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Question 9178 (2026)

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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 Economic Growth

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The list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on MBIE's website…

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Question 9254 (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 9 March, by title and date?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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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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Question 9496 (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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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I am advised the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment does not hold this data in the way the Member has requested. Collating this would require substantial staff resources and thus cost to the taxpayer. I do not believe that…

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Question 9498 (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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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I am advised that the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment operates a range of technology and software systems that include platforms, applications and components that vary from Enterprise-wide usage through to individual teams.…

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Question 9500 (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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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I am advised that, with regard to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment that there is one possible claim that should liability be established, could result in a liability that exceeds $1million dollars. There is a claim…

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Question 9501 (2026)

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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 Economic Growth

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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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Question 9503 (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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Question 9505 (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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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I am advised the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment does not hold this data in the way the Member has requested. Collating this would require substantial staff resources and thus cost to the taxpayer. I do not believe that…

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Question 9808 (2026)

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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 Economic Growth

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Corrected reply: I am advised that, with regard to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, and New Zealand Growth Capital Partners, the attached table provides a response to this question.

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Question 9809 (2026)

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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 Economic Growth

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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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Question 9810 (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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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I am advised the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment does not hold this data in the way the Member has requested. Collating this would require substantial staff resources and thus cost to the taxpayer. I do not believe that…

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Question 9813 (2026)

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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 Economic Growth

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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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Question 9817 (2026)

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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 Economic Growth

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I am advised that, with regard to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, the attached table provides information about redundancy costs between 1 July 2025 and 20 March 2026. Information relating to prior financial years can…

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Question 9818 (2026)

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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 Economic Growth

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

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Question 10113 (2026)

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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 Economic Growth

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I am advised that, with regard to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, the attached table provides spend on advertising, and public relation campaigns for 2024/25 and 2025/26. Information prior to the 2024/25 financial year…

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Question 10114 (2026)

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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 Economic Growth

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I am advised the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment does not hold this data in the way the Member has requested. Collating this would require substantial staff resources and thus cost to the taxpayer. I do not believe that…

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Question 10116 (2026)

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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 Economic Growth

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

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Question 10118 (2026)

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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 Economic Growth

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I am advised the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment does not hold this data in the way the Member has requested. Collating this would require substantial staff resources and thus cost to the taxpayer. I do not believe that…

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Question 10141 (2026)

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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 Economic Growth

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I am advised that, with regard to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, the attached table provides a list of staff engagement, morale or culture surveys conducted enterprise-wide. With regard to New Zealand Growth Capital…

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Question 10181 (2026)

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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 Economic Growth

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I am advised the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment does not hold this data in the way the Member has requested. Collating this would require substantial staff resources and thus cost to the taxpayer. I do not believe that…

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Question 10350 (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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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I advised that, with regard to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Emloyment, the attached table provides a list of systems, tools or platforms in scope of your request. With regard to New Zealand Growth Capital Partners, I am advised…

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Question 10383 (2026)

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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 Economic Growth

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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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Question 8981 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · 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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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The list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on MBIE's website…

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Question 8676 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · 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 Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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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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Question 8589 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister recieved regarding Watties announcement of closures of manufacturing facilities in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin, and packing facilities in Hastings, by title and date?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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The list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on MBIE's website…

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Question 8590 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    On what date, if any, did the Minister first request advice regarding Watties announcement of closures of manufacturing facilities in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin, and packing facilities in Hastings?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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The list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on MBIE's website…

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Question 8591 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding Watties announcement of closures of manufacturing facilities in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin, and packing facilities in Hastings, by title and date?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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The list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on MBIE's website…

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Question 8272 (2026)

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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 Economic Growth

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I am advised that with regard to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment the answer is none, and that MBIE’s procurement planning has processes in place to ensure that government requirements are met. With regard to New Zealand…

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Question 8273 (2026)

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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 Economic Growth

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I am advised that with regard to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment the answer is none, and that MBIE’s procurement planning has processes in place to ensure that government requirements are met. With regard to New Zealand…

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Question 8275 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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The list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on MBIE's website…

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Question 8277 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 Economic Growth

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I am advised that with regard to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment the answer is none, and that MBIE’s procurement planning has processes in place to ensure that government requirements are met. With regard to New Zealand…

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Question 8300 (2026)

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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…

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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The list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on MBIE's website…

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Question 8482 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office, sent, received or requested on the impact of the war at the Strait of Hormuz on New Zealand by date and title?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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The list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on MBIE's website…

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Question 7840 (2026)

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Peeni Henare

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?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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I am advised that a list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on MBIE's website…

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Question 7946 (2026)

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Peeni Henare

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?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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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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Question 7272 (2026)

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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?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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I am advised that a list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on MBIE's website…

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Question 6579 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2026?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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5912.2 FTEs.

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Question 6581 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2023?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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6002 FTEs.

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Question 6582 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2024?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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6673.3 FTEs.

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Question 6584 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2023?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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128 vacancies.

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Question 6585 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2024?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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49 vacancies.

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Question 6589 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2025?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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5927.4 FTEs.

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Question 6824 (2026)

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Peeni Henare

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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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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Question 6894 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2026?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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166 vacancies.

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Question 6895 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2025?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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68 vacancies.

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Question 6981 (2026)

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Peeni Henare

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 23 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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I am advised that a list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on MBIE's website…

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Question 5838 (2026)

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Peeni Henare

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

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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I am advised that a list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on MBIE's website…

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Question 5944 (2026)

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Peeni Henare

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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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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5472, 5478 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment

    How, if at all, was the role of Chair of the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Board advertised?

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    Recorded target Nicola Willis, Minister for Economic Growth

    How, if at all, was the role of Chair of the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Board advertised?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

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Public nominations were sought through the Ministry of Business, Innovations and Employment (MBIE) jobs page, jobs.govt.nz, and seek.co.nz.

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5475, 5480 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • 5475

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment

    Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of Chair of the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Board, and if so, who was on the selection panel?

  • 5480 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Nicola Willis, Minister for Economic Growth

    Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of Chair of the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise Board, and if so, who was on the selection panel?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

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Yes. It was a combination of MBIE and MFAT officials.