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Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 17 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Casey Costello
List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs
As Minister of Customs, none.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 17 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity
None.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 17 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Mark Patterson
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture
As Associate Minister of Agriculture, none.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 17 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Mike Butterick
Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture
None.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(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 Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture
None.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(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 Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture
None.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
Question published
What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning 10 August 2026, by title and date?
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
Question published
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Casey Costello
List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs
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…
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 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Hunting and Fishing
- Ministry for Primary Industries - AM26-0810 - High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza H5N1 in New Zealand: Weekly Update (10/08/2026) - Department of Conservation - Status Report for the Minister for Hunting and Fishing 56 Week beginning 17…
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(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 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity
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…
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(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 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Mark Patterson
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture
As Associate Minister of Agriculture, I refer the member to the attached table. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.
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 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Mike Butterick
Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture
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.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(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 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture
I refer the member to the attached table. One title has been withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6. In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests and visits. If a meeting…
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(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 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture
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 portfolio Weekly Update.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 10 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Hunting and Fishing
None.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 10 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity
None.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 10 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Mark Patterson
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture
As Associate Minister of Agriculture, none.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 10 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Mike Butterick
Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture
On 10 August 2026, the paper titled Approval to consult publicly on proposed changes to the Organic Products and Production Regulations 2025 and the Organic Standards Regulations 2025 was considered by Cabinet.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 10 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture
None.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 10 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture
None.
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 3 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Hunting and Fishing
- Ministry for Primary Industries - AM26-0781 - High Pathogenicity Influenza H5N1 in New Zealand Update (03/08/2026) - Department of Conservation - Status Report for the Minister for Hunting and Fishing 55 Week Beginning 10 August 2026…
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
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What advice, if any, has he received about the impact of the current Vehicle Dimensions and Mass rules on the agricultural sector's efforts to maintain, if not boost farm productivity?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I have not received any specific advice on the impact of the current Vehicle Dimensions and Mass (VDAM) Rule on farm productivity. However, the Government is currently reviewing the VDAM Rule as part of its Land Transport Rule Reform…
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
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Can the Minister confirm whether MPI's pest risk analysis address the concerns raised by the Bioeconomy Science Institute in the IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption?
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity
I am advised these matters were raised during consultation on the draft import health standard and will be addressed as part of the review of submissions.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
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Does the Commerce Commission consider that existing Fair Trading Act provisions provide sufficient certainty for poultry and egg farmers during prolonged emergency biosecurity measures such as during 'flockdowns' and an Avian Influenza…
Answered by
Cameron Brewer
Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
The Commerce Commission published guidance on free range egg and poultry claims during a potential avian influenza outbreak to provide guidance to the industry in March 2025. The guidance is available on the Ministry for Primary…
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(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 3 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Casey Costello
List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs
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…
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(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 3 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity
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…
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(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 3 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Mark Patterson
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture
As Associate Minister of Agriculture, none.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(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 3 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Mike Butterick
Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture
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.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(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 3 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture
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…
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(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 3 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture
I refer the member to the attached table. Four titles have been withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 3 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Hunting and Fishing
None.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 3 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Mark Patterson
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture
As Associate Minister of Agriculture, none.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 3 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Mike Butterick
Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture
None.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 3 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture
None
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 3 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture
None.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What, if any, representations have been made to him by members of his Caucus about the current regulations affecting rural contactors and what, if any, responses has he made to them?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
My Office and I regularly hear feedback, including from Caucus members on behalf of their constituents, around the regulation of heavy vehicles (including heavy agricultural vehicles). My response is as per my other public statements - the…
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
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Has he met with Rural Contractors NZ to discuss its concerns about the impacts of existing regulations for agricultural machinery on roads; if not, why not?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
My diary is proactively released on the beehive website and can be found here: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/minister/hon-chris-bishop. I am advised by NZTA that officials met with Rural Contractors NZ on 21 October 2025, 4 December 2025 and…
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
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What equivalence determinations, if any, were made or are under consideration for fresh blueberry imports, and the evidence relied on to conclude an equivalent level of protection is maintained, when developing the draft IHS for Fresh…
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity
I am advised that no equivalence requests have been received, nor are any under consideration. Equivalence determinations cannot be considered until the import health standard has been issued.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
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What bilateral arrangements have been proposed or agreed with Chile, Mexico, Morocco, Peru and the USA, regarding the IHS for Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption?
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity
The import health standard (IHS) has not been issued and so it would be premature to develop bilateral arrangements with any other country. These discussions would take place following the IHS being issued.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
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What, if any, risk assessment was conducted for the domestic waste pathway (retail and post-retail disposal) for imported fresh blueberries under the IHS for Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption?
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity
The assessment of the waste pathway is available on the Ministry for Primary Industries’ consultation page: https://www.mpi.govt.nz/dmsdocument/71896-Evidence-regarding-classification-of-blueberries-as-low-waste-pathway.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
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What scientific advice does MPI hold on the taxonomic status of Anastrepha fraterculus as a species complex, and whether this was considered in setting Schedule 2 treatment requirements in the IHS for Fresh Blueberries for Human…
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity
I am advised that the Ministry for Primary Industries is aware of the taxonomic complexity and existence of different morphotypes within Anastrepha fraterculus species complex. The irradiation treatment proposed in Schedule 2 is from ISPM…
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
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What was, if any, the scientific evidence base relied on to set the methyl bromide dose, temperature and duration parameters for Drosophila suzukii in the IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption, and what efficacy trial data, if any…
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity
The evidence base was provided by a trading partner was assessed by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and found to be a valid treatment that meets MPI’s efficacy requirement.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
In the draft IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption, were the irradiation doses for Anastrepha fraterculus, Ceratitis capitata and Rhagoletis mendax set with reference to New Zealand-specific efficacy trials, or adopted from doses…
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity
The proposed irradiation treatments are based on international standards and this provides sufficient evidence of their efficacy.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Will MPI commission or consider independent verification of the proposed methyl bromide fumigation schedule before finalising the IHS for Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption?
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity
I am advised that the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is satisfied it carried out a thorough assessment of the proposed treatment, and that it is a valid treatment that meets MPI’s efficacy requirement.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
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What peer-reviewed evidence did MPI rely on to set the methyl bromide fumigation schedule for Spotted Wing Drosophila in the IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption, and has this been independently reviewed against the published…
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity
The Ministry for Primary Industries is considering all the further information provided by Blueberries New Zealand in their submission. In addition, I refer the member to the response to WPQ 35672 (2026).
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
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What independent evidence, if any, demonstrates that each systems approach relied on in the IHS for Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption consistently achieves the level of risk reduction MPI has assumed, and has MPI assessed system…
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity
Any proposed systems approaches will be considered by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), in line with international standards and MPI’s expectations for pest risk management.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
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How many audits, if any, has MPI conducted, or does it plan to conduct, of exporting country pest free areas, pest free places of production, or treatment facilities under the draft IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption and…
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity
The import health standard has not been issued and, therefore, export markets cannot be the subject of an audit.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
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What independent verification, if any, beyond documentary review, does MPI conduct to confirm exporting NPPOs' phytosanitary certifications are accurate before consignments are cleared, in the draft IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human…
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity
Guidance provided at clause 3.1 of the draft import health standard includes a link to a document with information about the Ministry for Primary Industries’ onshore verification activities which can be found here:…
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
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Has MPI reviewed published estimates of visual inspection sensitivity for cryptic pests, and what evidence demonstrates that commercially operated grading and inspection systems consistently detect low-density infestations of the pests…
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity
The biological traits of cryptic pests were considered by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) as part of the risk assessment. Information about the risk assessment is available on the MPI consultation page here:…
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Has MPI quantified the expected sensitivity of visual inspection for each relevant pest and life stage, and if so, what detection probabilities were assumed in concluding that inspection under clause 3.1 of the IHS for Fresh Blueberries…
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity
I am advised that it was not necessary for the Ministry for Primary Industries to quantify the expected sensitivity of visual inspection because visual inspection is not relied on as the sole measure for managing pests under the proposed…
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Does MPI intend to require larval extraction testing or molecular diagnostics for consignments from countries where Anastrepha fraterculus, Ceratitis capitata, Drosophila suzukii, Rhagoletis mendax or Lobesia botrana are present and no…
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity
I am advised that these kinds of tests may be considered as verification steps in support of some measures in the draft import health standard.