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Question 37775 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

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    Is the Department of Conservation considering including Kaikoura Blue Penguins in tranche 2 of the HPAI (highly pathogenic avian influenza) vaccine roll-out?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised that the Department of Conservation is not currently considering kororā / little blue penguins for vaccination for H5 bird flu as the species is not nationally threatened.

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Question 37776 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Is the Department of Conservation considering including regional populations in tranche 2 of the HPAI (highly pathogenic avian influenza) vaccine roll-out?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised that the Department of Conservation is not considering regionally threatened bird populations for inclusion in tranche 2 of the H5 bird flu vaccination programme. This is focused on nationally threatened species at highest…

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Question 37777 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Department of Conservation produced on tranche 2 of the HPAI (highly pathogenic avian influenza) vaccine roll-out; listed by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The Department of Conservation has not provided me with specific advice relating to tranche 2 of the H5 bird flu vaccination programme, as this is currently in the planning stage.

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Question 36360 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What type of gold mining, if any, occurs in Pounamu Management Areas?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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There are currently 157 mining permits with gold as a target mineral over Pounamu Management Areas. This figure is inclusive of six gold fossicking areas, and one special purpose mining permit for tourism activity.

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Question 36362 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    How much gold, if any, is mined from Pounamu Management Areas?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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Declarations in the Annual Summary Reports of relevant permits holders report that 26,154.31 troy ounces (ozt) of gold was recovered from Pounamu Management Zones in the 2024 calendar year (the most recent data set available).

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Question 33065 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has she received on consent law; listed by title and date?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

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On 17 February 2025, I received advice from officials (ref 119421) ahead of a scheduled meeting with the founder of the Consent Law Reform Campaign, Layba Zubair. The aide-mémoire included general information about the campaign. In October…

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Question 33066 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has he requested on consent law; listed by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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My office does not keep records of advice I have requested. I refer the Member instead to my response to WPQ 33067 (2026).

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Question 33067 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has he received on consent law; listed by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer to the advice listed in Table 1.

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Question 32918 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, did he or his office receive on the Conservation Amendment Bill; listed by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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In my capacity as Minister for Resources my office and I received advice in one briefing and one email: 1. 17/02/2025 - Briefing - BRIEFING-REQ-0009071 Meeting with Straterra on 19 February 2025 2. 28/04/2026 - Email - MBIE comments on DOC…

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31931, 31933 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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  • 31931 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, has she recieved on Project Whetū; listed by title and date?

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    What advice, if any, has she received on Project Whetū; listed by title and date?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

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The Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention publishes a list of advice provided to me online. This is updated monthly and available at https://preventfvsv.govt.nz/resources/briefings-to-the-minister.

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Question 31932 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has he received from the Chief Victims Advisor since February 2025; listed by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to attachment 1. I have received one further document, but I believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of government decision making processes to release the title at this time.

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Question 31934 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has she received from the Chief Victims Advisor since February 2025; listed by title and date?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

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None.

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Question 31935 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What international trips, if any, has she taken in 2026; listed by place and date?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

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As Minister, I have undertaken international travel on one occasion in 2026. The destination was Australia and the dates of travel were 17 to 28 February 2026 inclusive.

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Question 30194 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What, if anything, was discussed at his 28 April meeting with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries

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Matters relating to the Oceans and Fisheries portfolio.

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Question 30195 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    How many, if any, Hectors and Māui dolphins were caught in trawl nets so far in 2026?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries

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No Hector’s or Māui dolphins have been reported caught in trawl nets to date in 2026.

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Question 30196 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has he received on bottom trawling in 2026; listed by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries

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Advice I have received in 2026 specifically on bottom trawling is: Upcoming release of bottom trawling and observer coverage data (19-May-2026). Additionally, I receive information on bottom trawling as part of advice for a range of other…

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Question 30197 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence, if any, has he received from Post Settlement Governance Entities on the Conservation Amendment Bill; listed by subject and sender?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I recieve a lot of correspondence from Post Settlement Governance Entities (PSGEs) on a wide range of kaupapa. To identify, classify and list all such correspondence would impede the operation of my office which is not in the public…

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Question 30198 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence, if any, has he or his office had with the Minister for Resources regarding the Conservation Amendment Bill?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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Over the course of the policy development for the Conservation Amendment Bill my office and I engaged with the Minister for Resources as well as many other Ministers. As my office engages in correspondence with my Ministerial colleagues…

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Question 30200 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

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    What advice, if any, has he received on clause 6(ea) of the Conservation Amendment Bill; listed by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I refer the member to the attached document. It lists all briefings and policy advice provided to me by the Department of Conservation on the changes to section 6 of the Conservation Act.

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19630, 19939 (2026)

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    What advice, if any, has he received on including references to the Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area Act in new resource management legislation; listed by title and date?

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    Julie Anne Genter

    Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has he received on including references to the Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area Act in new resource management legislation; listed 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 have received one briefing which contained advice on including references to the Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area Act in new resource management legislation. It is not in the…

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Question 19470 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What fiscal cliffs in the 2026 Budget, if any, is she aware of; listed by title of initiative?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

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Budget 2026 will be delivered on 28 May and Budget information remains confidential before that date.

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19471, 19472, 19473, 19474 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

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    What advice, if any, has she received on the functions of the Interdepartmental Executive Board for the Elimination of Family Violence and Sexual Violence since 1 March 2026; listed by title and date?

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    What advice, if any, has she received on accountability mechanisms for agencies that make up the Interdepartmental Executive Board for the Elimination of Family Violence and Sexual Violence since 1 March 2026; listed by title and date?

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    What advice, if any, has she received on funding for the Interdepartmental Executive Board for the Elimination of Family Violence and Sexual Violence since 1 March 2026; listed by title and date?

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    What advice, if any, has she received on the Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention since 1 March 2026; listed by title and date?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

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I have received the following advice on the functions of the Interdepartmental Executive Board for the Elimination of Family Violence and Sexual Violence since 1 March 2026: • Review of interagency arrangements (ref 131090, 18 March 2026)…

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Question 19475 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

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    What advice, if any, has she requested on the Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention since 1 March 2026; listed by title and date?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

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I refer the Member to my answer to WPQ 19471 (2026). Note my office does not differentiate when advice is requested rather than received.

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16942, 16944 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

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    What advice, if any, has he received on funding for marae resilience since June 2025; listed by title and date?

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    What advice, if any, has he requested on funding for marae resilience since June 2025; listed by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I frequently request and receive advice on a range of kaupapa. Te Puni Kōkiri publishes monthly lists of advice that I receive from officials as Minister for Māori Development on its website at the following link:…

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Question 16853 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    How many roles, if any, came to an end following the closure of the Jobs for Nature programme?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The Department of Conservation was responsible for the allocation of $485m within the wider Jobs for Nature programme. They have advised me that during the time limited five-year programme a total of 7,103 people were employed. However,…

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Question 8740 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

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    Who has he met with, if anyone, in 2026 on afforestation on Crown land; listed by date and title?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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On 28 January 2026 I attended a hui with Ministers McClay, Grigg, Penk and Meager.

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Question 8741 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

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    What advice, if any, has he received on afforestation on Crown land; listed by date and title?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The list of advice I received between May 2024 and April 2025 is attached. I have received further advice on Afforestation on Crown land since being briefed on the outcome of the request for information process. These titles have been…

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Question 8747 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Did he direct the Ministry of Justice to undertake regional engagement on the Treaty Clause review?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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No.

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Question 8748 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

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    What advice, if any, has he received regarding the Waitaha hydro scheme since June 2025; listed by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The following advice has been provided to me regarding the Waitaha hydro scheme since June 2025: • Status Report 96 for the Minister of Conservation, Fast-track application update – Waitaha Hydro Project application by Westpower Limited:…

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Question 8749 (2026)

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    What advice, if any, has he received relating to voluntary carbon markets since June 2025; listed by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The list of advice I have received relating to voluntary carbon markets since June 2025 is attached.

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Question 6025 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

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    What papers, if any, has the Minister taken to Cabinet between 1 December 2025 and 24 February 2026, listed by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I refer the member to the following responses to written questions covering the described time periods, as follows: Week beginning 1 December 2025: written question 57311 (2025). Week beginning 8 December 2025: written question 1166…

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Question 6026 (2026)

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    What advice, if any, did he or his office receive between 1 December 2025 and 31 December 2025; listed by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I refer the member to the following responses to written questions covering the described time periods, as follows: Week beginning 1 December 2025: written question 57204 (2025). Week beginning 8 December 2025: written question 1059…

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Question 6027 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

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    What advice, if any, did he or his office receive between 1 February 2026 and 24 February 2026; listed by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I refer the member to the following responses to written questions covering the described time periods, as follows: Week beginning 16 February 2026: written question 5846 (2026). Week beginning 9 February 2026: written question 4273…

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Question 6028 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

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    What advice, if any, did he or his office receive between 1 January 2026 and 31 January 2026; listed by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I refer the member to my response to written question 1731 (2026).