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Question 41013 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    What specific oversight mechanisms, if any, are in place to monitor the processing of Safeguard applications at MBIE?

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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Safeguard applications are subject to established oversight and quality assurance processes within MBIE. Investigations are undertaken in accordance with the requirements of the Trade (Safeguard Measures) Act 2014 and are overseen by…

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Question 41014 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    What steps, if any, is he taking to ensure that Provisional Safeguard Duties under the Trade (Safeguard Measures) Act 2014 are treated as a priority?

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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I have requested regular updates on the progress MBIE makes on investigations under the Trade (Safeguards Measures) Act 2014, including on Provisional Safeguard Duties. I refer the member to my response to written question 37854 (2026) for…

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Question 41015 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    Has the Minister received any official advice or analysis of the environmental impact before concluding that Part 102 certification and pilot licensing could be removed without increasing environmental risk, listed by title and date?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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On 30 June 2026, I received advice from the Ministry of Transport on policy options for better enabling agricultural drone operations, including the risks and benefits of using agricultural drones (OC260481 Civil Aviation Rules: Policy…

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41016, 41017, 41020 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    Did the Minister receive any advice or evidence that replacing certification with notification for aerial application by agricultural drones would present no greater environmental risk than agrichemical application using tractors or…

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    Which agencies with responsibility for environmental protection, conservation, waterways, and agrichemicals, if any, were consulted on the environmental consequences of replacing certification with notification for agricultural drone…

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    What reports, briefings, aide-memoires, or other written advice, if any, did the Minister receive before 20 August 2026 regarding the environmental effects of replacing Part 102 certification with a notification-only pathway for…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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The Ministry of Transport consulted with the Ministry for Primary Industries, the Ministry for the Environment, the Department of Conservation, and the Environmental Protection Authority in June 2026. These agencies noted that spray drift…

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Question 41018 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    What assessment, if any, was undertaken on whether removing operator-specific certification (UAOC) could increase the risk of agrichemical drift or incorrect application affecting adjoining conservation land, waterways, wetlands, native…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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These matters are being considered by the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport and the Civil Aviation Authority as part of detailed policy and rule design. Officials are engaging with industry as part of the rule making…

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Question 41019 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    What environmental impact assessment, if any, compared the safeguards provided through Part 102 certification with those proposed under the notification-only pathway, and what did that assessment conclude?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 41019 (2026).

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Question 31936 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    Are the new Cook Strait ferries still expected to be delivered by 2029, and if not, when are they expected to be ready for service?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Yes.

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Question 28797 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    When will the new draft Government Policy Statement on Land Transport be released for consultation?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Announcements will be made in due course.

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Question 28803 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    Will Waka Kotahi's work on identifying critical work versus activities that could be deferred, include the Roads of Natioinal Signifiance programme, and if so, when will this work be completed and made public?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I have previously advised of the need to sequence Roads of National Significance projects over time based on efficiency, strategic fit, and deliverability due to funding and capacity constraints. This exercise is ongoing, and further…

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26470, 26491 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    What specific teams, business units, or individual roles within the New Zealand Transport Agency, if any, currently hold responsibility for investigating any internal fraud, contract inflation, or alliance mismanagement, and are any of…

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    Is NZTA currently proposing, consulting on, or implementing a restructure that would disestablish or reduce staff within its internal integrity team; if so, how is this justified during multiple active infrastructure investigations?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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NZTA has multiple teams and roles involved in investigating potential fraud, contract management and alliances, both proactively and reactively in response to internal and external complaints, speak ups or whistleblowers. Key teams include…

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Question 26481 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

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    How many active investigations, into contract mismanagement, conflicts of interest, or financial discrepancies, if any, are currently being handled by NZTA’s internal integrity team, and who will retain ownership of the files if the team…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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As at 8 June 2026, NZTA has approximately eight matters that are with the Compliance and Integrity team that are in preliminary or investigation phases relating to contract mismanagement, conflicts of interest or financial discrepancies.…

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Question 26499 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    What specific oversight mechanisms, if any, are in place to monitor spending within the Transport Rebuild East Coast (TREC) alliance?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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As with all Alliances, there are multiple oversight levels to monitor and approve spend. In addition to standard and ongoing contract management processes, invoice submission and approval processes, the TREC Alliance is required to engage…

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Question 26509 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    Was he briefed on the Serious Fraud Office investigation into the Auckland Motorway Alliance; if so, on what date?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I was first briefed on these matters on 11 May 2026.

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Question 26542 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    What steps, if any, is he taking to ensure the public is fully reimbursed for disputed costs and invoice discrepancies identified in the State Highway 3 Te Ara Tūtohu Waitara to Bell Block project?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am aware that the issues relating to this project are currently the subject of an active investigation by NZTA, which has not yet concluded. Given this, it would not be appropriate to comment on the specific matters raised at this time.…

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Question 26606 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    What is the total dollar value of unapproved, disputed, or contested contract variations, if any, identified across all NZTA alliance contracts in the 2023/24 and 2024/25 financial years to date?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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As with any contract it enters, disputed amounts are addressed and resolved through usual contract management processes and practices. Disputed invoices are therefore resolved as they arise in the ordinary course and specific details of…

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Question 26632 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    What specific measures, if any, has the New Zealand Transport Agency implemented in the last 12 months to strengthen its infrastructure alliance contracts against financial mismanagement, and how is the effectiveness of these measures…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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NZTA manages the finances and any potential conflicts with clearly documented processes supported internally (within Alliances) and externally (by NZTA and independent auditors). Within Alliances, this includes defined commercial…

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Question 26642 (2026)

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    On what date, if any, was he first briefed on each of the six separate roading contract investigations currently being undertaken by the New Zealand Transport Agency or external authorities?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I was first briefed on these matters on 11 May 2026.

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Question 26651 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    For each of the six roading contracts currently under investigation by the New Zealand Transport Agency or external agencies, what is the total initial approved budget, the total amount spent to date, and the total dollar value of…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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It would not be appropriate to comment on the specific issues raised as the matters remain under investigation. Providing further detail at this stage could prejudice those investigations and any related processes.

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Question 26657 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

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    What are the specific names, geographic locations, or primary private contracting partners of the six roading contracts currently subject to internal or external integrity investigations, or reviews within the New Zealand Transport Agency?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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It would not be appropriate to comment on the specific issues raised as the matters remain under investigation. Providing further detail at this stage could prejudice those investigations and any related processes.

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19630, 19939 (2026)

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    List MP · 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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    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 19829 (2026)

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    Has the scope for rebuilding the wharf at Picton been determined, and, if so, approximately how much will it cost and how will it be funded?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Yes. The cost is a component of the $421 million Government share of costs within the $531 million budget for all Picton works.

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Question 19830 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    What stage is the order for new inter island ferries at?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Please visit the Beehive website: www.beehive.govt.nz/release/ferry-solution-saves-new-zealand-23-billion

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Question 19831 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

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    Has the case for electrification of the north island rail network improved since the onset of the fuel crisis and increasing cost of diesel?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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No Government has ever considered the electrification of the entire North Island rail network.

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Question 19833 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the MInister received about investing further in electrification of the North Island Rail network?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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We received great advice last year regarding the completion of the Papakura to Pukekohe electrification project in 2025, which was funded by the Minister for State Owned Enterprises in 2020. This project expanded Auckland's metropolitan…

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Question 19842 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

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    Has the percentage of freight crossing the Cook Strait by rail (i.e. arriving at the Cook Strait by rail and carrying on on the other side by rail) changed since the Aratere was retired, if so by how much?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Yes. We do not have a specific percentage and would not reveal KiwiRail's commercial information in any case. This said, rail freight is prioritised for capacity on the strait. Rail freight is currently transferred from rail wagons to…

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Question 19843 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

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    What were rail freight volumes crossing the Cook Strait each month for the year before the Aratere was retired, and what have they been each month since the Aratere was retired?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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This information cannot be supplied within the standard timeframes of a written parliamentary question.

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Question 19941 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

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    What advice, if any, has he received on including references to the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act 2000 in the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill; 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 Hauraki Gulf Marine Park Act 2000 in new resource management legislation. It is not in the public…

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Question 18014 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

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    Has there been any Post Implementation Review or other Benefit Realisation Review following the implementation of Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Rule changes in either 2010, 2013-2014 or 2016 that allowed heavier trucks to be used with…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that the following reviews have been produced: • Monitoring, evaluation and review of the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Rule May 2010 – April 2011, 6 September 2011…

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Question 17321 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

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    What advice, if any, did Minister Penk receive on the eligibility of earthquake-prone building owners to claim a rebate under the Investment Boost Scheme, listed by title and date?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I refer the member to the following attachment.

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Question 17324 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

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    What, if any, earthquake-prone building owners are able to claim a rebate under the Investment Boost Scheme and what is the criteria for eligibility?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I am advised that the Investment Boost can cover improvements to depreciable property, such as seismic strengthening, but only in situations where the building is an income-earning asset (i.e., contributes to taxable income) and not for…

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Question 17331 (2026)

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    Have Ministers held any discussions on how the funding model used for the Te Awa Lakes development could be applied to the different types of earthquake-prone building owners, including owners in multi-owner residential buildings,…

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I refer the Member to Written Parliamentary Question 17372 (2026). Additional options are being considered to support the remaining building owners who still face large remediation costs.

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Question 17372 (2026)

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    Are owners of buildings determined to be earthquake-prone facing mandatory seismic strengthening under the revised earthquake-prone building system, and if so, has he held any discussions on whether these owners could benefit from a…

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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Under the Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Bill, currently before the Transport and Infrastructure Committee, a more targeted group of buildings will continue to require remediation due to the life-safety risk that they…

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Question 14079 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

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    How much funding has been allocated (and/or spent) in the National Land Transport Programme 2024-27 for land acquistion for State Highways, in total and broken down by project?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I refer the Member to the attached document.

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Question 13392 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    How many Total Mobility trips are taken by people aged 65 and over each year?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised by the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi that the number of Total Mobility trips taken is not recorded by age range. However, the data that is captured is published at the following link, up to the 2024/25 year:…

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Question 13394 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    How many SuperGold Card trips were taken on public transport for the past five years, broken down by year?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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This information is published by the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, and is available at the following link, up to the 2024/25 year (see Performance of public transport services, PT – Breakdown tab):…

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Question 12823 (2026)

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    What advice, briefings, reports or any other document, if any, has the Minister received on his authority to withhold fisheries quota until amalgamation between the Chatham Islands Council and Chatham Enterprise Trust is agreed, listed by…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries

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I have received the following: • B24-0719: Title Withheld (5-Dec-24) • AM24-0772: Meeting with Chatham Islands Enterprise Trust (5-Aug-24) • B25-0423: Agreement to tender Southeast Coast and Western Chatham Island Scampi quota for the…

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Question 13046 (2026)

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    Has the minister recieved advice on whether Otago Regional Council officers advised the council to rescind a decision to consult on more frequent bus network options because they were informed funding from central government would not be…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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No

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Question 12754 (2026)

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    Can he confirm that the Taranaki Regional Council had consulted on bigger bus network improvements that were unable to be funded because "the current government has since reprioritised funding", and will he consider making more funding…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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NZTA has advised me that the Taranaki Regional Council submitted an investment bid for the 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme (NLTP) for service improvements in New Plymouth and the wider Taranaki region. The bid was assessed as…

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Question 12760 (2026)

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    Will his Government consider making more funding available so previous proposals to significantly increases frequency of bus services in Dunedin could be implemented to enable more people to avoid car trips and conserve fuel?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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As the Member is aware, funding for public transport services is undertaken independently through the National Land Transport Fund by the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) Board in accordance with the Government Policy on Land…

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Question 12300 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    Why does NZ Post treat passports as restricted items and require customers to use the express service?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for State Owned Enterprises

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I am advised that NZ Post treats passports and passport applications as restricted items when being sent overseas because they are sensitive documents. They must be sent through NZ Post’s Express service to make sure these important…

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Question 12313 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    Does the Minister have concerns about the costs NZ Post is charging customers for sending passports overseas with PostShop staff requiring customers to use an express service costing $121?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for State Owned Enterprises

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I refer the Member to response to WQ 12300 (2026).

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Question 11790 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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    Which Territorial Local Authorities and/or Public Transport Authorities, if any, applied for co-funding to run more frequent bus services, or larger bus networks, since 2024 and were denied some or all of the funding applied for due to…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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While the Government Policy Statement 2024-34 reflects updated priorities, it continues to place strong emphasis on public transport. This is reflected in investment levels, with $6.4 billion allocated to public transport services and…

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Question 8793 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

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    What is the assumed oil price, if any, used in the estimate of both costs and benefits in the most recent investment cases for the "Roads of National Significance"?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The Roads of National Significance investment cases do not apply an explicit assumed oil price when estimating costs or benefits. Economic appraisal is undertaken in accordance with the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Monetised Benefits…

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Question 8814 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

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    Has he asked for any advice on potential policy responses the Government could take in the face of higher oil prices, and if so, what advice has he received?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am receiving regular advice on a range of matters in my role in the Ministerial Oversight Group on Economic Security and Supply Chains as part of the All-of-Government response to the current supply shock.

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Question 8815 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

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    What are the dates and titles of any memo, briefing, email or other advice he has received about the impact of higher oil prices on price of transportation and/or travel demand?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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My Office and I are receiving a large amount on information each day on oil prices, the price of transportation and/or travel demand. To provide the breakdown requested would take substantial effort and collation. In accordance with SR…

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Question 8816 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

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    What are the dates and titles of all briefings, memos, emails or any other communication, if any, prepared by MFAT about interisland ferry procurement in the last 12 months?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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In my capacity as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, I have received the attached list of advice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade that includes information relating to the procurement of the interisland ferries.

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Question 8817 (2026)

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    What advice, briefings, memos or any other communication, if any, has he received from KiwiRail since 9 March 2026 regarding the interisland ferries?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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We were advised within a few hours of the initial, brief intermittent technical fault on Kaiārahi on Saturday, 7 March 2026 and within an hour of the fault recurring the following Tuesday. We received emailed and phone updates on the issue…

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Question 8818 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

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    Will KiwiRail be increasing its spare parts inventory following the most recent issues with Kaiārahi?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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KiwiRail has already increased its spare parts inventory. This has been a core contributor to the near 100% reliability over the past year. We have requested the company revisit its inventory practices to determine whether any additional…

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Question 8820 (2026)

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    Has he received any briefings or advice about the cost or level of disruption to the freight network due to reduced capacity across the Cook Strait when there is unplanned maintenance or sailing cancelled due to weather, since Aratere was…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Yes, this was considered in advice supplied by KiwiRail on the timing of the retirement of the Aratere and in subsequent briefings on the scheduled dry-docking programmes. These titles were previously referred to in the weekly responses to…

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Question 9029 (2026)

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    What advice, briefings, reports or any other document, if any, has the Minister received on his authority to withhold fisheries quota until amalgamation between the Chatham Islands Council and Chatham Enterprise Trust is agreed, listed by…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries

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I have received the following advice and briefings relating to my authority to withhold fisheries quota until amalgamation between the Chatham Islands Council and Chatham Enterprise Trust is agreed, listed by title and date. Claim by the…