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Question 40638 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    Does the Minister believe that the trustees of pokie trusts should be held responsible for the misspending of funds that should have gone to communities, and if so, will she explore options to recover funds from trustees and not just the…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs (the Department) that corporate societies that are licensed to conduct class 4 gambling (pokies) can take a variety of forms. For example, they can be incorporated societies, charitable…

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Question 40789 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, documents, correspondence or briefings has the Minister or any member of his office had, if any, on whether Councils face potential credit rating downgrades due to the rates capping legislation and what did it indicate?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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As I stated in response to WPQ 39157 officials had numerous conversations with credit rating agencies, the concerns of credit rating agencies has been considered in the design of the legislation. I received advice throughout the…

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Question 40879 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, briefings or documents has the Minister had, if any, on the safety of digital billboards installed beside roads and does he believe that Councils should follow similar guidance as that provided in the September 2026 Digital…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I have not received any advice, briefings or documents that are within the scope of this question. I expect that everyone, including Councils, follows all guidance that applies to our roads.

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Question 40881 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    How much money, if any, does the Minister expect the Lotteries Commission to receive from online casinos, following the passing of the Online Casino Gambling Act 2006, for the purpose of distribution to community groups, and does the…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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The Department of Internal Affairs have previously released information that it estimates between $10-$20 million per year for community returns from online casino gambling gross gambling revenue. This information can be found on the…

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Question 40894 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, documents or briefings as the Minister, or any member of her office, had, if any, on the impacts to the levels of service from the restructuring and cuts at the National Library and Archives?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I have received the following advice from the Department of Internal Affairs: • Verbal advice at meetings with Internal Affairs officials and verbal advice from the National Librarian • An email containing a summary of the change proposal…

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Question 40482 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Is the Minister confident that the Public Records Act 2005 and the Official Information Act 1982 will still be able to be effectively applied by the National Library and National Archives if the proposed restructuring and cuts to staffing…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Yes, I am confident that Archives New Zealand and the National Library of New Zealand will continue to meet their statutory obligations, including their responsibilities under the Public Records Act 2005 and the Official Information Act…

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Question 40484 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, documents, briefings or correspondence, if any, has the Minister had regarding the misspending of money that should have gone to communities, by Pokie Trusts, by title and date, and does she have confidence in Department of…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I have received the following advice by email from Department of Internal Affairs officials regarding financial compliance in the class 4 gambling sector: 8 March 2026 – Title Withheld 12 March 2026 – Title Withheld 27 July 2026 – Class 4…

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Question 40485 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What savings does the Minister expect the National Library and Archives NZ to make this year, if any, and what alternatives to staffing cuts were considered for making those savings, if any?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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The Department of Internal Affairs has been asked to make 2 percent savings this financial year, and it has met this requirement through reductions in the costs of its corporate shared services. I am advised that Archives New Zealand and…

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Question 40500 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    How many claims have been submitted to ACC for injuries as a result of exposure to PCP in the last 5 years, if any, and how many have been accepted for cover how many have been declined?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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Corrected reply: I am advised that ACC has received seven claims that specify pentachlorophenol since 1 January 2021. Four of these claims were declined for cover and three claims have yet to be decided.

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Question 40467 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, briefings, documents, or correspondence if any, did the Minister or any member of her office, receive on the impact of the donation tax credit scheme cap of $100 000 per year for eligible donations, on the community and…

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector

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In my capacity as Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector, I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of reports received by my office have been, or will be, proactively…

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Question 39777 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the Minister read the Review into the Future for Local Government Report and if he has, what actions, if any, does he believe would be valuable next steps?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I have not read the report in full.

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Question 39780 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, documents or briefings has the Minister or any member of his office had, if any, on any alternative or additional funding mechanisms for local government such as GST sharing, congestion/time of use charging, or accommodation…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I have received the following advice and briefings on alternative or additional funding mechanisms for local government, including GST sharing, congestion or time-of-use charging, and an accommodation levy: • 25/01/2024 - Briefing -…

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Question 39782 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence or meetings has the Minister had, if any, with short-term accommodation platforms, such as Airbnb, about the development or implementation of a register for short-stay accommodation providers?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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None.

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Question 39785 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, briefings or documents has the Minister had, if any, on the development or implementation of a short-stay accommodation register, or similar and what is the time frame, if any, for making a decision?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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I have only received preliminary policy information regarding a short-stay accommodation register. There have been no decisions arising from this preliminary information.

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Question 39786 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    What advice, documents or briefings has the Minister had since 20 August 2026, if any, on the use of the Tourism Levy to assist Councils in providing tourism infrastructure?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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Since 20 August 2026, I have not received any advice, documents or briefings on the use of the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy.

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Question 39787 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    How much money, if any, from the Tourism Levy has been allocated to Councils for tourism infrastructure and to the Department of Conservation (including for baseline funding) in each of the last five years?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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Please see attached the amounts allocated from the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy to tourism infrastructure, and to the Department of Conservation and related conservation activities, over the last five financial years.

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Question 40226 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    What advice, briefings, reports or correspondence has the Minister had, if any, on the roading maintenance and/or rates impacts of lowering the Financial Assistance Rate for Councils?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I have not received any advice, briefings or reports on the impacts that lowering Funding Assistance Rates (FARs) may have on councils' road maintenance programmes or rates. I have, however, received one item of correspondence from a…

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39387, 39637, 39711 (2026)

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    Tangi Utikere

    Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

    39387

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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?

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    39637

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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 31/08/2026, by title and date?

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aides memoire, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning 31 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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As the Minister of Local Government, I received the following advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents from the Department of Internal Affairs during the week beginning 29 August 2026 • 31/08/2026- Meeting with…

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Question 39654 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    How many people, if any, have written to the Minister with a complaint about non-elected members on Council committees, between January 1 2026 and June 2 2026, by month?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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As Minister of Local Government, I receive a very large amount of correspondence. This correspondence is not categorised by the specific nature of any complaint, eg: unelected members. To answer the member's question, my office would need…

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Question 39710 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    What advice, reports, briefings, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning 31 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised by officials from the Department of Internal Affairs that this information will soon be made publicly available. The Department proactively releases the titles of briefings provided to me. This information is available at the…

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Question 39712 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings or correspondence has the Minister had, if any, on Fire and Emergency New Zealand's approach to work injury ACC claims and does she have confidence in FENZ senior leadership to address such claims…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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In relation to individual ACC work injury claims, it would be difficult for me to make a judgement about how any particular claim has been handled, as I do not have access to the details of each case and it would not be appropriate for…

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Question 39713 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports or briefings, has the Minister or any member of his office had, if any, on the impact that removing water services from the rates calculation as a result of Local Water Done Well and/or Rates Capping legislation, will…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I have not received any advice, reports or briefings specifically on the impact that removing water services from rates calculations as a result of Local Water Done Well and/or rates capping legislation would have on rates increases.

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Question 39774 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    When the Minster said in response to oral question 7 on 20 August 2026 "That’s why this Government recently updated the list of work-related diseases in the Accident Compensation Act after more than 15 years," was he aware that the review…

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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I am aware this Government updated the list of work-related diseases in the Accident Compensation Act after more than 15 years.

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38173, 39646 (2026)

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    Tangi Utikere

    Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

    38173

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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?

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    Mike Davidson

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    39646 (matches this search)

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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 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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As the Minister of Local Government, I received the following aides-mémoires, briefings, memos, notes, reports or any other advice during the week beginning 24 August 2026: • 24/08/2026 - Meeting with Mayor Mahé Drysdale: Tauranga…

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Question 39643 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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None.

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Question 39644 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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None.

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Question 39645 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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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 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised by officials from the Department of Internal Affairs that this information will soon be made publicly available. The Department proactively releases the titles of briefings provided to me. This information is available at the…

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Question 39648 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What portion of the average 14% rates increase across the country used in his answer to an oral question on 26 August 2026 that "In 2024, we saw average rates increases across the country of 14 percent. If we’d had a 4 percent rates cap at…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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The 14% increases relate to median projected total rates increases, as reported in the Local Government Performance information on the MCERT website.

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Question 39649 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    Will the Minister apologise to the Waitaki District Council for using their 2026/27 Annual Plan to demonstrate the savings a rates cap could have made in answer to oral question 4 on 26 August 2026, without first taking out the water…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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No.

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Question 39650 (2026)

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    Why did the Minister include the 31.4% water services portion of the Watiaki District Council's Annual Plan in answer to an oral question on ‘how much ratepayers could save with a rates cap?' on August 26th, when water services are…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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The example was given to demonstrate the delta between the proposed increase and a hypothetical 4% increase.

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Question 39651 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    How many, if any, former sawmill workers exposed to pentachlorophenol have died while waiting for the Government to include exposure to it to the list of occupational diseases covered by the Accident Compensation Act?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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As claims can be lodged for PCP and assessed on a case-by-case basis, and some workers may not have lodged a claim. I am advised that ACC is unable to quantify this figure.

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Question 39652 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    How, if at all, will he address the failures to meet Te Tiriti obligations identified in The Legacy of PCP and its Dioxins in Aotearoa Report, specifically the “limited evidence of meaningful partnership” (Article 1), “the limited and…

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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The report references matters over multiple portfolios. In so far as ACC is concerned, I expect ACC to act fairly and consistently in line with the Accident Compensation Act 2001 when assessing claims and considering evidence in relation…

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Question 39653 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    Does the Minister agree with Mayors Phil Mauger and Mel Tavendale and LGNZ that many of the drivers of rates’ increases, such as government mandates, inflation, insurance and interest rates, are out of their Council’s control and, if so,…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I agree that many factors drive council rates, and that councils can control some more than others. Consideration of what should and should not be included in the rates cap during the policy development process.

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Question 39299 (2026)

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    Did the rates savings figure of $15 800 over ten years if a 4% rates cap was in place, that the Minister used for Hamilton City Council's 2024-34 Long-Term Plan, in answer to Oral Question 1 on 3 September include the water service portion…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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No.

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Question 39334 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    How many hours, if any, outside of industrial action have fire stations been closed due to being short staffed or due to a lack of maintenance or safety issues in the last twelve months, broken down by cause and region?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised that this is not part of Fire and Emergency’s standard reporting, and they are unable to provide this information in the timeframe required to respond to a written parliamentary question. In accordance with the Speaker’s…

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Question 39335 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the Minister's response to the Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission Report (The Legacy of PCP and Dioxins in Aotearoa) findings regarding the human rights concerns and the Crown's apparent failure to address the harms to…

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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The report raises matters that extend across several ministerial portfolios and agencies. In relation to ACC, decisions on cover must be made by ACC in accordance with the Accident Compensation Act 2001 and on the evidence relating to each…

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Question 39336 (2026)

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    How do sawmill workers apply for ACC on a “case by case” basis if there is no recognition of PCP contaminated by dioxins causing a wide range of health effects?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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I am advised that ACC has established pathways for considering claims relating to occupational exposure to pentachlorophenol (PCP), dioxins, and other workplace toxins through the Work-Related Gradual Process, Disease or Infection (WRGPDI)…

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Question 39337 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    Did the review into occupational diseases under the Accident Compensation Act under this Government exclude the effects of dioxin as a known contaminant of PCP, and if so, why?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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The recent review into occupational diseases did consider the effects of PCP. This was addressed during the consultation round and expert review. A full overview of what was considered, along with the triaging process, can be found at…

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Question 39338 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    Has the Minister been briefed on the international research that clearly establishes a causal link between low levels of dioxin exposure and a wide range of health conditions caused by exposure to PCP and dioxins, not limited to…

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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No. I am advised the Minister for ACC at the time was briefed on the findings and recommendations from the Schedule 2 review consultation rounds, which are informed by a wide variety of research, including an expert medical panel. I am…

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Question 39157 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice has the Minister had, if any, on whether the 2% minimum rates increase level proposed in the Local Government (Rates Capping) Bill is "designed to be enough to cover maintenance" and mitigate council credit rating downgrades,…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I am advised that officials had numerous conversations with credit rating agencies, the concerns of credit rating agencies has been considered in the design of the legislation.

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Question 39291 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    Does the Minister intend that online casinos verify the age of all customers using their platform or only new customers, in the new regulations released in June 2026, and what part of the regulations does he believe relates to this…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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The Online Casino Gambling Regulations 2026 require operators to verify that customers are at least 18 years old before they can first access and use their account. This requirement is set out in regulations 16(b) and 17(1)(a). Licensed…

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Mike Davidson

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Matching question numbers: 39131 (2026), 39133 (2026)

  • 38095 (matches this search)

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    What redress and compensation, if any, will the Minister offer in response to the Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission Report (The Legacy of PCP and Dioxins in Aotearoa)?

  • 38097 (matches this search)

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    What redress and compensation will the Prime Minister offer in response to the Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission Report (The Legacy of PCP and Dioxins in Aotearoa)?

  • 38098 (matches this search)

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    Will the Crown formally apologise to affected workers and their whānau for the harm identified in the Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission Report (The Legacy of PCP and Dioxins in Aotearoa)?

  • 38100 (matches this search)

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    What action will the Minister take in response to recommendations in The Legacy of PCP and its Dioxins in Aotearoa report for a national inquiry into PCP contamination including Te Tiriti obligations, support and provide compensation for…

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    Will the Crown apologise formally to affected workers and their whanau for the harm identified in the Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission Report (The Legacy of PCP and Dioxins in Aotearoa)?

  • 39133 (matches this search)

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    What action, if any, will he take in response to The Legacy of PCP and its Dioxins in Aotearoa report’s findings regarding the harms caused to Māori communities outlined in the Report and does he believe that there was a failure to meet…

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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The report and its findings are currently under consideration. Schedule 2 is required to be reviewed every five years, and I expect the next review to begin in the next parliamentary term. Individuals can still lodge an ACC claim if they…

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38099, 39136 (2026)

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    Does the Minister accept the international research and the Te Kāhui Tika Tangata Human Rights Commission Report (The Legacy of PCP and Dioxins in Aotearoa) findings regarding intergenerational harm from impacts not only on sawmill workers…

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    Does the Minister think that the List of Occupational Diseases should include poisoning from use of PCP contaminated by dioxins?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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I am not an expert on the impacts of various workplace exposures and therefore cannot comment on the report’s scientific findings. The last review of Schedule 2 used a panel of independent health experts to examine research on occupational…

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Question 39118 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

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    What advice, briefings, documents or correspondence has the Minister, or any member of his office, received on the establishment of a regulator for the development and oversight of the Council rates cap and/or how the costs of the…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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A regulatory analysis summary was made available on the website of the Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport alongside the release of the Bill. That is available here:…

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Question 39123 (2026)

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    What advice, briefings, documents or correspondence has the Minister, or any member of her office, received on the development of the regulations for the Online Casino Gambling Act released in June 2026, and what approaches were made to…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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Briefings related to the development of the regulations for the Online Casino Gambling Act will be proactively released shortly and made available on the Department’s website. I am unable to provide all information in scope of this…

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Question 39134 (2026)

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    Was the Minister aware that the review into occupational diseases under the ACC Act initially included specific consultation with the poisoned sawmill workers on the grounds that they historically raised concerns about the risk assessment…

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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I am advised that Sawmill Workers Against Poisons (SWAP) were contacted during each stage of consultation on the Schedule 2 review.

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Question 39137 (2026)

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    What authorities would have been granted an exemption to a rates cap, listed by the specific weather event or natural disaster the exemption would have been allowed for, had the proposed rates cap been in place for the last three years; if…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Under the framework introduced in the Local Government (Rates Capping) Amendment Bill, decisions on type 1 exemptions to the council rates cap are made after advice from the independent central government regulator. As this regulator has…

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Question 38101 (2026)

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    Were non-carcinogenic effects of PCP contaminated by dioxin exposure considered in the Occupational Diseases Review for Schedule 2 of the Accident Compensation Act, and if not, why?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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Submissions for proposed additions to Schedule 2 were sought through public consultation and then those suggestions were passed on to a panel of independent health experts who produced a report along with recommendations. A full overview…

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Question 38105 (2026)

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    What advice has the minister had on the implementation of rates capping in other jurisdictions and the impact that has had on levels of service and delivery and maintenance of infrastructure and how has that advice (if any) been…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Officials provided advice on the experience in other jurisdictions, through briefings on 13 December 2024 and 13 February 2025, and a summary of the New South Wales State Parliament Inquiry into Ability of local governments to fund…

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Question 38342 (2026)

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    What were the other reasons that the budget for rates rebates was reduced in Financial Year 2026/27 apart from the shift to NZ SuperGold Card holders and has the Minister had any advice on raising the threshold for all low income…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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The budget for the Rates Rebate Scheme has not been reduced. An appropriation of $117 million is forecast for the Scheme in 2026/27. This is an increase of $3 million from the 2025/26 budget of $114 million. Of the $117 million for…