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Question 30145 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 28762 (2026): has he or his Chief of Staff specifically asked his staff whether they have received hand-delivered or printed documents from external parties that were not entered onto any official…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

I refer the member to my reply to 28762. I would remind the member that Ministerial Services is the employer.

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29767, 29945 (2026)

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    29767

    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 22 June 2026, by title and date?

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    29945 (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 22 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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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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29768, 29939 (2026)

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    29768

    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 22 June 2026, by title and date?

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    29939 (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 22 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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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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29856, 29859 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • 29856 (matches this search)

    Did any member of his office request that his flights to Toronto, Canda for his March 2025 ministerial visit be via Quantas?

  • 29859 (matches this search)

    Did he request that his flights to Toronto, Canda for his March 2025 ministerial visit be via Quantas?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

No, and regarding 'Canada' and 'Qantas', no.

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Question 29938 (2026)

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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 22 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Deputy Prime Minister

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None.

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Question 29946 (2026)

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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 22 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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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 any papers within the specified period.

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Question 30043 (2026)

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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 22 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Deputy Prime Minister

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None.

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Question 30044 (2026)

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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 22 June 2026, by title and date?

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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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Question 30050 (2026)

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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 22 June 2026, by title and date?

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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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Question 30051 (2026)

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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 22 June 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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

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29219, 29694 (2026)

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    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    29219 (matches this search)

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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 15 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    29694

    Question published

    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 15 June 2026, by title and date?

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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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29225, 29695 (2026)

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    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    29225 (matches this search)

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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 15 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    29695

    Question published

    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 15 June 2026, by title and date?

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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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29324, 29414, 29707 (2026)

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    29324 (matches this search)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 June 2026, by title and date?

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    29414 (matches this search)

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    What is the total cost to date of Minister Jones’s October 2025 travel to the Indigenous Geothermal Symposium, and Geothermal Rising Conference in Reno, Nevada and how does that figure break down by Ministerial Services codes 82111…

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    29707

    Question published

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 June 2026, by title and date?

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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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29330, 29706 (2026)

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    29330 (matches this search)

    Question published

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 June 2026, by title and date?

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    29706

    Question published

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 June 2026, by title and date?

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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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Question 29667 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Can he confirm that he and the staff member travelling with him during his March 2025 visit to Canada only used the limousine hired for him for official business?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

A limousine vehicle was not hired for myself and officials during the March 2025 visit to Canada.

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29668, 29669, 29670, 29671 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • 29668 (matches this search)

    Does he stand by his statement regarding his ministerial visit to Toronto in March 2025 that “As I recall we went from the airport and I went straight into a host of meetings”, if so, who were those meetings with?

  • 29669 (matches this search)

    Does he stand by his statement regarding his ministerial visit to Toronto in March 2025 that “As I recall we went from the airport and I went straight into a host of meetings”, if so, where were those meetings held?

  • 29670 (matches this search)

    Does he stand by his statement regarding his ministerial visit to Toronto in March 2025 that “As I recall we went from the airport and I went straight into a host of meetings”, if so, were those meetings held at his hotel?

  • 29671 (matches this search)

    Does he stand by his statement regarding his ministerial visit to Toronto in March 2025 that “As I recall we went from the airport and I went straight into a host of meetings”, if so, were those meetings held at the Metro Toronto…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

Yes, I attended meetings and events with industry, government and media at a variety of venues in Toronto. Events and meetings were arranged in the weeks prior to and during the visit.

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29672, 29674 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • 29672 (matches this search)

    Did he travel straight from Toronto Airport to his hotel upon arriving in Toronto Canada for his March 2025 ministerial visit?

  • 29674 (matches this search)

    Did he travel straight from Toronto Airport to his hotel upon arriving in Toronto Canada for his March 2025 ministerial visit, if not, where did he stop on his way to his hotel?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

I travelled from Toronto airport accompanied by New Zealand's High Commissioner to Canada.

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29673, 29675, 29676 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • 29673 (matches this search)

    How many meetings did he attend during his March 2025 visit to Toronto, Canada that were not held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre or his hotel, and for each of these, on what date were they first organised?

  • 29675 (matches this search)

    How many meetings did he attend during his March 2025 visit to Toronto, Canada that were not held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, and for each of these, on what date were they first organised?

  • 29676 (matches this search)

    How many meetings did he attend during his March 2025 visit to Toronto, Canada that were not held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, and for each of these, what was the location of the meeting?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

I attended several meetings and events with industry, government and media at a variety of venues in Toronto. Events and meetings were arranged in the weeks prior to and during the visit.

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Question 29677 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    How many meetings did he attend during his March 2025 visit to Toronto, Canada that were not held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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I attended several meetings and events that were not held at the Convention Centre complex including the International Mines Ministers Summit.

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Question 29678 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Was his hotel in Toronto, Canada during his March 2025 visit connected to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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I do not have ministerial responsibility for the design of hotels and convention centers.

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Question 29679 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Was his hotel in Toronto, Canada during his March 2025 visit connected via a tunnel or passageway to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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I do not have ministerial responsibility for the design of hotels and convention centers.

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29512, 29514 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • 29512 (matches this search)

    How many documents, if any, did his former Chief Policy Advisor provide in response to the email he received at 9.44am on 7 April 2025 asking if he could “please send me any info you have in scope of the request below – need this in the…

  • 29514 (matches this search)

    How many documents, if any, did his former Chief Policy Advisor provide in response to the email he was sent on 31 March 2025 which asked him “Can you please provide, as a matter of urgency, all information you hold in scope of this…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

I advise that my former Chief Policy Advisor provided 30 documents that related to the Smith v Fonterra case, identified as potentially relevant to the request I received from the Environmental Law Initiative under the Official Information…

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Question 29513 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Did his former Chief Policy Advisor respond to the email he received at 9.44am on 7 April 2025 asking if he could “please send me any info you have in scope of the request below – need this in the next day or so. Any meetings who Fonterra…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

Yes. I refer the member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 29512 (2026).

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29515, 29517, 29519 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • 29515 (matches this search)

    Was his Chief of Staff emailed a copy of the draft response to the Environmental Law Initiative’s OIA in May 2025 by his former Chief Policy Advisor, if so, on what date or dates?

  • 29517 (matches this search)

    What were the job titles of each of the members of his office that his former Chief Policy Advisor emailed a copy of the draft response to the Environmental Law Initiative’s OIA in May 2025?

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    How many members of his office did his former Chief Policy Advisor email draft copies of the May 2025 response to the Environmental Law Initiative?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

I am advised that my former Chief Policy Advisor did not provide a draft copy of my response provided to the Environmental Law Initiative on 21 May 2025 to my Chief of Staff or any staff member in my office. My former Chief Policy Advisor…

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Question 29573 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Did he or anyone in his office raise any questions about a request for preliminary approval from Minister Jones to travel to Toronto in March 2025 and if so, what questions were raised?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

No.

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5 questions (2026)

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Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 29396 (2026)

  • 29002 (matches this search)

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    What were the total travel costs for the GNS Science staff member who accompanied Hon Shane Jones on his ministerial visit to Canada in March 2025?

  • 29004 (matches this search)

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    What were the total accommodation costs for the GNS Science staff member who accompanied Hon Shane Jones on his ministerial visit to Canada in March 2025?

  • 29005 (matches this search)

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    What was the total travel costs for the two Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment staff members who accompanied Hon Shane Jones on his ministerial visit to Canada in March 2025?

  • 29006 (matches this search)

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    What was the total accommodation costs for the two Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment staff members who accompanied Hon Shane Jones on his ministerial visit to Canada in March 2025?

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  • 29396 (matches this search)

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    Did the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment officials who accompanied Hon Shane Jones on his ministerial visit to Canada in March 2025 stay at the Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel and if so, what were the dates of their…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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Identifying and classifying the requested information in the time available would require significant staff time and resources. Given the administrative burden and cost, we do not consider this to be in the public interest. I also note…

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Question 29397 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Did New Zealand Trade and Enterprise officials travel to Toronto, Canada during Minister Jones’s attendance at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention in March 2025 and if so, on what dates, if any, did they…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

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I am advised that conference-related activities on 3 and 4 March 2025 were attended by three Canada-based NZTE officials and two additional NZTE representatives from elsewhere in the Americas region. All five officials were attending PDAC…

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Question 29398 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Did the GNS Science official who accompanied Hon Shane Jones on his ministerial visit to Canada in March 2025 stay at the Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel and if so, what were the dates of their stay?

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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 other bodies under the Science, Innovation and Technology portfolio, I am advised that…

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Question 29399 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Did New Zealand Trade and Enterprise officials make the booking for Minister Jones’s limousine service in Toronto during his March 2025 visit and if so, on what date?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

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I am advised that a Canada based NZTE official made a booking on 27 February 2025.

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Question 29400 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    When, if at all, are Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade officials required to fly Premium Economy or Economy when travelling on official business and what exceptions, if any, are there?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Travel by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade staff is by default economy class. Premium economy travel may be approved if the total flying time exceeds 10 hours.

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Question 29401 (2026)

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    Did New Zealand Trade and Enterprise officials travel to Reno, Nevada during Minister Jones’s attendance at the Indigenous Geothermal Symposium, and Geothermal Rising Conference in October 2025 and if so, on what dates, if any, did they…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

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No.

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Question 29402 (2026)

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Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Did Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade officials make the booking for Minister Jones’s limousine service in Toronto during his March 2025 visit and if so, on what date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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No. MFAT officials did not make the booking for Minister Jones’s car service. However, officials recommended the booking of a car service to transport the Minister and accompanying delegation between scheduled meetings and for airport…

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Question 29403 (2026)

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    Did Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade officials travel to Toronto, Canada during Minister Jones’s attendance at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention in March 2025 and if so, on what dates, if any, did…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Yes. New Zealand’s then High Commissioner travelled from Ottawa to Toronto from 2 to 5 March 2025 to support Minister Jones at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention. This included attending engagements with…

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Question 29404 (2026)

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    Did any Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade officials travel to Reno, Nevada during Minister Jones’s attendance at the Indigenous Geothermal Symposium, and Geothermal Rising Conference in October 2025 and if so, on what dates, if any,…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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No.

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Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 29410 (2026), 29411 (2026), 29413 (2026)

  • 29405 (matches this search)

    Did the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment officials who travelled to the Indigenous Geothermal Symposium, and Geothermal Rising Conference, in Reno, Nevada with Minister Shane Jones stay at the Peppermill Resort and if not,…

  • 29406 (matches this search)

    Did the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment officials who travelled to the Indigenous Geothermal Symposium, and Geothermal Rising Conference, in Reno, Nevada with Minister Shane Jones travel to any other cities or countries as…

  • 29407 (matches this search)

    Did Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment officials who travelled to the Indigenous Geothermal Symposium, and Geothermal Rising Conference, in Reno, Nevada with Minister Shane Jones attend any functions, events or meetings…

  • 29409 (matches this search)

    What was the total cost, if any, of travel for each of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment officials who travelled to the Indigenous Geothermal Symposium, and Geothermal Rising Conference, in Reno, Nevada with Minister…

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  • 29410 (matches this search)

    What was the total cost, if any, of accommodation for each of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment officials who travelled to the Indigenous Geothermal Symposium, and Geothermal Rising Conference, in Reno, Nevada with…

  • 29411 (matches this search)

    What was the total cost, if any, of meals for each of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment officials who travelled to the Indigenous Geothermal Symposium, and Geothermal Rising Conference, in Reno, Nevada with Minister Shane…

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    What was the total cost, if any, of ground transportation for each of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment officials who travelled to the Indigenous Geothermal Symposium, and Geothermal Rising Conference, in Reno, Nevada…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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Identifying and classifying the requested information in the time available would require significant staff time and resources. Given the administrative burden and cost, I do not consider this to be in the public interest. I also note that…

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Question 29408 (2026)

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    On what date, if at all, did each of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment officials who travelled to the Indigenous Geothermal Symposium, and Geothermal Rising Conference, in Reno, Nevada with Minister Shane Jones depart New…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

Answer

The MBIE officials on the visit did not accompany me on my outbound or inbound flights to/from New Zealand.

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Question 29412 (2026)

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    What was the total cost, if any, of airfares for each of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment officials who travelled to the Indigenous Geothermal Symposium, and Geothermal Rising Conference, in Reno, Nevada with Minister…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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The MBIE officials on the visit did not accompany me on my outbound or inbound flights.

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Question 29415 (2026)

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Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    What processes, if any, does he have in place to scrutinize proposed budgets for his Ministers’ overseas travel before he approves such travel and papers are submitted to Cabinet for approval?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

Ministers and their offices are responsible for ensuring that estimates for proposed travel accurately reflect the requirements of the travel, and that costs proposed represent appropriate value for money for taxpayers. Draft travel…

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Question 29416 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Did he or anyone in his office raise any questions about a request for preliminary approval from Minister Jones to travel to Reno, Nevada in October 2025 and if so, what questions were raised?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

No.

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Question 29417 (2026)

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    Did Minister Jones seek preliminary approval as per section 2.123 of the Cabinet Manual for his proposed October 2025 travel to Reno, Nevada and if so, on what date did the Prime Minister approve that travel?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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Yes. Approval was confirmed by my Chief of Staff on 24 September 2025.

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Question 29418 (2026)

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    Did Minister Jones seek preliminary approval as per section 2.123 of the Cabinet Manual for his proposed March 2025 travel to Toronto, Canada and if so, on what date did the Prime Minister approve that travel?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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Yes. Approval was confirmed by my Chief of Staff on 4 February 2025

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Question 29419 (2026)

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    Did the Minister for Resources attend Cabinet on 24 February 2025?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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No.

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Question 29420 (2026)

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    Did the Minister of Foreign Affairs attend Cabinet on 24 February 2025?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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No.

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Question 29421 (2026)

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    Did the Minister of Foreign Affairs raise any issues with him about Minister Jones’s proposed travel to Toronto in March 2025 before Cabinet approved that travel on 24 February 2025 and if so, what were those concerns?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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No.

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Question 29423 (2026)

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    Did the Minister of Foreign Affairs raise any concerns with him about the proposed cost of Minister Jones’s travel to Toronto in March 2025 being too low before Cabinet approved the paper on 24 February 2025, and if so, what were those…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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No.

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Question 29424 (2026)

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    Has he or his office investigated how Minister Jones could have signed off a Cabinet Paper for his proposed October 2025 travel to Toronto, Canada saying he was travelling in Premium Economy when Business Class tickets had already been…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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As Minister Jones has acknowledged, there was an administrative error. It is my expectation that Ministers and the offices take all steps to stick within their travel budgets, but there will be times where additional costs are necessary.

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Question 29218 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 15 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Deputy Prime Minister

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None.

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Question 29226 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 15 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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As Minister Responsible for Ministerial Services, I have received the following: • Monthly update on workforce costs June 2026 – received Monday 15 June 2026. • Monthly Update on travel costs and forecast – received Monday 15 June 2026. •…

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Question 29323 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Deputy Prime Minister

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None

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Question 29331 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 June 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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