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Question 11755 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What specific roles, by title and unit, were disestablished at Statistics New Zealand in the year to 31 December 2025, broken down by the date of disestablishment, any redundancy costs, and the number of functions that have since been…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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Budget 2025 required Stats NZ to return $6.2 million in baseline internal learning and capability development funding over four years and this equated to around 50 percent of current funding for corporate learning and capability. I am…

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Question 11466 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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In my capacity as Minister of Statistics, I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 March 2026.

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Question 11564 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 16 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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Titles of all advice, including briefings, I have received has been, or will be, proactively released on the Stats NZ website here: https://www.stats.govt.nz/about-us/what-we-do/advice-for-the-minister-of-statistics/. I regularly request…

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Question 11566 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 16 March 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I have received a large number of meeting requests and invites over this period. My office does not record which of these are unable to be attended.

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Question 10923 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, received from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I have regular discussions with officials relating to the ongoing fuel situation and the impact on my portfolios.

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Question 10924 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, requested from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I have regular discussions with officials relating to the ongoing fuel situation and the impact on my portfolios.

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Question 10925 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What communication, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office received from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I have regular discussions with officials relating to the ongoing fuel situation and the impact on my portfolios.

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Question 10934 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What communication, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I have regular discussions with officials relating to the ongoing fuel situation and the impact on my portfolios.

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Question 10935 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What directions, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the National…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I have regular discussions with officials relating to the ongoing fuel situation and the impact on my portfolios.

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Question 10938 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What specific actions, if any, broken down by action taken and date, has the Minister done to prepare the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, to implement the…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I have regular discussions with officials relating to the ongoing fuel situation and the impact on my portfolios. I refer the Member to the Government’s announcement of 12 March 2026 -…

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Question 10969 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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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 16 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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Titles of all advice, including briefings, I have received has been, or will be, proactively released on the Stats NZ website here: https://www.stats.govt.nz/about-us/what-we-do/advice-for-the-minister-of-statistics/. I regularly request…

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Question 11076 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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In my capacity as Minister of Statistics, I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 March 2026.

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Question 11238 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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In my capacity as Minister of Statistics, I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 March 2026.

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Question 11240 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 16 March 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I have received a large number of meeting requests and invites over this period. My office does not record which of these are unable to be attended.

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Question 11242 (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 16 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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Titles of all advice, including briefings, I have received has been, or will be, proactively released on the Stats NZ website here: https://www.stats.govt.nz/about-us/what-we-do/advice-for-the-minister-of-statistics/. I regularly request…

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Question 10602 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve between 1 October and 31 December 2025, by organisation?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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There are no Ministerial appointees for the Statistics portfolio.

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Question 10603 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What board fee increases, if any, has the Minister approved in 2026 to date, by organisation?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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There are no Ministerial appointees for the Statistics portfolio.

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Question 9127 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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Titles of all advice, including briefings, I have received has been, or will be, proactively released on the Stats NZ website here: https://www.stats.govt.nz/about-us/what-we-do/advice-for-the-minister-of-statistics/. I regularly request…

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Question 9228 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March, by title and date?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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In my capacity as Minister of Statistics, I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March 2026.

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Question 9543 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What hui, conferences, away-days, or staff events, if any, costing more than $10,000 in total have been held by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, event…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I refer the Member to the attached table

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Question 9548 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What legal proceedings, if any, are currently being defended by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible where the total claimed or estimated liability exceeds $1 million, listed by department or entity, the nature of…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I am advised that Stats NZ is not currently involved in any legal proceedings where the total claimed or estimated liability exceeds $1 million.

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Question 9549 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What technology or software systems, if any, used by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible have been identified as end-of-life, unsupported, or requiring urgent replacement since 27 November 2023, listed by…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I am advised that Stats NZ has not identified any technology or software systems as being end-of-life, unsupported, or requiring urgent replacement since November 2023.

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Question 9550 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What property leases, if any, have been entered into, renewed, or exited by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, address, annual rent, lease term, and…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I am advised by Stats NZ that in November 2024 it entered into a six-year lease for Level 13, 191 Queen Street, Auckland, with an annual lease cost of $247,036. This change was part of a consolidation program across Stats NZ. On 30…

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Question 9551 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What external legal costs, if any, were incurred by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 2020/21, broken down by department or entity and by the nature of the legal work (litigation,…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I refer the Member to the table attached for Stats NZ.

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Question 9552 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What funding, if any, has been distributed by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible to any entity in which a current member of the governing parties' boards, officers, or staff hold a governance or paid role since…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I am advised that this information cannot be collated by Stats NZ in a way that is readily available and that extensive work would be required to do this research. I do not consider it in the public interest to divert Stats NZ resource…

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Question 9854 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What independent reviews, evaluations, or inquiries, if any, have been commissioned by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the name or subject of the…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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Information relating to the period 27 November 2023 to 30 June 2024 is publicly available on the Parliament website at the following link (Question 5, pages 17 to19, Annual Review of Stats NZ 2023/24):…

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Question 9855 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What contractor or consultant engagements, if any, are currently active across any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible, where the individual contractor or consultant is being paid at a rate exceeding $200 per hour,…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I am advised that Stats NZ currently has two contractors within the organisation that are paid $200 an hour or higher. For privacy reasons, I do not consider it in the public interest to release this detail.

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Question 9858 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What international travel, if any, has been undertaken by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office since 27 November 2023, listed by destination, purpose, dates of travel, and total cost including flights, accommodation, and per…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I refer the Member to the attached table. Information relating to travel costs can be found in the quarterly Ministerial expenses releases that are published on the Department of Internal Affairs website.

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Question 9862 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What redundancy or restructuring costs, if any, have been incurred by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the number of positions disestablished, and the…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I am advised by Stats NZ that since November 2023, 369 positions have been disestablished. There have been 180 redundancies at a total cost of $10,561,172.

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Question 9863 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What domestic travel expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office in each quarter since November 2023, broken down by quarter and by travel category (flights, accommodation, ground transport, or…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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Information relating to travel costs can be found in the quarterly Ministerial expenses releases that are published on the Department of Internal Affairs website.

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Question 9872 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What hospitality expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister's office in each financial year since 2023/24, broken down by year and by category (meals, functions, gifts, or other)?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I refer the Member to the response to Written Parliamentary Question 10065 from the Minister for Ministerial Services.

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Question 10161 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How much has been spent on external communications, public relations, advertising, or media monitoring by each department or entity for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 2021/22, broken down by department or…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I am advised by Stats NZ that the total spend on external communications, public relations, advertising, or media monitoring since 2021/22 is $10,718,142. I refer the Member to the table attached for a breakdown of costs. The majority of…

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Question 10164 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What communications, public relations, or reputation management contracts, if any, have been entered into by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, supplier,…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I refer the Member to the table attached for Stats NZ.

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Question 10165 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What is the total cost of the Minister's ministerial office — including all salaries, accommodation, travel, and operating expenses — for each financial year since 2023/24 (including the current financial year to present)?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I refer the Member to the response to Written Parliamentary Question 9770 from the Minister for Ministerial Services.

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Question 10166 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What surveys or polling, if any, have been commissioned by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the organisation commissioned to conduct the survey or poll,…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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Stats NZ is New Zealand’s official data agency. As part of its core statutory role, it collects information from people and organisations through official surveys. These surveys are designed, managed, and conducted internally by Stats NZ…

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Question 10186 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What staff engagement, morale, or culture surveys, if any, have been conducted by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, date conducted, the organisation that…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I refer the Member to the table attached for Stats NZ.

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Question 10204 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 9 March, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I have received a large number of meeting requests and invites over this period. My office does not record which of these are unable to be attended.

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Question 10221 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What contracts, if any, have been entered into by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible with any of the following firms since 27 November 2023: McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, EY,…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I refer the Member to the table attached for Stats NZ.

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Question 10276 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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In my capacity as Minister of Statistics, I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March 2026.

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Question 10278 (2026)

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 9 March 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I have received a large number of meeting requests and invites over this period. My office does not record which of these are unable to be attended.

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Question 10279 (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 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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Titles of all advice, including briefings, I have received has been, or will be, proactively released on the Stats NZ website here: https://www.stats.govt.nz/about-us/what-we-do/advice-for-the-minister-of-statistics/. I regularly request…

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Question 10392 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What new artificial intelligence or machine learning systems, tools, or platforms, if any, have been commissioned, contracted, or deployed by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I refer the Member to the table attached for Stats NZ.

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Question 8910 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · 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 9 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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Titles of all advice, including briefings, I have received has been, or will be, proactively released on the Stats NZ website here: https://www.stats.govt.nz/about-us/what-we-do/advice-for-the-minister-of-statistics/. I regularly request…

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Question 9018 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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In my capacity as Minister of Statistics, I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March 2026.

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8314, 8315, 8317, 8342 (2026)

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    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been granted in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been requested in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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As Minister of Statistics, I have not received advice on the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision, nor have there been any requests for exemptions to the expectations as outlined in the Cabinet Office circular CO (24) 5). This…

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Question 8319 (2026)

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    What policy changes, if any, have occurred in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, following the Cabinet directive on 13 September 2024 that 'public…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I am advised that Stats NZ has implemented an operational policy to ensure that support is provided to any population group where there is evidence of need.

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Question 7770 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · 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 2 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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Titles of all advice, including briefings, I have received has been, or will be, proactively released on the Stats NZ website here: https://www.stats.govt.nz/about-us/what-we-do/advice-for-the-minister-of-statistics/. I regularly request…

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Question 7876 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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In my capacity as Minister of Statistics, I took one paper to Cabinet during the week of 2 – 6 March 2026. I am withholding the title of this paper as it relates to matters under active consideration. I do not consider it to be in the…

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Question 7675 (2026)

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    What goods and services, if any, in the Consumers Price Index are most impacted by climate change, or weather events?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I am advised by Stats NZ that although it publishes the Consumers Price Index (CPI) and co-produce New Zealand’s official environmental reporting, the information requested is not readily available and would require a customised data…

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Question 7676 (2026)

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    What data, if any, does Statistics New Zealand keep on how climate change, or weather events, impact food prices?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I am advised by Stats NZ that there are no official statistics that quantifies the effect of climate change or weather events, on food prices.