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Question 20461 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What categories of conservation land, if any, will be explicitly excluded from future mining or prospecting activity under the proposed reforms?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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This issue is out of scope of the Conservation Act reforms because the permitting of mining on Crown land, including land to which access restrictions apply, is managed under the Crown Minerals Act 1991.

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Question 20462 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What assessment, if any, has been undertaken of the potential environmental impacts arising under the proposed conservation reforms?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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A significant amount of analysis and advice went into the development of the Conservation Amendment Bill over years. Key examples of this, such as Regulatory Impact Statements and Supplementary Analysis Reports, have been proactively…

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Question 20465 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, briefings, aides-memoire, memos, or other reports, if any, has the Minister received regarding whether the proposed conservation reforms could result in more conservation land becoming eligible for mining permits, listed by…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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This issue is out of scope of the Conservation Act reforms because the permitting of mining on Crown land is managed under the Crown Minerals Act 1991. Further advice on the Conservation Act reforms will be proactively released over the…

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Question 20473 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What protections, if any, does the Government believe should apply specifically to UNESCO World Heritage areas compared with other conservation land?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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No specific additional protections have been determined.

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Question 20474 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What applications, if any, has the Government received for prospecting, exploration, or mining activities within UNESCO World Heritage areas since the withdrawal of the recent West Coast proposal?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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Since the submission of a surrender application for minerals prospecting permit 61322, one application (for a Tier 3 minerals mining permit) has been submitted for an area that overlaps the Te Wahipounamu South West New Zealand World…

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Question 20475 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Government intend to amend the Crown Minerals Act, conservation legislation, or related policy settings to facilitate greater mining access within protected or internationally recognised conservation areas?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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The Government has not made any decision to amend the Crown Minerals Act to facilitate greater mining access within protected or internationally recognised conservation areas.

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Question 20476 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, has the Minister taken to cabinet regarding the future of mining or mineral development within UNESCO World Heritage areas since 1 January 2025, listed by date and title?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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None.

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Question 20477 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What criteria, if any, does the Government use to determine whether mining-related activities are appropriate within UNESCO World Heritage areas?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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The Minerals Programme for Minerals (Excluding Petroleum) 2025 sets out matters that the Minister will or will ordinarily consider when considering the permit area and work programme for a proposed Crown Minerals permit.

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Question 20478 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Government intend to approve future mining, prospecting, or exploration permits within UNESCO World Heritage areas?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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Applications for mining, prospecting and exploration permits will continue to be assessed against the relevant legislative criteria.

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Question 20479 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, briefings, aides-memoire, memos, or other reports, if any, has the Minister received regarding the possible risks of mining activity within UNESCO World Heritage areas to New Zealand’s World Heritage status or international…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information.

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Question 17752 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What assessment has been made of the implications for New Zealand's foreign policy of supplying critical minerals into supply chains that have defence or military purposes?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Refer to the information on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade's website: www.mfat.govt.nz/en/media-and-resources/critical-minerals-proactive-release

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Question 17753 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    Have any New Zealand based critical minerals companies been engaged with during the course of developing the proposed critical minerals framework between New Zealand and the United States, if so, which companies?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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No companies have been included in the development of the draft non-binding United States-New Zealand Critical Minerals Framework. Officials have separately engaged with firms and the United States to understand investment opportunities.…

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17754, 17758 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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  • 17754 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Shane Jones, Minister for Resources

    In what meetings, if any, with the United States has a critical minerals framework been discussed by representatives of the New Zealand Government, listed by date and attendees since February 1, 2026?

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    Recorded target Winston Peters, Minister of Foreign Affairs

    In what meetings, if any, with the United States has a critical minerals framework been discussed by representatives of the New Zealand Government, listed by date and attendees since February 1, 2026?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has attended the following meetings with United States Officials: - 2 February 2026: US-NZ Strategic Dialogue in Washington D.C., attended by MFAT Secretary, MBIE Deputy Secretary (Building,…

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Question 17755 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What is the quantum of investment, if any, being sought from the United States under the proposed critical minerals framework?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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The draft Framework does not specify particular investments or value of investments. The draft Framework is non-binding and is designed to facilitate further cooperation.

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Question 17756 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, briefings, reports, aide memoire, or any other document, if any, has the Minister received regarding the proposed critical minerals framework with the United States since February 1, 2026?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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I have received the following papers from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment: - 2 February 2026 - Cabinet Paper - A Non-Binding Framework on Critical Minerals Between the United States and New Zealand, - 26 February 2026 -…

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Question 17757 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, briefings, reports, aide memoire, or any other document, if any, has the Minister received that refers to the end use of critical minerals under the proposed framework for critical minerals with the United States since October…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information. I also refer…

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Question 17759 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What is the quantum of investment, if any, being sought from the United States under the proposed critical minerals framework?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Refer to the Minister for Resources response to WPQ 17755 (2026).

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17760, 17768 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    Recorded target Shane Jones, Minister for Resources

    Does the Government have a position on whether it is appropriate that New Zealand sourced critical minerals be used in overseas defence or weapons system, if so, what is the position?

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    Recorded target Todd McClay, Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs

    Does the Government have a position on whether it is appropriate that New Zealand sourced critical minerals be used in overseas defence or weapons system, if so, what is the position?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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The Government does not have a position on the military applications of critical minerals.

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Question 17763 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, briefings, reports, aide memoire, or any other document, if any, has the Minister received regarding the proposed critical minerals framework with the United States since February 1, 2026?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Refer to the information on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade's website: www.mfat.govt.nz/en/media-and-resources/critical-minerals-proactive-release

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Question 17765 (2026)

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    Does the Government have a position on whether it is appropriate that New Zealand sourced critical minerals be used in overseas defence or weapons system, if so, what is the position?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Refer to the Minister for Resources response to WPQ 17760 (2026).

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Question 17252 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What statements, if any, has the Minister made regarding the application of animal welfare standards to imported products or the Animal Products (Closing the Welfare Gap) Amendment Bill, by date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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I have made a number of statements to the media and public regarding the application of animal welfare standards to imported products. I do not think it is in the public interest for my office to spend considerable time collating them.

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Question 17253 (2026)

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    Has the Minister brought officials to any meetings with any organisations about the application of animal welfare standards to imported products or the Animal Products (Closing the Welfare Gap) Amendment Bill, and if so, what were those…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Question 17254 (2026). Officials were present at both of these meetings.

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Question 17254 (2026)

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    Has the Minister met with any organisations regarding the application of animal welfare standards to imported products or the Animal Products (Closing the Welfare Gap) Amendment Bill, if so, when and with whom?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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I have met the following groups about the application of animal welfare standards to imported products: - Animal Policy International and the Animal Law Association: 4 March 2024 - Animal Policy International and Walt Cavendish: 11…

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Question 17255 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence, if any, has the Minister had with businesses or organisations regarding the application of animal welfare standards to imported products or the Animal Products (Closing the Welfare Gap) Amendment Bill, by correspondent…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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My office handles a high volume of communications each week and compiling a detailed record of this would require significant time and resources. I do not believe that listing each communication represents a good use of staff time.

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Question 17257 (2026)

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    What advice, briefings, aides-memoire, memos, or other reports has the Minister received regarding the application of animal welfare standards to imported products or the Animal Products (Closing the Welfare Gap) Amendment Bill, by title…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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I have received the documents in the attached table relating to the application of animal welfare standards to imported products:

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Question 17299 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What, if any, amendments or changes does the Government intend to propose to the Gene Technology Bill?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

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The Gene Technology Bill is still under active consideration.

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17300, 17301 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What, if any, are the expected timeframes for the second reading of the Gene Technology Bill?

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    Is it the Government's intention to progress the Gene Technology Bill this term of Parliament, if not, what is the Government's intention?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Leader of the House

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The Government intends to progress all Legislation on the Order Paper.

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Question 16991 (2026)

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, correspondence or any other documents, if any, has the Minister, or any member of their Office received since 1 January 2025 related to fast track mining projects, listed by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information.

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Question 16992 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, has the Minister, taken to cabinet since 1 January 2025 related to fast track mining projects, listed by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 16993 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, has the Minister, taken to cabinet since 1 January 2025 related to seabed mining, listed by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 16995 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, has the Minister, taken to cabinet since 1 January 2025 related to gold mining, listed by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 16996 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, has the Minister, taken to cabinet since 1 January 2025 related to coal mining, listed by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 16997 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, has the Minister, taken to cabinet since 1 January 2025 related to oil and gas exploration, listed by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 16998 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, has the Minister, taken to cabinet since 1 January 2025 related to gene technology, listed by title and date?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

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I am advised that neither I nor my predecessor have taken any papers to Cabinet since January 2025 related to gene technology.

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Question 16999 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, has the Minister, taken to cabinet since 1 January 2025 related to pig farrowing crates, listed by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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Since 1 January 2025, I have taken the papers in the attached table that relate to pig farrowing crates to Cabinet. These documents are already available on the Ministry for Primary Industries’ website below. Code of Welfare: Pigs Public…

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Question 17001 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, has the Minister, taken to cabinet since 1 January 2025 related to intensive winter grazing, listed by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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None.

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Question 17002 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, has the Minister, taken to cabinet since 1 January 2025 related to live animal exports trade, listed by title and date?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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None.

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Question 17003 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, correspondence or any other documents, if any, has the Minister, or any member of their Office received since 1 January 2025 related to seabed mining, listed by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information.

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Question 17005 (2026)

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, correspondence or any other documents, if any, has the Minister, or any member of their Office received since 1 January 2025 related to gold mining, listed by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information.

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Question 17006 (2026)

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, correspondence or any other documents, if any, has the Minister, or any member of their Office received since 1 January 2025 related to coal mining, listed by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information.

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Question 17007 (2026)

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, correspondence or any other documents, if any, has the Minister, or any member of their Office received since 1 January 2025 related to oil and gas exploration, listed by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information.

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Question 17009 (2026)

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, correspondence or any other documents, if any, has the Minister, or any member of their Office received since 1 January 2025 related to wilding pine, listed by title and date?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Question 17010 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, correspondence or any other documents, if any, has the Minister, or any member of their Office received since 1 January 2025 related to gene technology, listed by title and date?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

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I am advised that the titles and dates of advice from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment related to gene technology are publicly available here:…

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Question 17011 (2026)

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, correspondence or any other documents, if any, has the Minister, or any member of their Office received since 1 January 2025 related to pig farrowing crates, listed by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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Since 1 January 2025, I have received the documents in the attached table relating to pig farrowing crates from the Ministry for Primary Industries. Several of these documents are already available on the department’s website: Changes to…

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Question 17012 (2026)

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, correspondence or any other documents, if any, has the Minister, or any member of their Office received since 1 January 2025 related to intensive winter grazing, listed by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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I have received the following advice related to winter grazing since 1 January 2025: AM25-0380: Southland Winter Grazing 2025 Update (20 May 2025) AM25-0991: Winter grazing 2025 end-of-season summary (20 November 2025) Please note I also…

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Question 17013 (2026)

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, correspondence or any other documents, if any, has the Minister, or any member of their Office received since 1 January 2025 related to live animal exports trade, listed by title and date?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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To support bilateral relationships held with different international counterparts, I receive information from time to time on the trade and export of live animals. In terms of policy advice relating to relating to reinstating livestock…

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Question 17015 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What, if any, is the status of the Gene Technology Bill?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

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The Health Select Committee presented their report to Parliament in October 2025 after considering public submissions on the Gene Technology Bill. The Bill is now awaiting its second reading in Parliament, with timing to be confirmed.

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Question 17016 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to cabinet about whether or not the government would progress the resumption of live animal exports since January 2025, listed by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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Two papers were considered by Cabinet Committee during this period: - "Supporting the highest Standards of Animal Welfare for Livestock Exported by Sea: Release of Discussion Document" 21 July 2025 and 25 August 2025 - "Animal Welfare…

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Question 17017 (2026)

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    What advice, briefings, aide memoirs or correspondence, if any, did the Minister receive on whether or not the government would progress the resumption of live animal exports since January 2025, listed by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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My office receives a large amount of correspondence and it is not in the public interest to devote time and resources to detail each item separately. Since January 2025, I have received the briefings in the attached table on whether or not…

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Question 17018 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    Which Ministers, if any, made the decision not to progress the resumption of live animal exports at sea?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

It's a decision of the government.