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Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

• 7514 (matches this search)

  Did any member of his office contact any member of the Television New Zealand Board between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February 2026, if so, who?

• 7520

  Did any member of his office contact any member of the Television New Zealand Board between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February 2026, if so, who?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

• 7515 (matches this search)

  Did he contact any member of the Television New Zealand Board between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February 2026?

• 7522

  Did he contact any member of the Television New Zealand Board between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February 2026?

Asked by

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?

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

• 6536 (matches this search)

  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?

• 6538 (matches this search)

  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?

• 6541 (matches this search)

  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?

• 6546 (matches this search)

  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?

Asked by

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?

Asked by

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?

Asked by

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?

Asked by

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?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 23 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  How many graduate positions, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, between November 2022 and November 2023?

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  How many graduate positions, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, between November 2023 and November 2024?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 16 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  How, if at all, was the role of Chair of the Broadcasting Standards Authority advertised?

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  Was a selection panel set up to consider applicants for the role of Chair of the Broadcasting Standards Authority and if so, who was on the selection panel?

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the role of Chair of the Broadcasting Standards Authority, and how many, if any, were interviewed?

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Susannah Adair Staley to Chair of the Broadcasting Standards Authority?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  What papers, if any, has he taken to Cabinet regarding radio spectrum policy?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  What changes, if any, is he considering regarding the radio spectrum licensing regime?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  What advice, if any, has he recieved regarding the speed of internet provided by Wireless Internet Service Providers as opposed to satellite providers?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  What discussions, if any, has he had with WISPA-NZ regarding rural broadband?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  What advice, if any, has he recieved regarding the resilience of internet access provided by mobile providers, satellite providers, and wireless internet service providers during severe weather events?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

• 5564 (matches this search)

  What funding, if any, has been granted by NZ on Air to content primarily hosted on Youtube, Facebook, or other social media sites, broken down by project?

• 5565 (matches this search)

  What percentage of NZ on Air funding per calendar year, if any, is granted to content primarily hosted on Youtube or other social media platforms?

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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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…

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 9 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 2 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 February 2026, by title and date?

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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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 fixing database security breaches in the 2023 calendar year?

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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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 fixing database security breaches in the 2022 calendar year?

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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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 fixing database security breaches in the 2024 calendar year?

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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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 fixing database security breaches in the 2025 calendar year?

Asked by

Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  Has the Minister or their staff had any discussions with any officials who planned to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests and if so, what advice, if any, did they provide those officials?

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  In what circumstances would it be appropriate to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests made to their office, or agencies for which the Minister is responsible?

Asked by

Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility suggest to a requestor that a fee would be charged for providing information requested under the Official Information…

Asked by

Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility charge someone for providing information under the Official Information Act and for each instance what was the amount…

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  How many graduate positions, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, between November 2024 and November 2025?

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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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 2025 calendar year?

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  How much, if any, have the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, budgeted for the carbon neutral government programme for the 2026 calendar year?

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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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, budget for the carbon neutral government programme in the 2025 calendar year?

Asked by

Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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• 2380 (matches this search)

  How many cases of workplace bullying were referred to external investigators, mediators, the Employment Relations Authority, or other external bodies in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees,…

• 2381 (matches this search)

  How many individuals were dismissed, required to resign, or had their engagement terminated following findings of workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

• 2382 (matches this search)

  How many cases of workplace bullying resulted in financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom…

• 2383 (matches this search)

  How many individuals received formal disciplinary sanctions short of dismissal or termination following findings of workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), listed by agency, title and date…

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), by title and date?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 15 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 December 2025, by title and date?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 8 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 December 2025, by title and date?