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9 questions (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 37077 (2026), 37084 (2026), 37090 (2026), 37096 (2026), 37100 (2026)

  • 37054 (matches this search)

    What decisions, Cabinet papers, or work programme milestones in this portfolio, if any, have been delayed, rescheduled, or withdrawn since the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; and for each, what is the revised timing, if known?

  • 37058 (matches this search)

    What decisions, Cabinet papers, or work programme milestones in this portfolio, if any, have been delayed, rescheduled, or withdrawn since the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; and for each, what is the revised timing, if known?

  • 37064 (matches this search)

    What decisions, Cabinet papers, or work programme milestones in this portfolio, if any, have been delayed, rescheduled, or withdrawn since the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; and for each, what is the revised timing, if known?

  • 37070 (matches this search)

    What decisions, Cabinet papers, or work programme milestones in this portfolio, if any, have been delayed, rescheduled, or withdrawn since the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; and for each, what is the revised timing, if known?

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  • 37077 (matches this search)

    What decisions, Cabinet papers, or work programme milestones in this portfolio, if any, have been delayed, rescheduled, or withdrawn since the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; and for each, what is the revised timing, if known?

  • 37084 (matches this search)

    What decisions, Cabinet papers, or work programme milestones in this portfolio, if any, have been delayed, rescheduled, or withdrawn since the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; and for each, what is the revised timing, if known?

  • 37090 (matches this search)

    What decisions, Cabinet papers, or work programme milestones in this portfolio, if any, have been delayed, rescheduled, or withdrawn since the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; and for each, what is the revised timing, if known?

  • 37096 (matches this search)

    What decisions, Cabinet papers, or work programme milestones in this portfolio, if any, have been delayed, rescheduled, or withdrawn since the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; and for each, what is the revised timing, if known?

  • 37100 (matches this search)

    What decisions, Cabinet papers, or work programme milestones in this portfolio, if any, have been delayed, rescheduled, or withdrawn since the ministerial changes of 13 August 2026; and for each, what is the revised timing, if known?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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As a Minister, I regularly assess and prioritise work across all of my portfolios, as do the staff in my office. The sequencing of advice, papers and decisions is adjusted as necessary to reflect emerging issues and priorities of the day,…

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9 questions (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 37078 (2026), 37082 (2026), 37088 (2026), 37094 (2026), 37101 (2026)

  • 37055 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, has the Minister or his office received from agencies or officials within this portfolio since 13 August 2026 regarding the deferral, reprioritisation, or cancellation of meetings, work programmes, or decisions as a…

  • 37061 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, has the Minister or his office received from agencies or officials within this portfolio since 13 August 2026 regarding the deferral, reprioritisation, or cancellation of meetings, work programmes, or decisions as a…

  • 37068 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, has the Minister or his office received from agencies or officials within this portfolio since 13 August 2026 regarding the deferral, reprioritisation, or cancellation of meetings, work programmes, or decisions as a…

  • 37072 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, has the Minister or his office received from agencies or officials within this portfolio since 13 August 2026 regarding the deferral, reprioritisation, or cancellation of meetings, work programmes, or decisions as a…

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  • 37078 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, has the Minister or his office received from agencies or officials within this portfolio since 13 August 2026 regarding the deferral, reprioritisation, or cancellation of meetings, work programmes, or decisions as a…

  • 37082 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, has the Minister or his office received from agencies or officials within this portfolio since 13 August 2026 regarding the deferral, reprioritisation, or cancellation of meetings, work programmes, or decisions as a…

  • 37088 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, has the Minister or his office received from agencies or officials within this portfolio since 13 August 2026 regarding the deferral, reprioritisation, or cancellation of meetings, work programmes, or decisions as a…

  • 37094 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, has the Minister or his office received from agencies or officials within this portfolio since 13 August 2026 regarding the deferral, reprioritisation, or cancellation of meetings, work programmes, or decisions as a…

  • 37101 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, has the Minister or his office received from agencies or officials within this portfolio since 13 August 2026 regarding the deferral, reprioritisation, or cancellation of meetings, work programmes, or decisions as a…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I regularly receive advice from my staff and officials concerning the sequencing and scheduling of work across my portfolios. That advice relates to ongoing decision-making and matters that are under active consideration, and I do not…

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Question 37105 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    When is the next scheduled or anticipated opportunity, if any, for New Zealand defence companies to present their capabilities directly to the Governments of Japan and Australia at an event attended at ministerial level; and what steps, if…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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I refer the Member to reply 36956 (2026) which states a future trilateral meeting will be considered at the next appropriate opportunity.

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Question 37106 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister met with representatives of New Zealand's defence industry since assuming the Defence portfolio on 13 August 2026; if so, with whom and on what dates; if not, when does he intend to do so?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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I am scheduled to meet with several defence industry representatives. My diary is proactively released on the beehive.govt.nz website. I refer the Member to that.

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Question 37107 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What representations, if any, have the Minister, his office, the Ministry of Defence, or the New Zealand Defence Force received from New Zealand companies or industry organisations, including the New Zealand Defence Industry Association,…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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None to the Minister's office or New Zealand Defence Force. The Ministry of Defence received a range of communications from representatives of New Zealand defence industry following notification of the travel to Canberra not proceeding.…

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Question 37108 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What specific steps, if any, have been taken to explore options for holding a defence industry engagement event in Canberra, Australia, in 2027, as the Minister indicated would be explored following New Zealand's non-participation in a…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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I refer the Member to reply 37118, 37105, and 36956 (2026).

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Question 37109 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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    When, if at all, does the Minister next expect to meet Japan's Minister of Defense to discuss the potential acquisition of Mogami-class frigates as part of the Royal New Zealand Navy's fleet renewal, given that this topic was reportedly…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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Ministers meet regularly. My predecessor met with Minister Conroy and Minister Koizumi at NATO in July. He also met with Deputy Prime Minister Marles in May at the Shangri-La Dialogue. Future meetings will be considered at the next…

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Question 37110 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    Did the Minister consult or inform the Prime Minister, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, or any other Minister before deciding that he would not attend a planned trilateral defence ministers' meeting with Australia and Japan in Canberra,…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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Not directly, as it was my decision to make.

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Question 37111 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    Which specific ministerial engagements in the week beginning 17 August 2026, if any, prevented the Minister from attending a planned trilateral defence ministers' meeting with Australia and Japan in Canberra, Australia; and was…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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I refer the Member to reply number 37115, 37194, and 37106 (2026).

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37112, 37114 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 37112 (matches this search)

    Will any New Zealand officials, diplomats, or New Zealand Defence Force personnel attend or observe the meetings between the defence ministers of Australia and Japan taking place in Canberra, Australia, in August 2026, at which New Zealand…

  • 37114 (matches this search)

    Was consideration given to New Zealand being represented at a planned trilateral defence ministers' meeting with Australia and Japan in Canberra, Australia, in August 2026 by another Minister, an Associate Minister, the Secretary of…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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Given this was a Minister led delegation centred around engagements with other Defence Ministers it was not considered appropriate to continue without the New Zealand Defence Minister. Future trilateral meetings will be considered at the…

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Question 37113 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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    Was consideration given to the Minister participating by video link or other virtual means in any part of a planned trilateral defence ministers' meeting with Australia and Japan taking place in Canberra, Australia, in August 2026, if he…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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Consideration was given and it was deemed not feasible.

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Question 37115 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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    What advice, if any, did the Minister or his office receive, before the decision was made that New Zealand would not participate in a planned trilateral defence ministers' meeting and associated defence industry showcase in Canberra,…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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I refer the Member to reply number 37063 (2026). Further, the matter was discussed with officials and my office. Ultimately, it was not deemed feasible.

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Question 37116 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, did the Minister receive, before deciding not to attend a planned trilateral defence ministers' meeting with Australia and Japan in Canberra in August 2026, indicating that the associated showcase of New Zealand…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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The trip was a showcase of the capabilities of New Zealand’s defence industry and the events were not time specific. Defence remains committed to supporting engagement opportunities for New Zealand companies in Australia, and will explore…

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Question 37117 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice or analysis, if any, supports the Minister's statement, reported on 18 August 2026, that "no contracts have been lost" as a result of New Zealand not participating in a planned trilateral defence ministers' meeting with…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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The trip was a showcase of the capabilities of New Zealand’s defence industry rather than a sales pitch, which industry were aware of.

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Question 37118 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What assessment, if any, has the Government made of the value of defence export opportunities for New Zealand companies to Japan and Australia, including any opportunities associated with a defence industry showcase planned to be held in…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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The New Zealand Defence Industry Strategy outlines how defence will partner with industry to deliver capabilities faster. This showcase was just one of many activities which support that. Defence remains committed to supporting engagement…

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Question 37119 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What estimate, if any, has the Minister, the Ministry of Defence, or any other agency made of the costs incurred by New Zealand companies, including non-refundable airfares and accommodation, in preparing to participate in a defence…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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The Government is not privy to the details of individual companies’ travel arrangements.

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Question 37120 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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    What financial, logistical, or other support, if any, were New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, the Ministry of Defence, the New Zealand Defence Force, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, or any other government agency providing to New…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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This was a 50-50 split between the Ministry of Defence and participating companies for putting on this event. This was to cover the costs associated with staging this event. As the event was cancelled, participating companies were not…

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Question 37121 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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    How many New Zealand companies and individuals, if any, were expected to travel to Canberra, Australia, in August 2026 as part of a New Zealand defence industry delegation associated with a planned trilateral defence ministers' meeting…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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I am advised that 14 companies and representatives from the New Zealand Defence Industry Advisory Council and the New Zealand Defence Industry Association were planning to attend.

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Question 37122 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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    When and by what means, if at all, were the New Zealand companies and individuals expecting to travel to Canberra, Australia, in August 2026 as part of a defence industry delegation associated with a planned trilateral defence ministers'…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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New Zealand companies were responsible for their own travel and at their own cost. The Ministry of Defence promptly contacted companies about the travel not proceeding.

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Question 37194 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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    Was a trilateral defence ministers' meeting between New Zealand, Australia, and Japan planned or proposed for August 2026; if so, has the transfer of the Defence portfolio to the current Minister on 13 August 2026 had any effect on New…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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A trilateral Defence ministers’ meeting had been planned for 18 August. This has been deferred until the next appropriate opportunity for the Ministers to meet.

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36374, 36848 (2026)

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    36374

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 10 August 2026, by title and date?

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    Damien O'Connor

    List MP · Labour Party

    36848 (matches this search)

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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 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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The office of the Minister of Defence regularly requests and receives advice on a range of matters from officials. Monthly lists of briefings that are received as part of the Defence portfolio responsibilities are proactively released on…

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Question 36773 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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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 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

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I refer the Member to the attached table. 2 titles are withheld under s 9(2)(f)(iv) as they relate to matters under active consideration. I am advised that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade publishes a monthly list of titles of…

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Question 36778 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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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 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister of State for Trade and Investment

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I am advised that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the end of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 36794 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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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 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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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

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Question 36795 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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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 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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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.

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Question 36813 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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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 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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Members of my office will communicate with Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) on a number of issues, some of which are not collated or registered in a way that could be included in a single answer. LINZ also supports me in other ways…

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Question 36875 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 10 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

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None.

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Question 36878 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 10 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister of State for Trade and Investment

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In my capacity as the Minister of State for Trade and Investment, I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 10 August 2026.

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Question 36891 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 10 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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As Associate Minister for Regional Development, none.

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Question 36892 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 10 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 36904 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 10 August 2026, by title and date?

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Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 10 August 2026.

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Question 36955 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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    What international engagements, if any, were scheduled for the Defence portfolio between 12 August 2026 and the general election at the time the Minister assumed the portfolio, including any trilateral defence ministers' meeting with…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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International engagements on 13 August with the United Kingdom and with Viet Nam were facilitated by senior Defence officials. Taking advantage of the Japanese Minister of Defence visiting Canberra, a trilateral Defence ministers’ meeting…

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Question 36956 (2026)

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    Was a trilateral defence ministers' meeting between New Zealand, Australia, and Japan planned or proposed for August 2026; if so, will it proceed as planned; if it will not, will it be rescheduled or replaced by alternative arrangements…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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A meeting was scheduled to take place on 18 August 2026 in Canberra. As this occurred shortly after I was appointed, it has been deferred. Future trilateral meetings will be considered at the next appropriate opportunity. No impact has…

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Question 36957 (2026)

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    Was a trilateral defence ministers' meeting between New Zealand, Australia, and Japan planned or proposed for August 2026; if so, will it proceed as planned; if it will not, what assessment, if any, has been made of the effect on New…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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The member is referred to the response to question 36956 (2026).

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Question 36958 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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    What costs, if any, have been incurred by the Ministry of Defence, the New Zealand Defence Force, or any other agency in preparing for any trilateral defence ministers' meeting with Australia and Japan proposed or planned for August 2026;…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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Nil.

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Question 36959 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What representations or correspondence, if any, have the Minister, his office, or the Ministry of Defence received from Australian or Japanese counterparts concerning any trilateral defence ministers' meeting proposed or planned for August…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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Officials exchanged emails regarding planning and logistical details for the trilateral meeting to foreign counterparts and the Ministers’ Office.

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Question 36960 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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    Was a trilateral defence ministers' meeting between New Zealand, Australia, and Japan planned or proposed for August 2026; if so, has the status of New Zealand's participation in that meeting changed since 12 August 2026; if it has, when…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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The member is referred to the response to question 36956 (2026).

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Question 36961 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, have the Minister, his predecessor, or their offices received from the Ministry of Defence, the New Zealand Defence Force, or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade regarding any trilateral defence ministers'…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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The 2026 Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Defence provided by the Defence agencies on 12 August 2026 identified forthcoming opportunities for engagement with Australia. The previous Minister of Defence received a briefing on this visit.

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Question 36962 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    Was a trilateral defence ministers' meeting between New Zealand, Australia, and Japan planned or proposed for August 2026; if so, is it proceeding as planned; if it is not, who made the decision that it would not proceed as planned, and on…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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The member is referred to the response to question 36956 (2026).

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Question 36963 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    Was a trilateral defence ministers' meeting between New Zealand, Australia, and Japan planned or proposed for August 2026; if so, is that meeting still scheduled to proceed as originally planned; if it is not, why not?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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The member is referred to the response to question 36956 (2026).

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Question 36964 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    Was a trilateral defence ministers' meeting between New Zealand, Australia, and Japan planned or proposed to take place in August 2026, following the inaugural trilateral meeting at the Shangri-La Dialogue on 30 May 2026 and the second…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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The member is referred to the response to question 36956 (2026) regarding the meeting. It would not be appropriate to release details pertaining to the agenda at this time.

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Question 36155 (2026)

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    How many meetings, if any, has he or his officials held with international grocery retailers regarding entry to the New Zealand market in the last 12 months, with which companies, and how many applications for consent relating to…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Finance

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None.

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Question 36157 (2026)

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    Further to the reply to written question 32032 (2026), on what ground was the gross investment value of the single supermarket or grocery retail consent granted in the 2025/26 financial year withheld as confidential, was confidentiality…

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Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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Confidentiality was requested by the consent holder under s 9(2)(b)(ii) of the Official Information Act 1982 as disclosure would unreasonably prejudice its commercial position. The consent relates to this decision:…

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Question 36158 (2026)

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    What was the total cost of developing and publishing the guidance announced on 13 July 2026, including staff time, external legal or consultancy advice, and communications costs?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Finance

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LINZ did not record the cost of developing the guidelines issued in 2026. However, no external legal, consultancy or communication costs were incurred.

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Question 36159 (2026)

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    What advice, if any, has he received that the Overseas Investment Act 2005 constitutes a barrier to entry to the New Zealand grocery market, given that three applications relating to supermarket or grocery retail have been received in the…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Finance

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The Overseas Investment Act 2005 is a statutory barrier to entry to the New Zealand grocery market for international supermarkets. The 2024 RIS "International investment screening" contains further analysis of the ways in which the OIA was…

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Question 36160 (2026)

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    In what respects, if any, does the guidance announced on 13 July 2026 differ in content or structure from the guidance published by Land Information New Zealand in August 2025?

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Hon David Seymour

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The guidelines issued in 2026 reflected changes to the Overseas Investment Act that came into force on 6 March 2026.

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Question 36161 (2026)

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    What consultation, if any, was undertaken with Land Information New Zealand, the Treasury, the Commerce Commission, and/or industry stakeholders in developing the guidance for overseas investors in the supermarket and grocery sector that…

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Hon David Seymour

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The guidelines were based on guidance previously published by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) in August 2025. In preparing the 2025 guidance, LINZ consulted with the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment, the Treasury, and…

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Question 36162 (2026)

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    What review or post-implementation evaluation of the Overseas Investment (National Interest Test and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2025, if any, has been undertaken or is planned, when will it report, and what monitoring, if any, is being…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Finance

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The Amendment Act came into force in March of 2026. This means that data that could be used to identify changes in consent volumes, or in the nature of the transactions to which they pertain, is still limited. Treasury will continue to…

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Question 36163 (2026)

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    Further to the reply to written question 32025 (2026), what advice, if any, has he received on how that reduction was achieved without additional resource, and what assessment, if any, has been undertaken of its effect on the rigour of…

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Hon David Seymour

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I received advice in advance of the 2024 Ministerial Directive Letter being issued on how timeframes could be reduced. This advice is summarised in the regulatory impact statement: How to reduce timeframes for application decisions under…

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    Further to the reply to written question 32030 (2026), how many of the 22 national interest assessments undertaken in the 2025/26 financial year related to transactions involving an investor 25 percent or more owned or controlled by a…

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Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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I refer the Member to the attachment. The attachment shows the reason why the 22 national interest assessments were undertaken. These include the investor meeting the definition of a non-New Zealand government investor (NNZGI), the…