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Question 12241 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 23 March 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

Answer

I receive a large number of invitations and I do not believe it is in the public interest to provide this level of detail for declined invitations. The Member can refer to my published diary for invitations which were accepted.

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Question 12244 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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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, during the week beginning 23 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

Answer

I regularly request and receive advice on a range of matters from Officials and I do not believe it is in the public interest to provide this level of detail.

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Question 12264 (2026)

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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 23 March 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

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None.

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Question 11862 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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

Answered by

Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

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None.

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Question 11990 (2026)

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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 Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

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I am advised that that most recent change programme was undertaken in FY 2024/2025. As a result, a small number of people from across the GCSB were made redundant through this programme, and some new roles were created. It is not in the…

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Question 11991 (2026)

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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 Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

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None.

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Question 11470 (2026)

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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 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

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None.

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Question 11626 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 16 March 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

Answered by

Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

Answer

I receive a large number of invitations and I do not believe it is in the public interest to provide this level of detail for declined invitations. The Member can refer to my published diary for invitations which were accepted.

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Question 11652 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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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, during the week beginning 16 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

Answer

I regularly request and receive advice on a range of matters from Officials and I do not believe it is in the public interest to provide this level of detail.

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Question 10708 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What directions, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the National…

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

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None.

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Question 10709 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What communication, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office received from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

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None.

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Question 10713 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, received from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

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None.

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Question 10716 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, requested from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

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None.

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Question 10718 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What communication, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

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None.

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Question 10719 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What specific actions, if any, broken down by action taken and date, has the Minister done to prepare the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, to implement the…

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

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None.

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Question 11022 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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 16 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

Answer

I received the following paper during the week beginning 16 March: -Report on Upcoming Issues (19 March) It is not in the public interest for me to release the titles of other reports I received this week.

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Question 11129 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

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None.

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Question 9168 (2026)

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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, during the week beginning 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

Answer

I regularly request and receive advice on a range of matters from Officials and I do not believe it is in the public interest to provide this level of detail.

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Question 9233 (2026)

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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, by title and date?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

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None.

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Question 10358 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 9 March, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

Answer

I receive a large number of invitations and I do not believe it is in the public interest to provide this level of detail for declined invitations. The Member can refer to my published diary for invitations which were accepted.

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Question 8963 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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 Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

Answer

It is not in the public interest to release the titles of papers I received this week.

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Question 8657 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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 Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

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None.

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Question 8096 (2026)

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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 Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

Answer

The GCSB does not undertake activities related to CO(24) 5.

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Question 8101 (2026)

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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 Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

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The GCSB does not undertake activities related to CO(24) 5.

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Question 8102 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

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None.

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Question 8105 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

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The GCSB does not undertake activities related to CO(24) 5.

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Question 8120 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

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I have not received any advice.

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Question 8428 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office seen, if any, on estimation when the Israeli-US war with Iran will end; by date and title?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

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It is not in the public interest to confirm what advice I do and do not receive from the intelligence agencies.

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Question 8461 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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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 their office sent or received with the US embassy or other US…

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

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None.

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Question 8472 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office, sent, received or requested on the impact of the war at the Strait of Hormuz on New Zealand by date and title?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

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It is not in the public interest to confirm what advice I do and do not receive from the intelligence agencies.

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Question 7823 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

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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 Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

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I received the following paper during the week beginning 2 March: -Report on Upcoming Issues (5 March) It is not in the public interest for me to release the titles of other reports I received this week.

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Question 7929 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

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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 Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

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None.

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Question 7217 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

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None. However, some information about the GCSB’s Carbon Neutral Government Programme can be found in its Annual Reports and I received the 2024-2025 Annual Report in the requested timeframe.

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Question 6397 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

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This information is publicly available in the GCSB's annual reports.

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Question 6399 (2026)

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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 Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

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This information is publicly available in the GCSB's annual reports.

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Question 6404 (2026)

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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 Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

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This information is publicly available in the GCSB's annual reports.

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Question 6405 (2026)

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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 Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

Answer

It is not in the public interest for me to provide detailed information around staffing levels and processes for our security intelligence agencies.

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Question 6407 (2026)

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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 Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

Answer

It is not in the public interest for me to provide detailed information around staffing levels and processes for our security intelligence agencies.

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Question 6408 (2026)

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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 Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

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This information is publicly available in the GCSB's annual reports.

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Question 6730 (2026)

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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 Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

Answer

It is not in the public interest for me to provide detailed information around staffing levels and processes for our security intelligence agencies.

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Question 6738 (2026)

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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 Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

Answer

It is not in the public interest for me to provide detailed information around staffing levels and processes for our security intelligence agencies.

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Question 6852 (2026)

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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?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

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I took the paper "New Zealand Cyber Security Strategy 2026-2030 and Enhancing the Cyber Security of Critical Infrastructure" to Cabinet on 23 February.

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Question 6999 (2026)

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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?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

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I received the following papers during the week beginning 23 February: - MediMap cyber incident (26 February) - NCSC to co-seal novel advisory (26 February) It is not in the public interest for me to release the titles of other reports I…

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Matching question numbers: 5663 (2026), 5664 (2026), 5665 (2026), 5666 (2026), 5667 (2026), 5668 (2026), 5669 (2026)

  • 5654 (matches this search)

    What reporting or monitoring, if any, does the Public Service Commission receive from ministries, departments or agencies regarding compliance with section 3.2 of the New Zealand Information Security Manual?

  • 5655 (matches this search)

    In which ministries, departments, or agencies, if any, is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) a member of the senior leadership team?

  • 5656 (matches this search)

    In which agencies, if any, does the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) report to a tier-2 or tier-3 manager rather than directly to the Chief Executive?

  • 5662 (matches this search)

    Which Public Service departments, ministries or agencies, if any, have a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) whose secondary role is as Chief Information Security Officer?

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  • 5663 (matches this search)

    In which Public Service departments, ministries or agencies, if any, is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) combined with operational IT management responsibilities?

  • 5664 (matches this search)

    Which Public Service departments, ministries or agencies, if any, have a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) who also holds other substantive responsibilities?

  • 5665 (matches this search)

    Which Public Service departments, ministries or agencies, if any, have a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) whose role is part-time?

  • 5666 (matches this search)

    Which Public Service departments, ministries or agencies, if any, have a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) whose role is full time?

  • 5667 (matches this search)

    Which Public Service departments, ministries or agencies, if any, have a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) whose only role is as CISO?

  • 5668 (matches this search)

    Which Public Service departments, ministries or agencies, if any, do not have a formally appointed Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)?

  • 5669 (matches this search)

    Which Public Service departments, ministries or agencies, if any, currently have a formally appointed Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

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The Director-General of the GCSB holds the Government Chief Information Security Officer (GCISO) role. The GCISO promulgates the New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM), which details processes and controls essential for the…

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Question 5657 (2026)

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    In which ministries, departments, or agencies, if any, does the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) report directly to the Chief Executive?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

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I refer the Member to my response to WPQ 5655 (2026). The NZISM states that the CISO should report directly to the agency Chief Executive on matters of information security within the agency.

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Question 5658 (2026)

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    What guidance, if any, has been issued to agencies regarding separation of duties where the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) also holds operational ICT responsibilities?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

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I refer the Member to my response to WPQ 5655 (2026). The NZISM states that where multiple roles are held by the CISO, potential conflicts of interest should be identified and carefully managed.

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Question 5659 (2026)

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    Which departments, ministries or agencies, if any, have appointed a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in an acting or interim capacity?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

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I refer the Member to my response to WPQ 5655 (2026). Under the NZISM, the role of CISO does not require a new dedicated position be created in each agency.

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Question 5660 (2026)

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    Which Crown entities subject to the New Zealand Information Security Manual, if any, have a formally appointed Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

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I refer the Member to my response to WPQ 5655 (2026). Crown Entities are not mandated under the PSR framework or GCISO to apply the NZISM. Information on their CISO appointments are held within the respective Crown Entity.

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Question 5661 (2026)

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    For each department, ministry or agency that does not have a formally appointed Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), if any, what alternative arrangements are in place to meet the requirements of section 3.2 of the New Zealand…

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

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I refer the Member to my response to WPQ 5655 (2026). All 40 mandated government agencies have reported that they have a CISO, as have all 7 voluntary reporting agencies.

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Question 5821 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

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 16 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB

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I received the following paper during the week beginning 16 February: - Report on Upcoming Issues (19 February) It is not in the public interest for me to release the titles of other reports I received this week.