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Question 34246 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    When the Minister received the briefing titled "Rapid Response: Providing safe drinking water to schools", had there been a decision made as to whether the "$30 million capital injection in Budget 26" would in fact be funded in the Budget?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The timeline around Budget decisions will be released as part of the Budget 26 proactive release.

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Question 33858 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What are all of the different learning environments that are expected to be considered in the Ministry of Education’s review of Initial Teacher Education standards?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The review of Initial Teacher Education programme requirements is initially focused on English-medium early learning, primary, and secondary education settings. The Ministry of Education is currently seeking views from Māori-medium and…

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Question 33859 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is known about quality teaching and learning in a changing world that the Ministry of Education expects will be reflected in its review of Initial Teacher Education standards?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The Ministry of Education continues to develop guidance and tools for quality teaching and learning that reflect the growing evidence base on best practice, are informed by the approaches of peer jurisdictions, and support consistent…

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Question 33860 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What are the terms of reference, if any, for the Ministry of Education’s review of Initial Teacher Education standards and when is the review expected to be completed?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I refer the Member to my response to written parliamentary question) 27963 (2026). Phase 1 of the review is expected to be completed in August 2026.

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Question 33861 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What part, if any, will the Teaching Council play in the Ministry of Education’s review of Initial Teacher Education standards?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The Teaching Council has been involved in the early stages of the review of the Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programme requirements, including initial discussions with the reviewers during the discovery phase and providing feedback on…

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Question 33862 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much, if anything, has been budgeted for the Ministry of Education’s review of Initial Teacher Education standards and how much, if any, of that budget is allocated to consultant fees?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

I refer the Member to my response to written parliamentary question 27965 (2026)

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Question 33863 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has Martin Jenkins been engaged by the Ministry of Education to review the Initial Teacher Education standards and if so, what procurement process was used to engage them?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I refer the Member to my response to written parliamentary questions 27958 (2026) and 27945 (2026)

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Question 33864 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What contracts, if any, does Martin Jenkins have with the Ministry of Education and on what date(s), if at all, did they declare any conflicts of interest with current or past employees or consultants that now work in the education sector?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that there are currently two contracts with Martin Jenkins. In relation to the Initial Teacher Education standards contract, a conflict of interest was declared by a sub-contractor for Martin…

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Question 33865 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What policies, if any, does the Ministry of Education have to protect the political neutrality of the Ministry and its staff and which, if any, of those policies prevent staff from discussing their political associations in public while…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The Ministry of Education (the Ministry) is required to uphold political neutrality under the Public Service Act 2020 and Public Service Commission standards. This is supported through internal policies, including the Code of Conduct and…

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33866, 33867, 33868 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 33866 (matches this search)

    Does the Ministry of Education require contractors working in Ministry roles to declare other employment or paid work they are undertaking while working at the Ministry and if so, how and when is this done?

  • 33867 (matches this search)

    Does the Ministry of Education require contractors working in Ministry roles to declare conflicts of interest and if so, how and when is this done?

  • 33868 (matches this search)

    Does the Ministry of Education require consultants working for the Ministry to declare conflicts of interest and if so, how and when is this done?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that the Ministry of Education follows the Public Service Commission’s Model Standards for managing conflicts of interest. All declared conflicts from contractors or consultants are considered prior to any engagement. This…

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33139, 33832 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    What independent investigation or root-cause review, if any, is now being undertaken as a result of the SMART (Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool) data breach?

  • 33832 (matches this search)

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    What changes were made to the SMART (Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool) monitoring rules, alerts or audit-review processes following the breach incident?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that the Ministry of Education is in the early stages of undertaking a fulsome and comprehensive post-incident review.

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33144, 33815, 33816 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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  • 33144 (matches this search)

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    When, if ever, was the SMART (Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool) final Security Certification and Accreditation completed and approved?

  • 33815 (matches this search)

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    When, if ever, were the Certification and Accreditation reports completed and finalised for the Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool (SMART)?

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    When, if ever, were the Certification and Accreditation processes completed and finalised for the Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool (SMART)?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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20 March 2026.

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Question 33775 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many times, if any, was the same meal delivered to schools during the week of July 20th 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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The Ministry of Education has advised that, during the week of 20 July 2026, no meals from external model suppliers were served twice. Information regarding meals served to internal and iwi/hapū model schools is not available.

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Question 33776 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many lunches that were meant to serve specific dietary or religious needs did not meet those needs during the week of July 20th 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 33777 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, official complaints were made relating to meals provided to schools during the week of July 20th 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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I am advised that the Ministry of Education received two complaints about meals in the week of 20 July 2026.

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Question 33778 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, investigations into meals provided to schools were closed during the week of July 20th 2026; if any, what were the findings of the investigation?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that no investigations into meals provided to schools were closed in the week of 20 July 2020.

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Question 33779 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, investigations into meals provided to schools were opened during the week of July 20th 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that no investigations into meals provided to schools were opened in the week of 20 July 2020.

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Question 33780 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much, if anything, was paid to an external supplier to collect uneaten meals during the week of July 20th 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that no invoice was paid separately from the per meal cost for an external supplier to collect surplus meals in the week of 20 July 2026.

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Question 33781 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, uneaten meals were collected at the end of the school day by an external supplier during the week of July 20th 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that surplus numbers reported from external model suppliers for the week 20 July 2026 was 57,902 (9.9 percent of total meals).

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Question 33782 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, meals were thrown out by schools during the week of July 20th 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that schools in the school lunches programme are required to return surplus meals to their supplier. I refer the Member to my response to written parliamentary question 33781 (2026) for number of…

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Question 33783 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, new Early Childhood Education centres opened during the week of July 20th 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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One.

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Question 33784 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, Early Childhood Education centres got their licenses cancelled by the Ministry of Education during the week of July 20th 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 33785 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, Early Childhood Education centres permanently closed during the week of July 20th 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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One.

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Question 33786 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, Early Childhood Education centres got their licenses suspended by the Ministry of Education during the week of July 20th 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 33787 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, Early Childhood Education centres got their licenses reclassified as a provisional license by the Ministry of Education during the week of July 20th 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 33788 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, written directions have been issued by the Ministry of Education towards an Early Childhood Education centre during the week of July 20th 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 33789 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, children were attending early childhood centres during the week of July 20th 2026; broken down by region?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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I refer the Member to the attached table showing the number of children attending early childhood centres during the week of 20 July 2026, as at 30 July 2026.

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Question 33790 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, early childhood centres were in operation during the week of July 20th 2026; broken down by region?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Question 33791 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has he received about Early Childhood Education during the week of July 20th 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 33813 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, did the Ministry of Education receive from the Government Communications and Security Bureau regarding the New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM) for the Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I refer the Member to my response to written parliamentary question 5314 (2026).

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Question 33814 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, did the Ministry of Education receive from the Government Communications and Security Bureau (GCSB) regarding offshore backup storage for the Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool (SMART)?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I refer the Member to my response to written parliamentary question 5314 (2026).

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Question 33833 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    Has any review into the Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool (SMART) data breach discovered any additional affected accounts, users, schools or students beyond those publicly reported?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that no additional affected accounts have been identified.

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Question 33834 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    How, if at all, were the SMART (Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool) audit logs used to determine that the data breach incident involved 276 students across seven schools?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that it is not in the public interest for this information to be released. Doing so could compromise the security and integrity of the Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool system and…

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Question 33835 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    On what date and by what means, if any, was the Ministry first made aware of the “unexpected access”, and was it first alerted by a person or school rather than by the SMART (Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool) automated…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The Ministry of Education has advised that, on 15 July 2026, a Ministry staff member received information from a school staff member during a routine school visit. Following this, a formal investigation commenced on 16 July 2026, and the…

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Question 33836 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    Did the SMART (Student Monitoring, Assessment and Reporting Tool) automatically generate an alert when the affected trial login credentials accessed live student records; if not, why was access by trial credentials to live student records…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised by the Ministry of Education that no alert was generated as the access came from legitimate users with authorised accounts which had previously been allocated trial access.

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Question 33837 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Why is she directing the Ministry of Education to provide funding for schools to "solve the problem" of rural school buses in the Manawatu, when she has previously said that this is an operational matter she cannot get involved in?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I have been advised by the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) that Palmerston North Boys’ High School (PNBHS) recently trialled a private, user-pays bus service for students from Shannon and nearby areas who are not eligible for…

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Question 33668 (2026)

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Hūhana Lyndon

List MP · Green Party

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    Has NZQA communicated to any staff, either verbally or in writing, that the functions currently undertaken by Ngā Poutoko Aromatawai Māori will be transferred to another team or positions under the proposed restructure; if so, when and to…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that NZQA announced the start of consultation on proposed changes to the Assessment Division to its 180 staff on 15 July.

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Question 33669 (2026)

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Hūhana Lyndon

List MP · Green Party

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    Did NZQA prepare a Te Tiriti impact assessment, Māori impact assessment, or equivalent analysis in relation to the proposed Assessment Division restructure; if so, when was it completed and what were its conclusions?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that NZQA considered a range of factors relevant to Māori assessment capability, the impacts on staff, and NZQA's ability to continue delivering its functions and services effectively as well as alignment with NZQA Board’s Te…

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Question 33672 (2026)

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Hūhana Lyndon

List MP · Green Party

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    Is the advertised position of Chief Advisor Assessment - Mātauranga Māori, an existing position, a newly established position, or a replacement for an existing position; if an existing position, what is the name of the role and the details…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that the position of Chief Advisor Assessment – Mātauranga Māori is a newly created position. The role provides strategic and specialist leadership to embed mātauranga Māori, Te Ao Māori, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations…

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Question 33673 (2026)

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Hūhana Lyndon

List MP · Green Party

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    Has NZQA advertised any new or replacement positions that would undertake functions currently performed by Ngā Poutoko Aromatawai Māori before consultation on the proposed restructure has concluded; if so, how many positions, what are…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that no new or replacement positions that would undertake functions currently performed by Ngā Poutoko Aromatawai Māori have been advertised.

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Question 33674 (2026)

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Hūhana Lyndon

List MP · Green Party

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    What consultation, if any, has she or NZQA undertaken with Māori education organisations, Iwi, kura, and Māori-medium providers in relation to the proposed Assessment Division restructure?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that NZQA has followed the standard public-sector change process, through which they must consult with staff first.

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Question 33675 (2026)

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Hūhana Lyndon

List MP · Green Party

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    How many organisational restructures, if any, have affected the staff and functions currently undertaken by Ngā Poutoko Aromatawai Māori since 27 November 2023, and what changes to staffing numbers and reporting lines resulted from each…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that only one organisational restructure, initiated in May 2024, affected staff and functions currently undertaken by Ngā Poutoko Aromatawai Māori (NPAM). As a result of the final decisions announced on 13 June 2024, the…

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Question 33692 (2026)

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Hūhana Lyndon

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received on the likely impact of the proposed Assessment Division restructure on NZQA's capability to develop, maintain, and quality assure Māori-medium assessment and qualifications?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I was advised on 15 July 2026 that NZQA would be commencing consultation on proposed changes to the Assessment Division’s structure. As Minister, I do not become involved in NZQA’s operational or internal organisational matters. These are…

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Question 33699 (2026)

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Hūhana Lyndon

List MP · Green Party

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    How many full-time equivalent staff employed by NZQA have primary responsibility for Māori-medium assessment, mātauranga Māori qualifications, or Māori assessment standards?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that as at 29 July 2026, there are 28.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff employed in NZQA with primary responsibility for Māori-medium assessment, mātauranga Māori qualifications, or Māori assessment standards.

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Question 33707 (2026)

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Hūhana Lyndon

List MP · Green Party

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    What positions, if any, are proposed to undertake the functions currently performed by Ngā Poutoko Aromatawai Māori, under the proposed NZQA Assessment Division restructure, by position title and number of established full-time equivalent…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that if the proposed changes are adopted, the existing functions of the Ngā Poutoko Aromatawai Māori (NPAM) team would continue to be delivered with some changes to the way resources are organised and aligned within…

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Question 33731 (2026)

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Hūhana Lyndon

List MP · Green Party

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    How many full-time equivalent (FTE) staff were employed within Ngā Poutoko Aromatawai Māori, if any, in November 2023, and how many FTE staff are employed in the team today?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that 34 full-time equivalent staff were employed in Ngā Poutoko Aromatawai in November 2023. There are 23.9 permanent full-time equivalent staff employed as at 29 July 2026 and one vacancy.

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33735, 33737 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    On what date, if any, did the Prime Minister or his office ask her to direct the Ministry of Education to provide funding for schools to "solve the problem" of rural school buses in the Manawatu?

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    By what means of communication, if any, did the Prime Minister or his office ask her to direct the Ministry of Education to provide funding for schools to "solve the problem" of rural school buses in the Manawatu?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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My office has had a range of conversations with the Prime Minister's office on this matter. This is also my answer to Written Parliamentary Question 33737 (2026).

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Question 33736 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Following response 29681 (2026), was the Minister's request for a "rapid" briefing on drinking water in rural schools, which was provided on 2 April 2026, prompted by the Green Party's release of information on the morning of 2 April that…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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No.

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Question 33264 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has any decision been made about whether or when the national results of the Ministry of Education's phonics checks will be published; if so, who made that decision?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I am advised that the Ministry of Education is still considering how the phonics checks results will be published on an ongoing basis.

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Question 33289 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 19 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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None