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Question 20291 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does he agree that the principle of a politically neutral public service is, in the words of the Auditor-General, "inherently sensitive" in the context of paid advertising during industrial action; if so, what assurance can he provide that…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I agree that that government spending on advertising and publicity is inherently sensitive. I am advised that if the external review finds the use of paid social media was not appropriate, the Commission will adapt future approaches.

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Question 20292 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What was the total reach of the social media posts boosted by Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission between 18 and 22 October 2025, and what audience targeting parameters were used?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the member to pages 3 and 161-164 at the following link: https://www.publicservice.govt.nz/assets/DirectoryFile/OIA-2025-0130-Social-Media-Advertisements-campaigning-against-strike-action.pdf

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Question 20293 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much public money was spent by Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission on boosting or promoting social media messaging between 18 and 22 October 2025, and how many individual posts were boosted?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the member to reply number 50331 (2025).

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Question 20294 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the total cost to date of the independent review by Jane Meares into Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission's social media messaging during October 2025 strike action, broken down by reviewer fees, legal support, and…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised that up to 31 March 2026, the Commission has spent $37,500.00 on the engagement. The Commission has not tracked any internal administrative or legal support provided to the reviewer.

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Question 20295 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Who within Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission authorised the expenditure of public funds to boost its social media messages between 18 and 22 October 2025, and under what delegation?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised that this matter is being considered as part of the independent review. It would not be appropriate for me to comment while the review is underway.

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Question 20296 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What written advice did Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission receive, whether internal, legal, or external, on whether its paid social media messaging between 18 and 22 October 2025 complied with the Guidelines for Government…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the member to the following link: https://www.publicservice.govt.nz/assets/DirectoryFile/OIA-2025-0130-Social-Media-Advertisements-campaigning-against-strike-action.pdf

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Question 20297 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Which of the four categories of justifiable information need set out in the Guidelines for Government Advertising, being informing the public about government policies, informing the public about government services, advising the public of…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the member to pages 31-32 at the following link: https://www.publicservice.govt.nz/assets/DirectoryFile/OIA-2025-0130-Social-Media-Advertisements-campaigning-against-strike-action.pdf

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Question 20298 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What identified and justifiable information need by the intended recipients did Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission rely on when deciding to boost messages about collective bargaining and planned strike action between 18 and 22…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the member to pages 28–38 (in particular, page 32) at the following link: https://www.publicservice.govt.nz/assets/DirectoryFile/OIA-2025-0130-Social-Media-Advertisements-campaigning-against-strike-action.pdf

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Question 20299 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Will he undertake to release, alongside the final report of the independent review by Jane Meares into Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission's social media messaging during October 2025 strike action, any drafts of that report and all…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised the Public Service Commissioner does not intend to release drafts of the review report.

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Question 20300 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    Will the final report of the independent review by Jane Meares into Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission's social media messaging during October 2025 strike action be published in full when it is released in June 2026, or only a…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the member to response 17999 (2026). The report will be assessed for release under the Official Information Act, as with any other document the Commission proactively releases.

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Question 20301 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Have the Terms of Reference dated 18 December 2025 for the independent review by Jane Meares into Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission's social media messaging during October 2025 strike action been varied or extended in any way since…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised the Terms of Reference has not been varied since 18 December 2025.

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Question 20302 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has he, or his office, received a draft of the independent review by Jane Meares into Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission's social media messaging during October 2025 strike action; if so, on what date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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No.

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Question 20303 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Public Service Commissioner received a draft of the independent review by Jane Meares into Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service Commission's social media messaging during October 2025 strike action; if so, on what date was it received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised the Public Service Commissioner received a draft of the report on 25 March 2026.

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Question 20326 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 18 May 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 12733 (2026).

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Question 20327 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 18 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 12734 (2026).

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Question 20328 (2026)

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning 18 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 12511 (2026).

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Question 19973 (2026)

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    How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised that the Public Service Commission does not administer any customer service functions.

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5 questions (2026)

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    What advice, economic analysis or modelling, if any, has the Minister received regarding impacts on the Wellington economy of the proposed 8700 public sector job losses by mid-2029?

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    What advice, economic analysis or modelling, if any, has the Minister requested on the impacts on the Wellington economy of the proposed 8700 public sector job losses by mid-2029?

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the use of AI for reducing costs in public sector departments, listed by title and date?

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the use of AI for reducing costs in public sector departments, listed by title and date?

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding any proposed merger of their department, agency, crown entity or any other body that they are responsible for, if any, listed by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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The public sector transformation announced in the Minister of Finance’s speech on 19 May is included in Budget 2026. Further details of this and other Budget 2026 initiatives will become public on Budget Day – 28 May 2026. The Budget will…

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Question 19507 (2026)

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning 11 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 12511 (2026).

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Question 19509 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 11 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 12734 (2026).

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Question 19510 (2026)

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 11 May 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 12733 (2026).

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Question 19225 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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 4 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 12511 (2026).

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Question 19318 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 4 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 12734 (2026).

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Question 18685 (2026)

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    What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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Budget 2026 will be delivered on 28 May and Budget information remains confidential before that date. I direct the member to the upcoming examination of the Estimates by select committee which includes questions on cost pressures.

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Question 18272 (2026)

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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 27 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 12511 (2026).

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Question 18377 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 12734 (2026).

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Question 17909 (2026)

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 27 April 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 12733 (2026).

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Question 17911 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 12734 (2026).

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Question 17912 (2026)

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 12511 (2026).

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Question 17995 (2026)

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    Does the Public Service Commission intend to use paid social media advertising in relation to any current or future industrial action prior to the completion of the independent review by Jane Meares into the Commission's use of paid…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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No.

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Question 17996 (2026)

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    Has the Auditor-General indicated whether he intends to carry out any further work following receipt of the findings of the independent review by Jane Meares into the Public Service Commission's use of paid Facebook advertising during the…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the member to the Auditor-General’s letter of 1 December 2025 which states “We will consider the outcome of the review and, if necessary, carry out further work at that stage”. I am advised that the Auditor-General has not yet…

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Question 17997 (2026)

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    How many interviews were conducted as part of the independent review by Jane Meares into the Public Service Commission's use of paid Facebook advertising during the October 2025 public sector strikes, and were any individuals outside the…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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As the review is not yet completed, it would not be appropriate to comment on the number of people interviewed, or whether they were staff or not.

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Question 17998 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What is the total cost to date of the independent review by Jane Meares into the Public Service Commission's use of paid Facebook advertising during the October 2025 public sector strikes, including the reviewer's fees and any…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised that the Public Service Commission intends to release the total cost of the review when the final report or a summary is published. The Commission has not tracked any internal administrative or legal support provided to the…

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Question 17999 (2026)

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    Will the final report, or a summary, of the independent review by Jane Meares into the Public Service Commission's use of paid Facebook advertising during the October 2025 public sector strikes be made publicly available, as indicated in…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised that the Public Service Commission intends to publish the final report or a summary, subject to any applicable privacy or other legal considerations.

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18000, 18001, 18002 (2026)

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    Has the final report of the independent review by Jane Meares into the Public Service Commission's use of paid Facebook advertising during the October 2025 public sector strikes been provided to the Auditor-General, as contemplated by the…

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    When does the Minister expect the independent review by Jane Meares into the Public Service Commission's use of paid Facebook advertising during the October 2025 public sector strikes to be completed, given the indicative reporting date of…

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    Has the independent review by Jane Meares into the Public Service Commission's use of paid Facebook advertising during the October 2025 public sector strikes been completed; if so, on what date was the final report provided to the Public…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised that the final report has not yet been completed. The Public Service Commissioner is expecting to publish the final report or a summary, subject to any applicable privacy or other legal considerations, in June 2026.

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Question 17451 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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 20 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 12511 (2026).

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Question 17556 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 20 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 12734 (2026).

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Question 17650 (2026)

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning Monday 20 April 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 12733 (2026).

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Question 17651 (2026)

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning Monday 20 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 12511 (2026).

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Question 17653 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning Monday 20 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 12734 (2026).

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Question 17074 (2026)

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in the 2023/24 financial year?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised that the Public Service Commission spent $3,505 (Excl GST) on the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in the 2023/24 financial year.

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Question 16609 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 13 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 12734 (2026).

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Question 16713 (2026)

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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 13 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 12511 (2026).

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Question 16362 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 12734 (2026).

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Question 16369 (2026)

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 6 April 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 12733 (2026).

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Question 16370 (2026)

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning 6 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 12511 (2026).

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    What was the composition of vehicle fleets, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, by fuel type in percentage terms in 2025?

  • 14401 (matches this search)

    What was the composition of vehicle fleets, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, by fuel type in percentage terms in 2024?

  • 14719 (matches this search)

    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2024?

  • 14720 (matches this search)

    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2025?

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2023?

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2021?

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2022?

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2020?

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    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2024?

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    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2022?

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    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2025?

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    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2023?

  • 15068 (matches this search)

    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2021?

  • 15069 (matches this search)

    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2020?

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

  • 15390 (matches this search)

    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

  • 15708 (matches this search)

    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2025?

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2024?

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2023?

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2021?

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2020?

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    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2025?

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    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2024?

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    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2023?

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    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2022?

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    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2020?

  • 16090 (matches this search)

    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2021?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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As per Speaker’s Ruling 199/6, I do not consider it to be in the public interest to undertake an exercise to identify and collate the material requested, as it will require a significant diversion of resources.

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Question 13877 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    Was Jeremy Lightfoot one of the candidates recommended by the panel set up outlined in the answer to parliamentary written question 12443 (2026) as a candidate suitable for appointment for the role of Chief Executive of the new Ministry…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

As set out in the Public Service Act 2020, the panel must examine applicants for the position and deliberate on which candidate is to be recommended for appointment. Following the deliberations, the Chairperson of the panel must decide…

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13903, 13904 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 13903 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

    Has system leadership for care safety been incorporated into the relevant agencies' Chief Executive's key performance indicators; if not, what performance measures for progressing safety in care will they be held accountable for, if any?

  • 13904

    Recorded target Erica Stanford, Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions

    Who, if anyone, will be held accountable if the Safety in Care System Leadership Group does not drive and implement changes to make care services safe?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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I am advised that following the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith based Institutions, the Public Service Commissioner wrote to relevant Chief Executives in February 2025 emphasising…

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Matching question numbers: 13480 (2026), 13525 (2026)

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    Camilla Belich

    List MP · Labour Party

    12511 (matches this search)

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

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    Reuben Davidson

    Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

    12562 (matches this search)

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

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    12741 (matches this search)

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning 30 March 2026, by title and date?

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    Reuben Davidson

    Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

    13013 (matches this search)

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

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    Camilla Belich

    List MP · Labour Party

    13480 (matches this search)

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

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    Camilla Belich

    List MP · Labour Party

    13525 (matches this search)

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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 6 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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The titles of advice I have received as Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government are proactively released each month on the Public Service Commission's website at the following link:…