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Question 37772 (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 17 August 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Associate Minister for National Security and Intelligence

Answer

In my capacity as Associate Minister for National Security and Intelligence, none.

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Question 37773 (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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    What meetings, if any, listed by participants, date, and subjects discussed, has the Minister had on the subject of Kiwirail?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

Answer

The member can refer to the proactive release of my Ministerial diary here: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/search?f%5B0%5D=content_type_facet%3Aministerial_diary&f%5B1%5D=ministers%3A6819&f%5B2%5D=government_facet%3A6700 Every meeting held by…

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Question 37775 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Is the Department of Conservation considering including Kaikoura Blue Penguins in tranche 2 of the HPAI (highly pathogenic avian influenza) vaccine roll-out?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

Answer

I am advised that the Department of Conservation is not currently considering kororā / little blue penguins for vaccination for H5 bird flu as the species is not nationally threatened.

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Question 37776 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Is the Department of Conservation considering including regional populations in tranche 2 of the HPAI (highly pathogenic avian influenza) vaccine roll-out?

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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 is not considering regionally threatened bird populations for inclusion in tranche 2 of the H5 bird flu vaccination programme. This is focused on nationally threatened species at highest…

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Question 37777 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Department of Conservation produced on tranche 2 of the HPAI (highly pathogenic avian influenza) vaccine roll-out; listed by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

Answer

The Department of Conservation has not provided me with specific advice relating to tranche 2 of the H5 bird flu vaccination programme, as this is currently in the planning stage.

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Question 37778 (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 17 August 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

Answer

I refer the Member to WPQ 36395 (2026).

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Question 37779 (2026)

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Celia Wade-Brown

List MP · Green Party

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    When does the Minister expect the International Visitor Levy Annual Performance Report for 2024/25 will be published?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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The International Visitor Levy Annual Performance Report for 2024/25 has been published and is available on the website of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. Please refer to the following link:…

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37780, 37781 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 37780 (matches this search)

    Will the Board of the New Zealand School Property Agency ensure the Budget 2025 funding for Māori medium schools is allocated to Māori medium schools?

  • 37781 (matches this search)

    What considerations, if any, has the Board of the New Zealand School Property Agency given to funding for Māori medium schools property?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

Answer

The Board of the New Zealand School Property Agency has not yet been formally established. This is also my response to written parliamentary question 37781 (2026).

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37782, 37783 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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  • 37782 (matches this search)

    What maritime surveillance, fisheries monitoring, border security, or Exclusive Economic Zone patrol activities were undertaken by RNZAF P‑3K2 Orion and P‑8A Poseidon aircraft between 2015 and 2025, if any, listed by date and title?

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    What overseas deployments, operations, and exercises were undertaken by Royal New Zealand Air Force P‑3K2 Orion aircraft between 1 January 2015 and their withdrawal from service, if any, listed by date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached document.

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Question 37784 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    How many days at sea did HMNZS Otago and HMNZS Wellington spend on operations or patrols within New Zealand's Exclusive Economic Zone in each calendar year between 2015 and 2025?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

Answer

I refer the Member to Table 1 in the attached document.

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Question 37785 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    For each of HMNZS Te Kaha and HMNZS Te Mana, what patrols or operations within New Zealand's Exclusive Economic Zone were undertaken between 1 January 2015 and 31 December 2025, if any, listed by year?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

Answer

I refer the Member to Table 3 in the attached document.

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Question 37786 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    For each of HMNZS Otago and HMNZS Wellington, what patrols, operations, and deployments were undertaken between 1 January 2015 and 31 December 2025, if any, listed by year and identifying whether the activity took place within New Zealand…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

Answer

I refer the Member to Tables 2 and 2A in the attached document.

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Question 37787 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    For each of HMNZS Te Kaha and HMNZS Te Mana, what overseas deployments, operations, and exercises were undertaken between 1 January 2015 and 31 December 2025, if any, listed by year and including the name of the deployment, operation, or…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

Answer

I refer the Member to Table 4 in the attached document.

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Question 37788 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    When, if at all, was the last time that support payments to help people move house, if any, were increased, if at all, and if so by how much?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

Answer

The Accommodation Supplement maximum rates were last increased in April 2018. These increases had been agreed in 2017 by the previous government. For Housing Support Products, the payments to assist eligible people who are moving into new…

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Question 37789 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Following reply 36156 (2026), is the Minister aware of whether the Departmental of Internal Affairs or Taumata Arowai holds information on how many councils' water services are contracted to Veolia?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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On 1 July 2026, the Local Government portfolio transferred from the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) to the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT), this included all current and previous work programmes. As…

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37790, 37791 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What, if anything, have Police done to address theft in the Kaeo area?

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    What is Kaeo’s burglary rate in comparison to the national average?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

Answer

I am advised that a small group of offenders were responsible for a spike of dishonesty offending in the Kaeo area and contributing to a higher than the national average burglary rate. These offenders have been actively targeted by Police…

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Question 37792 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, convictions were made for burglary in the Kaeo area, broken down by month since 1 August 2025?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to Table 1, attached.

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Question 37793 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, prosecutions were made for burglary in the Kaeo area, broken down by month since 1 August 2025?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that there were six proceedings against offenders for burglary offences during the period of August 2025 to July 2026 inclusive. Of these, four resulted in court action. A proceeding counts each separate occasion when Police…

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Question 37794 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, of the sites around Kaeo where burglaries were reported to Police were visited by police to collect evidence, broken down by month since 1 August 2025?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that there were 18 burglary occurrences attended by a forensic team during the period of August 2025 to July 2026 inclusive. During the course of these examinations, Police may have collected evidence to support investigative…

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Question 37795 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, burglaries have been reported to police in the Kaeo area, broken down by month since 1 August 2025?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

Answer

I refer the member to the below table which shows the number of burglary occurrences reported to Police in the Kaeo area, broken down by month, from August 2025 to July 2026 inclusive. The data is drawn from a dynamic operational database…

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Question 37796 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Ministry of Social Development and Employment informed any person receiving superannuation that they would have their superannuation ceased if they did not provide asset information?

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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 New Zealand Superannuation (NZS) is generally not income or asset tested. However, prior to 9 November 2020, a superannuitant could elect to receive NZS at an…

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Question 37797 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Ministry of Social Development and Employment sent a form to people receiving supernnuation that seeks information about their assets; if so, what is the purpose of this process?

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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 that a client receiving New Zealand Superannuation (NZS) only in their own right would not be sent any forms to fill in that request their asset information, unless they meet one of the…

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Question 37798 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Are recipients of the accommodation supplement having their supplement cancelled solely because they are not named on the tenancy agreement; if so, why?

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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 that a person’s Accommodation Supplement would not be cancelled solely because they are not named on the tenancy agreement. Examples of acceptable evidence, if the Ministry requested it,…

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36780, 37484 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · 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 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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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 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Space

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The titles of advice, reports, briefings and/or aide memoires I received from MBIE the week beginning 10 August will be released on the MBIE website in the coming weeks here:…

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Question 37327 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Why did the Minister not adopt the proposed amendment to exclude the winter energy payment during the Committee of the Whole for the Social Security (Mandatory Reviews) Amendment Bill?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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I did not adopt the proposed amendment to add the Winter Energy Payment (WEP) to the list of assistance types that would not stop when a person does not respond to the mandatory review. The proposed amendment did not distinguish between…

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Question 37328 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    What considerations, if any, has the Board of the New Zealand School Property Agency given to funding for kura kaupapa Māori property?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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The Board of the New Zealand School Property Agency has not yet been formally established.

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37329, 37330 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    On what date was the issue of winter energy payments being excluded in the Social Security (Mandatory Reviews) Amendment Act first raised within the Ministry of Social Development?

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    On what date, if any, was the Minister made aware that some winter energy payments had been mistakenly cancelled?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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The Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) has advised that individual cases were raised through client enquiries, complaints and staff feedback and were initially dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Once senior leadership at the…

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Question 37331 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to 36144 (2026), what comprises sufficient staffing?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I refer the Member to my answer to WPQ 35272 (2026). I am advised by Oranga Tamariki that sufficient staffing is a staffing level that aligns with the number of staff that have been rostered for a specific shift.

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Question 37333 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to 36136 (2026), what was the investigation into the alleged incident at Oranga Tamariki's Korowai Manaaki and were any potential links explored with the incident on 10 April 2026 where young people climbed onto the roof of Korowai…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that no specific investigation was carried out into any links to the incident on 10 April 2026 where young people climbed onto the roof of Korowai Manaaki. My answer to WPQ 36136 (2026) referred to the fact that I have been…

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Question 37334 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to 36126 (2026), was any written material produced as a result of the senior leadership review of the alleged incident at Korowai Manaaki documented; if not, why?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I refer the Member to my answer to WPQ 36126 (2026).

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Question 37335 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to 36134 (2026), why is identifying behaviour from young people that could compromise professional boundaries not one of the 20 critical risk areas that face-to-face training is provided on?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I refer the Member to my answer to WPQ 46919 (2025).

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Question 37336 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to 36126 (2026), was any written material produced as a result of the senior leadership review of the alleged incident at Korowai Manaaki documented; if so, what?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I refer the Member to my answer to WPQ 36126 (2026).

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Question 37338 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to 36123 (2026), was a daily log entry made regarding this incident; if not, why?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised by Oranga Tamariki that an entry was not made as the alleged incident referred to by the Member was not identified until July 2026, and it was then escalated to residence leadership as per my answer to WPQ 36132 (2026).

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Question 37339 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to 36297 (2026), how, if at all, do the Cabinet Manual provisions cited apply to the Minister not viewing the Oranga Tamariki CCTV footage?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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My answer to WPQ 36297 (2026) incorrectly referred to Paragraph 3.57(a), which relates to the relationship between Ministers and companies in the public sector, not departments. Paragraph 3.9 of the Cabinet Manual 2023 states that…

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Question 37340 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What guidance or expectations, if any, did the Minister of Justice communicate to Dr Stephen Rainbow, either at the time of his appointment or at any point since, regarding his public commentary on contested political issues?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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Newly appointed members of a Crown entity are offered induction training or guidance about their role, which includes general guidance about conduct.

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Question 37341 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much is the investigation in the Human Rights Commission by Kristy McDonald KC expected to cost, and when is it expected to report back to the Minister?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The likely cost of the investigation is not yet known, nor is it known when it will be completed, as it is an ongoing matter.

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Question 37342 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What communications, if any, took place between the Minister of Justice's office and any ACT Party MP regarding the concerns that led to the investigation into Dr Stephen Rainbow's conduct, or regarding the scope or timing of that…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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None.

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Question 37343 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Who raised the concerns about Dr Stephen Rainbow's conduct that prompted the Minister to commission the McDonald KC investigation, and when were those concerns first raised with the Minister?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The concerns were raised by the other Commissioners, on or about 25 May 2026.

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Question 37344 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What are the terms of reference for the investigation being conducted by Kristy McDonald KC into concerns about Dr Stephen Rainbow's conduct as Chief Human Rights Commissioner?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The terms of reference require that the investigator: • Will investigate the concerns raised by the other Commissioners; • Will report to the Minister of Justice on any findings about whether those concerns are established; • Will advise…

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Question 37345 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister of Justice intend to appeal the High Court's December 2025 ruling on the Human Rights Commission, and if so, by what date must any appeal be filed?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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No.

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Question 37346 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much has the Ministry of Justice or the Crown spent, to date, on legal costs defending the judicial review proceedings that resulted in the High Court's December 2025 finding that Dr Rainbow's and Dr Derby's appointments were unlawful?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The government’s legal costs in defending that case were $70,326.20 (excl GST) in legal fees, plus a costs contribution to the plaintiff of $23,183.

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Question 37347 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Did the ACT Party, or any of its MPs, nominate, recommend, or otherwise put forward Dr Stephen Rainbow as a candidate for Chief Human Rights Commissioner before his appointment was announced on 16 August 2024, and if so, when and through…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

I refer the Member to reply 72537 (2024).

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Question 37348 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    When did the Minister of Justice invite coalition partner parties to nominate candidates for the three Human Rights Commission leadership roles filled in August 2024, and which parties, if any, put forward nominations, and for which roles?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The invitation to the coalition parties to submit nominations for three positions on the Human Rights Commission was sent out on 18 December 2023. One nomination for the Chief Human Rights Commissioner position was subsequently received…

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Question 37349 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Who, if any, within the ACT Party, including but not limited to the Party Leader and any ACT MP, communicated with the Minister of Justice or his office regarding Dr Stephen Rainbow's candidacy, nomination, or appointment as Chief Human…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to replies 82338 (2024), 72537 (2024), 82341 (2024), 76513 (2024), 72543 (2024) and 51983 (2024).

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Question 37350 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What were the dates and nature of all communications between the Minister of Justice's office and Dr Stephen Rainbow between 1 January 2024 and 16 August 2024, the date his appointment as Chief Human Rights Commissioner was announced?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

I refer the Member to replies 82338 (2024), 72537 (2024), 82341 (2024), 76513 (2024), 72543 (2024) and 51983 (2024).

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Question 37351 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What overseas deployments, operations, and exercises have been undertaken by Royal New Zealand Air Force P‑8A Poseidon aircraft since their entry into service, if any, listed by date and title?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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I refer the Member to the attached document.

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Question 37352 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    What work, if any, is currently underway to expand the availability of Easy Read complaints and feedback resources across Health New Zealand, and what are the expected milestones and completion dates for that work?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I refer the Member to Written Parliamentary Question 37353 (2026). I am advised that Health New Zealand has work underway to improve the experiences of disabled people in the health system. This includes actions arising from the New…

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37353, 37355 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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  • 37353 (matches this search)

    Does Health New Zealand have any national policy or minimum standard requiring complaints and feedback information to be available in accessible formats, including Easy Read; if so, what is that policy or standard, and if not, why not?

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    What instructions, guidance, policies, or communications, if any, have been provided to Health New Zealand hospitals and services about making Easy Read complaints or feedback resources available to patients?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that Health New Zealand has a draft National Complaints, Compliments and Suggestions Policy nearing completion. The policy has been endorsed by the National Clinical Governance Group and is scheduled for final approval by the…

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Question 37354 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    What advice, briefings, reports, correspondence, or recommendations, if any, has the Minister received since 27 November 2023 regarding the accessibility of Health New Zealand’s complaints processes for people with intellectual or learning…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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Titles of advice that I have received from Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand officials have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand websites:…

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37356, 37357, 37358 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    What complaints, concerns, feedback, or advice, if any, has Health New Zealand received since 1 July 2022 about its complaints or feedback processes being inaccessible or difficult to use for people with intellectual or learning…

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    What barriers, if any, has Health New Zealand identified that prevent people with intellectual or learning disabilities from accessing or using its existing complaints and feedback processes?

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    What evaluation, review, user testing, or assessment, if any, has Health New Zealand undertaken of the accessibility of its complaints processes for people with intellectual or learning disabilities, and what were the findings of each…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that Health NZ has work underway to improve the experiences of disabled people in the health system. This includes actions arising from the New Zealand Health Plan and the New Zealand Disability Strategy 2026–2030. I am…