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Question 6187 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

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    Since 1 January 2024, has the Minister met, spoke with, or corresponded with representatives of Trans-Tasman Resources Ltd or Manuka Resources Ltd, if so, on what dates and regarding what subject matter?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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In my capacity as Minister for Resources I have met with representatives of Trans-Tasman Resources Ltd (TTR) on the following occasions: - 23 January 2024, I met with Straterra and mining industry stakeholders including a representative…

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Question 6189 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

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    How much funding, if any, has been approved by the Minister for Māori Development since 1 January 2026, including for Te Puni Kōkiri‑administered programmes, Māori housing initiatives, Māori Wardens, rangatahi development, Māori economic…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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Funding decisions under Vote Māori Development are made by Te Puni Kōkiri under delegated powers from the Minister for Māori Development in accordance with Section 58(1) and Schedule 6 of the Public Service Act 2020. I have made no funding…

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Question 6190 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

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    Since 27 November 2023 what housing‑related funding decisions, if any, approved by the Minister for Māori Development have involved entities in which the Minister has a declared pecuniary interest or governance association; and what were…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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Funding decisions under Vote Māori Development are made by Te Puni Kōkiri under delegated powers from the Minister for Māori Development in accordance with Section 58(1) and Schedule 6 of the Public Service Act 2020. I have not approved…

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Question 6191 (2026)

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    What processes, if any, did the Minister for Māori Development follow to assess whether he had any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest in relation to funding decisions for which he was responsible under Vote Māori…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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Funding decisions under Vote Māori Development are the responsibility of Te Puni Kōkiri under delegated powers from the Minister for Māori Development in accordance with Section 58(1) and Schedule 6 of the Public Service Act 2020.

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Question 5546 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

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    Have any funding rounds been accelerated, reopened, or newly established in 2026 that were not part of the department's standard funding calendar, if so, what were they and on what dates did these changes occur?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that there was one newly established fund in 2026 that was not part of the department's standard funding calendar. Te Puni Kōkiri opened the Marae Emergency Response Fund to reimburse marae for welfare…

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Question 5547 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

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    Since 1 January 2026, how many funding approvals have been made under the Minister's authority, if any, broken down by month and region?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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In accordance with Section 58(1) and Schedule 6 of the Public Service Act 2020, all funding approvals from Te Puni Kōkiri are made under delegated powers from the Minister for Māori Development. I have been advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that…

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Question 5548 (2026)

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    Since 27 November 2023, has the Minister for Māori Development declared any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest in relation to funding decisions involving entities with which he has a declared pecuniary interest or…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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Funding decisions under Vote Māori Development are made by Te Puni Kōkiri. I have publicly declared my financial and personal interests as required by the Cabinet Manual and Parliamentary Register.