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Question 8609 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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As Minister for Sport and Recreation I took one paper to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March 2026. I am unable to release the title at this time as it is still under active consideration.

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Question 8308 (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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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None

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Question 8309 (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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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None

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Question 8310 (2026)

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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…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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None

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Question 8313 (2026)

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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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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None

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Question 8336 (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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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Question 7773 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation

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I have received the following aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice from Sport NZ during the week beginning 2 March 2026: BRF-14396 - Briefing pack - India 04 March 202698 Titles of papers I receive from…

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Question 7774 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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As Minister for Sport and Recreation I received the following aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or other advice during the week beginning 2 March 2026: Sport Integrity Commission: • draft speaking notes for a video message…

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Question 7879 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation

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None

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Question 7880 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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As Minister for Sport and Recreation I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026.

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Question 7698 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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    What written advice, if any, has the Minister received by title and date since 1 February 2026?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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Draft reply: I refer the Member to the following Written Question responses: 4403 (2026) - 2 February 4199 (2026)- 9 February 5772 (2026) - 16 February 7048 (2026) – 23 February 7774 (2026) – 2 March

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Question 7278 (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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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None. However, I am aware that agencies and entities may include carbon reporting through annual reports which are publicly available.

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Question 7279 (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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation

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None. However, I am aware that agencies and entities may include carbon reporting through annual reports which are publicly available.

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Question 6615 (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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

The Public Service Commission publishes workforce data on their website. I refer the Member to that. https://www.publicservice.govt.nz/data/workforce-data

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Question 6618 (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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

The Public Service Commission publishes workforce data on their website. I refer the Member to that. https://www.publicservice.govt.nz/data/workforce-data

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Question 6619 (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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

The Public Service Commission publishes workforce data on their website. I refer the Member to that. https://www.publicservice.govt.nz/data/workforce-data

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Question 6620 (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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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I am advised the Sport New Zealand Group had 26 vacancies on 1 January 2023.

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Question 6622 (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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

The Public Service Commission publishes workforce data on their website. I refer the Member to that. https://www.publicservice.govt.nz/data/workforce-data

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Question 6623 (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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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I am advised the Sport New Zealand Group had nine vacancies on 1 January 2024.

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Question 6926 (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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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I am advised the Sport Integrity Commission had five vacant positions and the Sport New Zealand Group had 14 vacancies on 1 January 2026.

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Question 6928 (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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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I am advised the Sport New Zealand Group had six vacancies and the Sport Integrity Commission had six vacant positions as at 1 January 2025

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Question 6930 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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I did not take any papers from Sport New Zealand to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 2026

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Question 6931 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation

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I took one paper to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 2026 but am not able to release the title at this time.

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Question 7048 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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I received the following aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice during the week beginning 23 February 2026: Sport New Zealand: OTH-14353 – Annual Review 24-25 – Post Hearing Questions 24/02/2026 MED-14401 –…

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Question 7049 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation

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I received the following aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, and advice from Sport New Zealand during the week beginning 23 February 2026: BRF-14390 – Proactive Release – CAB 14352 – Minister Bishop travel to India 24/02/2026…

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Question 5771 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

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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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation

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I did not receive any aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, and advice from Sport New Zealand during the week beginning 16 February 2026. Titles of papers I receive from Ministry for Culture and Heritage are published…

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Question 5772 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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Titles of papers I receive from Ministry for Culture and Heritage are published proactively at the end of each month. I received the following papers from SportNZ: BRF-14322 – AM – Meeting with NZ Rugby League, 27 February 18/02/2026…

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Question 5877 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation

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As Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation, I took two papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 February 2026: Report on Overseas Travel: Hon Chris Bishop – 30 October – 4 November 2025 The title of the second paper is withheld…

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Question 5878 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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I did not take any papers as Sport and Recreation Minister to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 February 2026.

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5298, 5440 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How, if at all, was the role of Sport New Zealand Board Chairperson advertised?

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    How, if at all, was the role of Chair of Sport and Recreation New Zealand (Sport NZ) Board advertised?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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Public nominations for the role of Sport New Zealand Board Chair were open between 5 and 30 June 2025. The role was advertised via the Institute of Directors New Zealand, Appoint (Better Boards), Community Governance Aotearoa, and Ministry…

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5381, 5441 (2026)

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

  • 5441 (matches this search)

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    Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of Chair of Sport and Recreation New Zealand (Sport NZ) Board, and if so, who was on the selection panel?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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I considered all expressions of interest and nominations received for the role of Sport New Zealand Board Chair. All shortlisted candidates were subject to a due diligence interview with a panel of Ministry for Culture and Heritage…

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5405, 5442 (2026)

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    How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of the Sport New Zealand Board chair and how many, if any, were interviewed?

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    How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of Chair of Sport and Recreation New Zealand (Sport NZ) Board and how many, if any, were interviewed?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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A total of 19 candidates were considered for the role of Sport New Zealand Board Chair, and five were interviewed.

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Question 5443 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How, if at all, was the role of Chair of Sport and Recreation New Zealand (Sport NZ) Board advertised?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation

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As Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation, I am not responsible for appointing the Chair Sport and Recreation New Zealand. I refer the member to Reply 5298 (2026).

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Question 5444 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Raewyn Lovett as Chair of Sport and Recreation New Zealand (Sport NZ) Board?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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Raewyn Lovett was appointed as Chair of the Sport New Zealand Board in July 2023, after serving as Deputy Chair since August 2021 and member since July 2018. I am advised that her appointment to the position fulfilled appropriate and…

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Question 5446 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of Chair of Sport and Recreation New Zealand (Sport NZ) Board, and if so, who was on the selection panel?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation

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As Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation, I am not responsible for appointing the Chair Sport and Recreation New Zealand. I refer the member to Reply 5381 (2026).

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Question 5448 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of Chair of Sport and Recreation New Zealand (Sport NZ) Board and how many, if any, were interviewed?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation

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As Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation, I am not responsible for appointing the Chair Sport and Recreation New Zealand. I refer the member to Reply 5405 (2026).

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Question 5449 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Raewyn Lovett as Chair of Sport and Recreation New Zealand (Sport NZ) Board?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation

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As Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation, I am not responsible for appointing the Chair Sport and Recreation New Zealand. I refer the member to Reply 5444 (2026).

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Question 5479 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    How, if at all, was the role of Chair of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Commission advertised?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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The role of Chair of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Commission was not publicly advertised, as a public call for nominations is not required in the Integrity Sport and Recreation Act 2023 and the Crown Entities Act 2004.

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Question 5481 (2026)

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    Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of Chair of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Commission, and if so, who was on the selection panel?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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All nominations for the role of Chair of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Commission were considered, and the incumbent Chair of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Establishment Board was recommended to the Governor-General for…

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Question 5483 (2026)

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    How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of Chair of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Commission, and how many, if any, were interviewed?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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Five candidates were considered for the role of Chair of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Commission. The incumbent Chair of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Establishment Board was recommended to the Governor-General for appointment;…

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Question 5485 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Don MacKinnon to Chair of the Integrity Sport and Recreation Commission?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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For this particular appointment, the Chair was appointed to the Integrity Sport and Recreation Commission from his position as Chair of the previous Integrity Sport and Recreation Establishment Board, alongside three other members, to…

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Question 5299 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the Sport New Zealand Board, and if so, who was on the selection panel?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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All applicants for Sport New Zealand Board appointments are considered by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, with support from the Sport New Zealand Board Chair. It is not clear which appointments the member is referring to, so I…

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Question 5300 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Duane Kale to Sport New Zealand Board?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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Duane Kale was first appointed to the Sport New Zealand Board as a member in August 2021. An appropriate process was followed in accordance with the Public Service Commission’s appointments guidelines and the requirements of the Crown…

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Question 5222 (2026)

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    What is the current level of compliance, if any, within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, with NZ Government Web Standards, which require public sector…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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I am advised the Sport Integrity Commission website has been built with WCAG accessibility guidelines and the NZ Government Web Standard in mind. This includes presenting key documentation in alternative formats for broader accessibility…

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Question 4198 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation

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I did not receive any aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, and advice from Sport New Zealand during the week beginning 9 February 2026. Titles of papers I receive from Ministry for Culture and Heritage are published proactively…

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Question 4199 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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I received the following aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, and advice from SportNZ during the week beginning 9 February 2026 OFF-14344 – Officials 12 February 10/02/202 BRF-14344 – Proposed approach to reducing child and…

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Question 4301 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation

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As Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 February 2026.

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

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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I took one paper to Cabinet committee on Tuesday 10 February 2026. I do not consider it in the public interest to release the title of the paper at this time.

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation

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Titles of papers I receive from Ministry for Culture and Heritage are published proactively at the end of each month. I received the following papers from SportNZ: OFF-14356- Minister Bishop Portfolio Update 5/02/2026 OFF-14356 – Sport New…

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

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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I received the following aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, and advice from SportNZ during the week beginning 9 February 2026 FOR-14350 Fortnightly Report – 5 February 5/02/2026 BRF-14336 – Upcoming events and opportunities…