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Question 33960 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What consideration, if any, was given to evidence that more than 1,000 children and young people in Gisborne do not have a proper home during the development of the Government's additional $14.5 million homelessness and rough-sleeping…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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The locations selected for the additional $14.5 million homelessness and rough-sleeping support package were selected based on insights gathered during the production of the March 2026 Homelessness Insights Report, existing services that…

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Question 33961 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What criteria, if any, was used to determine which locations received funding under the Government's additional $14.5 million homelessness and rough-sleeping support package, and how did Tairāwhiti perform against those criteria?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Decisions on the homelessness package were based on insights gathered during the production of the March 2026 Homelessness Insights Report, along with consideration of existing services that could be leveraged and capacity to stand up…

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Question 33962 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Since 1 January 2026, what advice or communications, if any, has the Minister had between the Minister of Housing, Associate Minister of Housing, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Kāinga Ora, or officials regarding the…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

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None.

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Question 33963 (2026)

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List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister received any advice since November 2023 that women and children experiencing family violence in Tairāwhiti have been unable to, or are experiencing barriers to access refuge accommodation when required?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

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In May 2025, I received an aide-mémoire titled, ‘Intersection of family violence and housing instability’ which included reference to a 2024 case study by Manaaki Tairāwhiti.

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Question 33964 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What assessment, if any, has been undertaken, since November 2023, of whether women and children experiencing family violence in Tairāwhiti have adequate access to refuge services?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

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I am advised that the Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention has not undertaken any assessments.

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Question 33965 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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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 Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Associate 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.

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Question 33966 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What criteria, if any, was used to determine which locations received funding under the Government's additional $14.5 million homelessness and rough-sleeping support package, and how did Tairāwhiti perform against those criteria?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Associate Minister of Housing

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The locations selected for the additional $14.5 million homelessness and rough-sleeping support package were selected based on insights gathered during the production of the March 2026 Homelessness Insights Report, existing services that…

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Question 33967 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What consideration, if any, was given to evidence that more than 1,000 children and young people in Gisborne do not have a proper home during the development of the Government's additional $14.5 million homelessness and rough-sleeping…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Associate Minister of Housing

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Decisions on the homelessness package were based on insights gathered during the production of the March 2026 Homelessness Insights Report, along with consideration of existing services that could be leveraged and capacity to stand up…

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Question 33268 (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 19 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 33269 (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 19 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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None.

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Question 33270 (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 19 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 33271 (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 19 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 for Agriculture, none.

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Question 33275 (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 19 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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None

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Question 33284 (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 19 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, None.

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Question 33313 (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 19 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 33373 (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 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

Answer

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.

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Question 33374 (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 19 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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None. Please note I also receive a Weekly Update.

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Question 33375 (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 19 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. 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 33376 (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 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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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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Question 33380 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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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 19 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 33390 (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 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

Answer

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

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Question 33418 (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 19 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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- Department of Conservation - 26-M-64 - NZDA National Conference and Expo (20/07/2026) - Department of Conservation - ADVM-95 - Covering advice for Fish and Game Annual Anglers Notice Submission (21/07/2026) - Department of Conservation -…

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    List MP · Labour Party

    30978 (matches this search)

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    What, if any, advice has the Minister received on the likely timeframe between the closure of the McCain Foods vegetable processing site in Hastings and any alternative processing facility becoming operational, and how many growers are…

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    List MP · Labour Party

    30979 (matches this search)

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    What assessment, if any, has been undertaken of the ability of Hawke's Bay vegetable growers to continue operating until the feasibility study is completed, or any processing solution is implemented?

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    Jo Luxton

    List MP · Labour Party

    30980 (matches this search)

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    When does the Minister expect the feasibility study into future vegetable processing capacity following the proposed closure of the McCain Foods vegetable processing site in Hastings to be completed?

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    Jo Luxton

    List MP · Labour Party

    30985 (matches this search)

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    What exactly, if anything, did the Hawke’s Bay growers ask from the Government regarding the proposed closure of the McCain Foods vegetable processing site in Hastings?

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    Steve Abel

    List MP · Green Party

    33146

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    What government support has been sought, if any, by growers in the Hawkes Bay to scope the viability of purchasing the McCain processing facility?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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The Hawke’s Bay growers’ group has not asked for anything from the Government in relation to a potential purchase of the McCain Foods vegetable processing site in Hastings. The Government is, however, supporting work coordinated by the…

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30981, 33145 (2026)

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    Jo Luxton

    List MP · Labour Party

    30981 (matches this search)

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    What correspondence, if any, has the Minister, or the Ministry for Primary Industries sent to or received from the Hawke's Bay grower group regarding options for the continued processing of vegetables following the proposed closure of the…

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    Steve Abel

    List MP · Green Party

    33145

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    What government support has been offered, if any, to growers in the Hawkes Bay to scope the viability of purchasing the McCain processing facility?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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The Government has engaged with local councils on their efforts to assist growers. The Ministry for Primary Industries has committed $50,000 towards the first stage of a feasibility study to assess the requirements for a grower-led…

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Question 31574 (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 6 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 - AM26-0683 High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza H5N1 in mainland Australia and next steps for New Zealand (06/07/2026) - Department of Conservation – Status Report for the Minister for Hunting and Fishing…

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Question 31602 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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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 6 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

Answer

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

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Question 31612 (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 6 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 31616 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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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 6 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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I refer the member to the attached table. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Question 31617 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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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 6 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. 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 31618 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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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 6 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. 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 31619 (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 6 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. Four titles have been withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Question 31678 (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 6 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 31707 (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 6 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 to Cabinet on 6 July 2026. The title of this paper is being withheld under section 6(a) of the Official Information Act 1982.

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Question 31717 (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 6 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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None

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Question 31721 (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 6 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 31722 (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 6 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 31723 (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 6 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 31724 (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 6 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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None.

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Question 30977 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What estimate, if any, has he or his agency made of the hectares of vegetable production that could be lost if an alternative processing solution is not established following the closure of the McCain Foods processing site?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

Answer

I am advised that the closure could impact about 4,000 hectares in Hawke’s Bay.

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Question 30982 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What, if any, risk management measures or actions does MPI require when a pest is classified as a "hitchhiker pest" during import health standard development?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

I am advised that “hitchhiker pests” are generally associated with transport pathways, such as containers, vehicles, vessels and equipment. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has separate standards for these types of goods, and…

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Question 30983 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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    What MPI-specified measures, including phytosanitary treatments, inspection requirements, certification requirements, systems approaches, irradiation, fumigation, or other risk management measures, have been proposed, that would apply to…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

I am advised that measures specific to the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) are used to manage the biosecurity risk of economically important pests on imported produce. For fresh blueberries, the proposed measures can be found in…

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Question 30984 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What assessment, if any, has MPI undertaken of the costs and benefits of implementing offshore monitoring, surveillance, or accreditation programmes for fresh blueberry imports before export to New Zealand?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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Activities for offshore monitoring, surveillance, or accreditation are generally agreed with the exporting country. The draft import health standard for blueberries reflects this by including a requirement that fresh blueberries can only…

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Question 30986 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has MPI considered requiring offshore monitoring, surveillance, or verification systems before fresh blueberries are exported to New Zealand, and if not, what options have been considered and what are the reasons for any conclusions made?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

I am advised that the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has considered offshore monitoring, surveillance, and verification systems. These are an integral part of managing the biosecurity risks from fresh blueberries and will be…

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Question 30987 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Which pests, diseases, or regulated organisms, if any, that are associated with fresh blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) imports from Chile, Mexico, Morocco, Peru, and the United States of America, have the potential to disrupt New Zealand's…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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The potential for pests, disease and regulated organisms to cause harm to New Zealand’s unique flora and fauna was considered as part of the risk assessment process for fresh blueberry imports. I am advised that details of the risk…

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Question 30988 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What pests, diseases, or regulated organisms, if any, has MPI identified as being associated with fresh blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) from Chile, Mexico, Morocco, Peru, and the United States of America, listed by country?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) identified the pests and diseases that might be associated with fresh blueberries as part of the risk assessment process. I am advised that details of the risk assessment process can be found on…

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Question 30989 (2026)

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    Which pests, diseases, or regulated organisms, if any, that are associated with fresh blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) imports from Chile, Mexico, Morocco, Peru, and the United States of America, have the potential to disrupt New Zealand's…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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The potential for pests, disease and regulated organisms to cause harm to New Zealand’s unique flora and fauna was considered as part of the risk assessment process for fresh blueberry imports. I am advised that details of the risk…

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30412, 30499 (2026)

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    30412

    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 29 June 2026, by title and date?

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    Jo Luxton

    List MP · Labour Party

    30499 (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 29 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

Answer

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

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Question 30471 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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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 29 June 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 - AM26-0671 – High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza H5N1 in mainland Australia and next steps for New Zealand (29/06/2026) - Department of Conservation - Status Report for the Minister for Hunting and Fishing…

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Question 30509 (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 29 June 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 30513 (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 29 June 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. One title has been withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.