles of advice I have received are proactively released periodically on Police's and the SFO's website.

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Question 27246 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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 Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Police

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As Associate Minister of Police, none.

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Question 27247 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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During this period, I took the following paper to Cabinet: • On 2 June 2026, Public Consultation on Changes to Cost Recovery for the Police Vetting Service.

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Question 27680 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What number of reports, if any, has New Zealand Police had related to petrol or diesel thefts from a retail premises since 31 March 2026 to date, broken down by month, by each police district?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that Police does not have a specific offence code for petrol or diesel thefts from a retail premises (often referred to as drive offs) and therefore measures these offences by counting theft offences under $500 recorded at…

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27696, 27702 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the delivery of Keeping Ourselves Safe Programme by New Zealand Police paused or ceased in any policing districts, since June 2024 to date, if so, which districts and why?

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    Has the delivery of Keeping Ourselves Safe Programme by New Zealand Police ceased since June 2024 to date?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that no Police district as a whole has paused or ceased the delivery of Keeping Ourselves Safe Programme since June 2024. However, delivery by Police has ceased in some areas (within districts). These are: • Waitakere Area –…

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Question 25869 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What number of schools are New Zealand Police currently delivering the Keeping Ourselves Safe Programme as of 10 May 2026?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that, between 1 January 2026 and 10 May 2026, Police delivered the Keeping Ourselves Safe Programme in 113 schools. The programme is primarily delivered in partnership with schools during Terms two and three. For context, over…

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Question 25871 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Which Auckland Police districts currently deliver the Keeping Ourselves Safe Programme?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that all three Auckland Policing Districts (Counties Manukau, Auckland City, and Waitematā) currently deliver the Keeping Ourselves Safe Programme.

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Question 25876 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What number of schools are New Zealand Police currently delivering the Keeping Ourselves Safe Programme as of 10 February 2026?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that the Keeping Ourselves Safe programme is not typically delivered in Term one. However, during the period between 1 January 2026 and 10 February 2026, Police engaged with 14 individual schools to introduce the programme to…

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9 questions (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 26483 (2026), 26503 (2026), 26504 (2026), 26505 (2026), 26513 (2026)

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    How many financial settlements, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible…

  • 26110 (matches this search)

    How many confidential settlement agreements, non-disclosure agreements or confidentiality clauses, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity,…

  • 26112 (matches this search)

    What is the total expenditure, actual or projected, if any, on staff redundancies across all agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible arising from Budget 2026 decisions,…

  • 26124 (matches this search)

    What is the total amount, if any, spent by agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026,…

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    What new spending initiatives or Budget bids, if any, did the Minister or their agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, submit for Budget 2026, listed by title, amount sought,…

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    How many staff, if any, at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, since 27 November 2023, have been made redundant, broken down by month and by (a) voluntary redundancy…

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    Which agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible, if any, have been required to identify or deliver baseline savings or staffing reductions since 27 November 2023, and how…

  • 26505 (matches this search)

    What is the total sum, if any, spent on wages for any contractors and consultants who have been previously employed in a different capacity at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is…

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    What redundancy or restructuring costs, if any, have been incurred by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by organisation, the number of…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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This information will soon be published in the 2026/27 Estimates Questionnaire responses, available on the Parliament website.

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Question 26119 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    Has the Minister had any lobbying or advocacy meetings since 27 November 2023 that do not appear in the Minister's published diary, and if so, on what dates, with whom, and for what purpose, as at 5 June 2026?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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No.

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Question 26125 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister, or any member of their office, hold or store any official information relating to their portfolio or ministerial duties in private or personal email accounts, and if so, what steps are being taken to ensure that…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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No.

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Question 26831 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What rules or directives, if any, were sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding making bids for Budget 2026?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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The Budget 2026 invitation letters, and Budget 2026 templates and guidance outline this information. These will be released as part of the Budget 2026 proactive release.

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Question 26832 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    Which, if any, of the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, were invited to make Budget bids as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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The Budget 2026 invitation letters contain this information. These will be released as part of the Budget 2026 proactive release.

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Question 26833 (2026)

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    What cost pressures within their relevant portfolio Votes, if any, was the Minister informed of prior to Budget 2026 - listing any advice received on this by date and title?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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The Performance Plan from 1 November 2024 outlined the cost pressures for Police that I was informed of prior to Budget 2026. The following additional briefings provided further details on Police’s cost pressure position: • AM/25/151 -…

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Question 26834 (2026)

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    Which, if any, of the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, were asked to identify savings as part of the 2026 Budget?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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All departments, agencies, crown entities and other bodies are expected to identify opportunities for savings, reprioritisation, and efficiencies as part of business-as-usual activities. The Budget 2026 invitation letters outline the…

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Question 25716 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, is the total budget in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026/27 financial year on artificial intelligence- including costs on…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that Police spent approximately $1.25 million on artificial intelligence from its baseline in the 2025/26 financial year and expects to spend a similar amount in 2026/27. The Serious Fraud Office will fund three ChatGPT Pro…

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25302, 25304, 25313 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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  • 25302 (matches this search)

    Has any staff member in the Minister’s office used a private email account to send or receive official information since the Government took office; if so, on how many occasions since 27 November 2023?

  • 25304 (matches this search)

    What official information, if any, is held on a private email account of a current or former staff member in the Minister’s office and has not been placed on the official record since 27 November 2023; and what steps are being taken to…

  • 25313 (matches this search)

    Has the Minister or any staff member in their office received a briefing, document, or correspondence from a company, lobbyist, or other third party at a private email account that hasn't then been forwarded to an official email account or…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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The deliberate use of a personal email account to conduct work activities as an alternate to using the work email provided to staff is not permitted. However, from time to time there are justifiable reasons for a private email to be used –…

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Question 25305 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    Will the Minister undertake a review of current and former staff members’ private email accounts to identify any official information that should be on the public record; if not, why not?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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No. My staff are well aware of their obligations under the Official Information Act and related workplace policy.

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25308, 25310, 25319 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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  • 25308 (matches this search)

    Has any staff member in the Minister’s office used a private email account to send or receive official information since the Government took office; if so, on how many occasions since 27 November 2023?

  • 25310 (matches this search)

    What official information, if any, is held on a private email account of a current or former staff member in the Minister’s office and has not been placed on the official record since 27 November 2023; and what steps are being taken to…

  • 25319 (matches this search)

    Has the Minister or any staff member in their office received a briefing, document, or correspondence from a company, lobbyist, or other third party at a private email account that hasn't then been forwarded to an official email account or…

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Police

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No.

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Question 25311 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Will the Minister undertake a review of current and former staff members’ private email accounts to identify any official information that should be on the public record; if not, why not?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Police

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No. A review is unnecessary as staff do not use their personal emails in a professional capacity.

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25396, 25402 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 25396 (matches this search)

    Is the New Zealand Police's district Child Protection Teams exempt from the government's public servant job number cuts?

  • 25402 (matches this search)

    Is New Zealand Police's Online Child Exploitation Across New Zealand team exempt from the government's public servant job number cuts?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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Yes. This is also my response to Written Parliamentary Questions 25402 (2026).

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Question 25532 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Will the Minister rule out job losses for the Investigations, Serious and Organised Crime business unit at New Zealand Police as part of the public servant job losses announced by the Government on Tuesday 19 May?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I advise the Member to re-read the announcement.

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9 questions (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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Matching question numbers: 24255 (2026), 24256 (2026), 24257 (2026), 24258 (2026), 24259 (2026)

  • 24250 (matches this search)

    Will the Minister rule out job losses for Frontline Station Support Officers at New Zealand Police as part of the public servant job losses announced by the Government on Tuesday 19 May?

  • 24251 (matches this search)

    Will the Minister rule out job losses for Custody Officers at New Zealand Police as part of the public servant job losses announced by the Government on Tuesday 19 May?

  • 24253 (matches this search)

    Will the Minister rule out job losses for people employed at New Zealand Police in teams investigating child exploitation as part of the public servant job losses announced by the Government on Tuesday 19 May?

  • 24254 (matches this search)

    Will the Minister rule out job losses for people employed at New Zealand Police in teams investigating sexual violence as part of the public servant job losses announced by the Government on Tuesday 19 May?

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  • 24255 (matches this search)

    Will the Minister rule out job losses for people employed at New Zealand Police in teams investigating family violence as part of the public servant job losses announced by the Government on Tuesday 19 May?

  • 24256 (matches this search)

    Will the Minister rule out job losses for 105 Non-Emergency Communicators as part of the public servant job losses announced by the Government on Tuesday 19 May?

  • 24257 (matches this search)

    Will the Minister rule out job losses for 111 Emergency Communicators as part of the public servant job losses announced by the Government on Tuesday 19 May?

  • 24258 (matches this search)

    Will the Minister rule out job losses for Intelligence Analysts at New Zealand Police as part of the public servant job losses announced by the Government on Tuesday 19 May?

  • 24259 (matches this search)

    Will the Minister rule out job losses for Vetting officers at New Zealand Police as part of the public servant job losses announced by the Government on Tuesday 19 May?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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The Member would be best advised to re-read the announcement.

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Question 24415 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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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 25 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Police

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The titles of advice I receive as Associate Minister of Police are considered for proactive release on a monthly basis and can be found at: https://www.police.govt.nz/about-us/publications/corporate/information-advice-to-minister Some…

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Question 24416 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 25 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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Titles of advice I have received are proactively released periodically on Police's and the SFO's website.

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Question 24530 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 25 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Casey Costello

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As Associate Minister of Police, none.

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 25 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I took the following papers to Cabinet during this period: • On 25 May 2026, Policing Amendment Bill: Summary of Submissions • On 25 May 2026, SafetyNet Critical Communications Limited: Orders in Council.

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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 11 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Casey Costello

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The titles of advice I receive as Associate Minister of Police are considered for proactive release on a monthly basis and can be found at: https://www.police.govt.nz/about-us/publications/corporate/information-advice-to-minister Some…

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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 11 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

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Titles of advice I have received are proactively released periodically on Police's and the SFO's website.

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 11 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Casey Costello

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As Associate Minister of Police, none.

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 11 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

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I did not take any papers to Cabinet during this period.

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    How much, if any, of the $50 million of additional funding to New Zealand Police for frontline policing be spent on remuneration?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

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I am advised that approximately $30 million of the additional one-off funding received in the 2027/28 financial year is intended to fund future employee wage cost pressures accumulating as a result of previous and anticipated wage…

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    What expenses will the $50 million of additional funding to New Zealand Police for frontline policing cover?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

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I am advised that the additional one-off funding in the 2027/28 financial year is intended to address Police’s cost pressures accumulating across the 2026/27 and 2027/28 financial years, driven by: • Price pressures – including contracts…