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Jo Luxton

List MP · 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 7 September 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Hunting and Fishing

Answer

- Department of Conservation - 26-K-29 - Game Animal Council appointments 2026 (11/09/2026) - Department of Conservation - 26-M-101 - Meeting with Jim Goodall (11/09/2026) - Department of Conservation - 26-M-97 - Meeting with Fish and Game…

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Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · 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 7 September 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

Answer

The titles of advice I receive as Minister of Customs are considered for proactive release on a monthly basis and can be found at: https://www.customs.govt.nz/about-us/information-releases/reports-to-the-minister-of-customs/. Some titles…

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Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 7 September 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

I refer the member to the attached table. In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests and visits. If a meeting or visit proceeds, the title of the advice provided for…

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Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 7 September 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

As Associate Minister of Agriculture I refer the member to the attached table. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 7 September 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table. Please note I also receive a weekly portfolio update.

Question published
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Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 7 September 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table. Two titles have been withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6. Please note I also receive a weekly portfolio update.

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Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 7 September 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

Answer

I refer the member to the attached table. Five titles have been withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 7 September 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Hunting and Fishing

Answer

None.

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Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 7 September 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

Answer

As Minister of Customs, none.

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Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 7 September 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

None

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Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 7 September 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

On 7 September 2026, the paper titled Organic Products and Production (Fees, Charges, and Levies) Regulations 2026 and Organic Products and Production Amendment Regulations 2026 was considered by Cabinet.

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 7 September 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

As Associate Minister of Agriculture, none.

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Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 7 September 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

None

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Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 7 September 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

Answer

None.

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Jo Luxton

List MP · 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 31 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Hunting and Fishing

Answer

- Department of Conservation - ADVB-320 - Title withheld (31/08/2026) - Department of Conservation - 26-M-94 - NZ Mountain Safety Council (31/08/2026) - Department of Conservation - 26-M-92 - Meeting with Molesworth Game and Conservation…

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Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 31 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

Answer

The titles of advice I receive as Minister of Customs are considered for proactive release on a monthly basis and can be found at: https://www.customs.govt.nz/about-us/information-releases/reports-to-the-minister-of-customs/. Some titles…

Question published
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Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 31 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

I refer the member to the attached table. In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests and visits. If a meeting or visit proceeds, the title of the advice provided for…

Question published
Reply lodged

Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (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 31 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

As Associate Minister of Agriculture, I refer the member to the attached table. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

Question published
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Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (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 31 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table. Please note two titles have been withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6. Please note I also receive a weekly portfolio update.

Question published
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Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (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 31 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table. Please note I also receive a weekly portfolio update.

Question published
Reply lodged

Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (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 31 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

Answer

I refer the member to the attached table. Five titles have been withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

Question published
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Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Hunting and Fishing

Answer

None.

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Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

Answer

As Minister of Customs, none.

Question published
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Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

None

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Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

As Associate Minister of Agriculture, none.

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Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

None

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Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

None.

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Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

Answer

None.

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Jo Luxton

List MP · 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 24 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Hunting and Fishing

Answer

Department of Conservation - 26-M-90 - US Ambassador (24/08/2026) Department of Conservation - 26-M-89 - Visit to Southern Wild Game Co in Dunedin (26/08/2026) Department of Conservation - ADVB-315 - Sports Fish Licences, Fees, and Forms…

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 24 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

Answer

The titles of advice I receive as Minister of Customs are considered for proactive release on a monthly basis and can be found at: https://www.customs.govt.nz/about-us/information-releases/reports-to-the-minister-of-customs/. Some titles…

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Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (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 24 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

I refer the member to the attached table. In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests and visits. If a meeting or visit proceeds, the title of the advice provided for…

Question published
Reply lodged

Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (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 24 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

As Associate Minister of Agriculture, I refer the member to the attached table. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

Question published
Reply lodged

Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 24 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table. Please note I also receive a weekly portfolio update.

Question published
Reply lodged

Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 24 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

None. Please note I also receive a Weekly Update.

Question published
Reply lodged

Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 24 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

Answer

I refer the member to the attached table. One title has been withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

Question published
Reply lodged

Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Hunting and Fishing

Answer

None.

Question published
Reply lodged

Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

Answer

As Minister of Customs, none.

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Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

None

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Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

As Associate Minister of Agriculture, none.

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Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

None.

Question published
Reply lodged

Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

None

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Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

Answer

On 24 August 2026, the paper titled ‘New Zealand Pork Industry Board: Appointment’ was considered by Cabinet.

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Jo Luxton

List MP · 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 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Hunting and Fishing

Answer

- Ministry for Primary Industries - AM26-0855 - High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza H5N1 in New Zealand: Weekly Update (17/08/2026) - Department of Conservation - Status Report for the Minister for Hunting and Fishing 57 Week beginning 24…

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

Answer

The titles of advice I receive as Minister of Customs are considered for proactive release on a monthly basis and can be found at: https://www.customs.govt.nz/about-us/information-releases/reports-to-the-minister-of-customs/. Some titles…

Question published
Reply lodged

Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

I refer the member to the attached table. In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests and visits. If a meeting or visit proceeds, the title of the advice provided for…

Question published
Reply lodged

Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (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 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

As Associate Minister of Agriculture, I refer the member to the attached table. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

Question published
Reply lodged

Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table. Please note one title has been withheld under Speaker’s ruling 199/6. Please note I also receive a weekly portfolio update.

Question published
Reply lodged

Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

None. Please note I also receive a Weekly Update.

Question published
Reply lodged

Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

Answer

I refer the member to the attached table. Six titles have been withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

Question published
Reply lodged

Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 17 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Hunting and Fishing

Answer

None.