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From: Sam Malik <[3][FYI request #32919 email]>

Sent: Wednesday, 19 November 2025 2:22 pm

To: Nicola Willis (MIN) <[4][email address]>

Subject: Official Information request - National Government against
Flexible Working Arrangement

 

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.

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Expectations for public sector agencies regarding staff working from home.

 

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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.

 

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informal regarding flexible working or return-to-office practices.

 

Yours faithfully,

 

Sam

 

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