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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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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 3 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

Answer

As Minister Responsible for Ministerial Services, I have received the following: • Briefing: Pre-Election Baseline Update 2026 for Vote Internal Affairs – Ministerial Services Appropriations

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 3 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Deputy Prime Minister

Answer

None.

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 3 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

In my capacity as Prime Minister, I have not presented papers to Cabinet within the specified timeframe.

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 3 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister for National Security and Intelligence

Answer

In my capacity as Minister for National Security and Intelligence I have not presented papers to Cabinet within the specified timeframe.

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 3 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

Answer

As Minister Responsible for Ministerial Services, I have taken no papers to Cabinet during the specified period.

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 32072 (2026): what does his diary show for the specific pick-up and drop off points for each vehicle service trip he took while in Toronto Canada in March 2025, and what are they, if any?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

Summaries of my ministerial diaries are available on the Beehive website,

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    In what capacity did he attend a National Party fundraiser on 23 July 2026?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

I had a number of engagements that day in my capacity as Prime Minister. I visited MItchpine, Proliant, Wight Aluminium, the Justice Hub and did interviews with the Whanganui Chronicle and the River City Press. I then attended a dinner in…

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    On what date did his office first contact the New Zealand Defence Force to book Air Force to transport him to Auckland on 23 July 2026, and was this from Ohakea Airbase?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

My office first contacted the NZDF on Monday 20th July once the timing of arrangements for the funeral for Sir Bill Birch was finalised. There were no commercial flight options that would have enabled me to get to the event on the 24th of…

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 32072 (2026): what was the total distance travelled by the vehicle service while it was engaged for his travelling party in Toronto Canada in March 2025?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

I refer the Member to reply number 32072 (2026)

Unanswered: Parliament dissolved

Question 35173 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 32045 (2026): did he travel by the vehicle service to Seequent's headquarters in Toronto for the business-to-business event co-hosted by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, and if so from what…

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Parliament dissolved: no reply received

Unanswered: Parliament dissolved

Question 35174 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 32072 (2026): what was the longest single journey, by distance, undertaken using the vehicle service, and between which two points?

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Parliament dissolved: no reply received

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 32070 (2026): which agency or office booked the vehicle service, and what instructions were given to that provider as to the destinations required?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

I am advised New Zealand Trade and Enterprise made the booking.

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 32070 (2026): what do the records of New Zealand Trade and Enterprise show for the specific pick-up and drop-off points for each vehicle service trip taken while he was in Toronto Canada in March…

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

I do not have ministerial responsibility for New Zealand Trade and Enterprise.

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 32070 (2026): what do the records of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade show for the specific pick-up and drop-off points for each vehicle service trip taken while he was in Toronto Canada…

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

I do not have ministerial responsibility for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Unanswered: Parliament dissolved

Question 35178 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 32070 (2026): which officials or staff, by position, made use of the vehicle service that had been booked for the wider travelling party while he was in Toronto Canada in March 2025?

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Parliament dissolved: no reply received

Unanswered: Parliament dissolved

Question 35179 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 32072 (2026): has he or his office requested from the vehicle service provided any record identifying the pick-up and drop-off points for each trip, and if not, why not?

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Parliament dissolved: no reply received

Unanswered: Parliament dissolved

Question 35180 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 32072 (2026): did the vehicle service provide any record other than the invoice, including any booking confirmation, dispatch record, trip log, or driver record, that identifies pick-up or drop-off…

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Parliament dissolved: no reply received

Unanswered: Parliament dissolved

Question 35181 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 32072 (2026): what were the pick-up and drop-off points for the two airport transfers identified on the invoice?

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Parliament dissolved: no reply received

Unanswered: Parliament dissolved

Question 35182 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 32072 (2026): how many trips did he take using the vehicle service?

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Parliament dissolved: no reply received

Unanswered: Parliament dissolved

Question 35183 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 32072 (2026): what does the itinerary show for the specific pick-up and drop off points for each vehicle service trip he took while in Toronto Canada in March 2025, if anything?

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Parliament dissolved: no reply received

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    On what dates, if any, did he use Air Force assets to travel following attending a fundraiser for the National Party?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

On 22 November 2024 I was in Taupo to attend the official opening of the Tauhara Power Station. I also attended a supporters lunch. On 25 September 2025 I visited Kaipara Kumara, Te Te Uri O Hau Avocado Orchard, met with the Northland…

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    On what dates, if any, did he use Air Force assets to travel in order to attend a fundraiser for the National Party?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

Any National Party events are arranged around other events in my schedule.

Corrected reply

Question 35186 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    On what dates, if any, did he use Air Force assets to travel on the same day as he attended a fundraiser for the National Party?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

Corrected reply: 22 November 2024, 11 April 2025, 25 July 2025, 16 October 2025, 12 February 2026 and 23 July 2026. Any National Party events are arranged around other events in my schedule.

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Who accompanied him on his Air Force flight to Auckland on 23 July 2026?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

I was accompanied by a staffer and DPS.

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    When travelling to Whanganui on 23 July 2026, did he at any point make use of a crown car, if so, who else accompanied him in those crown car trips?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

Yes. As is usual I was accompanied by staff from my office and DPS. I travelled by car from Wellington to Poroutawhao, Feilding and Whanganui.

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    When travelling to Whanganui on 23 July 2026, did he at any point make use of a crown car, if so, for what legs of the journey?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

Yes. A crown car was used from 730am when I left Wellington until I left Whanganui that night.

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Does he stand by his statement “The other day, I am in Whanganui, I finish a meeting at 10:30pm at night. I get on a little six-seated King Air plane from the Air Force”, if so, what was the event that ended at 10.30pm that night?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

Yes however I should correct the statement to say that the Leader’s Heartland Dinner finished at 8.45pm.

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    On what date, if any, did his office cancel his booked accommodation in Whanganui for the night of 23 July 2026?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

The accommodation for the night of 23 July was cancelled on 20 July once the arrangements for the funeral of Sir Bill Birch were finalised for Friday 24 July.

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    On what date, if any, did his office book him accommodation in Whanganui for the night of 23 July 2026?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

The accommodation for my stay in Whanganui on 23 July 2026 was booked on 29 June 2026.

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    On what date did his office first contact the New Zealand Defence Force to book Air Force to transport him from Whanganui to Auckland on 23 July 2026?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

20 July 2026.

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    On what date was an Air Force plane booked by his office to transport him from Whanganui to Auckland on 23 July 2026?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

20 July 2026

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    What were the pickup, drop off locations, and times of each of these pickups and drop offs for all uses of crown cars or crown vehicles by him on 23 July 2026, if any?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

I would note that these timings are as booked, 7:30 am - 8:45 am VIP: Premier House to Mitchpine 9:30 am - 10:15 am VIP: Mitchpine to Proliant 11:30 am - 12:00 pm VIP: Proliant to Feilding Civic Centre 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm VIP: Feilding Civic…

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    34305

    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

  • Asked by

    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    34505 (matches this search)

    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister for National Security and Intelligence

Answer

As Minister for National Security and Intelligence, I regularly request and receive advice from officials in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) on a range of matters. In accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 210/6, I…

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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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 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Deputy Prime Minister

Answer

None.

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

Question

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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 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

I refer the member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 34306 (2026). Background

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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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 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

Answer

As Minister Responsible for Ministerial Services, I have not received official advice, but officials have worked with my office on operational matters relating to my portfolio.

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Deputy Prime Minister

Answer

None.

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

In my capacity as Prime Minister I have presented the following papers to Cabinet within the specified timeframe: • Report on Overseas Travel: Prime Minister, Hon Nicola Willis and Hon Todd McClay - May 2026 • Report on Overseas Travel:…

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister for National Security and Intelligence

Answer

In my capacity as Minister for National Security and Intelligence I have not presented papers to Cabinet within the specified timeframe.

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

Answer

As Minister Responsible for Ministerial Services, I have taken no papers to Cabinet during the specified period.

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    When, if at all, did he or his office approve booking for the ground transportation for his Toronto trip in March 2025?

  • 33666 (matches this search)

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    Further to the reply to written question 32114 (2026) from the Minister Responsible for Ministerial Services: was this invoice approved by Hon Shane Jones’ office, if not, then who approved it?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

Following the conclusion of the trip.

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to the answer to written question 32114 (2026) from the Minister Responsible for Ministerial Services: on what date, if any, was this invoice approved by Hon Shane Jones’ office?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

25 March 2025.

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 19 July 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

Answer

As Minister Responsible for Ministerial Services, I have taken no papers to Cabinet during the specified period.

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    33329 (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 19 July 2026, by title and date?

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    33581

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 20 July 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister for National Security and Intelligence

Answer

In my capacity as Minister for National Security and Intelligence, I have not presented papers to Cabinet within the specified timeframe.

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Asked by

Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 19 July 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

In my capacity as Prime Minister, I have not presented papers to Cabinet within the specified timeframe.

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 19 July 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Deputy Prime Minister

Answer

None.

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Asked by

Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

Question

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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 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

Answer

As Minister Responsible for Ministerial Services, I have not received official advice, but officials have worked with my office on operational matters relating to my portfolio.

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  • Asked by

    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    33433 (matches this search)

    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

  • Asked by

    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    33592

    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 20 July 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister for National Security and Intelligence

Answer

As Minister for National Security and Intelligence, I regularly request and receive advice from officials in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) on a range of matters. In accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 210/6, I…

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  • Asked by

    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    33439 (matches this search)

    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

  • Asked by

    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    33594

    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 20 July 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

As Prime Minister, I regularly request and receive advice from officials in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) on a range of matters. In accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 210/6, I consider that the time and resources,…

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Asked by

Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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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 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Deputy Prime Minister

Answer

None.