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Question 40663 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Answer

I refer the Member to Attachment 1. I have received one further document, but I believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of government decision making processes to release the title at this time.

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Question 40773 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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I took the following paper to Cabinet: - 7 September 2026: Ngāti Mutunga o Wharekauri Claims Settlement Bill and Chatham Islands Shared Redress Bill: Approval for Introduction

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Question 39344 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Answer

I refer the Member to Attachment 1. I have received four further documents, but I believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of government decision making processes to release the title at this time.

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Question 39447 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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None.

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Question 38775 (2026)

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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…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Answer

As this relates to a shared service provided to The Office of Treaty Settlements and Takutai Moana–Te Tari Whakatau by the Ministry of Justice, and there is no further relevant information, I refer the Member to my reply in WPQ 38728…

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Question 38776 (2026)

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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…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Answer

As this relates to a shared service provided to The Office of Treaty Settlements and Takutai Moana–Te Tari Whakatau by the Ministry of Justice, and there is no further relevant information, I refer the Member to my reply in WPQ 38733…

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Question 38785 (2026)

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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?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Answer

The Office of Treaty Settlements and Takutai Moana–Te Tari Whakatau spent $0.206 million on consultants during the period 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025. This amount relates to the consultancy part of ‘contractor and consultant’ expenditure…

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Question 38788 (2026)

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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…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Answer

As this relates to a shared service provided to The Office of Treaty Settlements and Takutai Moana–Te Tari Whakatau by the Ministry of Justice, and there is no further relevant information, I refer the Member to my reply in WPQ 38739…

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Question 38802 (2026)

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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?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Answer

The Office of Treaty Settlements and Takutai Moana–Te Tari Whakatau spent $0.473 million on consultants during the period 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026. This amount relates to the consultancy part of ‘contractor and consultant’ expenditure…

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Question 38890 (2026)

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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…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Answer

I refer the Member to WPQ 38846 (2026). For The Ngāpuhi Investment Fund Ltd, there has been no cost as no redundancy processes having been initiated since 27 November 2023.

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Question 39082 (2026)

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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?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Answer

I refer the Member to WPQ 39045 (2026). For The Ngāpuhi Investment Fund Limited, there has been no redundancy processes initiated since 27 November 2023.

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Question 38131 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Answer

I refer the Member to Attachment 1. I have received two further documents, but I believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of government decision making processes to release the title at this time.

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Question 38235 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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None.

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Question 37474 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Answer

I refer the Member to Attachment 1. I have received one further document, but I believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of government decision making processes to release the title at this time.

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Question 37578 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 17 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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None.

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9 questions (2026)

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Asked by

Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 37051

    Will any functions or responsibilities within this portfolio be delegated to another Minister, an Associate Minister, or a Parliamentary Under-Secretary following the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; if so, which functions or…

  • 37052

    Will any functions or responsibilities within this portfolio be delegated to another Minister, an Associate Minister, or a Parliamentary Under-Secretary following the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; if so, which functions or…

  • 37059 (matches this search)

    Will any functions or responsibilities within this portfolio be delegated to another Minister, an Associate Minister, or a Parliamentary Under-Secretary following the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; if so, which functions or…

  • 37065

    Will any functions or responsibilities within this portfolio be delegated to another Minister, an Associate Minister, or a Parliamentary Under-Secretary following the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; if so, which functions or…

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  • 37071

    Will any functions or responsibilities within this portfolio be delegated to another Minister, an Associate Minister, or a Parliamentary Under-Secretary following the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; if so, which functions or…

  • 37076

    Will any functions or responsibilities within this portfolio be delegated to another Minister, an Associate Minister, or a Parliamentary Under-Secretary following the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; if so, which functions or…

  • 37083

    Will any functions or responsibilities within this portfolio be delegated to another Minister, an Associate Minister, or a Parliamentary Under-Secretary following the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; if so, which functions or…

  • 37089

    Will any functions or responsibilities within this portfolio be delegated to another Minister, an Associate Minister, or a Parliamentary Under-Secretary following the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; if so, which functions or…

  • 37095

    Will any functions or responsibilities within this portfolio be delegated to another Minister, an Associate Minister, or a Parliamentary Under-Secretary following the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; if so, which functions or…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

Matters pertaining to the allocation of portfolios and assignment of responsibilities are the responsibility of the Prime Minister.

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27 questions (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 37066 (2026), 37067 (2026), 37069 (2026)

  • 37053

    How many requests for meetings with the Minister in this portfolio, if any, have been received since 13 August 2026; and how many of those requests, if any, have been declined or remain unanswered?

  • 37056

    What international travel or international engagements in this portfolio, if any, were scheduled or under active consideration as at 13 August 2026; and which of those, if any, will the Minister no longer undertake following the…

  • 37057

    What meetings, events, or engagements in this portfolio that were scheduled or planned as at 13 August 2026, if any, have been cancelled, postponed, delegated to another person, or reduced in scope following the ministerial changes of 13…

  • 37060

    How many requests for meetings with the Minister in this portfolio, if any, have been received since 13 August 2026; and how many of those requests, if any, have been declined or remain unanswered?

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  • 37062

    What international travel or international engagements in this portfolio, if any, were scheduled or under active consideration as at 13 August 2026; and which of those, if any, will the Minister no longer undertake following the…

  • 37063

    What meetings, events, or engagements in this portfolio that were scheduled or planned as at 13 August 2026, if any, have been cancelled, postponed, delegated to another person, or reduced in scope following the ministerial changes of 13…

  • 37066 (matches this search)

    What international travel or international engagements in this portfolio, if any, were scheduled or under active consideration as at 13 August 2026; and which of those, if any, will the Minister no longer undertake following the…

  • 37067 (matches this search)

    How many requests for meetings with the Minister in this portfolio, if any, have been received since 13 August 2026; and how many of those requests, if any, have been declined or remain unanswered?

  • 37069 (matches this search)

    What meetings, events, or engagements in this portfolio that were scheduled or planned as at 13 August 2026, if any, have been cancelled, postponed, delegated to another person, or reduced in scope following the ministerial changes of 13…

  • 37073

    What international travel or international engagements in this portfolio, if any, were scheduled or under active consideration as at 13 August 2026; and which of those, if any, will the Minister no longer undertake following the…

  • 37074

    How many requests for meetings with the Minister in this portfolio, if any, have been received since 13 August 2026; and how many of those requests, if any, have been declined or remain unanswered?

  • 37075

    What meetings, events, or engagements in this portfolio that were scheduled or planned as at 13 August 2026, if any, have been cancelled, postponed, delegated to another person, or reduced in scope following the ministerial changes of 13…

  • 37079

    How many requests for meetings with the Minister in this portfolio, if any, have been received since 13 August 2026; and how many of those requests, if any, have been declined or remain unanswered?

  • 37080

    What international travel or international engagements in this portfolio, if any, were scheduled or under active consideration as at 13 August 2026; and which of those, if any, will the Minister no longer undertake following the…

  • 37081

    What meetings, events, or engagements in this portfolio that were scheduled or planned as at 13 August 2026, if any, have been cancelled, postponed, delegated to another person, or reduced in scope following the ministerial changes of 13…

  • 37085

    What international travel or international engagements in this portfolio, if any, were scheduled or under active consideration as at 13 August 2026; and which of those, if any, will the Minister no longer undertake following the…

  • 37086

    How many requests for meetings with the Minister in this portfolio, if any, have been received since 13 August 2026; and how many of those requests, if any, have been declined or remain unanswered?

  • 37087

    What meetings, events, or engagements in this portfolio that were scheduled or planned as at 13 August 2026, if any, have been cancelled, postponed, delegated to another person, or reduced in scope following the ministerial changes of 13…

  • 37091

    How many requests for meetings with the Minister in this portfolio, if any, have been received since 13 August 2026; and how many of those requests, if any, have been declined or remain unanswered?

  • 37092

    What international travel or international engagements in this portfolio, if any, were scheduled or under active consideration as at 13 August 2026; and which of those, if any, will the Minister no longer undertake following the…

  • 37093

    What meetings, events, or engagements in this portfolio that were scheduled or planned as at 13 August 2026, if any, have been cancelled, postponed, delegated to another person, or reduced in scope following the ministerial changes of 13…

  • 37097

    What international travel or international engagements in this portfolio, if any, were scheduled or under active consideration as at 13 August 2026; and which of those, if any, will the Minister no longer undertake following the…

  • 37098

    How many requests for meetings with the Minister in this portfolio, if any, have been received since 13 August 2026; and how many of those requests, if any, have been declined or remain unanswered?

  • 37099

    What meetings, events, or engagements in this portfolio that were scheduled or planned as at 13 August 2026, if any, have been cancelled, postponed, delegated to another person, or reduced in scope following the ministerial changes of 13…

  • 37102

    What international travel or international engagements in this portfolio, if any, were scheduled or under active consideration as at 13 August 2026; and which of those, if any, will the Minister no longer undertake following the…

  • 37103

    How many requests for meetings with the Minister in this portfolio, if any, have been received since 13 August 2026; and how many of those requests, if any, have been declined or remain unanswered?

  • 37104

    What meetings, events, or engagements in this portfolio that were scheduled or planned as at 13 August 2026, if any, have been cancelled, postponed, delegated to another person, or reduced in scope following the ministerial changes of 13…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

My office assess potential meetings, events and engagements on an ongoing basis, having regard to their relevance, urgency and other pre-existing diary commitments. It is not feasible to provide the Member with the level of detail…

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9 questions (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 37054

    What decisions, Cabinet papers, or work programme milestones in this portfolio, if any, have been delayed, rescheduled, or withdrawn since the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; and for each, what is the revised timing, if known?

  • 37058

    What decisions, Cabinet papers, or work programme milestones in this portfolio, if any, have been delayed, rescheduled, or withdrawn since the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; and for each, what is the revised timing, if known?

  • 37064 (matches this search)

    What decisions, Cabinet papers, or work programme milestones in this portfolio, if any, have been delayed, rescheduled, or withdrawn since the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; and for each, what is the revised timing, if known?

  • 37070

    What decisions, Cabinet papers, or work programme milestones in this portfolio, if any, have been delayed, rescheduled, or withdrawn since the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; and for each, what is the revised timing, if known?

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  • 37077

    What decisions, Cabinet papers, or work programme milestones in this portfolio, if any, have been delayed, rescheduled, or withdrawn since the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; and for each, what is the revised timing, if known?

  • 37084

    What decisions, Cabinet papers, or work programme milestones in this portfolio, if any, have been delayed, rescheduled, or withdrawn since the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; and for each, what is the revised timing, if known?

  • 37090

    What decisions, Cabinet papers, or work programme milestones in this portfolio, if any, have been delayed, rescheduled, or withdrawn since the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; and for each, what is the revised timing, if known?

  • 37096

    What decisions, Cabinet papers, or work programme milestones in this portfolio, if any, have been delayed, rescheduled, or withdrawn since the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; and for each, what is the revised timing, if known?

  • 37100

    What decisions, Cabinet papers, or work programme milestones in this portfolio, if any, have been delayed, rescheduled, or withdrawn since the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; and for each, what is the revised timing, if known?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

As a Minister, I regularly assess and prioritise work across all of my portfolios, as do the staff in my office. The sequencing of advice, papers and decisions is adjusted as necessary to reflect emerging issues and priorities of the day,…

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 37055

    What advice, if any, has the Minister or his office received from agencies or officials within this portfolio since 13 August 2026 regarding the deferral, reprioritisation, or cancellation of meetings, work programmes, or decisions as a…

  • 37061

    What advice, if any, has the Minister or his office received from agencies or officials within this portfolio since 13 August 2026 regarding the deferral, reprioritisation, or cancellation of meetings, work programmes, or decisions as a…

  • 37068 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, has the Minister or his office received from agencies or officials within this portfolio since 13 August 2026 regarding the deferral, reprioritisation, or cancellation of meetings, work programmes, or decisions as a…

  • 37072

    What advice, if any, has the Minister or his office received from agencies or officials within this portfolio since 13 August 2026 regarding the deferral, reprioritisation, or cancellation of meetings, work programmes, or decisions as a…

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  • 37078

    What advice, if any, has the Minister or his office received from agencies or officials within this portfolio since 13 August 2026 regarding the deferral, reprioritisation, or cancellation of meetings, work programmes, or decisions as a…

  • 37082

    What advice, if any, has the Minister or his office received from agencies or officials within this portfolio since 13 August 2026 regarding the deferral, reprioritisation, or cancellation of meetings, work programmes, or decisions as a…

  • 37088

    What advice, if any, has the Minister or his office received from agencies or officials within this portfolio since 13 August 2026 regarding the deferral, reprioritisation, or cancellation of meetings, work programmes, or decisions as a…

  • 37094

    What advice, if any, has the Minister or his office received from agencies or officials within this portfolio since 13 August 2026 regarding the deferral, reprioritisation, or cancellation of meetings, work programmes, or decisions as a…

  • 37101

    What advice, if any, has the Minister or his office received from agencies or officials within this portfolio since 13 August 2026 regarding the deferral, reprioritisation, or cancellation of meetings, work programmes, or decisions as a…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

I regularly receive advice from my staff and officials concerning the sequencing and scheduling of work across my portfolios. That advice relates to ongoing decision-making and matters that are under active consideration, and I do not…

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Question 36770 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Answer

I refer the Member to Attachment 1. I have received three 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.

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Question 36872 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 10 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Answer

None.

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45 questions (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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  • 36530

    Recorded target James Meager, Minister for Youth

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36532 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36533

    Recorded target Penny Simmonds, Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36535

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

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  • 36536

    Recorded target Penny Simmonds, Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36539

    Recorded target Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36540

    Recorded target Mark Mitchell, Minister of Police

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36541

    Recorded target Matt Doocey, Minister for Mental Health

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36542

    Recorded target Nicola Willis, Minister for Social Investment

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36543

    Recorded target Nicola Grigg, Minister for Women

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36544

    Recorded target Erica Stanford, Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36545

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for Pacific Peoples

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36548

    Recorded target James Meager, Minister for the South Island

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36551

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36553

    Recorded target Cameron Brewer, Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36554

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36555

    Recorded target Matt Doocey, Associate Minister of Health

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36556

    Recorded target Christopher Luxon, Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36557

    Recorded target Cameron Brewer, Associate Minister of Immigration

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36558

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36559

    Recorded target Chris Bishop, Minister of Housing

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36560

    Recorded target Nicola Willis, Minister of Finance

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36561

    Recorded target Christopher Luxon, Minister for National Security and Intelligence

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36562

    Recorded target Mark Mitchell, Minister for Sport and Recreation

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36563

    Recorded target Nicola Grigg, Minister for the Environment

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36564

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36567

    Recorded target Chris Bishop, Associate Minister of Finance

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36568

    Recorded target Simeon Brown, Minister for State Owned Enterprises

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36569

    Recorded target Simeon Brown, Minister of Health

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36570

    Recorded target Mark Mitchell, Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36571

    Recorded target Mark Mitchell, Minister for Ethnic Communities

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36573

    Recorded target Erica Stanford, Minister of Immigration

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36575

    Recorded target Simeon Brown, Minister for Energy

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36576

    Recorded target Mark Mitchell, Associate Minister for National Security and Intelligence

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36577

    Recorded target James Meager, Minister for Hunting and Fishing

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36578

    Recorded target Erica Stanford, Minister of Education

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36580

    Recorded target James Meager, Associate Minister of Transport

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36583

    Recorded target Nicola Grigg, Minister of State for Trade and Investment

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36585

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36589

    Recorded target Nicola Willis, Minister for Economic Growth

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36591

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36592

    Recorded target Mark Mitchell, Minister of Corrections

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36593

    Recorded target Penny Simmonds, Minister for Tertiary Education

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36595

    Recorded target Nicola Grigg, Associate Minister for ACC

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

  • 36596

    Recorded target Cameron Brewer, Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

    What was the total cost of the Minister's flights, if any, over 11 – 12 August 2026, broken down by flight?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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I am advised that the Department of Internal Affairs (the Department) has not yet processed or paid any invoice for flights taken by Ministers on 11 and 12 August 2026. As a result, the total cost of my airfares is not yet available. These…

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Question 35922 (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 3 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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I refer the Member to attachment 1. I have received three 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.

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Question 36015 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp messages, Signal messages, or any other form of written or electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of the Minister’s office sent or received…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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None.

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Question 35530 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 3 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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None.

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Question 34469 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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I refer the Member to attachment 1.

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Question 34574 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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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.

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Question 34792 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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As this relates to a shared service provided to the Office of Treaty Settlements and Takutai Moana-Te Tari Whakatau by the Ministry of Justice, and there is no further relevant information, I refer the Member to my reply in WPQ 34767…

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Question 34794 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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None.

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Question 34796 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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None.

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Question 34126 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Answer

As this relates to a shared service provided to the Office of Treaty Settlements and Takutai Moana-Te Tari Whakatau by the Ministry of Justice, and there is no further relevant information, I refer the Member to my reply in WPQ 34088…

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Question 34127 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Answer

As this relates to a shared service provided to the Office of Treaty Settlements and Takutai Moana-Te Tari Whakatau by the Ministry of Justice, and there is no further relevant information, I refer the Member to my reply in WPQ 34091…

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Question 34128 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Answer

As this relates to a shared service provided to the Office of Treaty Settlements and Takutai Moana-Te Tari Whakatau by the Ministry of Justice, and there is no further relevant information, I refer the Member to my reply in WPQ 34090…

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Question 34137 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Answer

As this relates to a shared service provided to The Office of Treaty Settlements and Takutai Moana-Te Tari Whakatau by the Ministry of Justice, and there is no further relevant information, I refer the Member to my reply in WPQ 34099…

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Question 33365 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 19 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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None.

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Question 33470 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Answer

I refer the Member to Attachment 1. I have received two further documents, but I believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of government decision making processes to release the title at this time.

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Question 31522 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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 6 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Answer

I refer the Member to attachment 1. I have received two further documents, but I believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of government decision making processes to release the title at this time.

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Question 31627 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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None.

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Question 31149 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, have the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, budgeted for the carbon neutral government programme in the 2026/27 financial year?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Answer

The Office of Treaty Settlements and Takutai Moana—Te Tari Whakatau have budgeted $10,000.00 on the Carbon Neutral Government programme in the 2026/27 financial year. For the Ngāpuhi Investment Fund (Tupu Tonu), nil - Tupu Tonu, as a…

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Question 31170 (2026)

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2022-2023 financial year?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Answer

The spend for remuneration of Crown Board appointees to the Ngāpuhi Investment Fund (Tupu Tonu) for the 2022/2023 year was $188,000.

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Question 31174 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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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 the carbon neutral government programme in the 2025/26 financial year?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Answer

The Office of Treaty Settlements and Takutai Moana—Te Tari Whakatau spent $3,895 on the Carbon Neutral Government programme in the 2025/26 financial year. For the Ngāpuhi Investment Fund (Tupu Tonu), nil - Tupu Tonu, as a Schedule 4A…

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Question 31179 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much in total, if any, is forecast to be spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026-27 financial year?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Answer

The forecast spend for Crown Board appointees to the Ngāpuhi Investment Fund (Tupu Tonu) for the 2026/2027 year is $225,000.

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Question 31181 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2023-24 financial year?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Answer

The spend on remuneration for Crown Board appointees to the Ngāpuhi Investment Fund (Tupu Tonu) for the 2023/2024 year was $188,000.

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Question 31184 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much in total, if any, was spent on renumeration of Crown appointees in the Minister's departments, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2025-26 financial year?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Answer

The spend on remuneration for Crown Board appointees to the Ngāpuhi Investment Fund (Tupu Tonu) for the 2025/2026 year was $225,000.

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Member for Mana · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 30885 (2026)

  • 30782

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30800

    Recorded target Nicole McKee, Minister for Courts

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30802

    Recorded target Casey Costello, Minister of Customs

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30814

    Recorded target Nicola Willis, Minister of Finance

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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  • 30834

    Recorded target Casey Costello, Associate Minister of Health

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30842

    Recorded target Casey Costello, Associate Minister of Immigration

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30848

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister of Justice

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30850

    Recorded target Nicole McKee, Associate Minister of Justice

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30865

    Recorded target Casey Costello, Associate Minister of Police

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30885 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30901

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for Media and Communications

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30931

    Recorded target Chris Bishop, Minister of Transport

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30957

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for Pacific Peoples

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

  • 30959

    Recorded target Paul Goldsmith, Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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I as Minister of Finance and the Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government sent letters to Ministers and Chief Executives of agencies included in the Public Service Transformation laying out expectations for eligible…

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Question 30882 (2026)

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Answer

I refer the member to page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded.…

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Question 30415 (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 29 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Answer

I refer the Member to Attachment 1. I have received four 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.

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Question 30524 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 29 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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None.

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Question 29909 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

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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 22 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

Answer

I refer the Member to attachment 1. I have received four 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.

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Question 30015 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 22 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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None