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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What staff engagement, morale, or culture surveys, if any, have been conducted by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, date conducted, the organisation that…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

Please refer to the table for the details requested. I am advised that results from WorkSafe New Zealand’s March 2026 survey are still being analysed and are not yet available. WorkSafe has been through significant organisational change…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What contracts, if any, have been entered into by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible with any of the following firms since 27 November 2023: McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, EY,…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

I am advised that since 27 November 2023 WorkSafe New Zealand has entered into contracts with KPMG and PwC. Refer to the table for the detail requested.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What new artificial intelligence or machine learning systems, tools, or platforms, if any, have been commissioned, contracted, or deployed by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand has deployed AI, Machine learning system, tools and platforms. Refer to the table for the detail requested.

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many workers were covered by the 33 cancelled claims, broken down by sector (for example, health, care and community support, libraries, education, public service), and what is the estimated annual wage income those workers have…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

The claims do not sit in my portfolio. I am responsible for the overall system, not individual claims.

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    What assessment has she received of the impact of cancelling pay equity claims on: (a) library workers, (b) care and support workers, (c) tertiary education workers, and other female‑dominated occupations who were in the middle of pay…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

All advice I have received on the development of the Equal Pay Amendment Act 2025 has been proactively released: https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/news/proactive-release-of-pay-equity-documents.

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does she accept the People's Select Committee’s finding that the only evidence of attempts to “game the system” in pay equity processes came from government agencies rather than workers or unions; if not, what examples can she provide of…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

My concerns with the previous system are outlined in the Cabinet paper “Reviewing Policy Settings”, which has been proactively released: https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/news/proactive-release-of-pay-equity-documents.

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    Did she receive any advice warning that retrospectively cancelling existing pay equity rights and remedies would amount to “a serious violation of the rule of law,” as described by the People’s Select Committee on Pay Equity; if so, on…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

All advice I have received on the development of the Equal Pay Amendment Act 2025 has been proactively released: https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/news/proactive-release-of-pay-equity-documents.

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, did she receive from officials on whether retrospectively cancelling 33 live pay equity claims was consistent with New Zealand’s obligations under the Regulatory Standards Act principles and the Legislation Design and…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

All advice I have received on the on the development of the Equal Pay Amendment Act 2025 has been proactively released: https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/news/proactive-release-of-pay-equity-documents.

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to cabinet in her capacity as Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety during the week of March 9th 2026?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

I took one paper to Cabinet on 9 March titled "Employment Leave Bill: Approval for Introduction"

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, serious workplace accidents were reported to WorkSafe during the week of March 9th 2026?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

I am advised that from 9 to 15 March 2026 WorkSafe New Zealand received 62 notifications of serious workplace accidents (60 notifications of injury and two notifications of fatal harm, per my response to Written Question 8896 (2026)).

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, workplace fatalities were reported to WorkSafe during the week of March 9th 2026?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand received two fatality notifications between 9 and 15 March 2026. These notifications are being assessed to determine if they are a result of injury from work.

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    What meetings, if any, has the Minister had with health and safety stakeholders, during the week of March 9th 2026?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

I met with Business NZ and the Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) to discuss my Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill.

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

As the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety, the titles of advice I have received from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and WorkSafe are considered for proactive release on a regular basis. These titles can…

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

I took one paper to Cabinet on 9 March titled "Employment Leave Bill: Approval for Introduction"

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, since 9 March, by title and date?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

As the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety, the titles of advice I have requested and received from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and WorkSafe are considered for proactive release on a regular basis.…

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

I took one paper to Cabinet on 9 March 2026 entitled "Employment Leave Bill: Approval for Introduction".

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received about the possible impacts of exposure to ionising radiation to mine workers working at the Westland Mineral Sands mineral sand ore extraction at the Mananui mine in Hokitika?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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None.

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    Will the Westland Mineral Sands mineral sand ore extraction at the Mananui mine in Hokitika have independent oversight for exposure to ionising radiation?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

I am advised that the role of WorkSafe New Zealand does not include proactive exposure monitoring of health risks such as ionising radiation. I am further advised that any reporting requirements for this type of work would be outlined as…

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received about the possible impacts of exposure to ionising radiation from Westland Mineral Sands mineral sand ore extraction at the Mananui mine in Hokitika to the public in the surrounding area?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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None.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been requested in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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None.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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None, however I expect WorkSafe New Zealand to comply with the circular.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What policy changes, if any, have occurred in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, following the Cabinet directive on 13 September 2024 that 'public…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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None, however I expect WorkSafe New Zealand to comply with the circular.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been granted in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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None.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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None, however I expect WorkSafe New Zealand to comply with the circular.

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

As the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety, the titles of advice I have received from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and WorkSafe New Zealand are considered for proactive release on a regular basis.…

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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None.

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to cabinet in her capacity as Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety during the week of March 2nd 2026?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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None.

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, workplace fatalities were reported to WorkSafe during the week of March 2nd 2026?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand received four fatality notifications between 2 and 8 March 2026. The notifications are being assessed to determine if they are a result of injury from work.

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, serious workplace accidents were reported to WorkSafe during the week of March 2nd 2026?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

I am advised that from 2 to 8 March 2026 WorkSafe New Zealand received 70 notifications of serious workplace accidents (66 notifications of injury and four notifications of fatal harm, per my response to Written Question 7744 (2026)).

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    What meetings, if any, has the Minister had with health and safety stakeholders, during the week of March 2nd 2026?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

I met with NZCTU on 3 March 2026.

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to cabinet in her capacity as Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety during the week of February 23rd 2026?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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None.

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, workplace fatalities were reported to WorkSafe during the week of February 23rd 2026?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand received four fatality notifications between 23 February 2026 and 1 March 2026. These notifications are being assessed to determine if they are a result of injury from work.

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, serious workplace accidents were reported to WorkSafe during the week of February 23rd 2026?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

I am advised that from 23 February 2026 to 1 March 2026 WorkSafe New Zealand received 58 notifications of serious workplace accidents (54 notifications of injury and four notifications of fatal harm, per my response to Written Question…

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of her Office sent or received from a union or any representative of a…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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None.

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    What meetings, if any, has the Minister had with representatives from unions, during the week beginning February 23rd 2026, by union?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

The Minister's diary for February 2026 will be proactively released in due course.

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    What meetings, if any, has the Minister had with representatives from BusinessNZ, during the week beginning February 23rd 2026?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

The Minister's diary for February 2026 will be proactively released in due course.

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    What meetings, if any, has the Minister had with health and safety stakeholders, during the week of 23rd February 2026?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

The Minister's diary for February 2026 will be proactively released in due course.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice since 1 July 2025, if any, has the Minister received regarding the Carbon Neutral Government Programme?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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None.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand had a total FTE of 619.2 employees as at 31 December 2025.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand had a total FTE of 735.9 employees at 31 December 2022.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand had a total FTE of 638.5 employees as at 31 December 2023.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand had a total of 98 vacancies as at 31 December 2023.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand had a total of 359 vacancies as at 31 December 2022. WorkSafe advises that the higher number of vacancies relative to other years reflects an organisational change process underway during late 2022,…

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand had a total FTE of 668 roles as at 31 December 2024.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand had a total of 71 vacancies as at 31 December 2025.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand had a total of 113 vacancies as at 31 December 2024.

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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

Answered by

Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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None.

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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

Answered by

Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

As the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety, the titles of advice I have received from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and WorkSafe New Zealand are considered for proactive release on a regular basis.…

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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

Answered by

Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

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None.

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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?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand does not run a graduate programme but it does employ graduates as part of standard recruitment. However, it does not specifically record when a new employee hired through standard recruitment is a…