Search written questions to Ministers and the replies they have received.
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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 18 May 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 18 May 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 18 May 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 18 May 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Mike Butterick
Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture
I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 18 May 2026.
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 18 May 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 18 May 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture
‘Terms of reference for a review of competition provisions that regulate Fonterra under the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act 2001’ and ‘Resetting freshwater farm plans for Southland’ were considered by Cabinet.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
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Has a final decision been made regarding whether or not NZTA will or will not fund the Pauariki Bridge and the Burgess Bridge, and if not, when will a decision be made?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
NZTA has advised me that it declined to provide funding for the Burgess Access and Pauariki Bridges in September 2024 and April 2026 respectively.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
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Has there at any point been a change in NZTA funding status or funding approval position for the rebuild of Burgess Bridge on Burgess Road, and if so, when were these decisions made?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I am advised by NZTA that there has been no change in the funding status or funding approval position for the Burgess Bridge.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Has there at any point been a change in NZTA funding status or funding approval position for the rebuild of Pauariki Bridge on Hikuwai Road, and if so, when were these decisions made?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I am advised by NZTA that it deferred funding approval for the Pauariki Bridge in September 2024 pending further investigation and design. NZTA then approved funding for investigation, design and professional services in December 2024.…
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 4 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Hunting and Fishing
- Department of Conservation - ADVB-204 – Title withheld - 7/05/2026 - Department of Conservation - ADVB-147 – Title withheld - 8/05/2026 - Department of Conservation - ADVB-190 – Title withheld - 8/05/2026
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 4 May 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 4 May 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 4 May 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
(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 4 May 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. 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 4 May 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 4 May 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. Five titles are withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6 as it is not in the public interest to release. 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 4 May 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 4 May 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
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 4 May 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 4 May 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 4 May 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 4 May 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 4 May 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)
From 2019 onward, what contribution, if any, has International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy revenue made to baseline funding for Vote Tourism and Vote Conservation, listed by vote, broken down by financial year and including the…
Answered by
Hon Louise Upston
Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality
From 2024/25 there is a variable amount of International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy revenue available for existing activity within tourism and conservation. The amount in any year depends on the amount of International Visitor…
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 27 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Hunting and Fishing
One title has been withheld in accordance with Speaker's Ruling 199/6.
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 27 April 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 27 April 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 27 April 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
(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 April 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. 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 27 April 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 27 April 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 are withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6 as it is not in the public interest to release. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.
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 27 April 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 27 April 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
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity
On 28 April 2026, the paper titled Amendments to the Biosecurity (National Bovine Tuberculosis Pest Management Plan) Order 1998 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 27 April 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 27 April 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 27 April 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 27 April 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)
Does NZTA advise or require local authorities to use NZTA Physical Works Prequalification categories for local‑road projects, and if so, to what extent is this in order to reduce the risk of procurement disputes or legal challenges?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I am advised that NZTA does not require or advise local authorities to use NZTA Physical Works Prequalification categories for local road projects.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
To what extent do local authorities have discretion to classify work and choose procurement methods, including deciding whether NZTA prequalification is appropriate, for NZTA-funded projects such as bridge repairs on local roads?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I am advised that NZTA classifies work in activity classes to fit within National Land Transport Programme (NLTP) funding activities. The Land Transport Management Act (LTMA) requires local authorities to use procurement procedures that…
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
For NZTA-funded or co-funded physical works, how, if at all, are non-price attributes (including local presence, capability, and past performance) weighted in the tender process for works that require contractor prequalification?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I am advised that NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) sets guidance on the selection and weighting of non-price attributes in its Contract Procedures Manual (SM021), which can be found on the NZTA website here:…
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
To what extent do local authorities have discretion to modify NZTA procurement and prequalification requirements for NZTA co-funded or fully funded physical works?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I am advised that for National Land Transport Programme (NLTP) funded activities, local authorities must follow the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) approved procurement procedures set out in the NZTA Procurement Manual. This can be…
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Under what circumstances, if any, has NZTA previously granted exemptions for Physical Works Prequalification requirements for projects that require contractor prequalification?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I am advised that under the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) prequalification framework, an organisation may apply for prequalification through the mutual recognition process. This process is set out in NZTA’s Prequalification for…
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What have been the minimum, average, and maximum processing times for NZTA contractor prequalification applications over the past three years?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I am advised that NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) does not formally track processing times in the way the Member has requested. Processing time for prequalification applications is influenced primarily by the completeness and…
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What, if any, are the most common reasons applicants fail to achieve contractor prequalification by work category and work level, and how many of those relate to project size or experience requirements instead of safety or compliance…
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I am advised that this information is not held in the way the Member has requested and undertaking such a comparison would require the manual review of historical prequalification applications, involving significant use of public…
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Does the contractor prequalification process apply for all bridge procurement cases that are co-funded or fully funded via NZTA arrangements such as the NZTA's initial cyclone-damaged road network funding?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I am advised that NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) requires suppliers to be prequalified at the relevant level in the ’Bridge and Structure construction’ category for all type of bridge works. However, where there is a genuine…
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
How many Gisborne District Council bridge repair or rebuild projects undertaken since Cyclone Gabrielle have received NZTA funding, and what are the names of those projects?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I refer the Member to the attached document.
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 20 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Hunting and Fishing
- Department of Conservation - Status Report for the Minister for Hunting and Fishing 44 Week Beginning 27 April - 23/04/2026
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 20 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
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 Monday 20 April 2026, by title and date?
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 20 April 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…