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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What consultations, listed by school bus route, if any, has the Ministry of Education held since 2023 regarding the removal or modification of school bus routes?

Answered by

Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

I am advised that, when undertaking school bus reviews, the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) engages regularly with schools and stakeholder groups to validate student data and support effective planning. However, as reviews are based…

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What, if any, correspondence has the Minister had with the Minister of Education regarding the cancelling of rural school bus routes, and what steps are being taken to address the impact on rural communities, if any?

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

Answer

As Minister for Rural Communities, I met with the Minister of Education to discuss rural busses last February. I have another meeting scheduled before the end of the month. Ultimately the responsibility for school busses lies with the…

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What, if any, correspondence has the Minister had with the Minister for Rural Communities regarding the cancelling of rural school bus routes, and what steps are being taken to address the impact on rural communities, if any?

Answered by

Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

I have not had correspondence with the Minister for Rural Communities on this matter. I am advised by the Ministry of Education that they conduct consultation on bus route reviews, and take that consultation into consideration.

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 7323 (matches this search)

    How many, if any, school bus routes have been reviewed since November 2023; broken down by month?

  • 7324 (matches this search)

    How many, if any, school bus routes have been cancelled, merged, or redesigned since November 2023; broken down by month?

Answered by

Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table showing the Ministry school bus routes that have been cancelled, merged, or redesigned since November 2023. This includes area-wide reviews where students are impacted by increased availability of…

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Questions

Matching question numbers: 7332 (2026)

  • 7325 (matches this search)

    Of the 11 school bus routes in Gisborne that will be redesigned, what is the proposed new route for each service, including changes to pick-up and drop-off locations?

  • 7326 (matches this search)

    Of the five school bus routes in Gisborne that will be merged, which existing routes will each be merged with?

  • 7327 (matches this search)

    As of Term 2, how many Gisborne students will be eligible to apply for a conveyance allowance because they either do not have access to a Ministry school bus service or live more than 2.4 km from the nearest bus route?

  • 7331 (matches this search)

    Which of the following school bus routes have been cancelled, merged, or redesigned: D060104, D060105, D060106, D060107, D060108, D060109, D060111, D060114, D060115, D060116, D060117, D060118, D060119, D060120, D060122, and D060124; and…

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  • 7332 (matches this search)

    Which of the following school bus routes have been cancelled, merged, or redesigned: D060104, D060105, D060106, D060107, D060108, D060109, D060111, D060114, D060115, D060116, D060117, D060118, D060119, D060120, D060122, and D060124, and…

Answered by

Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

Following a recommendation from the Ministry of Education (the Ministry), I have agreed to the Ministry undertaking a wide-ranging review of its school transport policy settings. While this work is underway, I have agreed with the…

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    How long did it take for the Minister/ Ministry to respond to principals’ requests in Gisborne to extend the proposed bus route changes to 2027 to "allow time to work with our communities on solutions that make better sense locally'" and…

Answered by

Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

I am advised by the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) that the request from principals in Gisborne to extend the proposed bus route changes was received on 17 February 2026. The Ministry responded on 23 February 2026 as this is an…

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    On what date(s) were schools in Gisborne formally notified of cancellation of school bus routes, and what consultation, if any, took place prior to that notification?

Answered by

Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

I am advised by the Ministry of Education (the Ministry) that when a school bus route is changed, the Ministry normally provides the affected schools with a school term’s notice. The Ministry formally notified Gisborne schools of the…

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    On average, how many students travel on each of the following school bus routes: D060104, D060105, D060106, D060107, D060108, D060109, D060111, D060114, D060115, D060116, D060117, D060118, D060119, D060120, D060122, and D060124; and, if…

Answered by

Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table showing the average patronage for the Gisborne area school bus routes as of February 2025. As per my response to written parliamentary questions 7325 (2026), I have agreed with the Ministry’s advice…

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What, if any communications has she had with Dana Kirkpatrick regarding Gisborne school bus routes, and on what dates?

Answered by

Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

I received a letter on 21 October, and responded on 15 December. I sent another letter on 5 March. Additionally, I regularly discuss a range of issues with my caucus colleagues.

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many meetings, if any has she had with Dana Kirkpatrick regarding Gisborne school bus routes, and on what dates?

Answered by

Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

I regularly speak to my caucus colleagues at caucus meetings and at other Party engagements on a range of issues, including school buses.

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What meetings, if any, has the Minister, or any member of their Office had since 2024 regarding Gisborne school bus routes by subject, date and titles of attendees?

Answered by

Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

I and members of my office have had no meetings specifically regarding Gisborne school bus routes. School bus routes are an operational matter for the Ministry of Education.

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aides memoire, or any other documents, if any, has the Minister or any member of their Office received since 2024 regarding Gisborne school bus routes, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

I have received the following briefings regarding Gisborne school bus routes since 2024: • 21 October 2025: Information Update – School bus route review programme and update on Gisborne area review • 9 December 2025: Rapid Response –…

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What correspondence, including letters, emails, text messages, whatsapp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, if any, has the Minister or any member of their Office received since December 2025 regarding Gisborne School…

Answered by

Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

I am advised that it is not possible to provide a response to this question within the timeframe for Written Parliamentary Questions. I have 18 members of staff in my office. Requiring them to deviate from their core duties to respond to…

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    6219

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 2026, by title and date?

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    Jo Luxton

    List MP · Labour Party

    6798 (matches this search)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

On 23 February, the paper titled ‘Biosecurity (Import Levies and Commercial Vessel Levy) Order 2026 and Customs and Excise (Goods Management Levies) Amendment Order 2026’ was considered by Cabinet.

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 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 papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 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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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

None.

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 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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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

Answer

As Minister for Rural Communities 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 23 February 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. Two titles are withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6 as it is not in the public interest to release. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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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 23 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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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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 23 February 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

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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 23 February 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 my response to WPQ 6217 (2026).

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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 23 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

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

Answer

• 26-I-18: The Upper Hutt Hunting Competition – 24/02/2026 • ADVM-36: Wild Animal Management Legislative Settings 24/02/2026 • Status Report for the Minister for Hunting and Fishing 37 Week Beginning 2 March – 26/02/2026 • ADVB-160:…

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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 23 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

Answer

As Minister for Rural Communities 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

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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 16 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

Answer

As Minister for Rural Communities, 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

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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 16 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

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

Answer

• 26-M-12 : Fish & Game NZC Chair and CEO meeting - 16/02/2026 • ADVM-37: Title withheld - 17/02/2026 • ADVB-127: Omnibus Delegations - 18/02/2026 • ADVM-45: Advice on the draft Hunters Notice 2026 and the draft Preserves Notice 2026 -…

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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 16 February 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

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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 16 February 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

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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 16 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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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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 16 February 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 are withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6 as it is not in the public interest to release. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 February 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

Answer

As Minister for Rural Communities, none.

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 February 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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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 February 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

None.

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 February 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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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 February 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

None.

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 February 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 9 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

Answer

As Minister for Rural Communities, none. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update

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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 9 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

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

Answer

• ADVB-136: Title withheld – 09/02/2026 • 26-I-12: Rakaia River Fishing Competition 2026 – 11/02/2026 • Status Report for the Minister for Hunting and Fishing 35 Week Beginning 16 February – 12/02/2026 • ADVM-32: GAC advice on management…

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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 9 February 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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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 9 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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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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 9 February 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, 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 9 February 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 is withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6 as it is not in the public interest to release. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 February 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

Answer

As Minister for Rural Communities, none.

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 February 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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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 February 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

None.

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 February 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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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 February 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

None.

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 February 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 2 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

Answer

As Minister for Rural Communities, none.