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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the former Minister for Vocational Education take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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None.

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 23 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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I refer the Member to the list below of the advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents, my office or I received during the week beginning 23 March 2026: Ministry of Education 24 March 2026 - Draft media release and…

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the most recent restructure, if any, to take place in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, and how many roles were affected, if any?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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There were two small team restructures undertaken at Tertiary Education Commission since 1 July 2025 fiscal savings restructure: 1. Customer Contact Group – The vacant Team Manager Operational Support role was disestablished, with its…

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    Since 27 November 2023, what persons, if any, have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to you as responsible Minister?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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All Ministerial appointments I am responsible for go through a standard process facilitated by the Ministry of Education (for appointments to the Board of the Tertiary Education Commission) or the Tertiary Education Commission (for…