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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many meetings has he had with industry representatives regarding forestry slash in Tairāwhiti since taking Office; if so, on what dates and what were the general subject matters?

Answered by

Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

Answer

I refer the Member to my proactively released diary here: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/search?f%5B0%5D=content_type_facet%3Aministerial_diary&f%5B1%5D=ministers%3A6804&f%5B2%5D=government_facet%3A6700

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many if any, briefings, memos, or reports relating to slash management in Tairāwhiti has he received since taking office; and what were the titles and dates of those documents?

Answered by

Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has he sent any correspondence to East Coast MP Dana Kirkpatrick regarding forestry slash or land-use issues in Tairāwhiti since 1 December 2023; if so, on what dates and what were the general subject matters?

Answered by

Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

Answer

I have had general conversations with my colleague about a range of matters, including forestry in Tairāwhiti. My office does not keep a record of when these conversations occur.

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has he received any correspondence from East Coast MP Dana Kirkpatrick regarding forestry slash or land use issues in Tairāwhiti since November 2023; if so, on what dates and what were the general subject matters of that correspondence?

Answered by

Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

Answer

Yes on 17 June 2024, 18 June 2025, and 27 January 2026 in relation to my portfolio.

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, of the 49 recommendations from the Ministerial Inquiry into Land Use in Tairāwhiti/Gisborne and Wairoa have been actively progressed since November 2023?

Answered by

Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for the Environment

Answer

As reported to the Cabinet Economic Policy Committee in September 2024 (CAB-451 and ECO-24-MIN-0225 refer), actions in response to each of the 49 recommendations are underway, completed, or have had a decision to not progress as they are…

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, of the 49 recommendations from the Ministerial Inquiry into Land Use in Tairāwhiti/Gisborne and Wairoa have been actively progressed since November 2023?

Answered by

Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

Answer

A previous Cabinet agreed to a two-phased response to the Inquiry's recommendations. Actions under phase one to reduce risk are well advanced. This has been proactively released at the following link:…

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister received any correspondence, communications or advocacy from East Coast MP Dana Kirkpatrick regarding the Ministerial Inquiry into Land Use in Tairāwhiti/Gisborne and Wairoa and the East Coast, since November 2023; and if…

Answered by

Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for the Environment

Answer

None.

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister received any correspondence, communications or advocacy from East Coast MP Dana Kirkpatrick regarding the Ministerial Inquiry into Land Use in Tairāwhiti/Gisborne and Wairoa and the East Coast, since November 2023; and if…

Answered by

Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

Answer

Yes on 17 June 2024 and 27 January 2026 in relation to my portfolio.

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Which agencies, and teams within agencies, if any, are currently responsible for progressing work in relation to the Ministerial Inquiry into Land Use in Tairāwhiti-Gisborne and Wairoa?

Answered by

Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for the Environment

Answer

As noted in the Minute of Decision from the Cabinet Economic Policy Committee (ECO-24-MIN-0225 refers), there has been a transition from an all-of-government governance arrangement to regionally-led initiatives through existing work…

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Which agencies, and teams within agencies, if any, are currently responsible for progressing work in relation to the Ministerial Inquiry into Land Use in Tairāwhiti-Gisborne and Wairoa?

Answered by

Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

Answer

There has been an all-of-government response to supporting Tairāwhiti. In respect of my ministerial responsibilities, the work has been undertaken by the Ministry of Primary Industries.

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Did the Minister receive any communication from the Minister for Economic Development or their agency, regarding the proposed disestablishment of the Just Transitions team within the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment; if so,…

Answered by

Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for the Environment

Answer

No.

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Did the Minister receive any communication from the Minister for Economic Development or their agency, regarding the proposed disestablishment of the Just Transitions team within the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment; if so,…

Answered by

Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

Answer

No.

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Did the Minister or the MBIE leadership team receive any advice or communications regarding disestablishing the Just Transitions team within the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment in relation to the Ministerial Inquiry into…

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

Answer

Neither I nor the MBIE leadership team have received any advice or communications regarding the Ministerial Inquiry into Land Use in Tairāwhiti/Gisborne and Wairoa in relation to the disestablishment of the Just Transitions team. I would…

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What progress, if any, has he made on progressing the Government response to the Ministerial Inquiry into Land Use in Tairāwhiti/Gisborne and Wairoa, since November 2023?

Answered by

Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for the Environment

Answer

There is ongoing work in several areas, however I can only speak to projects that the Ministry for the Environment is involved in, which includes: the review of national direction (National Policy Statement -Freshwater Management and…

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What progress, if any, has he made on progressing the Government response to the Ministerial Inquiry into Land Use in Tairāwhiti/Gisborne and Wairoa, since November 2023?

Answered by

Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

Answer

The key actions within my forestry portfolio have been: • Progress on woody debris, sediment and waterways, including: removal of over 580,000 m3 of woody debris and the establishment of the Tairāwhiti Forestry Action Group to lead the…

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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 period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), listed by agency, title and date…

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

Answer

I refer the member to the table below.

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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 period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), listed by agency, title and date…

Answered by

Hon James Meager

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

Answer

• ADVB-99: Title withheld – 22/12/2025 • 26-I-2: February 2026 Game Animal Council Meeting – 21/01/2026 • Status Report for the Minister for Hunting and Fishing 33 Week Beginning 26 January – 22/01/2026 • ADVB-86: Title withheld –…

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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 period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), listed by agency, title and date…

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 period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), listed by agency, title and date…

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table below.

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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 period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), listed by agency, title and date…

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 period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), listed by agency, title and date…

Answered by

Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table. Four 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 period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), 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 period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), 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 period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), 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 period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

As Associate Minister for 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 period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), 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 period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

Answer

The papers titled ‘The New Zealand Meat Board: Appointment’ and ‘New Zealand Dairy Core Database Access Panel: Appointment’.

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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 15 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

Answer

I refer the Member to the table attached below.

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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 15 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

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

Answer

ADVB-109: New Zealand Fish and Game Council Annual Report for 2024/25 – 16/12/2025 ADVM-29: Game Animal Council – WARO – 16/12/2025

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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 15 December 2025, 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 15 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table below.

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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 15 December 2025, 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 15 December 2025, 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 15 December 2025, 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 15 December 2025, 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 15 December 2025, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

On 15 December 2025, the papers titled ‘Funding yellow-legged hornet (Vespa velutina) eradication’ and ‘Approval to release discussion document – Options for improving pig and sheep traceability’ were 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 15 December 2025, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

As Associate Minister for 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 15 December 2025, 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 15 December 2025, 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 8 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table below.

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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 8 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

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

Answer

ADVM-28: Feral Browsing Animals Programme – 10/12/2025 ADVB-26: Fish and Game Councils Bill Update and Technical Amendments – 10/12/2025 Status Report for the Minister for Hunting and Fishing 32 Week Beginning 15 December – 11/12/2025 One…

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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 8 December 2025, 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 8 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

I refer the member to the attached table below.

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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 8 December 2025, 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 8 December 2025, 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. Four 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 8 December 2025, 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 8 December 2025, 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 8 December 2025, 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 8 December 2025, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National 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 8 December 2025, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

As Associate Minister for Agriculture, none.