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Question 12441 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    Were the people responsible for appointing the new MCERT Chief Executive Jeremy Lightfoot aware that he was subject to a 'mandamus order' in his current role as chief executive for corrections, and if so, why did the people responsible…

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

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Yes and I am advised that the Chief Executive of Corrections has accepted the High Court’s findings and is taking steps to ensure full compliance going forward.

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Question 12443 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    Was a shortlisting or interviewing panel set up to assess candidates for the role of chief exeutive for the new ministry for Cities, Environment, Region and Transport, and if so, who were the members of that interview panel?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

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I am advised that there was an interview panel set up for shortlisted candidates for the Chief Executive role comprised of: - Sir Brian Roche, Public Service Commissioner, Chair of the interview panel; - Heather Baggott, Deputy Public…

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Question 12445 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many candidates, if any, applied for the role of Chief Executive for the new Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport, and how many, if any were shortlisted to the interview stage?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

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I am advised that a total of 14 applications were received for the role of Chief Executive for the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport. To protect the privacy of individual/s shortlisted for the role of the Chief…

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Question 12447 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many candidates, if any, were interviewed to the role of Chief Executive for the new Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport, and was Jeremy Lightfoot one of these candidates?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

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To protect the privacy of individual/s interviewed for the Chief Executive role, I will not be releasing the number of candidates interviewed for the role. However, I am advised that Jeremy Lightfoot was interviewed as part of the standard…

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Question 11830 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

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I refer the Member to reply number 8619 (2025).

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Question 11963 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 for the Public Service

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I refer the Member to reply number 1465 (2025).

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Question 11964 (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 Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

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I refer the Member to reply number 8619 (2025).

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Question 11967 (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 Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

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I refer the Member to reply number 1463 (2025).

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Question 12057 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 for the Public Service

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I am advised that the most recent restructure affecting staff at the Public Service Commission was initiated in August 2025 in relation to the Public Service Fale, and that 16 roles were affected by this restructure.

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Question 12060 (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 for the Public Service

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None.

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Question 11473 (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 for the Public Service

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I refer the Member to reply number 8619 (2025).

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Question 11597 (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 16 March 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

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I refer the Member to reply number 1465 (2025).

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Question 11599 (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 for the Public Service

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I refer the Member to reply number 1463 (2025).

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Question 11325 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What date, if at all, was the Public Service Commissioner first informed about the accusations against Social Investment Agency (SIA) deputy chief executive Kylie Reiri?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

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The nature of accusations in an Individual employment matters are operational matters which fall within the responsibilities of the Agency’s chief executive. It is not appropriate for the Commissioner to comment publicly on the nature of…

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Question 11326 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What date, if at all, was the Minister for Public Services first informed about the accusations against Social Investment Agency (SIA) deputy chief executive Kylie Reiri

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

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I became aware of these accusations through media reporting during the weekend of 14-15 March 2026.

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5 questions (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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Matching question numbers: 10926 (2026)

  • 10911 (matches this search)

    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…

  • 10912 (matches this search)

    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…

  • 10914 (matches this search)

    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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    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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  • 10926 (matches this search)

    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 for the Public Service

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On Wednesday 25 March 2026, the National Fuel Plan was discussed during a meeting with Public Service Commission officials. On Thursday 26 March 2026, the Public Service Commission provided two short updates to my office titled ‘National…

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Question 10922 (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 Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

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On Friday 27 March 2026, my office requested media lines regarding a public sector fuel plan from the Public Service Commission. On Sunday 29 March 2026, my office enquired about an upcoming meeting.

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Question 10990 (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 16 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

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I refer the Member to reply number 1463 (2025).

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Question 11098 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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 for the Public Service

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I refer the Member to reply number 8619 (2025).

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Question 11232 (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 16 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

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I refer the Member to reply number 8619 (2025).

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Question 11235 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

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I refer the Member to reply number 1465 (2025).

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Question 11236 (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 16 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

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I refer the Member to reply number 1463 (2025).

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Question 10596 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

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None.

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Question 10597 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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 Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

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As the Minister for the Public Service, I have not approved any board fee increases in 2026 to date.

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Question 9146 (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 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

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I refer the Member to reply number 1463 (2025).

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Question 9234 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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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 for the Public Service

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I refer the Member to reply number 8619 (2025).

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Question 9525 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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 Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

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I refer the member to the attached table.

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Question 9528 (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 Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

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I am advised the Leadership and Development Centre’s CRM System was replaced as it was coming to its end-of-life. It was replaced by a modern Dynamics 365 CRM system in 2025 and cost $320,605.

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Question 9530 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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 Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

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None.

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Question 9532 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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 Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

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I am advised that the Public Service Commission does not hold the information in the form which the Member has requested.

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Question 9533 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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 Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

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The Public Service Commission does not have any property leases. As outlined in the Commission’s responses to the 2025/26 Estimates questionnaire, the Commission has a co-location agreement with the Ministry of Business, Innovation and…

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Question 9534 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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 Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

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I am advised the Public Service Commission has incurred the following external legal costs since 2020/21: 2025/2026 (YTD) – $230,615.73 2024/2025 – $296,219.46 2023/2024 – $493,369.60 2022/2023 - $149,432.36 2021/2022 - $102,334.55…

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Question 9836 (2026)

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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 Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

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I am advised the Public Service Commission does not record the hourly rate of its contractor or consultant engagements in its contracts register. Instead, the register records the maximum value payable under the contract. Each year, the…

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Question 9837 (2026)

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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 Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

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I refer the member to the attached table.

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9841, 9844 (2026)

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  • 9841 (matches this search)

    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…

  • 9844 (matches this search)

    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 Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

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The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) releases Ministers’ travel and accommodation expense information on a quarterly basis each year. I refer the Member to publicly available information found on the DIA website at the following link:…

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Question 9845 (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 Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

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Each year, the Public Service Commission (along with other Public Service departments and departmental agencies) are required to report on redundancy and restructuring costs through Select Committee Annual Review questions. I refer the…

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Question 9853 (2026)

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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 Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

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I refer the Member to reply number 9770 (2026), provided by the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

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10143, 10145 (2026)

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  • 10143 (matches this search)

    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…

  • 10145 (matches this search)

    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 Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

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Each year, the Public Service Commission (along with other Public Service departments and departmental agencies) are required to report on communication expenses through Select Committee Estimates questions. I refer the member to this…

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Question 10146 (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 Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

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I refer the Member to reply number 10065 (2026), provided by the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

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10148, 10169 (2026)

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  • 10148 (matches this search)

    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,…

  • 10169 (matches this search)

    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 Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

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Each year, the Public Service Commission (along with other Public Service departments and departmental agencies) are required to report on surveys and polling through Select Committee Estimates questions. I refer the member to this…

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Question 10206 (2026)

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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 Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

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I refer the member to the attached table.

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Question 10242 (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 for the Public Service

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I refer the Member to reply number 1465 (2025).

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Question 10272 (2026)

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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 for the Public Service

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I refer the Member to reply number 8619 (2025).

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Question 10273 (2026)

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    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?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

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I refer the Member to reply number 1465 (2025).

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Question 10274 (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 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

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I refer the Member to reply number 1463 (2025).

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Question 10374 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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 Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

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I am advised the Public Service Commission is rolling out Microsoft Copilot, with an estimated yearly license cost of $115,000, which will fluctuate dependent on staff numbers.

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Question 8931 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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 for the Public Service

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I refer the Member to reply number 1463 (2025).

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Question 8625 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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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 for the Public Service

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I refer the Member to reply number 8619 (2025).

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8302, 8303 (2026)

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  • 8302 (matches this search)

    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…

  • 8303 (matches this search)

    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 for the Public Service

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As Minster for the Public Service, I am not aware of any exemptions being granted to the expectations from this Circular in the agencies I am responsible for. The Circular makes clear that public service agencies must follow the…

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Question 8304 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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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 for the Public Service

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Neither I, nor my predecessor in the Public Service portfolio received any advice from officials on this issue since the promulgation of the Circular in September 2024.