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Question 35682 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What verification, if any, does MPI require beyond visual inspection under clause 3.1 of the draft IHS for Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption, given internal fruit feeders and latent infections are not reliably detectable by visual…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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I am advised that the characteristics of 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:…

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Question 35683 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What data, if any, on the abundance and spatial distribution of susceptible hosts in New Zealand did MPI use to estimate establishment likelihood for the pests in clause 2.3, particularly the polyphagous fruit flies in the draft IHS Fresh…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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I am advised that the polyphagous nature of these pests was considered in the risk assessment and is one of the reasons why a “high” likelihood of establishment rating was allocated in the proposal.

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Question 35684 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does MPI's bilateral arrangement with each exporting country identify which Anastrepha fraterculus morphotype(s) are present, and is treatment efficacy validated against those morphotype(s) in the draft IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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The import health standard has not been issued and there are, therefore, no bilateral arrangements in place.

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Question 35685 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What scientific basis, if any, supports treating cold treatment as effective for Spotted Wing Drosophila in table grapes but not offering it as an option for blueberries in the IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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This cold treatment in grapes has not been validated for spotted wing drosophila in blueberries.

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Question 35686 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Was the treatment for Anastrepha fraterculus in Schedule 2 validated against all morphotypes of the species complex present in Chile, Mexico, Morocco, Peru and the USA, or against a single reference morphotype in the draft IHS Fresh…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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I am advised that the irradiation treatment is based on an international standard and is applicable to the entire Anastrepha genus.

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Question 35687 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Why has a cold treatment pathway not been included in Schedule 2 in the draft IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption, given that MPI already accepts cold treatment as an effective control for Spotted Wing Drosophila in table grapes…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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This cold treatment has not been validated for spotted wing drosophila in blueberries.

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Question 35688 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What New Zealand-specific evidence, if any, did MPI rely on in the draft IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption to conclude that disposal of imported blueberries into environments containing susceptible hosts is sufficiently uncommon…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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Information about the Ministry for Primary Industries’ (MPI) assessment of waste on the blueberry pathway is available on the MPI consultation page:…

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Question 35689 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Did MPI review New Zealand-specific evidence on consumer and retail disposal behaviour, commercial food-waste streams, home composting, and municipal green-waste systems in treating the domestic waste pathway as low risk in the IHS Fresh…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) reviewed evidence where available. Information about MPI’s assessment of waste on the blueberry pathway is available on the MPI consultation page:…

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Question 35690 (2026)

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List MP · Labour Party

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    What evidence, if any, has MPI relied on in drafting the IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption to conclude that mechanically harvested and field-packed imported blueberries present an equivalent biosecurity risk to hand-harvested…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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The Ministry for Primary Industries has utilised a wide range of evidence and information in drafting the proposed import health standard.

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Question 35691 (2026)

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List MP · Labour Party

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    Why does clause 2.1 in the IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption not specify harvesting method, packhouse hygiene standards, or waste handling, given New Zealand growers face stricter requirements domestically?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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Clause 2.1 should be read together with the definition of commercial production methods in Schedule 1: Definitions of the draft import health standard. The draft import health standard can be found here:…

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Question 35692 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What process and timeframe applies for adding a pest to ONZPR once new evidence is received, given a “regulated pest” is defined solely by reference to ONZPR listing in the IHS for Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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The Official New Zealand Pest Register (ONZPR) is updated with regulated pests on the publication of a new standard. The Ministry for Primary Industries also operates an emerging risk system that considers new evidence about a pest and…

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Question 35693 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    How does MPI notify industry when a document incorporated by reference (such as an ISPM) is amended, given clause 1.2(2) in the IHS for Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption removes the requirement for a prior publication notice?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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I am advised that the purpose of Clause 1.2(2) is to ensure that users of the standard are aware of the need to check for the current version of the relevant International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM). On a case-by-case…

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Question 35694 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does MPI intend to distinguish between conventionally grown and organically certified blueberries in the final IHS for Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption, and if not, why not?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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This question was raised during consultation on the draft import health standard and will be addressed as part of the review of submissions.

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Question 35695 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many equivalence determinations under ISPM 24 has MPI approved for fresh produce IHSs in the past five years, and are these published or otherwise available to industry?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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When an equivalence determination is approved by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), it is notified on the MPI website in accordance with section 27 of the Biosecurity Act 1993. You can read more here:…

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Question 35696 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has MPI assessed whether organically certified blueberry production in Chile, Mexico, Morocco, Peru or the USA can achieve equivalent phytosanitary outcomes to conventional production for the pests listed in the IHS for Fresh Blueberries…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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The Ministry for Primary Industries has utilised a wide range of evidence and information in drafting the proposed import health standard.

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Question 35697 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received from MPI, the Commerce Commission, or industry representatives regarding the commercial and legal implications of prolonged flockdowns, including the potential impact on free-range egg…

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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None.

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Question 35698 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has MPI advised or encouraged poultry producers to "flockdown" and if so, is this voluntary guidance or an expectation that producers are effectively expected to follow, and if it is not a legal requirement, how does MPI distinguish…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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Any move to house birds is being undertaken voluntarily by farmers as a precautionary step to protect their flocks from H5 bird flu, and is a temporary preventative measure at this stage. The Commerce Commission has provided guidance on…

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35699, 35700, 35702 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does the Commerce Commission believe that producers may face challenges meeting free-range labelling expectations during prolonged emergency biosecurity measures, particularly where flockdowns are voluntary recommendations rather than…

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    What guidance , if any, has the Commerce Commission provided to industry regarding Fair Trading Act obligations if voluntary flockdown arrangements extend beyond two months?

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    What guidance has the Commerce Commission provided to industry regarding Fair Trading Act obligations for prolonged voluntary flockdown arrangements, such as those that extend beyond two months?

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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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…

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Question 35701 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Is the Commerce Commission aware of egg producers reportedly using adhesive labels or stickers to inform consumers that eggs may have been produced under temporary emergency flockdown arrangements, if so, what information does the…

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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Staff from the Commerce Commission have met with industry stakeholders. The Commerce Commission understands that industry is exploring approaches to inform consumers, which includes a possible sticker option.

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Question 35710 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    If commercial radio stations that deliver important public media content are eligible for NZ On Air funding, can stations that cannot afford official radio audience measurement data prove audience reach through alternative methods, and if…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I am advised that commercial radio stations are not eligible for operational funding from NZ On Air, regardless of radio audience measurement data.

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Question 35458 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    To what extent does NZ On Air provide funding opportunities for commercial radio stations that deliver significant public value, such as local news, emergency broadcasting, or other services for underserved communities?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I am advised that NZ On Air does not provide operational funding to commercial radio stations.

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Question 35462 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What assessment, if any, has he or his agency made of the potential impacts of an H5N1 avian influenza outbreak on domestic poultry production costs and supply fluctuations, given that New Zealand is not generally an importer of poultry…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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I am advised that the exact nature of impacts on the poultry sector is difficult to quantify, since it is unclear as to the likely patterns of spread of H5 bird flu and the extent and scale of impacts across the sector. Based on overseas…

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Question 35464 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What engagement, if any, has the Minister had with representatives of the arable sector since 1 June regarding the potential impacts of an H5N1 avian influenza outbreak and implications on feed grain demand or business continuity; and what…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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In the event of any outbreaks in poultry, impacts on sectors will be closely monitored and consideration given as to what form of support could be required.

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Question 35465 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What assessment, if any, has the Minister made of whether the Ministry for Primary Industries' H5N1 avian influenza preparedness and vaccination policy is fully aligned with the Department of Conservation's approach to protecting…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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There are no areas of misalignment between the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and the Department of Conservation (DOC). MPI and DOC have worked together to agree and operationalise a vaccination policy for threatened native bird…

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Question 35466 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What consideration, if any, has he given to commercial impacts on poultry producers who are housing birds out of biosecurity necessity, including the implications for producers' ability to market eggs or poultry products as free range?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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Any move to house birds is being undertaken voluntarily by farmers as a precautionary step to protect their flocks from H5 bird flu, and is a temporary preventative measure at this stage. The Commerce Commission has provided guidance on…

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Question 35470 (2026)

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    What engagement, if any, has the Minister had with representatives of the arable sector since 1 June regarding the potential impacts of an H5N1 avian influenza outbreak and implications on feed grain demand or business continuity; and what…

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Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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Hon Andrew Hoggard is the lead Minister for the response to H5 bird flu, in his capacity as Minister for Biosecurity. I regularly engage with the arable sector; I am advised that, in the event of any outbreaks in poultry, impacts on…

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Question 35248 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What additional support, if any, is being considered for native bird hospitals regarding avian influenza H5N1, including but not limited to funding for triage and containment facilities, sufficient staffing to enable a 7-day operation for…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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Native bird hospitals, vets, and wildlife agencies are currently being supported by One Health agencies through the provision of guidance and advice regarding the management of their facilities and birds in their care after the arrival of…

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34347, 34357, 34549 (2026)

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    34347

    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 20 July 2026, by title and date?

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    34357

    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 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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    Jo Luxton

    List MP · Labour Party

    34549 (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 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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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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34358, 34654 (2026)

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    34358

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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    Jo Luxton

    List MP · Labour Party

    34654 (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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As Minister of Customs, I took one paper titled 'Approval for Approved Information Sharing Agreement Between Inland Revenue and Customs'.

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Question 34521 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon James Meager

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

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- Ministry for Primary Industries - AM26-0761 - High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza H5N1 in New Zealand: Weekly Update (27/07/2026) - Department of Conservation - 26-M-68 – Meeting with NZ Fish & Game - 29 July 2026 (27/07/2026) -…

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Question 34559 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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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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Question 34563 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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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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Question 34564 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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

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Question 34565 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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I refer the member to the attached table. Two titles have 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…

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Question 34566 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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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.

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Question 34626 (2026)

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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 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon James Meager

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

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None.

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Question 34664 (2026)

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List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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On 27 July 2026, the papers titled ‘Regulations for managing high pathogenicity avian influenza H5N1 in commercial poultry: Policy approval’ and ‘Enabling provisions in the Biosecurity Act 1993’ were considered by Cabinet.

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Question 34668 (2026)

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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 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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As Associate Minister of Agriculture, none.

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Question 34669 (2026)

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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 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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None.

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Question 34670 (2026)

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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 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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None

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Question 34671 (2026)

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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 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I refer the member to the attached table.

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Question 33950 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Will the Minister commit to directing NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi to look into a nationally consistent permit system for agricultural machinery that cannot currently obtain permits under the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass Rules; if not,…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised by NZTA that it already operates a nationally consistent permitting framework for overweight and overdimension vehicles, including agricultural machinery, for state highways and local roads where an agreement is in place with…

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Question 33952 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister received advice on the number of forage harvesters, tractors, combines, cultivators, or other agricultural machines that cannot be lawfully operated on the road network due to current Vehicle Dimensions and Mass…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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No

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Question 33953 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many state highway and local road bridges are currently subject to restrictions that limit or prevent the movement of agricultural machinery that exceeds the standard Vehicle Dimensions and Mass limits?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised by NZTA that it is unable to provide an exact number, as this is dependent on a specific assessment of route and vehicle to identify the restrictions required to cross the structure.

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Question 33954 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, overweight permit or specialist vehicle permit applications for agricultural machinery have been declined in each of the past five years, and what were the reasons for those decisions?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that the number of overweight permit or specialist vehicle permit applications for agricultural machinery that have been declined by NZTA in each of the past five years, as at 17 June 2026, is as follows: • 2021 – 0 • 2022 – 2…

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Question 33955 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    For an agricultural vehicle load that exceeds the maximum weight, how many separate permits may be required for a farmer or rural contractor to move a single agricultural machine across multiple road controlling authority jurisdictions,…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised by NZTA that an agricultural vehicle may need two permits from NZTA for access to the state highway network that NZTA is the road controlling authority for (an overweight and overdimension permit). The maximum number of…

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Question 33956 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi have the ability to issue exemptions, or other approvals for agricultural vehicles that exceed current Vehicle Dimensions and Mass limits if a permit cannot be granted; if so, under what circumstances?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised by NZTA that the Director of Land Transport can provide for exemptions from the Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Dimension and Mass Limits 2016 under s168D(3) of the Land Transport Act 1998. This requires the Director to consider:…

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Question 33957 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What categories of agricultural machinery have been identified by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi as being unable to obtain permits under the current Vehicle Dimensions and Mass requirements?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that NZTA does not decline any specific categories of agricultural machinery for a permit. Each application for a specific vehicle and route is assessed to see if it complies with the relevant Vehicle Dimension and Mass…

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    How many agricultural vehicles or machines are currently unable to obtain permits to operate on New Zealand roads under the Vehicle Dimensions and Mass requirements?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised by NZTA that it is unable to provide an exact number as this is dependent on a specific assessment of route and vehicle to identify the appropriate restrictions.

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    What advice, if any, did the Minister receive between 1 January 2026 and 17 June 2026 relating to accommodation needs and family violence in Tairāwhiti?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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I have not received any advice relating to accommodation needs and family violence in Tairāwhiti between 1 January 2026 and 17 June 2026.