Search written questions to Ministers and the replies they have received.
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Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
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Has the Minister discussed the National Library Music Hire Service with the Minister of Internal Affairs; if so, what was discussed specifically?
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Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
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What advice, if any, has the Minister received about the National Library Music Hire Service; by title and date?
Parliament dissolved: no reply received
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
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What advice, if any, has the Minister received about the National Library Music Hire Service; by title and date?
Parliament dissolved: no reply received
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
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In what way, exactly , will the National Library Music Hire Service continue to operate if proposed changes to the service go ahead?
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Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
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Who, specifically, will look after the sheet music collection available via the National Library Music Hire Service if the librarian who currently does so has their role disestablished?
Parliament dissolved: no reply received
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
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What advice, if any, has she received from the Public Service Commissioner on the impact of the proposed change in delivery of the National Library Music Hire Service on the ability of the Chief Executive of Department of Internal Affairs…
Parliament dissolved: no reply received
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
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Did the Minister specifically request any advice about the National Library Music Hire Service; if so, when?
Parliament dissolved: no reply received
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Did the Minister specifically request any advice about the National Library Music Hire Service; if so, when?
Parliament dissolved: no reply received
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
Is the government considering disestablishing the position of Music Librarian under proposed National Library Music Hire service changes; if so, which staff type will manage any potential changes to the National Library’s Music Hire…
Is the government considering disestablishing the position of Music Librarian under proposed National Library Music Hire service changes; if so, why?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
I am advised that the Department of Internal Affairs is responsible for organising its workforce and resources to meet its responsibilities and the Government's funding expectations.
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
Is the government planning on discontinuing the National Library’s Music Hire service; if so, what consultation, if any, has been done with specialist music librarians, choir and orchestra managers, or other clients of the National…
Is the government planning on discontinuing the National Library’s Music Hire service; if not, what changes, if any, is the government considering regarding the National Library’s Music Hire service?
Is the government planning on discontinuing the National Library’s Music Hire service; if so, why?
Is the government planning on discontinuing the National Library’s Music Hire service; if so, when?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
The Department of Internal Affairs is responsible for organising its workforce and resources to meet its responsibilities and the Government's funding expectations. There is no proposal to discontinue the National Library's Music Hire…
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · 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 7 September 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Parliament dissolved: no reply received
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 7 September 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage
I refer the Member to reply number 59549 (2024).
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 7 September 2026, by title and date?
Parliament dissolved: no reply received
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 7 September 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage
None.
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 31 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 31 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries
Papers with titles currently in the public interest to publish: Enabling the Tindale Marine Research Charitable Trust tagging (31-Aug-26) In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential…
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · 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 31 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage
I refer the Member to reply number 59549 (2024).
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries
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…
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage
None.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 24 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries
Papers with titles currently in the public interest to publish: Scallop Aquaculture in New Zealand (25-Aug-26) Upcoming release of non-fish and protected species capture data for the quarter April to June 2026 (28-Aug-26) In addition to…
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · 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 24 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage
I refer the Member to reply number 59549 (2024).
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries
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…
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage
None.
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
Question published
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
Question published
What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 17 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries
Papers with titles currently in the public interest to publish: Summary information on instances where councils have proposed/implemented fishing controls (19-Aug-26) In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives…
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage
I refer the Member to reply number 59549 (2024).
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 17 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries
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…
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 17 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage
None.
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
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Does the government plan to increase the current funding held by the Major Events Fund; if so, when?
Answered by
Hon Louise Upston
Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality
The current multi-year appropriation spans five years, from 2022 to 2027. We are currently in the fifth and final year. The fund returns to an annual appropriation of $11.169 million at the completion of this multi-year appropriation. No…
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
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Does the government plan to increase the current funding held by the Major Events Fund; if so, by how much?
Answered by
Hon Louise Upston
Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality
I refer the Member to reply number 37215 (2026). This includes a funding uplift in 2025/26 to support Major Event and Tourism Package initiatives including $40.0 million for the one-off Event Attraction Package and $10.0 million for the…
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
How much funding, if any, is currently held by the Major Events Fund?
How much, if any, of the funding available through the Major Events Fund has been appropriated; and how much has not?
Answered by
Hon Louise Upston
Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality
The multi-year appropriation is from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2027 and it has a total budget of $116.301 million. This includes a funding uplift in 2025/26 to support Major Event and Tourism Package initiatives including $40.0 million for…
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
Question published
What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 10 August 2026, by title and date?
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
Question published
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries
Papers with titles currently in the public interest to publish: Information on the Hananui Aquaculture Project (14-Aug-26) In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests…
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage
I refer the Member to reply number 59549 (2024).
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 10 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage
None.
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
Question published
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 3 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
Question published
What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 3 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries
Papers with titles currently in the public interest to publish: Meeting with Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu (06-Aug-26) 2026 Pre-election Baseline Update (PREBU): Oceans and Fisheries - Vote Agriculture, Biosecurity, Fisheries and Food Safety…
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 3 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage
I refer the Member to reply number 59549 (2024).
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 3 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries
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…
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 3 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage
None.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries
Papers with titles currently in the public interest to publish: Speech for Seafood Directions Conference 2026 (27-Jul-26) MPI Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets as at 30 June 2026 - Ministerial Certification (28-Jul-26) Public…
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage
I refer the Member to reply number 59549 (2024).
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries
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…
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage
I took two papers to Cabinet, but I believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of government decision making processes to release the title at this time.
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 19 July 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage
None.
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 19 July 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries
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…
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage
I refer the Member to reply number 59549 (2024).
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 20 July 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries
Papers with titles currently in the public interest to publish: • Proposed Hauraki Gulf Temporary Closures: Umupuia Beach, Te Mātā and Waipatukahu, and Waiheke Island (22-Jul-26) • Two mātaitai reserve applications at Whangārei Harbour and…
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
Question published
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 6 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
Question published
What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 6 July 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries
Papers with titles currently in the public interest to publish: • Overview of Animal Welfare in Salmon Farming (8-Jun-26) • Bay of Plenty aquaculture settlement celebration ceremony (9-Jun-26) • Summary of National Climate Change Risk…
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 6 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage
I refer the Member to reply number 59549 (2024).
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 July 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries
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…
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 July 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Paul Goldsmith
List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage
I took one paper to Cabinet; Report on Overseas Travel: Hon Paul Goldsmith – May / June 2026.
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What advice, if any, has he received regarding the falling stocks of the Tarakihi fishery?”
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries
I have received the following: 2026 October sustainability round: proposals for public consultation (28 May 26) October 2026 tarakihi sustainability review: options for public consultation (12 June 26)
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What options, if any, is he considering taking as Minister to ensure the sustainability of the Tarakihi fishery?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries
Officials are currently consulting on proposed sustainability measures for east and west coast tarakihi fisheries. These proposals are available on the Ministry for Primary Industries’ website at:…