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Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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Further to WPQ 37193 (2026), does she receive regular reports relating to firearms reforms by the Firearms Regulator Programme Steering Group or Ministry of Justice, if so, what date was the latest report she received?
Parliament dissolved: no reply received
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Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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Further to WPQ 36609, how many briefings has the Minister received on the consultation process, and on what dates?
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Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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Further to WPQ 36611, will Firearms Safety and Education New Zealand be performing all regulatory functions from 23 September 2026, if not, why not?
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Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
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Further to WPQ 37193, how frequently does the Steering Group receive this reporting, and has implementation been assessed as on track as at the most recent report?
Parliament dissolved: no reply received
Asked by
Lawrence Xu-Nan
List MP · Green Party
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Has the government requested advice from the Privacy Commissioner regarding 'Smart Glasses'; and, if so, what was that advice?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice
The Government has not requested advice from the Privacy Commissioner regarding Smart Glasses. However, I understand the Privacy Commissioner has outlined expectations for the personal use of smart glasses on the Privacy Commissioner’s…
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
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Does the Ministry of Justice record the reason each proposal to the Proceeds of Crime Fund is declined; if so, in what form is that record held, and will the Minister release the recorded reason for each proposal declined since 27 November…
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
I am advised only public service and non-public service departments (eligible agencies) can submit proposals to the Proceeds of Crime Fund. The assessment information and advice provided to Ministers form the record supporting funding…
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
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Has the Minister received any advice since 27 November 2023 on applying any part of the Proceeds of Crime Fund to purposes other than the Proceeds of Crime Fund; if so, on what date, and what did that advice say, if anything?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
In June 2024, I received advice on “alternative settings” for the Fund, that included merging the Fund with the Social Investment Fund or returning Fund revenue to the centre (consolidated fund). That advice was not accepted. In January…
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Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
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How many proposals to the Proceeds of Crime Fund, if any, have been declined since 27 November 2023, broken down by funding round, submitting agency, region in which the initiative was to be delivered, and amount sought?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
I am advised the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry) does not publicly release information about unsuccessful applications to the Proceeds of Crime Fund where doing so may disclose commercially sensitive or confidential information. The…
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
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What is the total value, if any, of funding allocated from the Proceeds of Crime Fund since 27 November 2023 to initiatives whose stated purpose is reducing methamphetamine-related harm, broken down by initiative title, receiving agency,…
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
Information on initiatives funded through the Proceeds of Crime Fund, including initiative titles, receiving agencies and funding amounts, is publicly available on the Ministry of Justice website. The Ministry does not record Proceeds of…
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
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What is the total value of money paid into the Proceeds of Crime Fund since 27 November 2023, and what is the total value, if any, paid out to receiving agencies from the Proceeds of Crime Fund over the same period?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
Since 27 November 2023, $56.744 million has been paid into the Proceeds of Crime Fund. Over the same period, $28.215 million has been paid to receiving agencies. These figures exclude cost-recovery payments made from the Fund to New…
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
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What proportion, if any, of funding allocated from the Proceeds of Crime Fund since 27 November 2023 has been allocated to initiatives delivered by community organisations or non-government organisations rather than by government agencies,…
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
I refer the Member to Table 1, attached. Since 27 November 2023, $16.862 million has been allocated to initiatives delivered by community or non-government organisations, representing 60% per cent of the total Proceeds of Crime Fund…
Asked by
Camilla Belich
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 7 September 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
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Camilla Belich
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 7 September 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
I received the following advice: • 7 September 2026 – Briefing: AML/CFT Exemptions (September Bundle) • 8 September 2026 – Aide memoire: Real Estate Authority talking points • 8 September 2026 – Briefing: Visiting Justices - Reappointments…
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Camilla Belich
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 7 September 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice
I refer the Member to attachment 1. I have received six further documents, but I believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of government decision making processes to release the titles at this time.
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 7 September 2026, by title and date?
Parliament dissolved: no reply received
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 7 September 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
I took the following two papers to Cabinet: • 7 September 2026: Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (Levy) Regulations 2026 • 7 September 2026: Arms Regulations 2026 and new Arms Orders
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 7 September 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice
I took one paper to Cabinet, but I believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of government decision making processes to release the title at this time.
Asked by
Camilla Belich
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 31 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Parliament dissolved: no reply received
Asked by
Camilla Belich
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 31 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
I received the following advice: • 31 August 2026 – Aide memoire: Briefing on foreign interference in elections • 31 August 2026 – Aide memoire: AM - Meeting on the Overseas Adoptions Legislation Bill • 4 September 2026 – Briefing: IPET…
Asked by
Camilla Belich
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 31 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice
I refer the Member to attachment 1. I have received 14 further documents, but I believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of government decision making processes to release the titles at this time.
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31 August 2026, by title and date?
Parliament dissolved: no reply received
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
I took the following paper to Cabinet: • 3 September 2026: Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (Levy) Regulations 2026
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice
I took one paper to Cabinet, but I believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of government decision making processes to release the title at this time.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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How much, if any, was spent in the 2025/26 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice
I refer the Member to Table 1 for expenditure incurred by the Ministry of Justice in the 2025/26 financial year that has been specifically identified as relating to Artificial Intelligence (AI) costs. Broader AI enabled capability is…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice
I am advised that the Ministry of Justice spent $5.39 million on consultancy costs from 1 July 2024 – 30 June 2025. I refer the Member to Table 1 attached for what I am advised Crown entities spent on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2024 -…
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Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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How much, if any, was spent in the 2024/25 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice
I am advised for Crown entities the answer is nil. I refer the Member to Table 1 for expenditure incurred by the Ministry of Justice in the 2024/25 financial year that has been specifically identified as relating to Artificial Intelligence…
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Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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How much, if any, was spent in the 2025/26 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
I am advised that the Real Estate Authority has spent $893 in the 2025/26 financial year on artificial intelligence, including costs on training staff, deploying systems, maintaining subscriptions and any other associated costs.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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How much, if any, was spent in the 2024/25 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
I am advised that the Real Estate Authority spent $52 in the 2024/25 financial year on artificial intelligence, including costs on training staff, deploying systems, maintaining subscriptions and any other associated costs.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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How much, if any, was spent in the 2023/24 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice
I am advised for the Ministry of Justice and Crown entities the answer is nil.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
I am advised that the Real Estate Authority spent $154,872 on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025. I refer the Member to WPQ 38732 (2026) reply for the Ministry of Justice’s spend on consultancy costs.
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Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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How much, if any, was spent in the 2023/24 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
I am advised that the answer is nil for the Real Estate Authority.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice
I am advised that the Ministry of Justice spent $8.41 million on consultancy costs from 1 July 2025 – 30 June 2026. I refer the Member to Table 1 for what I am advised Crown entities spent on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2025 - 30 June…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
I am advised that the Real Estate Authority spent $57,557 on consultancy costs from 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026. I refer the Member to WPQ 38757 (2026) reply for the Ministry of Justice’s spend on consultancy costs.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice
I am advised that since 27 November 2023 the total costs of redundancy processes for the Ministry of Justice, Te Tari Whakatau, and The Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention was $3,631,097.10. I refer the Member to…
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Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
I am advised that the answer is nil for the Real Estate Authority.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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How many redundancy processes have been initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice
I am advised that since 27 November 2023, there have been 12 organisational changes that resulted in redundancy processes initiated for the Ministry of Justice, Te Tari Whakatau, and The Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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How many redundancy processes have been initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
I am advised that the answer is nil for the Real Estate Authority.
Asked by
Camilla Belich
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 24 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon David Seymour
Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
None.
Asked by
Camilla Belich
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 24 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
I received the following advice: • 25 August 2026 – Briefing: Consultation document on transfer of staff from the Firearms Safety Authority to Firearms Safety and Education New Zealand • 25 August 2026 – Briefing: AML/CFT Regulations:…
Asked by
Camilla Belich
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 24 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice
I refer the Member to attachment 1. I have received seven further documents, but I believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of government decision making processes to release the titles at this time.
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon David Seymour
Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
None.
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice
I took the following paper to Cabinet: • 24 August 2026: Justice Sector: Approval of Remote Participation Programme Business Case
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Nicole McKee
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice
None.
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
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In how many cases, if any, has a court imposed an alcohol interlock sentence under section 100C of the Land Transport Act 1998, where an earlier sentence had been imposed under section 65AI of that Act?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice
I am advised that where a sentencing exception under s65AI of the Land Transport Act 1998 (the Act) was imposed and is no longer relevant, a person may apply to the Court under s100C of the Act for an alcohol interlock sentence in its…
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
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How many people, if any, were convicted of an offence to which section 65AB(1) of trhe Land Transport Act 1998 applies, broken down by year since 2018?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice
I refer the Member to Table 1, attached.
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
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How many individuals, if any, have been unenrolled from the 2026 electoral roll, broken down by reasons and by each electorate/roll?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice
The Electoral Commission removes individuals from the electoral rolls for a number of reasons under the Electoral Act 1993 (the Act): • The Commission has been notified of the elector’s death • They are moved from the main roll to the…
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
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Does the Minister stand by his decision to not take on the advice from the panel in charge of assessing the candidates for the role of Human Rights Commission chief commissioner who did not recommend appointing Dr Stephen Rainbow to the…
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice
I rejection the assertion that advice was not taken.
Asked by
Willow-Jean Prime
List MP · Labour Party
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How many, if any, convictions were made for burglary in the Kaeo area, broken down by month since 1 August 2025?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice
I refer the Member to Table 1, attached.
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
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What guidance or expectations, if any, did the Minister of Justice communicate to Dr Stephen Rainbow, either at the time of his appointment or at any point since, regarding his public commentary on contested political issues?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice
Newly appointed members of a Crown entity are offered induction training or guidance about their role, which includes general guidance about conduct.
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
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How much is the investigation in the Human Rights Commission by Kristy McDonald KC expected to cost, and when is it expected to report back to the Minister?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice
The likely cost of the investigation is not yet known, nor is it known when it will be completed, as it is an ongoing matter.