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Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · Labour Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform
None.
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · 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 Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety
On 27 July 2026, the paper titled Animal Products Amendment Regulations 2026 and Wine Amendment Regulations 2026 was considered by Cabinet.
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · 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 Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment
None.
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · 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 Nicola Grigg
Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment
In my capacity as the Minister for the Environment, I took the following paper to Cabinet in the week beginning 27 July 2026: 27/07/2026: Cabinet: Government Response to the Report of the Petitions Committee on Requests to Ban the Public…
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · 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 Nicola Grigg
Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment
None.
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · 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 Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment
None.
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · 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 Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety
None
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · 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 Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform
In my capacity as Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, I presented the following item to Cabinet on 20 July 2026: 20/07/2026: Additional Item: Mana Whakahono ā Rohe in the New Planning System
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · 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 Chris Penk
Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Space
None.
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · 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 Nicola Grigg
Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment
In my capacity as the Minister for the Environment, I received the following documents in the week beginning 19 July 2026: Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions & Transport: 20/07/2026: 26-BRF-01288 - Application from Fortysouth Group…
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · 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 Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment
In my capacity as the Minister for the Environment, I received the following advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire and other documents in the week beginning [date as in question]: Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and…
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · 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 Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety
I refer the Member to the attached table. Please note one title has been withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6. Please note I also receive a weekly portfolio update.
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · 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 Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform
In my capacity as the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, I received the following papers in the week beginning 19/07/2026: 20/07/2026: 26-BRF-01985: Meeting with Waikato and Waipā River Iwi on 22 July 2026 21/07/2026: 26-BRF-02058:…
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · 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 Chris Penk
Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Space
The titles of advice, reports, briefings and/or aide memoires I received from MBIE the week beginning 19 July will be released on the MBIE website in the coming weeks here:…
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What consideration, if any, has he given to the supply of wild game to the domestic food market?
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety
I am considering the supply of wild game for human consumption as part of recent work relating to homekill and recreational catch settings. I am aware that recreational catch cannot be traded, while wild game intended for sale must meet…
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · Labour Party
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What advice, if any, has he received on the inspection or verification of wild venison intended for sale?
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety
I have not received advice specifically dedicated to the inspection or verification of wild venison intended for sale.
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Has he received any advice on the substances or toxins that could currently affect the harvest of wild game for human consumption?
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety
Since becoming Minister for Food Safety, I have received the advice in the attached the table relating to this topic.
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What advice, if any, by title and date, has he received on wild game animals for human consumption?
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety
Since becoming Minister for Food Safety, I have received the advice in the attached table relating to wild game animals for human consumption.
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Has he raised the timeliness of novel food assessments with the Food Ministers' Meeting or with his Australian counterpart in the last 12 months; if so, on what dates, and what was the outcome?
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety
No.
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · Labour Party
(matches this search)
How many, if any, novel food applications lodged with Food Standards Australia New Zealand in the last three years were made by New Zealand-based applicants, and what proportion of those were approved?
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety
No novel food applications have been lodged with Food Standards Australia New Zealand in the last three years by New Zealand-based applicants.
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · Labour Party
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How many, if any, applications to amend Standard 1.5.1 (Novel Foods) of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code have been lodged with Food Standards Australia New Zealand in the last three years, and of those, how many have been…
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety
Food Standards Australia New Zealand has received nine novel food applications over the last three years to amend Schedule 25 (Novel Foods) of the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code: • three have been approved/gazetted; • one has…
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What criteria determines whether a project is subject to a Gateway Review, and how many, if any, projects that met those criteria in 2024 and 2025 did not receive a review?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
Investments that are high-risk are subject to Gateway reviews. To determine the risk rating, agencies are required to complete a Risk Profile Assessment (RPA) for an investment. If agencies self-assess the risk to be medium or high, then…
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · Labour Party
(matches this search)
How many projects, if any, listed by project name, received a red rating through Treasury's Gateway Review process in the last 12 months?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
One investment undertook a Gateway review between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2026 and received a Red rating: • NZ Police – Arms Transformation Programme.
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · Labour Party
(matches this search)
How many projects, listed by project name, received an amber/red rating through Treasury's Gateway Review process in the last 12 months?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
Nine investments undertook a Gateway review between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2026 and received an Amber/Red rating. These included: • Ministry of Social Development: Disability Support Services – High and Complex Framework (HCF): Capital…
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What, if anything, is the total expenditure incurred to date on independent advisers, additional specialist personnel, and other skills or capabilities brought in to support the planning system transformation programme, and is this funded…
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform
The Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport has incurred $2.75 million in expenses that are directly tied to responding to the recommendations of the Gateway Review. This expense was incurred in the 2025/26 financial year,…
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · Labour Party
What recommendations, listed by recommendation and whether it has been fully completed, did Treasury's Gateway Review make in respect to the planning system transformation programme?
What specific "major risks or issues" did Treasury identify in the Gateway Review for the planning system transformation programme?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform
The Treasury's Gateway Review and the corresponding Assurance Action Plan are being prepared for publication on the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport's website. These documents will include the risks, issues and…
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What date was he first advised that Treasury's Gateway Review had assigned an amber/red rating to the planning system transformation programme?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform
I received an oral update on the likely outcome of the Gateway Review on Wednesday 22 October 2025. I also received a written briefing from the Ministry for the Environment on 3 November 2025.
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · Labour Party
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How many, if any, applications for a grocery or supermarket project have been made under the Fast-track Approvals Act?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure
None.
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Does she agree with David Seymour that the Government has “led a horse to water, but not made them drink just yet” when it comes to new supermarket chains in New Zealand?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth
Yes. Investing in the grocery sector and opening new supermarkets are commercial decisions for businesses. The Government has focused on reducing barriers to entry and expansion in the sector, to make it more attractive for businesses to…
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · Labour Party
(matches this search)
How many, if any, meetings have he or his officials held with overseas grocery retailers not currently operating in New Zealand in the last 12 months?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure
I am advised that officials from the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport's Fast-track Operations team have met with a grocery retailer. It is not the public interest to release further details at this time as they are…
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Has any grocery or supermarket retailer not currently operating in New Zealand applied for referral of a project under the Fast-track Approvals Act?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure
No.
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · Labour Party
(matches this search)
How many, if any, grocery or supermarket projects does he expect to be lodged for referral under the Fast-track Approvals Act this year?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure
Seeking a referral under the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 (the Act) is a commercial decision for prospective applicants. As such, I am not party to any potential applications under the Act.
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · 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 6 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Chris Penk
Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Space
The titles of advice, reports, briefings and/or aide memoires I received from MBIE the week beginning 6 July will be released on the MBIE website in the coming weeks here:…
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · 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 Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform
In my capacity as the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, I received the following papers in the week beginning 6 July 2026: Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport 07/07/2026: 26-BRF-01892: Meeting with Federated Farmers…
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · 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 Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety
I refer the Member to the attached table. Please note four titles have been withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6. Please note I also receive a weekly portfolio update.
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · 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 Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment
In my capacity as the Associate Minister for the Environment, I received the following document in the week beginning 6 July 2026: Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport: 09/07/2026: Final Environment Weekly Update week…
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · 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 Nicola Grigg
Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment
In my capacity as the Minister for the Environment, I received the following papers in the week beginning 6 July 2026: Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport: 07/07/2026: 26-BRF-01896: Opportunities for the Minister for…
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · 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 Chris Penk
Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Space
None.
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · 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 Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform
None.
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · 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 Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety
None.
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · 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 Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment
None.
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · 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 Nicola Grigg
Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment
None.
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · 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 29 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Asked by
Kahurangi Carter
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 received, if any, during the week beginning June 29th 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Grigg
Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment
In my capacity as the Minister for the Environment, I received the following documents in the week beginning 29 June 2026: Ministry for the Environment/Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport: 29/06/2026: 26-BRF-1687 -…
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · Labour Party
What work, if any, is being undertaken through the Food Act Improvement Programme to improve consistency, transparency, and accountability in the delivery of food verification services?
What steps, if any, is the Minister taking to address the variation in food safety verification fees from Councils around New Zealand?
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety
One of my priorities as Minister for Food Safety has been to instigate the Food Act Improvement Programme (FAIP). One of the priorities under FAIP is national consistency in advice and application of the Food Act, which includes a review…
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · Labour Party
(matches this search)
How are food safety verification fees set across different Councils?
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety
Local Councils are co-regulators under the Food Act. They set the fees and charges for the services and activities they deliver according to requirements and principles set out in the Food Act and Local Government Act 2002.
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · 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 29 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Chris Penk
Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Space
The titles of advice, reports, briefings and/or aide memoires I received from MBIE the week beginning 29 June will be released on the MBIE website in the coming weeks here:…
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · 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 29 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform
In my capacity as the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, I received the following papers during the week beginning 29 June 2026: Ministry for the Environment: 29/06/2026: 26-BRF-1832 - Brief to Support Meeting with the Parliamentary…
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · 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 29 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety
I refer the Member to the attached table. Please note that one title has been withheld under Speakers Ruling 199/6. Please note I also receive a weekly portfolio update.
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · 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 29 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment
In my capacity as the Associate Minister for the Environment, I received the following document in the week beginning 29 June 2026: Ministry for the Environment: 29/6/2026: 26-BRF-01728 - Meeting with Zone 3 Local Government NZ Ministry…
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 29 June 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Chris Penk
Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Space
None.