National Government against Flexible Working Arrangement
Sam Malik made this Official Information request to Nicola Willis
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From: Sam Malik
Dear Nicola Willis,
Please provide the following information relating to flexible working arrangements across the New Zealand Public Service:
Any current Cabinet papers, policy documents, briefings, or advice provided to you (or your office) from the Public Service Commission or any government department regarding:
Flexible working arrangements;
Remote or hybrid working.
Proposed changes to flexible working guidelines.
Expectations for public sector agencies regarding staff working from home.
Any communications (including emails, memos, or meeting notes) between your office and the Public Service Commission, or between your office and chief executives of public sector agencies, or Business Groups across NZ that relate to flexible working expectations or policies since 1 January 2024.
Any directives, guidance, or expectations you have issued formal or informal regarding flexible working or return-to-office practices.
Yours faithfully,
Sam
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From: Nicola Willis (MIN)
Nicola Willis
Dear Sam
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Kind regards
Office of Hon Nicola Willis
Minister of Finance
Minister for Economic Growth
Minister for Social Investment
Email: [1][email address] Phone: 04 817 6801 Website:
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Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand
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From: Nicola Willis (MIN)
Nicola Willis
Dear Sam
Letter from Hon Nicola Willis, Minister of Finance, attached.
Kind regards
Office of Hon Nicola Willis
Minister of Finance
Minister for Economic Growth
Minister for Social Investment
Email: [1][email address] Phone: 04 817 6801 Website:
[2]www.Beehive,govt.nz
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand
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Kia ora Sam
I am writing to acknowledge receipt of the below part of your OIA request
which was transferred to Te Kawa Mataaho Public Service
Commission from The Treasury 26 November 2025.
o Any current Cabinet papers, policy documents, briefings, or advice
provided to you (or your office) from the Public Service Commission
regarding:
o Flexible working arrangements;
o Remote or hybrid working.
o Proposed changes to flexible working guidelines.
o Expectations for public sector agencies regarding staff working from
home.
o Any communications (including emails, memos, or meeting notes) between
your office and the Public Service Commission, that relate to flexible
working expectations or policies since 1 January 2024.
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From: Nicola Willis (MIN)
Nicola Willis
Dear Sam
Letter from Hon Nicola Willis, Minister of Finance, attached.
Kind regards
Office of Hon Nicola Willis
Minister of Finance
Minister for Economic Growth
Minister for Social Investment
Email: [1][email address] Phone: 04 817 6801 Website:
[2]www.Beehive,govt.nz
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand
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