747 (2025). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Economic Growth

747 (2025). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Economic Growth: What actions, if any, has the Minister's departments or agencies, if any, made in implementing the Cabinet Office Circular titled Needs-Based Service Provision?

Hon Nicola Willis: The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment have ensured their activities are in-line with the Cabinet Office Circular titled Needs-Based Service Provision, including using the Circular in seeking Ministerial approval for Alo Vaka: The Auckland Pacific Skills Shift Phase Two. Cabinet made a decision to remove the target that eight percent of relevant government contracts are awarded to Māori owned businesses. With regard to New Zealand Growth Capital Partners, none.