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Question 9031 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Further to her answer to written question 6683 (2026): what dates were shown for what actions on this indicative timeline?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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The indicative timeline was for the review to be underway during September to December 2025, a draft report in December 2025, and the report finalised in March 2026.

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Question 9032 (2026)

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    Further to her answer to written question 6693 (2026): did she or her office provide this information to the New Zealand First Leaders’ Office?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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My office is in regular contact with the New Zealand First Leader's Office and does not keep a record of information exchanged in the way the Member has asked. I do not believe the application of staff time to collate this information is a…

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Question 9033 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Further to her answer to written question 6682 (2026): what was the expected timeframe?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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I am advised that the indicative timeline in the Cabinet paper was based on reviewers being selected in September 2025.

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Question 9034 (2026)

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    Further to her answer to written question 6693 (2026): did she or her office provide this information to the ACT Leaders’ Office?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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My office is in regular contact with the ACT Leader's Office and does not keep a record of information exchanged in the way the Member has asked. I do not believe the application of staff time to collate this information is a good use of…

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Question 9035 (2026)

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Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Further to her answer to written question 6693 (2026): did she or her office provide this information to the National Leaders’ Office?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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My office is in regular contact with the National Leader's Office and does not keep a record of information exchanged in the way the Member has asked. I do not believe the application of staff time to collate this information is a good use…

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Question 9036 (2026)

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Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Further to her answer to written questions 6698 & 6696 (2026): Was Dr Orphanides on the original candidate shortlist?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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No.

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Question 9037 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Further to her answer to written question 6696 (2026): how many candidates were contacted in total?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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15.

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Question 9038 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Further to her answer to written questions 6697 & 6696 (2026): Was Mr Archer on the original candidate shortlist?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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No.

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Question 9042 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has she requested on the impact of global LNG price movements on New Zealand's domestic energy costs?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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Corrected reply: I have not requested any advice from the Treasury on the impact of Global LNG price movements on New Zealand's domestic energy costs in my capacity as the Minister of Finance.

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Question 9043 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has she requested on the distributional impacts of oil price shocks, particularly on low-income households and regional communities heavily dependent on private vehicle transport?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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Corrected reply: We are planning for all scenarios and actively seeking advice. We have stood up a Ministerial Oversight Group and are receiving on-going advice on potential impacts of different scenarios for households and communities…

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Question 9044 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has she requested on whether fuel excise duty settings should be adjusted in response to an oil price shock?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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Corrected reply: As part of the Ministerial Economic Security and Supply Chains Group, I am receiving regular and ongoing advice to finding the best way to get targeted, temporary, and timely funding to those working Kiwis who will be…

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Question 9045 (2026)

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    What advice, if any, has she requested on whether additional measures beyond the current regulatory framework are needed to improve competition in the grocery sector?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Acting Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (Grocery Sector)

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The list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on MBIE's website…

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Question 9046 (2026)

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Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What correspondence, if any, has she received from the Commerce Commission regarding the grocery sector market study or its recommendations?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Acting Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (Grocery Sector)

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Corrected reply: I receive correspondence from the Commerce Commission about a number of matters, and this is not categorized in the way the Member has asked. Collating this would require substantial staff resources and thus cost to the…

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Question 9047 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What options, if any, is she considering to reduce grocery prices?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Acting Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (Grocery Sector)

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I have been focused on improving competition in the grocery sector to ensure New Zealand consumers are not paying too much for groceries. I have progressed changes to make it easier and faster for companies to enter and grow in the sector…

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Question 9048 (2026)

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    What advice, if any, has she requested in the last six months on the market structure of the New Zealand grocery sector and its contribution to consumer price outcomes?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Acting Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (Grocery Sector)

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Corrected reply: I have requested advice on if changing the market structure would result in better outcomes for consumers. This work is still under consideration.

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Question 9049 (2026)

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    What advice, if any, has she requested in the last three months on the causes of elevated grocery price inflation in New Zealand relative to comparable countries?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Acting Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (Grocery Sector)

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Corrected reply: In the past three months, I have not requested specific advice on the causes of elevated grocery price inflation in New Zealand relative to comparable countries. However, I am aware that the Commerce Commission has…

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Question 8967 (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 9 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Finance

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I am advised that the Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 8969 (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 9 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Finance

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My office receives a significant volume of information. To answer this question will require significant staff resources and I do not believe it is in the public interest to do so. If the member wishes to be more specific about the…

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Question 8970 (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 9 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister of Finance

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The Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles and dates of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 8971 (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 9 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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The Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles and dates of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 8663 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Finance

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 8664 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Finance

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 8665 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister of Finance

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None.

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Question 8666 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 8719 (2026)

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    What correspondence, if any, has she or her office received from any member of the TVNZ Board in response to any concerns raised about TVNZ's reporting in the last six months?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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None.

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Question 8720 (2026)

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    What correspondence, if any, has she or her office had with any member of the TVNZ Board regarding the editorial direction or tone of TVNZ's news and current affairs coverage?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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None.

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Question 8721 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

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    What correspondence, if any, has she or her office sent to any member of the TVNZ Board requesting a correction, retraction, or review of any TVNZ news report in the last six months?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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None.

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Question 8722 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What correspondence, if any, has she or her office had with any member of the TVNZ Board or staff expressing dissatisfaction with the accuracy or fairness of any TVNZ news report?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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None.

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Question 8723 (2026)

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    What cross-agency advice, if any, has she received — such as from MFAT, MBIE, or the Reserve Bank — on the economic risks posed by the Iran conflict to New Zealand?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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A list of briefings and reports received by my office with regard to the cross-government response to the conflict in the Middle East will soon be published on MBIE's website…

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Question 8724 (2026)

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received about the the implications, if any, for the New Zealand dollar and imported goods prices of sustained geopolitical instability in the Middle East?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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The Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles and dates of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 8725 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

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    What correspondence, if any, has she or her office sent to any member of the TVNZ Board regarding editorial decisions made by TVNZ?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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None.

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Question 8726 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

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    What advice, if any, has she received on options available to the Government to buffer the New Zealand economy against external shocks arising from the Iran conflict?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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The Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles and dates of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 8727 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

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    What is the financial sector exposure, if any, to Crown or commercial entities in the Middle East?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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The total financial exposure of Crown and commercial entities, which would fluctuate daily based on the nature of the entity, its investment decisions and global and domestic market conditions. In general, Crown and commercial entities…

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Question 8728 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

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    What fiscal scenario modelling, if any, has she received linked to a prolonged Iran conflict, including sensitivity analysis of Treasury's economic forecasts?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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The Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles and dates of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 8742 (2026)

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    What is the current size of New Zealand's strategic fuel reserves, if any, and are they adequate to buffer a short-term supply disruption?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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The Government’s minimum stock obligation (MSO), introduced in 2025, acts as a strategic reserve of fuel to safeguard domestic supply during disruptions. Minimum mandated levels are: 28 days of petrol, 21 days of diesel and 24 days of jet…

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Question 8743 (2026)

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    What advice, if any, has she received on options to reduce New Zealand's economic vulnerability to oil price shocks over the medium to long term?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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The Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles and dates of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 8744 (2026)

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    What sectors, if any, of the New Zealand economy are most vulnerable to a sustained oil price increase, including transport, agriculture, and manufacturing?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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Oil prices have flow-on effects to the wider economy, including from freight charges. Some sectors may be impacted more than others, for example, transport, agriculture, manufacturing and tourism.

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Question 8745 (2026)

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    What is the pass-through rate, if any, of global oil price movements to domestic petrol and diesel prices in New Zealand?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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I am advised there is not a fixed flow through rate because of a number of factors such as the exchange rate, market responses and refining costs.

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Question 8746 (2026)

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    What advice, if any, has she received on the fiscal sensitivity of the Crown's accounts to a sustained increase in global oil prices?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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The Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles and dates of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 7828 (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 2 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Finance

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I am advised that the Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 7829 (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 2 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Finance

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My office receives a significant volume of information. To answer this question will require significant staff resources and I do not believe it is in the public interest to do so. If the member wishes to be more specific about the…

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Question 7830 (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 2 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister of Finance

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The Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles and dates of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 7832 (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 2 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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The Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles and dates of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 7934 (2026)

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Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Finance

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 7935 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Finance

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 7936 (2026)

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Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister of Finance

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None.

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Question 7937 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 7974 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

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    What advice, if any, has she received on the risk to New Zealand's trade through the Strait of Hormuz or the Red Sea as a result of regional instability?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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The Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles and dates of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 7975 (2026)

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    What is the impact, if any, on inflation of a sustained oil price shock arising from the Iran conflict?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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A sustained oil price shock will contribute to inflationary pressures on the economy. The magnitude of this impact will depend on the duration of the conflict, and the responses of key factors such as international supply chains, monetary…

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Question 7976 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What is the impact, if any, on New Zealand's fiscal position of oil price increases resulting from conflict involving Iran?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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It remains too early to determine the fiscal impacts of the conflict in the Middle East. However, a prolonged conflict could impact tax revenue due to lower activity and finance costs. Wider fiscal impacts are also possible through…