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What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 9 March 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees? and 1 other question

Answered 10254, 10389 (2026)
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  • Asked by

    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    10254

    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 9 March 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

  • Asked by

    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    10389

    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 9 March, including location, event description, and attendees?

Answered by

Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

Answer

I receive a significant number of event and meeting requests and am not able to accommodate all of them because of other commitments, including time in the House, at Cabinet committee and Cabinet meetings, meetings with officials, other Parliamentary responsibilities, and engagements with key stakeholders. Given the wide variety of factors influencing my diary on a daily basis and the need to consult with all groups, individuals, or events that were declined before listing them, I do not believe it is in the public interest to provide this information.