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Question 4388 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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I regularly take papers to Cabinet across a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, I proactively release papers considered by Cabinet on the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) website…

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Question 4422 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 2 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

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I refer the Member to reply number 1463 (2025).

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Question 4467 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 2 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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I received the following advice during the week beginning 2 February 2026. - National Iwi Chairs Forum and meeting with Iwi Chairs impacted by recent severe weather (3 Feb 2026) - Fortnightly Status Report for the period 23 January 2026 to…

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Question 4493 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 2 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Associate Minister for ACC

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In the interest of transparency, a list of titles of papers that I have received from ACC are published on ACC's website: https://www.acc.co.nz/resources#/category/1.

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Question 4494 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 2 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of titles of papers that I have received from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and ACC are published on MBIE's…

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Question 4527 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Judith Collins

Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister for the Public Service

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I refer the Member to reply number 8619 (2025).

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Question 4573 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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I took no papers to Cabinet in the week beginning 2 February 2026.

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Question 4599 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Associate Minister for ACC

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None.

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Question 4600 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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I regularly take papers to Cabinet across a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, I proactively release papers considered by Cabinet on the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) website…

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1829, 3706 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), by title and date?

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 26 January 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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I took one paper to Cabinet during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive): • Initial Government Financial Assistance for the January 2026 Upper North Island Severe Weather Event (27/01/2026)

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Question 3574 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    Has the Minister or their staff had any discussions with any officials who planned to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests and if so, what advice, if any, did they provide those officials?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

Answer

No.

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Question 3575 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    In what circumstances would it be appropriate to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests made to their office, or agencies for which the Minister is responsible?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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I refer the Member to the charging guidelines for OIA requests, published by the Ministry of Justice, which are to be followed by agencies subject to the OIA. The Ombudsman has also released a charging guideline for official information…

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Question 3576 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility suggest to a requestor that a fee would be charged for providing information requested under the Official Information…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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I am informed that the Ministry for Regulation has not suggested to any requester that a fee would be charged for the provision of information in response to any OIA requests.

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Question 3577 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility charge someone for providing information under the Official Information Act and for each instance what was the amount…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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I am informed that the Ministry for Regulation has not charged for the provision of information in response to any OIA requests.

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Question 3578 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    Has the Minister or their staff had any discussions with any officials who planned to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests and if so, what advice, if any, did they provide those officials?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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No.

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Question 3580 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    In what circumstances would it be appropriate to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests made to their office, or agencies for which the Minister is responsible?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

Answer

The Ombudsman has published guidance on charging for official information, which is publicly available here: https://www.ombudsman.parliament.nz/resources/charging-guide-charging-official-information-under-oia-and-lgoima

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Question 3581 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility suggest to a requestor that a fee would be charged for providing information requested under the Official Information…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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None.

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Question 3582 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility charge someone for providing information under the Official Information Act and for each instance what was the amount…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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None.

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3583, 3658 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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  • 3583 (matches this search)

    Has the Minister or their staff had any discussions with any officials who planned to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests and if so, what advice, if any, did they provide those officials?

  • 3658 (matches this search)

    Has the Minister or their staff had any discussions with any officials who planned to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests and if so, what advice, if any, did they provide those officials?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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No.

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Question 3585 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    In what circumstances would it be appropriate to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests made to their office, or agencies for which the Minister is responsible?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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Guidance from the Ombudsman is followed when making decisions relating to charging under the Official Information Act.

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6 questions (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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Matching question numbers: 3662 (2026), 3664 (2026)

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    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility suggest to a requestor that a fee would be charged for providing information requested under the Official Information…

  • 3588 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility charge someone for providing information under the Official Information Act and for each instance what was the amount…

  • 3595 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity

    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility suggest to a requestor that a fee would be charged for providing information requested under the Official Information…

  • 3598 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity

    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility charge someone for providing information under the Official Information Act and for each instance what was the amount…

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    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility suggest to a requestor that a fee would be charged for providing information requested under the Official Information…

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    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Forestry

    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility charge someone for providing information under the Official Information Act and for each instance what was the amount…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I am advised that the Ministry for Primary Industries have not charged requesters for providing information under the Official Information Act during the 2025 calendar year.

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Question 3587 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister or their staff had any discussions with any officials who planned to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests and if so, what advice, if any, did they provide those officials?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

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No.

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Question 3589 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    In what circumstances would it be appropriate to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests made to their office, or agencies for which the Minister is responsible?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

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The Ombudsman has published guidance on charging for official information, which is publicly available here: https://www.ombudsman.parliament.nz/resources/charging-guide-charging-official-information-under-oia-and-lgoima

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Question 3590 (2026)

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    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility suggest to a requestor that a fee would be charged for providing information requested under the Official Information…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

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I am advised none.

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Question 3592 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    Has the Minister or their staff had any discussions with any officials who planned to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests and if so, what advice, if any, did they provide those officials?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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No.

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Question 3593 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility charge someone for providing information under the Official Information Act and for each instance what was the amount…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

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I am advised none.

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Question 3594 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    In what circumstances would it be appropriate to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests made to their office, or agencies for which the Minister is responsible?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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Charging may be appropriate where a request requires considerable time or resources but it’s not something I have seen the need to consider based on requests received by my Office.

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Question 3597 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    Has the Minister or their staff had any discussions with any officials who planned to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests and if so, what advice, if any, did they provide those officials?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

Answer

No. Neither my Office nor I have had any discussions with officials regarding charging for Official Information Act requests

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Question 3599 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    In what circumstances would it be appropriate to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests made to their office, or agencies for which the Minister is responsible?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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As Minister for Building and Construction, I have no responsibility for any government departments, Ministries or agencies. With regard to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, I refer the Member to the Minister for Economic…

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Question 3600 (2026)

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    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility suggest to a requestor that a fee would be charged for providing information requested under the Official Information…

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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As Minister for Building and Construction, I have no responsibility for any government departments, Ministries or agencies. With regard to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, I refer the Member to the Minister for Economic…

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Question 3601 (2026)

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    Has the Minister or their staff had any discussions with any officials who planned to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests and if so, what advice, if any, did they provide those officials?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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No.

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Question 3602 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    In what circumstances would it be appropriate to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests made to their office, or agencies for which the Minister is responsible?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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In the circumstances outlined in the Official Information Act 1982 and relevant guidance from the Office of the Ombudsman.

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Question 3603 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility charge someone for providing information under the Official Information Act and for each instance what was the amount…

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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As Minister for Building and Construction, I have no responsibility for any government departments, Ministries or agencies. With regard to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, I refer the Member to the Minister for Economic…

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Question 3605 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility suggest to a requestor that a fee would be charged for providing information requested under the Official Information…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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None.

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Question 3606 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    In what circumstances would it be appropriate to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests made to their office, or agencies for which the Minister is responsible?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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I expect my office and departments follow the guidance from the Ombudsman and the Ministry of Justice when making decisions relating to charging under the Official Information Act.

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Question 3607 (2026)

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    Has the Minister or their staff had any discussions with any officials who planned to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests and if so, what advice, if any, did they provide those officials?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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No

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Question 3608 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility charge someone for providing information under the Official Information Act and for each instance what was the amount…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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None.

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Question 3610 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility suggest to a requestor that a fee would be charged for providing information requested under the Official Information…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

Answer

I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment’s response to written Parliamentary question 3647(2026) and the Minister of Foreign Affairs' response to written Parliamentary question 3657 (2026).

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Question 3611 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    Has the Minister or their staff had any discussions with any officials who planned to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests and if so, what advice, if any, did they provide those officials?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I have had no such discussions.

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Question 3612 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    In what circumstances would it be appropriate to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests made to their office, or agencies for which the Minister is responsible?

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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Section 15 of the Official Information Act (OIA) allows Ministers or Departments subject to the OIA to charge for the provision of any information. The circumstances for charging will depend on the nature of the request and the resource…

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Question 3613 (2026)

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    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility charge someone for providing information under the Official Information Act and for each instance what was the amount…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

Answer

I refer the Member to the Minister for the Environment’s response to written Parliamentary question 3650(2026) and the Minister of Foreign Affairs' response to written Parliamentary Question 3659 (2026).

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Question 3614 (2026)

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    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility suggest to a requestor that a fee would be charged for providing information requested under the Official Information…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

Answer

I am advised by the Department of Conservation that this information is not centrally held or recorded.

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Question 3616 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    Has the Minister or their staff had any discussions with any officials who planned to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests and if so, what advice, if any, did they provide those officials?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

Answer

No.

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3617, 3619, 3622 (2026)

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  • 3617 (matches this search)

    In what circumstances would it be appropriate to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests made to their office, or agencies for which the Minister is responsible?

  • 3619 (matches this search)

    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility suggest to a requestor that a fee would be charged for providing information requested under the Official Information…

  • 3622 (matches this search)

    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility charge someone for providing information under the Official Information Act and for each instance what was the amount…

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

Answer

The Ombudsman has published guidance on charging for official information, which is publicly available here: https://www.ombudsman.parliament.nz/resources/charging-guide-charging-official-information-under-oia-and-lgoima I am further…

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Question 3618 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility charge someone for providing information under the Official Information Act and for each instance what was the amount…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised that in August 2025 the Department of Conservation charged one requester for the release of official information. The amount charged was $1000. The charge related to external costs incurred for the retrieval of decades old…

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Question 3620 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister or their staff had any discussions with any officials who planned to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests and if so, what advice, if any, did they provide those officials?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

Answer

No.

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Question 3623 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    In what circumstances would it be appropriate to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests made to their office, or agencies for which the Minister is responsible?

Answered by

Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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The Ombudsman has published guidance on charging for official information, which is publicly available here: https://www.ombudsman.parliament.nz/resources/charging-guide-charging-official-information-under-oia-and-lgoima

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Question 3624 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility suggest to a requestor that a fee would be charged for providing information requested under the Official Information…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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None.

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Question 3625 (2026)

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    Has the Minister or their staff had any discussions with any officials who planned to charge for replying to Official Information Act requests and if so, what advice, if any, did they provide those officials?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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No.

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Question 3626 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    On how many occasions, if any, during the 2025 calendar year did each agency for which the Minister has responsibility charge someone for providing information under the Official Information Act and for each instance what was the amount…

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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None.