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What advice, if any, did officials provide regarding risks to public trust arising from ministerial discretion combined with political donations from fast-track applicants?

Answered Question 20486 (2026)
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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • What advice, if any, did officials provide regarding risks to public trust arising from ministerial discretion combined with political donations from fast-track applicants?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

Answer

I did not receive advice regarding risks to public trust arising from ministerial discretion combined with political donations from fast-track applicants. The approach to political donations is covered in WPQ 20488.