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Question 11953 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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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 Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I have received a large number of meeting requests and invites over this period. My office does not keep record which of these are unable to be attended.

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Question 11954 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 March 2026 as the Minister for Universities.

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Question 11957 (2026)

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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 Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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The written advice I received from the Ministry of Education during the week beginning 23 March 2026 is listed below: • 24 March 2026: Embargoed Results of the 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject • 25 March 2026: December 2025…

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Question 12043 (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 Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I am not the responsible Minister for any educational departments in my capacity as Minister for Universities.

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Question 12046 (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 Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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All Ministerial appointments I am responsible for as Minister for Universities go through a standard process facilitated by the Tertiary Education Commission. This includes seeking nominations from a range of sources, shortlisting, and…

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10963, 11225, 11535 (2026)

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    Shanan Halbert

    List MP · Labour Party

    10963 (matches this search)

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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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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    11225 (matches this search)

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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 16 March 2026, by title and date?

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    11535 (matches this search)

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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 Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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The written advice I received from the Ministry of Education during the week beginning 16 March 2026 is listed below: • 19 March 2026: Work programme for a policy review of the Centres of Research Excellence The written advice I received…

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11070, 11222, 11465 (2026)

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    Shanan Halbert

    List MP · Labour Party

    11070 (matches this search)

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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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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    11222 (matches this search)

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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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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    11465 (matches this search)

    Question published

    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 Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 March 2026 as the Minister for Universities.

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11224, 11534 (2026)

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    11224 (matches this search)

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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?

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    11534 (matches this search)

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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?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

Answer

I have received a large number of meeting requests and invites over this period. My office does not keep record which of these are unable to be attended.

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Question 11334 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What correspondence, if any, listed by date and title, did the Minister send to the Minister of Finance to advocate for students in vocational or university education so they could be included in the government's 'fuel crisis package?'

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I have not sent any correspondence to the Minister of Finance regarding this matter.

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Question 11335 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advocacy, if any, did the Minister do to request that students in vocational or university education also be included in the government's 'fuel crisis package'?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I have regular discussions with officials and Cabinet colleagues relating to the ongoing fuel situation and the impact on my portfolios.

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Question 10869 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I have regular discussions with officials relating to the ongoing fuel situation and the impact on my portfolios.

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Question 10871 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I have regular discussions with officials relating to the ongoing fuel situation and the impact on my portfolios.

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Question 10873 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I have regular discussions with officials relating to the ongoing fuel situation and the impact on my portfolios.

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Question 10878 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I have regular discussions with officials relating to the ongoing fuel situation and the impact on my portfolios.

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Question 10879 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I have regular discussions with officials relating to the ongoing fuel situation and the impact on my portfolios.

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Question 10882 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I have regular discussions with officials relating to the ongoing fuel situation and the impact on my portfolios.

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10582, 10583 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve between 1 October and 31 December 2025, by organisation?

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    What board fee increases, if any, has the Minister approved in 2026 to date, by organisation?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I am not the responsible Minister for any boards in my capacity as Minister for Universities.

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8904, 9122, 10264 (2026)

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    Shanan Halbert

    List MP · Labour Party

    8904 (matches this search)

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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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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    9122 (matches this search)

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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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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    10264 (matches this search)

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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 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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The written advice I received from the Ministry of Education during the week beginning 9 March 2026 is listed below: • 12 March 2026: Draft TREF Update for Innovation, Technology and Science Ministers Some titles have been withheld as they…

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9012, 9227, 10261 (2026)

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    Shanan Halbert

    List MP · Labour Party

    9012 (matches this search)

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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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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    9227 (matches this search)

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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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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    10261 (matches this search)

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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 Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March 2026 as the Minister for Universities.

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Question 9489 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What hui, conferences, away-days, or staff events, if any, costing more than $10,000 in total have been held by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, event…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I am not the responsible Minister for any educational departments in my capacity as Minister for Universities.

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Question 9492 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What technology or software systems, if any, used by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible have been identified as end-of-life, unsupported, or requiring urgent replacement since 27 November 2023, listed by…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I am not the responsible Minister for any educational departments in my capacity as Minister for Universities.

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Question 9494 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What legal proceedings, if any, are currently being defended by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible where the total claimed or estimated liability exceeds $1 million, listed by department or entity, the nature of…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I am not the responsible Minister for any educational departments in my capacity as Minister for Universities.

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Question 9495 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What funding, if any, has been distributed by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible to any entity in which a current member of the governing parties' boards, officers, or staff hold a governance or paid role since…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I am not the responsible Minister for any educational departments in my capacity as Minister for Universities.

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Question 9497 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What property leases, if any, have been entered into, renewed, or exited by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, address, annual rent, lease term, and…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I am not the responsible Minister for any educational departments in my capacity as Minister for Universities.

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Question 9499 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What external legal costs, if any, were incurred by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 2020/21, broken down by department or entity and by the nature of the legal work (litigation,…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I am not the responsible Minister for any educational departments in my capacity as Minister for Universities.

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Question 9801 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What contractor or consultant engagements, if any, are currently active across any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible, where the individual contractor or consultant is being paid at a rate exceeding $200 per hour,…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I am not the responsible Minister for any educational departments in my capacity as Minister for Universities.

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Question 9803 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What independent reviews, evaluations, or inquiries, if any, have been commissioned by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the name or subject of the…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I am not the responsible Minister for any educational departments in my capacity as Minister for Universities.

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Question 9804 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What international travel, if any, has been undertaken by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office since 27 November 2023, listed by destination, purpose, dates of travel, and total cost including flights, accommodation, and per…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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Corrected reply: I refer the Member to the attached table. Information relating to travel costs can be found in the quarterly Ministerial expenses releases that are published on the Department of Internal Affairs website.

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Question 9807 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What domestic travel expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office in each quarter since November 2023, broken down by quarter and by travel category (flights, accommodation, ground transport, or…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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Information relating to travel costs can be found in the quarterly Ministerial expenses releases that are published on the Department of Internal Affairs website.

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Question 9811 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What redundancy or restructuring costs, if any, have been incurred by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the number of positions disestablished, and the…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I am not the responsible Minister for any educational departments in my capacity as Minister for Universities.

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Question 9812 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What hospitality expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister's office in each financial year since 2023/24, broken down by year and by category (meals, functions, gifts, or other)?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I refer the Member to the response to Written Parliamentary Question 10065 from the Minister for Ministerial Services.

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Question 10107 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How much has been spent on external communications, public relations, advertising, or media monitoring by each department or entity for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 2021/22, broken down by department or…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I am not the responsible Minister for any educational departments in my capacity as Minister for Universities.

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Question 10109 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What communications, public relations, or reputation management contracts, if any, have been entered into by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, supplier,…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I am not the responsible Minister for any educational departments in my capacity as Minister for Universities.

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Question 10110 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What surveys or polling, if any, have been commissioned by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the organisation commissioned to conduct the survey or poll,…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I am not the responsible Minister for any educational departments in my capacity as Minister for Universities.

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Question 10111 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What is the total cost of the Minister's ministerial office — including all salaries, accommodation, travel, and operating expenses — for each financial year since 2023/24 (including the current financial year to present)?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I refer the Member to the response to Written Parliamentary Question 9770 from the Minister for Ministerial Services.

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Question 10135 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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 Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I am not the responsible Minister for any educational departments in my capacity as Minister for Universities.

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Question 10175 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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 Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I am not the responsible Minister for any educational departments in my capacity as Minister for Universities.

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10193, 10262 (2026)

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    10193 (matches this search)

    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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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    10262 (matches this search)

    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 9 March 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

Answered by

Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

Answer

I have received a large number of meeting requests and invites over this period. My office does not keep record which of these are unable to be attended.

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Question 10346 (2026)

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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 Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I am not the responsible Minister for any educational departments in my capacity as Minister for Universities.

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Question 8261 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I am not responsible for any educational departments in my capacity as Minister for Universities.

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Question 8262 (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 Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I have not received any advice regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 in my capacity as Minister for Universities.

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Question 8263 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I am not responsible for any educational departments in my capacity as Minister for Universities.

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Question 8264 (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 Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I am not responsible for any educational departments in my capacity as Minister for Universities.

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Question 8289 (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 Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I have not requested any advice regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 in my capacity as Minister for Universities.

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7604, 7764 (2026)

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    Francisco Hernandez

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    7604 (matches this search)

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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 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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    Deborah Russell

    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 Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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Titles have been withheld as they are either sensitive in nature or still under active consideration, and it is not in the public interest to release them at this time.

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7605, 7870 (2026)

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    Francisco Hernandez

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    7605 (matches this search)

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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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    Deborah Russell

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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 Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026 as the Minister for Universities.

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Question 7606 (2026)

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 2 March 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I have received a large number of meeting requests and invites over this period. My office does not keep record which of these are unable to be attended.

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Question 7269 (2026)

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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 Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I have not received any advice regarding the regarding the Carbon Neutral Government Programme.

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Question 7103 (2026)

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    Does the Minister accept the reasons for including Te Tiriti and climate change within social work curriculums taught at universities, as outlined by the Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers in their media release of 20…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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The Education and Training Act 2020 provides tertiary education institutes, including universities, with the freedom and autonomy to make operational decisions. This means decisions regarding the design and content of their academic…

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6758, 7058 (2026)

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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 February 2026, by title and date?

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    Deborah Russell

    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?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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The written advice I received from the New Zealand Qualifications Authority during the week beginning 23 February 2026 is listed below: • NZQA Code Administrator Report 2022-25 Some titles have been withheld as they are either sensitive in…