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Question 17064 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in the 2023/24 financial year?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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The Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai spent $11,795 (excluding GST) on carbon audit costs during the 2023/24 financial year.

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Question 17065 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in the 2023/24 financial year?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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There are no direct programme participation fees for the Carbon Neutral Government Programme; however, agencies incur costs to meet the Programme’s reporting and assurance requirements. The only direct expense for Sport New Zealand Group,…

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Question 17066 (2026)

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in the 2023/24 financial year?

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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 Ministry of Transport’s total spend in fiscal year 2023/24 was $9,972.00 (Excl. GST) NZTA’s total spend in fiscal year 2023/24 was $645,000.

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Question 17067 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in the 2023/24 financial year?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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CAA: $23,869 MNZ: $17,780 TAIC: Nil

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Question 17068 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in the 2023/24 financial year?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

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I am advised that ACC spent $95,158 on the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in the 2023/24 financial year.

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Question 17069 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in the 2023/24 financial year?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

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As Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, I have no responsibility for any government departments. With regard to agencies, Crown entities and any other bodies under the Science, Innovation and Technology portfolio, I am advised…

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Question 17070 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in the 2023/24 financial year?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister of Defence

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I refer the member to WPQ 46353 (2024)

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Question 17071 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in the 2023/24 financial year?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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The Environmental Protection Authority incurred actual costs of $3,015 on the carbon neutral government programme in the 2023-24 financial year. For the Ministry for the Environment, I refer the Member to the Minister of Climate Change's…

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Question 17072 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in the 2023/24 financial year?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

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It is not in the public interest for me to provide this level of financial detail for an intelligence and security agency. However, some unclassified information about the NZSIS’s Carbon Neutral Government Programme can be found online in…

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Question 17073 (2026)

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in the 2023/24 financial year?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

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I refer the Member to reply number 46544 (2024).

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Question 17074 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in the 2023/24 financial year?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I am advised that the Public Service Commission spent $3,505 (Excl GST) on the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in the 2023/24 financial year.

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Question 17075 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in the 2023/24 financial year?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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For the 2023/24 financial year, Stats NZ spent $7,628 to support its commitments under the Carbon Neutral Government Programme.

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Question 17076 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in the 2023/24 financial year?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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None.

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Question 17077 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in the 2023/24 financial year?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

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Crown Law spent $11,298 and the Parliamentary Counsel Office spent $16,635.

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Question 17078 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in the 2023/24 financial year?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I am responsible for six Crown entities, none of which are part of the Carbon Neutral Government Programme.

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Question 17079 (2026)

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in the 2023/24 financial year?

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Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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During the 2023/24 financial year, in relation to the Carbon Neutral Government Programme, Land Information New Zealand incurred $12,585 for an energy audit; $32,600 for the installation of new sensors in LINZ’s Wellington premises, and…

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Question 17080 (2026)

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on the Carbon Neutral Government Programme in the 2023/24 financial year?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Associate Minister for National Security and Intelligence

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I was appointed as the Associate Minister for National Security and Intelligence by the Prime Minister on 7 April 2026. In my capacity as Associate Minister for National Security and Intelligence, I do not have ministerial responsibility…

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Question 16764 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    Did the Minister encourage any of the appointees to the Regulatory Standards Board to apply for the role, if so, which members?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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No.

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Question 16770 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What involvement if any, did the Minister have in the appointment of board members and chair for the Regulatory Standards Board?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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Under section 38 of the Regulatory Standards Act 2025, the Governor-General appoints the members of the Board on my recommendation.

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Question 16772 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What process, if any, was followed on the appointment of the Regulatory Standards Board Chair and Members?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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I am advised by officials that they took advice from the Public Service Commission and followed the process outlined in the Board Appointment and Induction Guidelines, published on the Public Service Commission’s website.

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6 questions (2026)

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    How many candidates were recommended for appointment, if any, of the 140 applications received for appointment for member of the Regulatory Standards Board, and was Ian Chamberlain recommended for appointment?

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    How many candidates were recommended for appointment, if any, of the 140 applications received for appointment for member of the Regulatory Standards Board, and was Ananish Chaudhuri recommended for appointment?

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    How many candidates were recommended for appointment, if any, of the 140 applications received for appointment for member of the Regulatory Standards Board, and was Julie Hardaker recommended for appointment?

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    How many candidates were recommended for appointment, if any, of the 140 applications received for appointment for member of the Regulatory Standards Board, and was Carl Hansen recommended for appointment?

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    How many candidates were recommended for appointment, if any, of the 140 applications received for appointment for member of the Regulatory Standards Board, and was Nicola Swain recommended for appointment?

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    How many candidates were recommended for appointment, if any, of the 42 applications received for appointment for chair of the Regulatory Standards Board, and was Paul Ridley-Smith considered the person most suitable for appointment?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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Yes. The Chair and all of the members recommended for appointment to the Regulatory Standards Board came from the 140 applications received.

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Question 16849 (2026)

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    Where are Kainga Ora currently tracking on their target to 'Reduce transport emissions by 26% by 2034/35 compared to 2019'?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that it no longer tracks tenant transport emissions, which this target relates to, from the 2024/25 year. As a result, it is unable to report progress against this measure.

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Question 16850 (2026)

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    Where are Kainga Ora currently tracking on their target to 'Reduce infrastructure emissions by 0% by 2029/30 compared to 2022/23'?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me it is on track to meet the measure to reduce infrastructure emissions by 30 percent by 2029/30. In 2024/25, embodied emissions from infrastructure development were 8,277 tCO2e, a 54 percent…

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Question 16851 (2026)

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    Where are Kainga Ora currently tracking on their target to 'Reduce buildings emissions by 14% by 2034/35 compared to 2019'?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that total building emissions (construction and operation) for the 2024/25 year increased 3 percent compared to 2022/23, which was the first year a comprehensive measure was undertaken.

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Question 16852 (2026)

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    Where are Kainga Ora tracking on their target to 'Reduce corporate emissions by 27% by 2024/25 and 42% by 2029/3030 compared to CNGP baseline for 2022/23'?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me it is on track to meet this measure, having achieved a 39 percent reduction in corporate emissions in 2025/25 compared to the 2022/23 baseline.

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Question 16496 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What was the hiring process, if any, that led to the hiring of Errol Clark to a board role position?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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Errol Clarke was a Ministerial nomination.

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Question 16498 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the board role position filled by Errol Clark?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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There were 56 applicants considered for the role.

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Question 16499 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    Was the board role position filled by Errol Clark advertised?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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Yes.

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Question 16500 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What was the hiring process, if any, which led to the appointment of Simon Limmer?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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Simon Limmer was a Chair nomination.

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Question 16501 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    Was the board role position filled by Simon Limmer advertised?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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Yes.

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Question 16502 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many other candidates, if any, were considered for the board role position filled by SImon Limmer?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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There were 78 applicants considered for the role

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Question 16503 (2026)

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    What hiring processes, if any, were followed for making appointments to the Charter School | Kura Hourua Establishment Board and Charter Schools | Kura Hourua Authorisation Board ?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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Appointments to the Charter School | Kura Hourua Establishment Board and the Charter Schools | Kura Hourua Authorisation Board were made in accordance with applicable legislative and Cabinet requirements.

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Question 16504 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many other candidates besides those appointed, if any, were considered for appointments to the Charter School | Kura Hourua Establishment Board and Charter Schools | Kura Hourua Authorisation Board?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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For both boards, appointments were made based on ministerial consideration of candidates who met the required skills and experience, rather than through open or competitive recruitment processes.

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Question 16505 (2026)

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    Were positions advertised prior to appointments being made to the Charter School | Kura Hourua Establishment Board and Charter Schools | Kura Hourua Authorisation Board ?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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No.

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Question 16506 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What was the hiring process, if any, for appointing Murrary Parish to the Electricity Authority Board?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that Murray Parish was a ministerial nomination for appointment to the Electricity Authority.

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Question 16507 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What was the name and board role position of the person who was appointed to a board role but was not drawn from a shortlist provided to you as the responsible Minister?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I am advised by officials from the Department of Internal Affairs that the appointee to the Water Services Authority Board is Langley Cavers, who was appointed with effect from 25 September 2025.

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Question 16508 (2026)

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    What was the hiring process, if any, for the appointment made to a board role where the appointee was not drawn from a shortlist provided to you as the responsible Minister?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Upon submitting his nomination, Langley Cavers underwent the standard appointment process, including an interview and the completion of due diligence checks. His candidacy was included in a recommendation briefing prepared by the…

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Question 16509 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    Was the position advertised for the appointment made to a board role where the appointee was not drawn from a shortlist provided to you as the responsible Minister?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Yes, the position was advertised.

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13584, 16361 (2026)

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    13584

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

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    16361 (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 6 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I received the following documents in the week beginning 6 April 2026. 9 April 2026 26-BRF-00851 CPMG Minutes March 2026 9 April 2026 26-BRF-00406 Update on joint work programme on priority…

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13688, 16354 (2026)

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    13688

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 April 2026, by title and date?

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I took the following paper to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 April 2026: 7 April 2026: Amending NZ ETS regulations on allocative baselines for industrial allocation and an emissions…

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Question 16346 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    When, if ever, will a relief package for Te Araroa following the late January severe weather events be activated?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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I refer the member to the response to PQ 16364 (2026).

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Question 16347 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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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 16348 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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I refer the member to the response to PQ 13676 (2026).

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Question 16349 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 6 April 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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My office receives many invitations to events and meetings. As per Speaker’s Ruling 199/6, I do not consider it to be in the public interest to undertake an exercise to identify and collate the material requested, as it will require a…

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Question 16350 (2026)

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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 6 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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The titles of papers I received in my capacity as Minister for Regulation are considered for proactive release each month and are published on the Ministry for Regulation’s website. Some titles may be withheld where the material remains…

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Question 16352 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What was the average wait time for people who received Civil Defence Payments following the severe weather events of late January 2026, broken down by region?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I refer the member to the attached table, which provides the number of civil defence payment grants from 1 January 2026 to 31 March 2026 by month, MSD region and average processing time (days) This is also my response to WPQ 16360

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16353, 16358 (2026)

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  • 16353 (matches this search)

    What were the reasons, if any, that applications for Civil Defence Payments were declined, if any, following the severe weather events of late January 2026?

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    How many claims for Civil Defence Payments following the severe weather events of late January 2026, if any, have been declined - broken down by region?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

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I refer the member to the attached table, which provides the number of civil defence payment declines from 1 January 2026 to 31 March 2026 by month, MSD region and decline reason. This is also my response to WPQ 16358

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Question 16355 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 6 April 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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The Member can find my diary proactively released on the Beehive website. I do not consider it in the public interest to prepare a list of meetings I did not attend, or declined to attend, for the Member.

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Question 16356 (2026)

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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 6 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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I refer the member to the response to PQ 13571 (2026).

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Question 16357 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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As Minister of Customs, I took one paper titled 'Report on Overseas Travel: Hon Casey Costello - February 2026' to Cabinet on 7 April 2026.