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Question 24448 (2026)

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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 25 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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I refer the Member to the attached table. Please note three titles have been withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6. Please note I also receive a weekly portfolio update.

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Question 24455 (2026)

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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 25 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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In my capacity as the Minister for the Environment, I received the following papers in the week beginning 25 May 2026: Ministry for the Environment 25/05/2026: 26-BRF-01147: Initial Briefing to the Primary Production Committee on the…

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Question 24456 (2026)

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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 25 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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In my capacity as the Associate Minister for the Environment, I received the following advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire and other documents in the week beginning 25 May 2026: Ministry for the Environment: 28/05/2026: Final…

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Question 24504 (2026)

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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 25 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Space

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None.

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Question 24515 (2026)

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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 25 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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None.

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Question 24569 (2026)

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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 25 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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On 25 May 2026, I received one paper with a title withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6.

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Question 24577 (2026)

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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 25 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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None.

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Question 24579 (2026)

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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 25 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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In my capacity as the Minister for the Environment, I took one paper to Cabinet on the week beginning 25 May 2026 that is withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6.

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Question 24637 (2026)

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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 11 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Space

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The titles of advice, reports, briefings and/or aide memoires I received from MBIE the week beginning 11 May will be released on the MBIE website in the coming weeks here:…

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Question 24648 (2026)

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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 11 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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I refer the Member to my reply to written question 19440 (2026).

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Question 24695 (2026)

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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 11 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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I refer the Member to the attached table. Please note I also receive a weekly portfolio update.

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Question 24701 (2026)

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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 11 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

Answer

I refer the Member to my reply to written Parliamentary question 19444 (2026).

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Question 24702 (2026)

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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 11 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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I refer the Member to my reply to written question 19446 (2026).

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Question 24760 (2026)

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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 11 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Space

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None.

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Question 24769 (2026)

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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 11 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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None.

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Question 24819 (2026)

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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 11 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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None.

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Question 24826 (2026)

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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 11 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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None.

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Question 24827 (2026)

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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 11 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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None.

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20178, 20756 (2026)

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    20178

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 18/05/2026, by title and date?

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    Rachel Brooking

    Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

    20756 (matches this search)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 18 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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None.

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20179, 20632 (2026)

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    20179

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    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 18/05/2026, by title and date?

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    Rachel Brooking

    Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

    20632 (matches this search)

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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 18 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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In my capacity as the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, I received the following papers during the week beginning 18 May 2026: Ministry for the Environment: 18/05/2026: 26-BRF-01190: Meeting Note - Meeting with EDS to discuss the…

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20181, 20848 (2026)

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    20181

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 18/05/2026, by title and date?

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    Rachel Brooking

    Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

    20848 (matches this search)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 18 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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In my capacity as the Minister for the Environment, I took the following paper to Cabinet during the week beginning 18 May 2026: 18/05/2026: 26-CAB-00762 - Resource Management (Freshwater Farm Plans) Amendment Regulations 2026

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20183, 20702 (2026)

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    20183

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    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 18/05/2026, by title and date?

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    Rachel Brooking

    Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

    20702 (matches this search)

    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 18 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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In my capacity as the Minister for the Environment, I received the following briefings during the week beginning 18 May 2026: Ministry for the Environment: 18/05/2026: 26-BRF-01255 - Meeting with Recycling Leadership Forum Chair 20 May…

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Question 20615 (2026)

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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 18 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Space

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The titles of advice, reports, briefings and/or aide memoires I received from MBIE the week beginning 18 May will be released on the MBIE website in the coming weeks here:…

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Question 20696 (2026)

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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 18 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table. Please note five titles have been withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6. Please note I also receive a weekly portfolio update.

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Question 20701 (2026)

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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 18 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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In my capacity as the Associate Minister for the Environment, I received the following advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire and other documents in the week beginning 18 May 2026: Ministry for the Environment: 21/05/2026: Final…

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Question 20840 (2026)

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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 18 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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None.

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Question 20847 (2026)

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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 18 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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In my capacity as the Associate Minister for the Enviroment, I took the following paper to Cabinet in the week beginning 18 May 2026: Ministry for the Environment: 18/05/2026: Resource Management (Freshwater Farm Plans) Amendment…

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18844, 19309 (2026)

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    18844

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 04/05/2026, by title and date?

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    Rachel Brooking

    Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

    19309 (matches this search)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 4 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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In my capacity as the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, I took two papers to Cabinet in the week beginning 4 May 2026: 4/05/26: Updating RMA National Direction: National Environmental Standards for Marine Aquaculture and Commercial…

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18845, 19216 (2026)

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    List MP · Green Party

    18845

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    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 04/05/2026, by title and date?

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    Rachel Brooking

    Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

    19216 (matches this search)

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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 4 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

Answer

In my capacity as the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, I received the following documents in the week beginning 4 May 2026: 7/05/2026: Final RMA Reform, Environment and Climate Change Weekly Updates week ending 8 May 2026. 5/05/2026:…

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18848, 19352 (2026)

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    18848

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 04/05/2026, by title and date?

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    Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

    19352 (matches this search)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 4 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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In my capacity as the Minister for the Environment, I took one paper to Cabinet in the week beginning 4 May 2026: 04/05/26 26-CAB-00585: Agricultural and Horticultural Products Regulatory Review – HSNO and ACVM Amendment Bills: Approval…

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18849, 19259 (2026)

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    18849

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    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 04/05/2026, by title and date?

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    Rachel Brooking

    Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

    19259 (matches this search)

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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 4 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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In my capacity as the Minister for the Environment, I received the following documents in the week beginning 4 May 2026: Ministry for the Environment: 4/05/26: 26-BRF-01099: Responding to the Environmental Protection Authority's draft…

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Question 19252 (2026)

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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 4 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table. Please note three titles have been withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Question 19258 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

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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 4 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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In my capacity as the Associate Minister for the Environment, I received the following advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire and other documents in the week beginning 4 May 2026: Ministry for the Environment: 07/05/2026: Final…

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Question 19345 (2026)

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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 4 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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On 4 May 2026, the papers titled Government response to the Petitions Committee Report on the Petition of Benjamin Plows-Kolff: Fair and affordable food regulations for small food businesses, and Agricultural and Horticultural Products…

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Question 19351 (2026)

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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 4 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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In my capacity as the Associate Minister for the Environment, I took the following paper to Cabinet in the week beginning 4 May 2026: Ministry for the Environment: 04/05/2026: Implementing New Zealand’s Approach to Grow Voluntary Markets

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18761, 18762, 18764, 18765 (2026)

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Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    Is it correct that "ACT is driving the replacement of the RMA" as stated by Simon Court on Facebook on 4 May, and if so, would the Natural Environment Bill and the Planning Bill look different if ACT was not “driving the replacement of the…

  • 18762 (matches this search)

    Is it correct that "ACT is driving the replacement of the RMA" as stated by Simon Court on Facebook on 4 May, and if so, was a formal decision made that ACT would be driving this replacement?

  • 18764 (matches this search)

    Does he agree with Simon Court's Facebook post on 4 May that, "ACT is driving the replacement of the RMA”?

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    How, if at all, is "ACT is driving the replacement of the RMA” as stated by Simon Court on Facebook on 4 May?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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I am not responsible for comments made by other people or political parties

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Question 18254 (2026)

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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 27 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Space

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The titles of advice, reports, briefings and/or aide memoires I received from MBIE the week beginning 27 April will be released on the MBIE website in the coming weeks here:…

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Question 18264 (2026)

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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 27 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

Answer

In my capacity as the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, I received the following advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire and other documents in the week beginning 27 April 2026: Ministry for the Environment: 27/04/2026: 26-BRF-00961 -…

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Question 18307 (2026)

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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 27 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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I refer the member to the attached table. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Question 18312 (2026)

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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 27 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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In my capacity as the Associate Minister for the Environment, I received the following documents in the week beginning 27 April 2026: The Ministry for the Environment: 28/04/2026: 26 – BRF – 01073 - Talking points: 26-CAB-00456 -…

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Question 18314 (2026)

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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 27 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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In my capacity as the Minister for the Environment, I received the following documents in the week beginning 27 April 2026: The Ministry for the Environment: 28/04/2026: 26-BRF-00651 - Estimates documents for final approval 28/04/2026:…

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Question 18359 (2026)

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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 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Space

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None.

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Question 18368 (2026)

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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 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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None.

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Question 18412 (2026)

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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 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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On 28 April 2026, the paper titled Policy Approvals: Amendments to the Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines (Exemptions and Prohibited Substances) Regulations 2011 was considered by Cabinet.

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Question 18418 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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None.

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Question 18419 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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In my capacity as the Minister for the Environment, I took the following paper to Cabinet in the week beginning 27 April 2026: 29/04/2026: 26-CAB-00295 - Environmental Protection Authority: Appointments and Reappointment

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    What recent advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the environmental risks of cleanfill sites near the Hunua Falls?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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I have not received any advice on this matter in my capacity as Minister Responsible for RMA Reform.

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Question 17682 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

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    Will the Minister ensure that fast-track consenting processes do not compromise the protection of drinking water in the Hunua Ranges?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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Any potential environmental effects of Fast-track projects are managed through the setting of conditions by independent expert panels in consultation with relevant parties. As Minister for Infrastructure, I do not have influence over how…

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Rachel Brooking

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    What recent advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the environmental risks of cleanfill sites near the Hunua Falls?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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Question 17685 (2026)

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    Is the Minister aware of concerns raised by residents regarding potential contamination of water catchments in the Hunua Ranges; if so, what actions, if any, are being taken as a result?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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As Minister for Local Government I have not been made aware of concerns by residents regarding potential contamination of water catchments in the Hunua Ranges.