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Question 39016 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

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The total cost in NZ dollar terms of redundancy processes initiated at Crown Law since 27 November 2023 is $461,931.22. This is inclusive of redundancy payments and career transition support. The total cost in NZ dollar terms of redundancy…

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Question 39017 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many redundancy processes have been initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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For the entities I am responsible for: 19.

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Question 39018 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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    Did discussions with Meta, Google, Microsoft, NVIDIA or Apple during the Minister’s trip to San Francisco between June 3 and 6 canvass New Zealand Government procurement of cloud, AI, or digital infrastructure services from those companies?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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The meetings did not cover specific procurement or investment in Cloud, AI or Digital Infrastructure services from these companies. However, where relevant, I did relay key messaging from my attendance of the New Zealand: Destination for…

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Question 39019 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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    What follow-up actions, if any, has the Public Service Commission or the Minister's office undertaken since the San Francisco meetings with Meta, Apple, NVIDIA, Microsoft or Google between June 3 and 6?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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There were no follow up actions undertaken by the Public Service Commission since the San Francisco meetings with Meta, Apple, NVIDIA, Microsoft or Google.

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Question 39020 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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    Has any Memorandum of Understanding, letter of intent, or similar document been signed or discussed with any of Meta, Apple, NVIDIA, Microsoft or Google as a result of meetings in San Francisco between June 3 and 6?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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No.

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Question 39021 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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    Did Boston Consulting Group attend the meetings with Meta, Apple, NVIDIA, Microsoft or Google in San Francisco between 3 and 6 June 2026, and in what capacity?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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The Boston Consulting Group only attended the NIVIDA meeting, as this was co-ordinated and arranged by Invest NZ as a part of the Data Centre Roadshow.

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Question 39022 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many redundancy processes have been initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Refer to the response to WPQ 26460 (2026).

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Question 39023 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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    Is it standard practice for the Public Service Commissioner to accompany the Public Service Minister on offshore investment-related engagements, and if so, what other trips has the Commissioner attended in this capacity since taking office?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 39028 (2026). These meetings did not cover specific investment from these companies.

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Question 39024 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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I am responsible for six Crown entities: Accreditation Council, Commerce Commission, External Reporting Board, Financial Markets Authority, Retirement Commission and Takeovers Panel. There has been a total cost of $2,570,186.65 in payments…

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Question 39025 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many redundancy processes have been initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I am advised that Pharmac has initiated no redundancy processes since 27 November 2023. However, in 2025, four staff members were reassigned to new roles.

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Question 39026 (2026)

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Tākuta Ferris

Member for Te Tai Tonga · Independent

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    How much has the Ministry for Primary Industries spent in total on doses of the Poulvac Flufend RG vaccine, if any, and how many vaccine doses have been purchased, if any?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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The Poulvac Flufend RG vaccine has only been approved for use in a targeted number of endangered native bird species that are at risk of extinction, as identified by the Department of Conservation (DOC). The vaccine is currently being…

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Question 39027 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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    Who attended the meeting with Google on 6 June 2026 in San Francisco, listed by name?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 39050 (2026).

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Question 39028 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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    Why did the Public Service Commissioner travel with the Minister to San Francisco for meetings with Meta, Google, Microsoft, NVIDIA and Apple?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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The Public Service Commissioner attended meetings with Meta, Google, Microsoft, NVIDIA and Apple alongside me in his capacity as Government Chief Digital Officer.

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Question 39029 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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The total cost of redundancy processes initiated in Land Information New Zealand (LINZ), between 27 November 2023 and 3 September 2026, is $2,595,416.92.

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5 questions (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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Matching question numbers: 39046 (2026)

  • 39030 (matches this search)

    What was the purpose of the Minister’s meeting with Google on 6 June 2026 in San Francisco?

  • 39035 (matches this search)

    What was the purpose of the Minister’s meeting with Microsoft on 6 June 2026 in San Francisco?

  • 39040 (matches this search)

    What was the purpose of the Minister’s meeting with NVIDIA on 5 June 2026 in San Francisco?

  • 39042 (matches this search)

    What was the purpose of the Minister’s meeting with Apple on 4 June 2026 in San Francisco?

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  • 39046 (matches this search)

    What was the purpose of the Minister’s meeting with Meta on 4 June 2026 in San Francisco

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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The purpose of the meeting was to discuss matters related to my Public Service and Digitising Government portfolio.

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Question 39031 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many redundancy processes have been initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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The former Ministry of Housing and Urban Development initiated six redundancy processes since 27 November 2023, as part of its phased internal change programme. Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities advises me that it has undertaken 26 change…

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Question 39032 (2026)

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Tākuta Ferris

Member for Te Tai Tonga · Independent

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    Has consideration been given to facilitating wider access to the Poulvac Flufend RG vaccine, for example by allowing wildlife hospitals and bird sanctuaries to access the vaccine?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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The Poulvac Flufend RG vaccine has only been approved for use in a targeted number of endangered native bird species that are at risk of extinction, as identified by the Department of Conservation (DOC). The vaccine is currently being…

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Question 39033 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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Ministry of Defence: Details of redundancies at the Ministry of Defence are provided in response to question 58 of Standard Estimates Question for the 2026/27 Estimates Review. This is available from the Parliament website:…

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Question 39034 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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    Who attended the meeting with Microsoft on 6 June 2026 in San Francisco, listed by name?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 39050 (2026).

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Question 39036 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many redundancy processes have been initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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For the Treasury, I refer the Member to the answer to Written Question 39017 (2026). For my other agencies: National Infrastructure Funding and Financing Limited: None Crown Infrastructure Delivery: Three Infrastructure Commission: One

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Question 39037 (2026)

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Tākuta Ferris

Member for Te Tai Tonga · Independent

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    Has the Ministry for Primary Industries granted approval for any entities other than the Department of Conservation to use the Poulvac Flufend RG vaccine in response to avian influenza?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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The Poulvac Flufend RG vaccine is registered to the Ministry for Primary Industries under the Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Act 1997 for the emergency management of exotic disease incursion into New Zealand with strict…

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Question 39038 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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    Who attended the meeting with NVIDIA on 5 June 2026 in San Francisco, listed by name?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 39050 (2026).

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Question 39039 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

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It is not in the public interest for me to release financial information related to the intelligence agencies.

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Question 39041 (2026)

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Scott Willis

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    Who attended the meeting with Apple on 4 June 2026 in San Francisco, listed by name?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 39050 (2026).

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Question 39043 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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    Who attended the meeting with Meta on 4 June 2026 in San Francisco, listed by name?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 39050 (2026).

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Question 39044 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many redundancy processes have been initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that since 27 November 2023, 13 change processes have been initiated which resulted in redundancies. I am advised by Lotto NZ that since 27 November 2023, ten redundancy processes have…

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Question 39045 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many redundancy processes have been initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that since 27 November 2023, there have been 12 organisational changes that resulted in redundancy processes initiated for the Ministry of Justice, Te Tari Whakatau, and The Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence…

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Question 39047 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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    Who attended the meeting with Space X on 3 June 2026 in Los Angeles, listed by name?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I refer the Member to reply number 39050 (2026).

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Question 39048 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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    What was the purpose of the Minister’s meeting with Space X on 3 June 2026 in Los Angeles?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I refer the Member to reply number 39050 (2026).

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Question 39049 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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    Who attended the meeting with Netflix on 02 June 2026 in Los Angeles, listed by name?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I refer the Member to reply number 39050 (2026).

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Question 39050 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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    What was the purpose of the Minister’s meeting with Netflix on 2 June 2026 in Los Angeles?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I refer the Member to publicly available information here: https://www.publicservice.govt.nz/assets/DirectoryFile/Report-on-Overseas-Travel-Hon-Paul-Goldsmith-31-May-2026-8-June-2026.pdf?vid=3

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Question 39051 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many redundancy processes have been initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the answer is nil for the Real Estate Authority.

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Question 39052 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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    Who attended the meeting with Warner Brother’s on 2 June 2026 in Los Angeles, listed by name?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I refer the Member to reply number 39050 (2026)

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Question 39053 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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    What was the purpose of the Minister’s meeting with Warner Brother’s on 2 June 2026 in Los Angeles?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I refer the Member to reply number 39050 (2026)

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Question 39054 (2026)

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Tākuta Ferris

Member for Te Tai Tonga · Independent

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    What assessment, if any, was undertaken on the vaccination of the local Kaikōura population of kororā, and was the decision not to vaccinate this population made by the Department of Conservation or the Minister of Conservation?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised that the Department of Conservation has not assessed the Kaikoura population of kororā / little blue penguins for vaccination for H5 bird flu, as the species is not nationally threatened. As an operational matter, this…

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Question 39055 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many redundancy processes have been initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that between 27 November 2023 and 3 September 2026, six change management processes that resulted in one or more redundancies were initiated.

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Question 39056 (2026)

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Tākuta Ferris

Member for Te Tai Tonga · Independent

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    What consideration, modelling, or other work, if any, was done on the likely mortality and population consequences of H5N1 for little penguins/kororā?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised that the Department of Conservation has not assessed the impact of H5 bird flu on kororā / little blue penguins. Kororā are not classified as threatened, so while H5 bird flu may cause losses, the national population is…

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Question 39057 (2026)

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Tākuta Ferris

Member for Te Tai Tonga · Independent

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    Will all 28 species for which vaccination is one of the actions in the Species Protection Plan relating to highly pathogenic avian influenza be vaccinated, if so, what is the timeframe for completion of this vaccination?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised by the Department of Conservation that consideration and planning for the second tranche of H5 bird flu vaccination is underway, and no decisions have been taken yet on which of the 28 species will be vaccinated.

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Question 39058 (2026)

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Tākuta Ferris

Member for Te Tai Tonga · Independent

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    When will the Department of Conservation make final decisions about which species will be vaccinated in tranche 2 of the H5 vaccination plan?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised by the Department of Conservation that timings for the delivery of the H5 bird flu vaccination are being assessed to account for the disease status and impact in Aotearoa, and vaccination feasibility for the different species.

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Question 39059 (2026)

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Tākuta Ferris

Member for Te Tai Tonga · Independent

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    Has consideration been given to facilitating wider access to the Poulvac Flufend RG vaccine, for example by allowing wildlife hospitals and bird sanctuaries to access the vaccine?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised that the Ministry for Primary Industries has approved the Department of Conservation’s vaccination plan which limits use of the vaccine for emergency purposes in New Zealand wildlife. The vaccine is not available for use…

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Question 39061 (2026)

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Tākuta Ferris

Member for Te Tai Tonga · Independent

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    Has the Department of Conservation considered or trialled any vaccines other than Poulvac Flufend RG vaccine to protect native birds from H5 bird flu?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised that the Department of Conservation used the Poulvac Flufend RG in the vaccine trial to confirm safety and efficacy for some native bird species but now uses Avian Influenza Vaccine H5N2 Subtype Killed Virus vaccine as this is…

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39062, 39063 (2026)

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Tākuta Ferris

Member for Te Tai Tonga · Independent

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  • 39062 (matches this search)

    How many Poulvac Flufend RG vaccine doses has the Department of Conservation ordered in total, and are any doses yet to arrive in New Zealand, if any?

  • 39063 (matches this search)

    How many Poulvac Flufend RG vaccine doses, if any, does the Department of Conservation currently hold?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised that the Department of Conservation has received 3 litres of the Avian Influenza Vaccine H5N2 Subtype Killed Virus vaccine and is no longer using Poulvac Flufend RG vaccine. The vaccine is supplied in bulk 500ml bottles and…

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Question 39064 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many redundancy processes have been initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

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I refer the Member to my answer to WPQ 38867 (2026).

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39065, 39066 (2026)

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Tākuta Ferris

Member for Te Tai Tonga · Independent

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  • 39065 (matches this search)

    How much has the Department of Conservation spent in total on doses of the Poulvac Flufend RG vaccine, if any?

  • 39066 (matches this search)

    What is the total cost per bird for two doses of the Poulvac Flufend RG vaccine, excluding handling and veterinary costs, if any?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised that the Department of Conservation has received all H5 bird flu vaccine via donation. This is also my response to written question 39066 (2026).

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Question 39067 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many redundancy processes have been initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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Officials advise from 27 November 2023, Inland Revenue conducted ten separate restructuring processes where redundancy was a possible outcome.

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39068, 39069, 39070 (2026)

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Georgie Dansey

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has Kāinga Ora made any property available for use by a women's refuge organisation in the last five years, and if so, how many of the properties subject to arrangements that have ended, if any, have been returned to tenanted housing…

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    Has Kāinga Ora made any property available for use by a women's refuge organisation in the last five years, and if so, what advice, if any, was given about the intended future use of those properties once such arrangements ended?

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    Has Kāinga Ora made any property available for use by a women's refuge organisation in the last five years, and if so, what reasons, if any, were given for ending each arrangement that has ended, if any?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that through its Community Group Housing and Transitional Housing portfolio it currently leases over 170 properties to service providers with refuge in their name or service description, across…

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39071, 39072 (2026)

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Georgie Dansey

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 39071 (matches this search)

    Has Kāinga Ora made any property available for use by a women's refuge organisation in the last five years, and if so, in which cities or districts were the properties subject to arrangements that have since ended located?

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    Has Kāinga Ora made any property available for use by a women's refuge organisation in the last five years, and if so, how many such arrangements have ended in each of the last five years?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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I refer the Member to the attached table provided by Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities. This is also my answer to WPQ 39072 (2026).

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Question 39073 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many redundancy processes have been initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) that between 27 November 2023 and 1 September 2026, MSD initiated and completed eleven change processes that resulted in redundancy. Additionally, I am advised by the…

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Question 39074 (2026)

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Georgie Dansey

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    How many applicants were on the Housing Register in Hamilton as at 1 September 2026, and how many of those were recorded as Priority A?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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I am advised that the total number of Social Housing register applicants for Hamilton City Territorial Local Authority on 30 June 2026 was 918, with 846 assessed as Priority A. The end of June quarterly data is the most recent available.

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Question 39075 (2026)

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Georgie Dansey

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    Has Kāinga Ora made any property available for use by a women's refuge organisation in the last five years, and if so, how many properties, and in which cities or districts?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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I refer the Member to the attached table provided by Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities, which counts current leases as at 1 September 2026. It is not possible to include all arrangements over the last five years without diverting a…