Written questions

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Awaiting reply Question 40780 (2026)
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40780 (2026). Shanan Halbert to the Minister for Tertiary Education

Asked by

Shanan Halbert

List MP · Labour Party

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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 7 September 2026, by title and date?

For answer by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40668 (2026)
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40668 (2026). Shanan Halbert to the Minister for Tertiary Education

Asked by

Shanan Halbert

List MP · Labour Party

Question

What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 7 September 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

For answer by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40566 (2026)
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40566 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Tertiary Education

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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How much research funding, if any, was committed to Wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2020?

For answer by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40565 (2026)
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40565 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Tertiary Education

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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How much research funding, if any, was committed to Wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2021?

For answer by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40564 (2026)
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40564 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Tertiary Education

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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How much research funding, if any, was committed to Wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2022?

For answer by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40557 (2026)
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40557 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Tertiary Education

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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How much research funding, if any, was committed to Wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2023?

For answer by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40556 (2026)
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40556 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Tertiary Education

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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How much research funding, if any, was committed to Wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2025?

For answer by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40555 (2026)
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40555 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Tertiary Education

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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How much research funding, if any, was committed to Wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2024?

For answer by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40554 (2026)
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40554 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Tertiary Education

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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What is the Minsiter’s understanding, if any, of the importance of Wānanga and Kaupapa Māori research, and how, if at all, is this reflected in the government’s current funding priorities?

For answer by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40553 (2026)
Question published

40553 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Tertiary Education

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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How much research funding, if any, has been committed to Wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2026 to date?

For answer by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Answered Question 39452 (2026)
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39452 (2026). Shanan Halbert to the Minister for Tertiary Education

Asked by

Shanan Halbert

List MP · Labour Party

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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

Answer

None.

Answered Question 39349 (2026)
Question published

39349 (2026). Shanan Halbert to the Minister for Tertiary Education

Asked by

Shanan Halbert

List MP · Labour Party

Question

What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 31 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

Answer

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 31 August 2026. Tertiary Education Commission 1 September 2026 - Fortnightly…