Search written questions to Ministers and the replies they have received.
Showing 151 to 200 of 307 written question sets.
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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On what date did Cabinet decide to amend the Education and Training Act to remove the Te Tiriti clause?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
I am advised that Cabinet made the decision on 20 October 2025.
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
Does the Minister accept the Waitangi Tribunal's interim findings that the Crown acted with "reckless disregard" for Māori-Crown relationship when removing Te Tiriti obligations from schools?
Did the Minister follow the Ministry of Education's advice to consult Māori before removing Te Tiriti obligations from school boards, and if so, on what date and whom did the Minister meet with?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
No. School boards are legally separate from the Crown and not part of the core Crown. They therefore should not be delegated a Treaty duty that sits with the Crown. This is also my answer to Written Parliamentary Question 19723 (2026)
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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What written advice, if any, did the Minister receive from Ministry of Education officials that removing Te Tiriti obligations from school boards without consulting Māori could breach the Treaty of Waitangi, listed by date and title?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
I received the following advice from the Ministry of Education on removing Treaty of Waitangi | Tiriti o Waitangi obligations from school boards: • 17 September 2025 – Report: The Treaty References Review and relevant clauses in the…
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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Will the Minister commit to implementing any findings from WAI 3310 Waitangi Tribunal Kaupapa Inquiry into Education Services and Outcomes once inquiry has concluded?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
No. The Wai 3310 Education Services and Outcomes Inquiry is an active inquiry currently before the Waitangi Tribunal. The Tribunal is yet to conduct its hearings into this inquiry.
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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Can the Minister confirm whether she followed the Ministry of Education's advice to consult Māori before removing the Treaty clause obligations from schools and, if not, why not?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
No. This was a Cabinet decision to clarify that the Treaty duty sits between the Crown and iwi Māori, not with school boards, which are legally separate from the Crown.
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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What analysis, if any, was undertaken to determine that $2.3 million is sufficient for the Iwi Māori Work Support Programme, given that Māori-medium enrolments continue to grow and teacher shortages in kura remain acute?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
Investment in the Iwi Māori Workforce Support Programme has more than doubled from $1.1m to $2.3m per year from 2026. Analysis was undertaken to prioritise investment to areas that face the greatest teacher supply challenges.
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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Has the Minister met with Te Akatea, the National Māori Principals' Association, regarding the Government's school curriculum rewrite, if so, what were the outcomes of those meetings?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
I refer the Member to my proactively released diary, available on the Beehive website.
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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Does the Minister agree with Te Akatea president Bruce Jepsen's statement that the Government's curriculum rewrite will "perpetuate racism and ongoing inequity in our schools", and if not, why not?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
No. Because the refreshed national curriculum strengthens te ao Māori content and supports te reo Māori learning across dual pathways.
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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What Māori-specific operating investment, if any, is provided in Budget 2026, and what proportion of the Government's $131 million literacy and maths package announced today is directed to Māori-medium and kura settings?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
The Budget 2026 package announced on Monday 18 May 2026 invests over $131 million to strengthen literacy and te reo matatini, and maths and pāngarau, across Years 0–10, with initiatives supporting learners in both English-medium schools…
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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What proportion of the education funding allocated in Budget 2026 is directed to Māori-medium kura and wharekura, and on what basis was that proportion calculated?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
Details of Budget 2026 remain confidential until the Budget has been delivered on 28 May 2026.
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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What evidence, if any, has the Minister received that removing Te Tiriti obligations from schools to the Crown has improved Māori student outcomes since November 2025?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
I have not received any evidence on this matter since November 2025.
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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How does the Minister reconcile nuclear fusion with New Zealand's current emissions reduction obligations and the need to ensure energy security?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development
This matter falls outside my responsibilities as Minister for Regional Development and does not sit within my current portfolio or decision-making remit.
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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What instructions, if any, has the Ministry issued to border officials regarding screening, monitoring, or follow-up for travelers arriving from St Helena, the Canary Islands, or other locations connected to the Hantavirus outbreak?
Answered by
Hon Simeon Brown
Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health
I am advised that since 5 May 2026, Health New Zealand has formally requested information from New Zealand Customs for the purposes of contact tracing. I am further advised that the Ministry of Health has provided two updates to the Border…
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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What specific steps, if any, has the Ministry taken to ensure that frontline health providers, including Māori health providers, have up-to-date clinical guidance on hantavirus symptoms, transmission, and management?
Answered by
Hon Simeon Brown
Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health
I am advised that no individuals who may have been exposed to hantavirus on the MV Hondius are currently in New Zealand, and that the risk to New Zealand from hantavirus is currently considered low. Health officials are continuing to…
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the suspected hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise vessel MV Hondius, including the level of risk posed to Aotearoa New Zealand?
Answered by
Hon Simeon Brown
Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health
Titles of advice that I have received, have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health, Health New Zealand and Pharmac websites: https://www.health.govt.nz/information-releases/lists-of-advice-provided-to-ministers…
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
Matching question numbers: 18931 (2026), 18932 (2026), 18933 (2026), 18934 (2026), 18935 (2026)
What lifecycle carbon analysis, if any, has the Minister received comparing nuclear fusion to renewables, including construction, fuel processing, and decommissioning emissions?
Has the Minister identified any sites in New Zealand suitable for long-term nuclear waste disposal, and if yes, has any engagement occurred with tangata whenua of those rohe?
What advice, if any, has the Minister received on where nuclear waste from fusion power generation would be stored in New Zealand, and for how long?
What analysis, if any, has the Minister received comparing nuclear fusion costs and timeframes against accelerated investment in solar, wind, and geothermal generation to address New Zealand's energy security needs?
What advice, if any, has the Minister received on nuclear waste storage and disposal options for New Zealand?
What is the estimated cost range and timeframe for constructing a nuclear fusion power plant in New Zealand, based on any advice received by the Minister?
Has the Minister sought advice on whether nuclear fusion development would require engagement with Māori under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and if yes, what form would that engagement take?
Has the Minister commissioned any work from the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment, Ministry for the Environment, or external consultants on nuclear fusion feasibility, if yes, what?
Has Cabinet discussed nuclear energy as part of any energy security or fuel supply response, if yes, on what dates?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development
In my capacity as Minister for Regional Development I have not sought, commissioned or received any advice or analysis on this matter.
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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Has the Prime Minister consulted with the Minister Shane Jones on nuclear fusion, and if so, does he support further exploration of this option?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
Yes and yes.
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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What Cabinet papers, briefings, reports, if any, has the Minister received on the feasibility of nuclear fusion energy in New Zealand, listed by name and date?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources
In my capacity as Minister for Resources I have not sought, commissioned or received any advice or analysis on this matter.
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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What modelling, if any, has the Minister received on how designated offshore wind areas may affect existing marine users, including fisheries, iwi customary rights, and marine ecosystems?
Answered by
Hon Simeon Brown
Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy
A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information.
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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What consultation, if any, has been undertaken with iwi, hapū, and affected communities regarding the proposed amendments to the Offshore Renewable Energy Bill, listed by date and whom?
Answered by
Hon Simeon Brown
Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy
I am advised that an online hui was held with representatives of Ngā iwi o Taranaki, Ngāti Ruanui, Ngāruahine, Ngā Rauru Kiitahi, Te Ātiawa Taranaki, Ngāti Maru, Ngāti Mutunga on 21 Aug 2025. Feedback was sought on the proposed policy…
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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On what date, if any, does the Minister expect the Amendment Paper to be introduced on the Offshore Renewable Energy Bill to formalise the legislative changes?
Answered by
Hon Simeon Brown
Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy
The Amendment Paper was published on 23 April.
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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What advice, if any, did the Minister receive on the need to amend the Offshore Renewable Energy Bill to address coexistence issues between offshore wind projects and seabed mining?
Answered by
Hon Simeon Brown
Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy
A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information.
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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Did the Minister meet with any Taranaki iwi in Taranaki regarding any amendments to the Offshore Renewable Energy Bill, and if so, were the iwi representatives present mandated by their hapū and iwi to participate in that engagement?
Answered by
Hon Simeon Brown
Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy
My Ministerial diary is proactively released on the Beehive website every month. You can access it here: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/minister/hon-simeon-brown.
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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Has the Minister meet with Taranaki iwi regarding the Offshore Renewable Energy Bill in the last 10 months, if so, on what date and who?
Answered by
Hon Simeon Brown
Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy
My Ministerial diary is proactively released on the Beehive website every month. You can access it here: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/minister/hon-simeon-brown.
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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Further to WPQ 11813 (2026), what advice, if any, has the Minister received since 28 February on the potential impacts of diesel supply disruption on freight, food production, construction, and other critical sectors?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy
The titles and dates of briefings received by Ministers involved in the Fuel response have been published on the MBIE website:…
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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Further to WPQ 11813 (2026), what advice, if any, did the Minister receive on the Petroleum Demand Restraint Act 1981, and what decisions did he make in response?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy
I received advice on the availability and operation of the Petroleum Demand Restraint Act 1981 as part of broader advice on fuel mitigation options and escalation pathways. This advice considered the Act as a last‑resort measure that could…
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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Further to WPQ 11813 (2026), what advice, if any, did the Minister receive regarding New Zealand's obligations under the International Energy Agency framework?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy
The titles and dates of briefings received by Ministers involved in the Fuel response have been published on the MBIE website:…
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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Further to WPQ 11813 (2026), what decisions or actions, if any, did fuel importers or distributors take as a result of the Fuel Sector Coordination Entity being convened?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy
Following the convening of the FSCE, fuel importers engaged with MBIE officials and provided regular updates to officials on stock levels, shpping status, and demand conditions through engagement with officials, including through the FSCE.…
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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Further to WPQ 11813 (2026), on what date, if any, did the Fuel Sector Coordination Entity first meet following the Minister's direction to convene the entity?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy
After the conflict started on 28th February, the Fuel Sector Coordinating Entity met on 5th March 2026.
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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Further to WPQ 11813 (2026), what decisions, if any, did the Minister make as a result of the advice he sought?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy
As a result of the advice I sought, I directed officials to convene the Fuel Sector Coordination Entity to engage with fuel importers and distributors, improve visibility of fuel supply chains, and test industry contingency planning. I…
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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Further to WPQ 11813 (2026), what briefings, memos, or reports, if any, did the Minister receive from officials within the first seven days, and on what dates?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy
The titles and dates of briefings received by Ministers involved in the Fuel response have been published on the MBIE website:…
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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Further to WPQ 11813 (2026), on what date within the first seven days did the Minister undertake each of the actions listed in his response to WPQ 11813 (2026).
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy
The actions listed in reply 11813 (2026) primarily involved seeking advice from officials and directing officials to undertake work. These actions were undertaken progressively as advice was received, rather than as discrete actions on…
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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Further to WPQ 11810 (2026), can the Minister confirm whether the Government currently holds a complete and verified picture of fuel shipments scheduled to arrive in New Zealand in May and June 2026?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy
The Government does not currently hold a complete and verified picture of fuel shipments scheduled to arrive in New Zealand in May and June 2026. However, I have confidence that fuel supply chains are continuing to operate normally, and…
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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Further to WPQ 11810 (2026), what evidence, if any, has the Ministry received to verify oil company assurances that their supply chains "continue to operate as normal"?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy
The Ministry has received information from fuel importers on a rolling basis to support their assurances that supply chains continue to operate as normal. This includes updates on current and near‑term fuel stock levels, the status of…
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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Further to WPQ 11810 (2026), what specific information, if any, does the Ministry rely on to determine whether fuel supply chains are "operating as normal" when it does not hold confirmed shipment data?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy
The Ministry relies on a combination of information provided by fuel importers on a rolling basis, including updates on current and near-term stock levels, the status of cargoes that are en route or being scheduled, information on refinery…
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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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Further to WPQ 11810 (2026), if the Ministry does not hold complete contractual shipment information for May and June 2026, how does the Ministry assess New Zealand's fuel security for those months?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy
In the absence of complete contractual shipment information, the Ministry assesses New Zealand’s fuel security using a combination of rolling information provided by fuel importers and wider market intelligence. This includes current and…
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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What immediate steps, if any, will be taken to restore the ecological integrity of Pukepuke Lagoon?
Answered by
Hon Tama Potaka
Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation
I am advised by the Department of Conservation that the immediate focus is working with Iwi, local and regional authorities to improve understanding of the current ecological condition of Pukepuke Lagoon, including the functioning of…
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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Will the independent investigation be iwi-led regarding the recent events at Pukepuke Lagoon, if yes, how will the Department of Conservation support their investigation?
Answered by
Hon Tama Potaka
Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation
I am advised that the investigation will be Iwi-led. The Department of Conservation will assist the investigation by engaging with Iwi and relevant agencies, providing technical expertise, collating available data and historical…
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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What modelling or early-warning systems are in place to identify ecological risks at the Pukepuke Lagoon, if any?
Answered by
Hon Tama Potaka
Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation
I am advised that the Department of Conservation does not have modelling of ecological risks or “early-warning systems” in place at Pukepuke Lagoon. The Department is aware that Horizons Regional Council do some water monitoring at this…
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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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What steps, if any, are being undertaken by the Department of Conservation to avoid any future mass wildlife in drying lake or wetland environments, such as the incident recently reported at Pukepuke Lagoon?
Answered by
Hon Tama Potaka
Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation
The Department of Conservation is currently assessing climate vulnerability of native freshwater fish, which includes impacts of droughts. The Department is working with MPI on mass mortality events and how to report them to increase…
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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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What approvals or consents, if any, did the Department of Conservation permit at Pukepuke Lagoon?
Answered by
Hon Tama Potaka
Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation
The Department of Conservation has approved a range of concession applications that authorise different types of activities within the Pukepuke Lagoon area. A number of these concessions are national in scope, with a low likelihood of any…
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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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Does the Minister think that New Zealand's reliance on imported fuel leaves it exposed to foreign conflicts beyond its control?
Answered by
Hon Simeon Brown
Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy
I am advised that New Zealand imports its fuel and, like all fuel-importing countries, is exposed to global market conditions, including geopolitical events beyond its control. That is why the Government manages this exposure through the…
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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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Has the Government secured any agreements with fuel suppliers that grant New Zealand priority access to fuel shipments, if so, who?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy
Fuel is supplied to New Zealand through commercial arrangements between fuel importers and their suppliers. The Government's role is focused on monitoring supply conditions, coordinating with industry under the National Fuel Plan, and…
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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What operational coordination, if any, is in place with Civil Defence and the NZ Defence Force in the event of fuel shortages?
Answered by
Hon Chris Penk
Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister of Defence
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is the lead agency for the Fuel Response Plan.
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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On what date, if at all, was the last full review of New Zealand's fuel security strategy conducted?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy
The government's most recent comprehensive review of New Zealand's fuel security settings was completed in February 2025 through the Fuel Security Study. MBIE commissioned consultants Envisory and Castalia to undertake this study. The…
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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What advice, if any, has the Minister received on fuel tax relief or targeted subsidies since 1 March 2026, listed by date and title?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Willis
List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has published briefing titles provided to Ministers as part of the All of Government Response on Fuel Security, which can be found here:…
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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What contingency plans, if any, are in place for the supply of fuel in New Zealand if fuel shipping routes are further disrupted?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy
The Government is monitoring fuel stocks and shipping routes through the fuel importers. The government is engaging with fuel importers through the Fuel Sector Coordinating Entity on a daily basis, monitoring of fuel stocks and shipping…
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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What assurance, if any, can the Government give that New Zealand will not face fuel shortages within weeks of a major disruption?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy
New Zealand's fuel supply remains stable. Fuel companies are not reporting widespread supply chain issues at this time. Fuel importers are required to meet Minimum Stockholding Obligations, which came into force from 1 January 2025 and…
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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Has the Government engaged with iwi on localised energy resilience solutions, if so, who and on what date?
Answered by
Hon Simeon Brown
Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy
I am advised that my officials engage with iwi and Māori organisations on a range of energy‑related matters, including localised energy resilience solutions, through existing relationship structures, funding programmes, and stakeholder…
Asked by
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori
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How will marae and iwi providers be prioritised for fuel access during a national disruption, if at all?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy
The Government has developed a staged Fuel Response Plan (2026), which sets out how New Zealand would respond proportionately to major fuel supply disruptions in order to protect the economy and safeguard critical services. The Plan sets…