45669 (2025). Celia Wade-Brown to the Minister of Justice

Written Question

Published date: 29 Sep 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	45669 (2025)
Question asked:	22 Sep 2025
Member asking:	Celia Wade-Brown
Portfolio:	Minister of Justice
Minister replying:	Hon Paul Goldsmith
Answer received:	23 Sep 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_45669_2025
Document guid:	598dc922-257c-4881-bf4e-48e7c569a585

45669 (2025). Celia Wade-Brown to the Minister of Justice: What amendments, if any, will the Minister consider making to the Local Electoral Act, in response to the recommendations made by Local Government New Zealand Electoral Reform Working Group?

Hon Paul Goldsmith: As the Minister of Justice, I do not have responsibility for the Local Electoral Act. The Member may find it beneficial to refer to the following resource: https://www.dpmc.govt.nz/our-business-units/cabinet-office/ministers-and-their-portfolios/ministerial-portfolios/directory-ministerial-portfolios