30768 (2026). Hon Carmel Sepuloni to the Minister of Immigration

Written Question

Published date: 22 Jul 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	30768 (2026)
Question asked:	07 Jul 2026
Member asking:	Hon Carmel Sepuloni
Portfolio:	Minister of Immigration
Minister replying:	Hon Erica Stanford
Answer received:	16 Jul 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_30768_2026
Document guid:	ae353af1-1530-4c50-a241-e17cc2013848

30768 (2026). Hon Carmel Sepuloni to the Minister of Immigration: What contracts, if any, does Immigration New Zealand have for translating Pacific languages, by vendor, value of the contract, and when it was signed?

Hon Erica Stanford: I am advised Immigration New Zealand does not hold specific contracts for translating Pacific languages. Where interpretation services are required, these are accessed through the Language Assistance Services programme, administered by the Ministry for Ethnic Communities.