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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, 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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I am advised that the Social Investment Agency publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

My office is in regular communication with the entities I am responsible for and does not categorise this information in the way the Member has requested. Collating this would require substantial staff resources and thus cost to the…

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

My office is in regular communication with the entities I am responsible for and does not categorise this information in the way the Member has requested. Collating this would require substantial staff resources and thus cost to the…

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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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…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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My office is in regular communication with the entities I am responsible for and does not categorise this information in the way the Member has requested. Collating this would require substantial staff resources and thus cost to the…

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

Preparing to implement the National Fuel Plan is an operational matter for agencies, where appropriate.

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Jan Tinetti

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

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I am advised that the Social Investment Agency publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour 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?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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None.

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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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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None.

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Teanau Tuiono

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 requested, if any, during the week beginning 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I am advised that the Social Investment Agency publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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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 9 March, by title and date?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table.

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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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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None.

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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…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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None.

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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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table.

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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,…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

Neither I nor my departments or entities hold records of all staff or officers from coalition parties, and it would be impossible to verify with what is publicly available. Therefore, I do not consider the diversion of resource required to…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I am advised that the Social Investment Agency has one active contractor who started on 11 February 2026. They are paid a rate of $200.56 per hour and were engaged in a specialised role providing expert advice to organisations supported by…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

My expenses, including domestic and overseas travel, are available on the Department of Internal Affairs Website: https://www.dia.govt.nz/Ministers-expense-releases. My diary is also published periodically on the Beehive website:…

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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…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I refer the member to the attached table.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

My expenses, including domestic and overseas travel, are available on the Department of Internal Affairs Website: https://www.dia.govt.nz/Ministers-expense-releases. My diary is also published periodically on the Beehive website:…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I am advised by the Social Investment Agency that three positions have been disestablished since 27 November 2023, with a total cost of $266,846.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I refer the Member to the response to Written Parliamentary Question 9770 (2026) from the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I refer the Member to the response to Written Parliamentary Question 10065 (2026) from the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I am advised by the Social Investment Agency that no external surveys or polls were commissioned during this period. However, SIA has undertaken feedback surveys for each round of the Social Investment Fund to improve user experience,…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I refer the member to the attached table.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I am advised the Social Investment Agency conducts regular internal staff pulse surveys to monitor staff sentiment and engagement, morale and organisational culture. These surveys are administered internally and provide qualitative and…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I am invited to a large number of events and receive many meeting requests and am unfortunately unable to accept all of these. My office does not hold this data in the way the member has requested and providing it would require my office…

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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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I refer the member to the attached table.

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    Since 1 December 2023, on how many occasions has she sent an email to Kylie Reiri?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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None.

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    Since 1 December 2023, on how many occasions has she made a phone call to Kylie Reiri?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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None.

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    Since 1 December 2023, on how many occasions has she sent a text message to Kylie Reiri?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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None.

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    Since 1 December 2023, on how many occasions has she received an email from Kylie Reiri?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I am advised there are two instances of Kylie Reiri emailing me. My office has made all reasonable efforts to identify emails from Ms Reiri. However, given the long period covered by the request, I cannot be conclusively sure that other…

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    Since 1 December 2023, on how many occasions has she received a phone call from Kylie Reiri?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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None.

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    Since 1 December 2023, on how many occasions has she received a text message from Kylie Reiri?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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None.

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    What process, if any, was run to appoint the Deputy Chief Executive of the Social Investment Agency prior to the appointment of Kylie Reiri?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I am advised by the Social Investment Agency that the recruitment process undertaken for this role aligned with the agency's recruitment policy, including undertaking reference checks.

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    On what date was Kylie Reiri appointed as the Deputy Chief Executive of the Social Investment Agency?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I am advised by the Social Investment Agency that Ms Reiri was appointed to the role of Deputy Chief Executive Strategy and Performance on 27 January 2025.

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many people, if any, were shortlisted for the role of Deputy Chief Executive of the Social Investment Agency prior to the appointment of Kylie Reiri?

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    Was the position of Deputy Chief Executive of the Social Investment Agency advertised before Kylie Reiri was appointed, if so, between what dates?

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    How many applications, if any, were received for the role of Deputy Chief Executive of the Social Investment Agency prior to the appointment of Kylie Reiri?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I am advised by the Social Investment Agency that the vacancy was not required to be advertised, as the initial fixed term period was less than six months.

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Jan Tinetti

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

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I am advised that the Social Investment Agency publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · 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?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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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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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I am advised that the Social Investment Agency did not request any exemptions from the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet Office Circular of 13 September 2024.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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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…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I am advised that the Social Investment Agency publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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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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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I am advised by the Social Investment Agency that no exemptions were granted for the Social Investment Agency under the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet Office Circular of 13 September 2024.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I am advised by the Social Investment Agency that no policy changes have occurred following the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet Office Circular of 13 September 2024.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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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…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I am advised that the Social Investment Agency publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Jan Tinetti

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

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I am advised that the Social Investment Agency publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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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?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice since 1 July 2025, if any, has the Minister received regarding the Carbon Neutral Government Programme?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I am advised that the Social Investment Agency publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…