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Matching question numbers: 28887 (2026), 28888 (2026), 28889 (2026), 28890 (2026), 28891 (2026), 28892 (2026), 28893 (2026), 28894 (2026), 28895 (2026), 28896 (2026), 28897 (2026), 28898 (2026), 28899 (2026), 28900 (2026), 28901 (2026)

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    28882 (matches this search)

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    Which Ministers, if any, were granted retrospective approval of overseas travel spending where they spent over 50% of their initially approved spend, and what was the total amount of additional spending they were granted approval for?

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    28883 (matches this search)

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    Which Ministers, if any, were granted retrospective approval of overseas travel spending where they spent over 25% of their initially approved spend, and what was the total amount of additional spending they were granted approval for?

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    28884 (matches this search)

    Question published

    Which Ministers, if any, were granted retrospective approval of overseas travel spending, and what was the total amount of additional spending they were granted approval for?

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    28885 (matches this search)

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    Which Ministers, if any, have sought retrospective approval of overseas travel spending, and what was the total amount of additional spending they sought approval for?

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    28887 (matches this search)

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    Which Ministers, if any, have spent over 50% more than their initially approved spend for overseas travel, since 1 December 2023, and what was the amount spent over the initial approved total?

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    28888 (matches this search)

    Question published

    Which Ministers, if any, have spent over 25% more than their initially approved spend for overseas travel, since 1 December 2023, and what was the amount spent over the initial approved total?

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    28889 (matches this search)

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    Which Ministers, if any, have spent more than their initially approved spend for overseas travel, since 1 December 2023, and what was the amount spent over the initial approved total?

  • Asked by

    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    28890 (matches this search)

    Question published

    On how many occasions, if any, has he or his office granted retrospective approval of overseas travel spending by Ministers where a Minister spent over 50% more than they were initially approved for?

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    28891 (matches this search)

    Question published

    On how many occasions, if any, has he or his office granted retrospective approval of overseas travel spending by Ministers where a Minister spent over 25% more than they were initially approved for?

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    28892 (matches this search)

    Question published

    On how many occasions, if any, has he or his office granted retrospective approval of overseas travel spending by Ministers?

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    28893 (matches this search)

    Question published

    On how many occasions, if any, have Ministers sought retrospective approval of overseas travel spending where they had spent over 50% more than they were initially approved for?

  • Asked by

    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    28894 (matches this search)

    Question published

    On how many occasions, if any, have Ministers sought retrospective approval of overseas travel spending?

  • Asked by

    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    28895 (matches this search)

    Question published

    On how many occasions, if any, have Ministers sought retrospective approval of overseas travel spending where they had spent over 25% more than they were initially approved for?

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    28896 (matches this search)

    Question published

    How many times, if any, have Ministers spent over 50% more than their initially approved spend for overseas travel, since 1 December 2023?

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    28897 (matches this search)

    Question published

    How many times, if any, have Ministers spent over 25% more than their initially approved spend for overseas travel, since 1 December 2023?

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    28898 (matches this search)

    Question published

    How many times, if any, have Ministers spent more than their initially approved spend for overseas travel, since 1 December 2023?

  • Asked by

    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    28899 (matches this search)

    Question published

    How many Ministers, if any, spent over 50% more than their initially approved spend for overseas travel, since 1 December 2023?

  • Asked by

    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    28900 (matches this search)

    Question published

    How many Ministers, if any, spent over 25% more than their initially approved spend for overseas travel, since 1 December 2023?

  • Asked by

    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    28901 (matches this search)

    Question published

    How many Ministers, if any, spent more than their initially approved spend for overseas travel, since 1 December 2023?

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    28943

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    Which Ministers, if any, listed by Minister and date the trip commenced, have exceeded an approved limit for a trip, and what was the total exceeded by, if any, compared to the original approval?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

Answer

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. For example, when I travelled to Australia in 2024 the NZ DF plane broke…

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Question 28944 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    What consequences, if any, are there for members of his Cabinet who bring misleading papers to Cabinet for consideration?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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Ministers are responsible for the papers they bring to Cabinet and Cabinet committees (Cabinet Manual, para 5.41). The standards for the quality and preparation of papers for Cabinet and Cabinet committees are set out in the Cab Guide.…

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11 questions (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 28955 (2026), 28956 (2026), 28957 (2026), 28958 (2026), 28959 (2026), 28960 (2026), 28961 (2026)

  • 28948 (matches this search)

    Who does he think that Rt Hon Winston Peters was referring to when he said “"They made a budgetary mistake at the start as to what it costs were…”?

  • 28952 (matches this search)

    Does he stand by his statement “To the best of my knowledge there was some sort of cock-up with the original booking, and then it was corrected, and by the time they corrected it there must have been a change in the cost structure of the…

  • 28953 (matches this search)

    Does he stand by his statement “To the best of my knowledge there was some sort of cock-up with the original booking, and then it was corrected, and by the time they corrected it there must have been a change in the cost structure of the…

  • 28954 (matches this search)

    Does he stand by his statement “To the best of my knowledge there was some sort of cock-up with the original booking, and then it was corrected, and by the time they corrected it there must have been a change in the cost structure of the…

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  • 28955 (matches this search)

    If no errors were made by his office as he stated on 18 June 2026, who made the “sort of cock-up with the original booking” that was made for his March 2025 ministerial travel to Toronto Canada?

  • 28956 (matches this search)

    If no errors were made by his office as he stated on 18 June 2026, how did he overspend his Cabinet approved budget for his ministerial visit to Toronto Canada in March 2025?

  • 28957 (matches this search)

    Who requested that the correction be made to the “sort of cock-up with the original booking” that was made for his March 2025 ministerial travel to Toronto Canada?

  • 28958 (matches this search)

    Who made the correction to the “sort of cock-up with the original booking” that was made for his March 2025 ministerial travel to Toronto Canada?

  • 28959 (matches this search)

    What was the correction that was made to the “sort of cock-up with the original booking” that was made for his March 2025 ministerial travel to Toronto Canada?

  • 28960 (matches this search)

    Who made the “sort of cock-up with the original booking” that was made for his March 2025 ministerial travel to Toronto Canada?

  • 28961 (matches this search)

    What was the “sort of cock-up with the original booking” that was made for his March 2025 ministerial travel to Toronto Canada?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

Yes. MBIE officials were instructed to revise the proposed budget for the planned visit to Canada. The revised budget was omitted from the Cabinet travel paper due to an administrative error by MBIE.

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Question 28950 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    What was the type or class of room he stayed in at his accommodation in Toronto Canada during his March 2025 ministerial visit called?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

I am advised the lowest cost room available was the type of room that was booked.

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Question 28962 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    During his March 2025 attendance at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada convention, which sessions did he attend?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

The primary Ministerial role of the visit was representing New Zealand at the International Mines Ministers Summit held in conjunction with PDAC. This summit was attended by Ministers from Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Australia, Canada, Germany,…

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Question 28963 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    On what date did the Prime Minister approve in-principle his March 2025 ministerial travel to Toronto Canada?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

February 4 2025

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28964, 28965, 28966, 28967 (2026)

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Asked by

Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • 28964 (matches this search)

    On what date, if any, did his office first become aware that he might overspend his Cabinet approved budget for his ministerial visit to Toronto Canada in March 2025?

  • 28965 (matches this search)

    On what date, if any, did he first become aware that he might overspend his Cabinet approved budget for his ministerial visit to Toronto Canada in March 2025?

  • 28966 (matches this search)

    On what date, if any, did his office first become aware that he had overspent his Cabinet approved budget for his ministerial visit to Toronto Canada in March 2025?

  • 28967 (matches this search)

    On what date, if any, did he first become aware that he had overspent his Cabinet approved budget for his ministerial visit to Toronto Canada in March 2025?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

My office was advised in May 2025.

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Question 28968 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    What were the pick up and drop off points for each limo service trip he took while in Toronto Canada in March 2025?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

Corrected reply: I refer the Member to reply 32072 (2026)

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Question 28969 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    While in Toronto Canada in March 2025, on how many occasions did he make use of a limo service?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

I am advised officials arranged a vehicle service to be available to transport the visiting delegation to scheduled meetings during the three-day visit.

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Question 28970 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    While staying in Toronto Canada in March 2025 did he charge back anything to his hotel room, if so, what?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

Yes, charges for food.

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Question 28971 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    While staying in Toronto Canada in March 2025 did his staff member charge back anything to his hotel room, if so, what?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

Yes, charges for food.

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28972, 28973 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • 28972 (matches this search)

    On how many occasions, if any, did Ministerial Services contact any member of his office regarding his overspend on Cabinet approved costs for his ministerial visit to Toronto Canada in March 2025?

  • 28973 (matches this search)

    On how many occasions, if any, did Ministerial Services contact him regarding his overspend on Cabinet approved costs for his ministerial visit to Toronto Canada in March 2025?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

My office regularly engages with Ministerial Services on a range of matters.

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28974, 28975 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • 28974 (matches this search)

    On how many occasions, if any, did the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet contact any member of his office regarding his overspend on Cabinet approved costs for his ministerial visit to Toronto Canada in March 2025?

  • 28975 (matches this search)

    On how many occasions, if any, did the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet contact him regarding his overspend on Cabinet approved costs for his ministerial visit to Toronto Canada in March 2025?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

My office regularly engages with DPMC on a range of matters.

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6 questions (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 28980 (2026), 28981 (2026)

  • 28976 (matches this search)

    On how many occasions, if any, did the Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff contact any member of his office regarding his overspend on Cabinet approved costs for his ministerial visit to Toronto Canada in March 2025?

  • 28977 (matches this search)

    On how many occasions, if any, did the Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff contact him regarding his overspend on Cabinet approved costs for his ministerial visit to Toronto Canada in March 2025?

  • 28978 (matches this search)

    On how many occasions, if any, did any member of his office contact the Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff his overspend on Cabinet approved costs for his ministerial visit to Toronto Canada in March 2025?

  • 28979 (matches this search)

    On how many occasions, if any, did he contact the Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff his overspend on Cabinet approved costs for his ministerial visit to Toronto Canada in March 2025?

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  • 28980 (matches this search)

    On how many occasions, if any, did any member of his office discuss with the Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff his overspend on Cabinet approved costs for his ministerial visit to Toronto Canada in March 2025?

  • 28981 (matches this search)

    On how many occasions, if any, did he discuss with the Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff his overspend on Cabinet approved costs for his ministerial visit to Toronto Canada in March 2025?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

My office regularly engages with the Prime Minister's Chief of Staff on a range of matters.

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Question 28982 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    What was the name of his hotel accomodation during his stay in Toronoto Canada during March 2025?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

I did not stay in 'Toronoto' in March 2025.

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28983, 28984, 28985, 28986 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • 28983 (matches this search)

    Were business class flights to Toronto Canada in March 2025 booked prior to Cabinet approving his Cabinet Paper Proposed Travel Overseas: Hon Shane Jones – March 2025?

  • 28984 (matches this search)

    Were business class flights to Toronto Canada in March 2025 booked prior to him submitting his Cabinet Paper Proposed Travel Overseas: Hon Shane Jones – March 2025?

  • 28985 (matches this search)

    Were his flights to Toronto Canada in March 2025 booked prior to him submitting his Cabinet Paper Proposed Travel Overseas: Hon Shane Jones – March 2025?

  • 28986 (matches this search)

    Were his flights to Toronto Canada in March 2025 booked prior to Cabinet approving his Cabinet Paper Proposed Travel Overseas: Hon Shane Jones – March 2025?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

I am advised flights were booked in accordance with Cabinet Office and Ministerial Services processes.

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Question 28987 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Did any member of his office amend his flights to Toronto Canada in March 2025, if so, how were they amended?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

No.

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Question 28988 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Did any member of his office amend his flights to Toronto Canada in March 2025, if so, on what date?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

No.

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Question 28989 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Did any member of his office book his flights to Toronto Canada in March 2025, if so, on what date?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

No.

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28990, 28993 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • 28990 (matches this search)

    On what date, if any, were his ministerial staff member’s Premium Economy flights to Toronto Canada and back in March 2025 amended to Business Class flights?

  • 28993 (matches this search)

    On what date, if any, were his Premium Economy flights to Toronto Canada and back in March 2025 amended to Business Class flights?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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None.

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Question 28991 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    On what date, if any, were his ministerial staff member’s Business Class flights to Toronto Canada in March 2025 and back booked?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

February 7 2025

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Question 28992 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    On what date, if any, were his Business Class flights to Toronto Canada and back in March 2025 booked?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

February 7 2025

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Question 28994 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    On what date, if any, were his ministerial staff member’s Premium Economy flights to Toronto Canada and back in March 2025 booked?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

February 7 2025

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Question 28995 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    On what date, if any, were his Premium Economy flights to Toronto Canada and back in March 2025 booked?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

February 7 2025

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Question 28996 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    What was the job title of the GNS Science staff member who accompanied him on his March 2025 ministerial visit to Canada?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

Two GNS staff members accompanied my trip, a Senior Minerals Geologist and a Business Development Manager.

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28997, 28998 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • 28997 (matches this search)

    On what date was his Cabinet Paper: Proposed Travel Overseas: Hon Shane Jones – March 2025 approved?

  • 28998 (matches this search)

    On what date did he lodge his Cabinet Paper: Proposed Travel Overseas: Hon Shane Jones – March 2025?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

I am advised the paper was approved by Cabinet on February 24 2025.

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Question 28999 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    What were the job titles of the two Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment staff members who accompanied him on his March 2025 ministerial visit to Canada?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

Manager Commercial Investment and Principal Advisor Attraction and Events.

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Question 29000 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Which individuals or organisations, if any, hosted him during his March 2025 ministerial visit to Canada?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

I refer the Member to the proactively released report to Cabinet: https://www.mbie.govt.nz/dmsdocument/30733-report-on-overseas-travel-hon-shane-jones-march-2025-proactiverelease-pdf

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Question 29001 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Did the GNS Science staff member who accompanied Hon Shane Jones on his ministerial visit to Canada in March 2025 fly business class, if not, what class did they fly?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

The GNS staff members on the visit did not accompany me on my outbound or inbound flights.

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Question 29003 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Did the two Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment staff members who accompanied Hon Shane Jones on his ministerial visit to Canada in March 2025 fly business class, if not, what class did they fly?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

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

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Question 28881 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    What is the policy, if any, for Ministers or ministerial staff charging alcohol to the taxpayer on overseas trips?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

Answer

I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that the Department’s Travel Policy enables Ministerial office employees, when travelling overseas on business, to purchase alcohol (2 drinks maximum), only when the Minister is present.…

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28777, 28860, 28865 (2026)

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  • 28777 (matches this search)

    Question published

    Further to his answer to written question 20419 (2026): prior to media reporting on 24 May 2026, had he had any discussions regarding the Smith v Fonterra case with any official, if so, who?

  • 28860 (matches this search)

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    Further to his answer to written question 20419 (2026): prior to media reporting on 24 May 2026, had his Chief of Staff had any discussions regarding the Smith v Fonterra case with the Chief Executive of the Department of Prime Minister…

  • 28865 (matches this search)

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    Further to his answer to written question 20419 (2026): prior to media reporting on 24 May 2026, had he had any discussions regarding the Smith v Fonterra case with the Chief Executive of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, if…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

In my capacity as Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). In my capacity as Prime Minister, I received advice from the Policy Advisory Group (PAG), a business group of DPMC…

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Question 28842 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Did Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet or Policy Advisory Group officials read the document that was provided to the Prime Minister’s former Chief Policy Advisor, if so, on what date did they first read it?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

In my capacity as Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). I am advised that DPMC officials have not received the document. The document is publicly available on the…

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Question 28851 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 20559 (2026): on what dates did these meetings take place, and where?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

In my capacity as Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). I am advised that the Chief Executive and members of the Policy Advisory Group (PAG) from DPMC attended meetings…

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Question 28861 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 20419 (2026): prior to media reporting on 24 May 2026, had his Chief of Staff had any discussions regarding the Smith v Fonterra case with any of his staff, if so, who?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

The Chief of Staff had brief conversations with my former Chief Policy Advisor on a small number of occasions across 2024 and 2025, asking the Chief Policy Advisor to check whether work was progressing on the issue as it was an area…

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Question 28862 (2026)

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    Further to his answer to written question 20419 (2026): prior to media reporting on 24 May 2026, had his Chief of Staff had any discussions regarding the Smith v Fonterra case with any Member of Parliament who was not a Minister, if so,…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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I am advised he did not.

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Question 28863 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

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    Further to his answer to written question 20419 (2026): prior to media reporting on 24 May 2026, had his Chief of Staff had any discussions regarding the Smith v Fonterra case with any official, if so, who?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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I am advised he did not.

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Question 28864 (2026)

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    Further to his answer to written question 20419 (2026): prior to media reporting on 24 May 2026, had his Chief of Staff had any discussions regarding the Smith v Fonterra case with any person outside his Government, if so, who?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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Not beyond that set out in the reply to question 20419 (2026).

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28098, 28493, 28741 (2026)

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    Teanau Tuiono

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    28098

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with Five Eyes countries about the US…

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

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    Teanau Tuiono

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    28741

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    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 8 June 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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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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28499, 28740 (2026)

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    28499 (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 8 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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    Teanau Tuiono

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    28740

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    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 8 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

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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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Question 28747 (2026)

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    Further to his answer to written question 26757 (2026): was this on the same day that his office sent his response to the Official Information Act request from the Environmental Law Initiative?

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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 28749 (2026)

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    Further to his answer to written question 26757 (2026): how many emails, if any, did his former Chief Policy Advisor receive relating to this Official Information Act request prior to the release of the OIA response?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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I advise that three emails were identified from the records in my office as received by my former Chief Policy Advisor in relation to the request I received from the Environmental Law Initiative under the Official Information Act 1982 on…

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Question 28752 (2026)

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    Further to his answer to written question 26757 (2026): what was that information provided by his former Chief Policy Advisor?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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

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Question 28755 (2026)

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    Further to his answer to written question 25790 (2026): do his internal office documents within his office show that he discussed the Fonterra v Smith Case with his former Chief Policy Advisor, if so, on what dates?

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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 28756 (2026)

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    Further to his answer to written question 25790 (2026): does his diary show that he discussed the Fonterra v Smith Case with his former Chief Policy Advisor, if so, on what dates?

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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 28759 (2026)

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    Further to his answer to written question 25790 (2026): does his correspondence, including messages and emails show that he discussed the Fonterra v Smith Case with his former Chief Policy Advisor, if so, on what dates?

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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 28762 (2026)

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    Further to his answer to written question 25783 (2026): did he or his Chief of Staff ask staff whether they have received hand-delivered or printed documents from external parties that were not entered onto any official file, if so, on…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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The Chief of Staff asked Ministerial Services to remind all Ministerial staff of their record keeping duties, which occurred on 27 May.

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Question 28764 (2026)

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    Further to his answer to written question 25796 (2026): by what method was his former Chief Policy Advisor contacted?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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Telephone.

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Question 28765 (2026)

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    Further to his answer to written question 25796 (2026): what was the job title of this staff member?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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Specialist Ministerial Advisor.

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Question 28768 (2026)

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    Further to his answer to written question 25791 (2026): what were the staff members job titles?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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Chief of Staff and Specialist Ministerial Advisor.