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32081, 32082, 32086 (2026)
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Chris Hipkins
Member for Remutaka · Labour Party
Questions
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32081
Further to his answer to written question 28954 (2026): why was a revised budget needed?
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32082
Further to his answer to written question 28954 (2026): what was the reasoning for this revised budget?
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32086
Further to his answer to written question 28954 (2026): what instructions were MBIE officials given to revise the proposed budget for the planned visit to Canada?
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Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources
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The costs estimated by MBIE were misaligned with similar trips that Ministers have taken to North America in previous years. In addition, the cost estimates were based on approval occurring in December 2024 which was not feasible.