11958 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Tertiary Education

Written Question

Published date: 14 Apr 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	11958 (2026)
Question asked:	29 Mar 2026
Member asking:	Francisco Hernandez
Portfolio:	Minister for Tertiary Education
Minister replying:	Hon Penny Simmonds
Answer received:	08 Apr 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_11958_2026
Document guid:	8f0697ef-9132-453c-b352-2aba91c42948

11958 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Tertiary Education: What events or meetings, if any, did the former Minister for Vocational Education decline to attend during the week beginning 23 March 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

Hon Penny Simmonds: In my capacity as Minister for Vocational Education, my office declined attendance to the following events/meeting during the week beginning 23 March 2026: 26/03/26: Apprenticeship Training Trust - ATT Annual Awards 2026 - Auckland 26/03/26: Southland Business Chamber - TradeQual Southland 2026 - Invercargill