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Question 29838 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much of the Regional Infrastructure Fund, if any, was allocated to marae in Budget 2025?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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There was no commitment through the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) to marae as part of Budget 2025. The RIF is a multi-year appropriation established through Budget 2024. In the financial year 2024/25, $21,698,000 of funding was…

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Question 29841 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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    How much of the Regional Infrastructure Fund, if any, was allocated to marae in Budget 2024?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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There was no commitment through the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) to marae as part of Budget 2024. The RIF is a multi-year appropriation established through Budget 2024. In the financial year 2023/24, no funding was approved for…

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Question 29842 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much of any allocated funding for marae in Budget 2025, if any, was paid out?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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My officials advise that $1.183m was paid out for marae from the Māori Development Fund appropriation in Vote Māori Development 2025-2026.

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Question 29843 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much of any allocated funding for marae in budget 2024, if any, was paid out?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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My officials advise that $3.220m was paid out for marae from the Māori Development Fund appropriation in Vote Māori Development 2024-2025.

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Question 29845 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much of any allocated funding for marae in 2026, if any, was paid out?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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My officials advise that $2.043m has been paid out for marae from the Māori Development Fund appropriation in 2026.

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Question 29848 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the exact dollar amount his Government has spent on Marae, if any, since November, 2023?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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My officials advise that $11.263m has been spent on marae under Vote Māori Development over the last three financial years.

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Question 29849 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    Where in Budget 2024 was there funding for Marae, if any?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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My officials advise that funding for Marae was available within the Māori Development Fund appropriation in Vote Māori Development 2024-2025.

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Question 29850 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    Where in Budget 2025 was there funding for Marae, if any?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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My officials advise that funding for Marae was available within the Māori Development Fund appropriation in Vote Māori Development 2025-2026.

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Question 29851 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    Where in Budget 2026 was there funding for Marae, if any?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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My officials advise that funding for Marae is available within the Māori Development Fund appropriation in Vote Māori Development 2026-2027.

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Question 29949 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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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 Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I frequently request and receive advice on a range of kaupapa. Te Puni Kōkiri publishes monthly lists of advice that I receive from officials as Minister for Māori Development on its website at the following link:…

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Question 29950 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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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 Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

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I frequently request and receive advice on a range of kaupapa. Te Puni Kōkiri publishes monthly lists of advice that I receive from officials as Minister for Māori Crown Relations on its website at the following link:…

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Question 30054 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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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 Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I took one paper to Cabinet on 22 Pipiri 2026 titled: Waitangi Tribunal: Reappointment and Appointments.

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Question 30055 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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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 Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

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I took one paper to Cabinet on 22 Pipiri 2026 titled: Post-Settlement Governance Entities (Exemption from Jurisdiction of Māori Land Court) Bill: Approval for Introduction.

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Question 29229 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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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 Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

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I frequently request and receive advice on a range of kaupapa. Te Puni Kōkiri publishes monthly lists of advice that I receive from officials as Minister for Māori Crown Relations on its website at the following link:…

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Question 29230 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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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 Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I frequently request and receive advice on a range of kaupapa. Te Puni Kōkiri publishes monthly lists of advice that I receive from officials as Minister for Māori Development on its website at the following link:…

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Question 29333 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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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 Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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None.

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Question 29335 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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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 Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

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None.

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28886, 29015 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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    What update, if any, has the Minister received regarding Ihumatao?

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister recieved from the steering group (Roopu Whakahaere ) of Ihumato on progressing a resolution at Ihumatao?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

Answer

In December 2025, the steering group Te Rōpū Whakahaere updated me in writing noting their progress against the outcomes related to advancing He Pūmautanga. Following the December update, Te Rōpū Whakahaere provided me with a final report…

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Question 29007 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many papers, in total, excluding papers for the Budget, has he taken to cabinet this year?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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Papers I take to Cabinet are proactively released by Te Puni Kōkiri. I refer the Member to the Te Puni Kōkiri website: https://www.tpk.govt.nz/en/mo-te-puni-kokiri/corporate-documents/cabinet-papers.

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Question 29013 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    What decision has the Minister made, if any, regarding the disestablishment of the steering group of Ihumatao (Roopu Whakahaere)?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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Under He Pūmautanga the 5-year term of Te Rōpu Whakahaere has expired. Therefore, no decision was required regarding the disestablishment of Te Rōpū Whakahaere.

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Question 29014 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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    Has the Minister received any advice that a resolution at Ihumatao will be forthcoming this year, and if so, what plans, if any, has he made to inform the public about this?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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No.

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Question 28879 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    Over this term, how much funding has been spent finding a resolution at Ihumatao?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am advised that Te Puni Kōkiri has contributed $100,000 per annum for four years totalling $400, 000 towards the operation of Te Ropū Whakahaere. This contract has now ended. Te Puni Kōkiri has also provided remuneration of $15,437.51…

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Question 28880 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many times has the Minister meet with the steering group of Ihumatao since becoming Minister?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I have met with members of Te Ropū Whakahaere four times.

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Question 28503 (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 8 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I frequently request and receive advice on a range of kaupapa. Te Puni Kōkiri publishes monthly lists of advice that I receive from officials as Minister for Māori Development on its website at the following link:…

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Question 28504 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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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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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

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I frequently request and receive advice on a range of kaupapa. Te Puni Kōkiri publishes monthly lists of advice that I receive from officials as Minister for Māori Crown Relations on its website at the following link:…

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Question 28601 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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None.

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Question 28603 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

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None.

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Question 27149 (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 1 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I frequently request and receive advice on a range of kaupapa. Te Puni Kōkiri publishes monthly lists of advice that I receive from officials as Minister for Māori Development on its website at the following link:…

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Question 27150 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

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I frequently request and receive advice on a range of kaupapa. Te Puni Kōkiri publishes monthly lists of advice that I receive from officials as Minister for Māori Crown Relations on its website at the following link:…

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Question 27254 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 1 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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None.

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Question 27257 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 1 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

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None.

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Question 24423 (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 25 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I frequently request and receive advice on a range of kaupapa. Te Puni Kōkiri publishes monthly lists of advice that I receive from officials as Minister for Māori Development on its website at the following link:…

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Question 24424 (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 25 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

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I frequently request and receive advice on a range of kaupapa. Te Puni Kōkiri publishes monthly lists of advice that I receive from officials as Minister for Māori Crown Relations on its website at the following link:…

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Question 24538 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 25 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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None.

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Question 24539 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 25 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

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None.

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Question 24671 (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 11 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

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I frequently request and receive advice on a range of kaupapa. Te Puni Kōkiri publishes monthly lists of advice that I receive from officials as Minister for Māori Crown Relations on its website at the following link:…

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Question 24672 (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 11 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I frequently request and receive advice on a range of kaupapa. Te Puni Kōkiri publishes monthly lists of advice that I receive from officials as Minister for Māori Development on its website at the following link:…

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Question 24790 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 11 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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None.

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Question 24792 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 11 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

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None.

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Question 20669 (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 18 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

Answer

I frequently request and receive advice on a range of kaupapa. Te Puni Kōkiri publishes monthly lists of advice that I receive from officials as Minister for Māori Development on its website at the following link:…

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Question 20671 (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 18 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

Answer

I frequently request and receive advice on a range of kaupapa. Te Puni Kōkiri publishes monthly lists of advice that I receive from officials as Minister for Māori Crown Relations on its website at the following link:…

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Question 20782 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 18 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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None.

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Question 20785 (2026)

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List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 18 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

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None.

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Question 19628 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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    Did she speak with, or seek advice from, the New Zealand Qualifications Authority before going on the QnA show over the weekend, to confirm that NZQA does not have a "Treaty duty" as she suggests, and if so, did they advise her that…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I was referring to discussions with officials who informed me that NZQA, and other Crown agents, do not have the same duties as school boards did under Section 127 despite being closer to the Crown.

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Question 19631 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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    How does the Minister reconcile her statement that she has done more for Maori education than any other Minister ever, and the findings of the Waitangi Tribunal that have suggested that her approach to proposed reforms in the Education and…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I reject the premise of the question. I made my statement based on the practical actions I have taken to improve outcomes for Māori learners and to equitably support a bilingual education system. Under this Government, we have made some of…

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Question 19632 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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    How many times, if any, has the Minister of the South Island, formally meet with Ngai Tahu to discuss priorities for the South Island?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island

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My diary is proactively released on the beehive website and can be found here: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/minister/hon-james-meager

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Question 19633 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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    Which iwi leaders, if any, has the Minister meet with to discuss the review into references to Treaty principles in legislation by name and date of meeting?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

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I have not met with any Iwi leaders to discuss this matter as the review is not a part of my portfolio responsibilities. Furthermore, I understand that none of the primary or secondary legislation that Te Puni Kōkiri administers is…

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19634, 19635 (2026)

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    Has the Minister read the interim Waitangi Tribunal report concerning the proposed reforms to the Education and Training Act 2020, and if not, why not?

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    Has the Minister read the interim Waitangi Tribunal report concerning the Education and Training Act 2020, and if not, why not?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

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Yes, I have read it.

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Question 19638 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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    What impact does he expect the proposed loss of property and finance roles to have on Te Puni Kōkiri's ability to maintain sound financial management and accountability in its use of public funds?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

Answer

This is an operational matter for Te Puni Kōkiri and the Secretary for Māori Development. I am advised final decisions on Te Ara Whakamua | The Way Forward 2026 (Corporate and Risk & Assurance) have yet to be made.

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Question 19639 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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    What assessment has he made of the impact of cutting people capability and culture roles on Te Puni Kōkiri's ability to recruit, retain, and develop staff with the specialist Māori development expertise the ministry requires?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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This is an operational matter for Te Puni Kōkiri and the Secretary for Māori Development. I am advised final decisions on Te Ara Whakamua | The Way Forward 2026 (Corporate and Risk & Assurance) have yet to be made.