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Question 17867 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Is the fuel used to re-supply container ships and cruise ships also automotive diesel?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

Answer

In New Zealand, automotive diesel and low sulphur fuel oil (LSFO) are supplied for refuelling ships. The types of marine fuel that can be used in a ship depend on the configuration of the ship's engine.

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Question 17868 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Have any schools had to wait to be included in the "next tranche" of the Safe Drinking Water for Schools National Programme?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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No

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Question 17869 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Which schools, listed by name and region, are part of the Safe Drinking Water for Schools National Programme mentioned in response 11330 (2026)?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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The 16 schools outlined by the Ministry of Education as currently responding to unsafe drinking water incidents, as at 25 March 2026, are listed in the table attached. These schools have access to safe, temporary water supplies.

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Question 17874 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Further to 16440 (2026), why did the "short-term and long-term legislative options" need the Environmental Protection Authority Act 2011 to be invoked for them to be progressed?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

Answer

As those matters are provided for under the Environmental Protection Authority Act 2011, legislative authority under that Act would have been required for the options to progress.

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17707, 17708, 17711, 17712 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • 17707 (matches this search)

    Why was the Minister for the Environment not given authority as a "decision-maker" or "policy lead" on National Direction decisions for the NES-CF, as noted in Appendix 3 of the 26 June 2024 'Cabinet Economic Policy Committee Minute of…

  • 17708 (matches this search)

    Why was the Minister for the Environment not given authority as a "decision-maker" or "policy lead" on National Direction decisions for the NES-DW, as noted in Appendix 3 of the 26 June 2024 'Cabinet Economic Policy Committee Minute of…

  • 17711 (matches this search)

    Why was the Minister for the Environment not given authority as a "decision-maker" or "policy lead" on National Direction decisions for the NPS-FM and NES-FM, as noted in Appendix 3 of the 26 June 2024 'Cabinet Economic Policy Committee…

  • 17712 (matches this search)

    Why was the Minister for the Environment not given authority as a "decision-maker" or "policy lead", and not even "consulted", on National Direction decisions for the Stock exclusion regulations', as noted in Appendix 3 of the 26 June 2024…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

Answer

In February 2024, the Prime Minister assigned me the portfolio responsibility for RMA national direction as part of the RMA Reform. I have exercised these powers in accordance with section 7 of the Constitution Act 1986. Policy decisions…

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Question 17715 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Minister accept that the main impacts of polluted drinking water are human health impacts, and if so, why was the Minister of Health not "consulted" on National Direction decisions for the 'National Environmental Standards for…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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Yes, impacts on human health are central to management of drinking water. After the June 2024 Cabinet paper, Ministry for the Environment officials advised me that managing source-water pollution risk is better progressed through the…

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Question 17716 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Why was the Minister of Health not given any discretion as a "decision-maker" or "policy lead", and not even "consulted" on National Direction decisions for the 'National Environmental Standards for sources of human drinking water…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

Answer

I refer the Member to my answer to Written Parliamentary Queston 17715 (2026). In February 2024, the Prime Minister assigned portfolio responsibility for phase 2 national direction to me. I have exercised these powers in accordance with…

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Question 17380 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Did the Minister discuss the "Transition Programme Business Case - Land Use Transition in Tairāwhiti" with the Minister of Finance prior to declining the funding support?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

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A final decision on the Business Case has not yet been made.

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Question 17381 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, briefings, reports, or any other document, if any, has the Minister received regarding the decision to decline the business case for the "Transition Programme Business Case - Land Use Transition in Tairāwhiti", listed by title…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table.

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17382, 17383 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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  • 17382 (matches this search)

    On how many occasions, if any, has the Minister or their office corresponded with forestry industry representatives in relation to the "Transition Programme Business Case - Land Use Transition in Tairāwhiti" since November 2025, listed by…

  • 17383 (matches this search)

    On how many occasions, if any, has the Minister or their office corresponded with forestry companies in relation to the "Transition Programme Business Case - Land Use Transition in Tairāwhiti" since November 2025, listed by name of company?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

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I regularly engage in-person with forestry stakeholders on a range of matters. My office holds written correspondence with Ernslaw One.

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Question 17387 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    When will the Government progress the proposed amendments to the National Environment Standards for Commercial Forestry?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

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The Government consulted on proposed amendments to the National Environmental Standards for Commercial Forestry between May and July 2025. Final policy proposals are under consideration.

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17442, 17638 (2026)

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    Rachel Brooking

    Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

    17442

    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?

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    17638 (matches this search)

    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 20/04/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

Answer

In my capacity as the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, I received the following advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire and other documents in the week beginning 20 April 2026: Ministry for the Environment: 20/04/2026: 26-BRF-00975:…

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17465, 17633 (2026)

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    Tangi Utikere

    Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

    17465

    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?

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    17633 (matches this search)

    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 20/04/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

Answer

As the Minister of Local Government, I received the following advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents from the Department of Internal Affairs during the week beginning 20 April 2026 • Debt profiles for growth…

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17466, 17641 (2026)

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    Damien O'Connor

    List MP · Labour Party

    17466

    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?

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    17641 (matches this search)

    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 20/04/2026, by title and date?

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Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Minister for Land Information

Answer

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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17492, 17648 (2026)

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    Rachel Brooking

    Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

    17492

    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?

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    17648 (matches this search)

    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 20/04/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

Answer

In my capacity as the Minister for the Environment I received the following documents in the week beginning 20 April 2026: Ministry for the Environment: 21/04/2026: 26-BRF-009850 Introduction to Funding 21/04/2026: Opportunities for the…

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17547, 17634 (2026)

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    Rachel Brooking

    Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

    17547

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 20 April 2026, by title and date?

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    17634 (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 20/04/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

Answer

In my capacity as the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, I took one paper to Cabinet on 20 April 2026. However, as the paper is currently under active consideration, I do not consider it is in the public interest to release the title at…

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17598, 17646 (2026)

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    Rachel Brooking

    Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

    17598

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 20 April 2026, by title and date?

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    17646 (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 20/04/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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None.

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Question 17632 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 20/04/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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None.

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Question 17639 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 20/04/2026, by title and date?

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Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Minister for Land Information

Answer

I did not take any papers to Cabinet in the week beginning 20/04/2026.

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Question 17649 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 20/04/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

None.

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Question 17652 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    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 20/04/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

I refer the member to the attached table. In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests and visits. If a meeting or visit proceeds, the title of the advice provided for…

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Question 17231 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the Minister received any analysis of the reputational damage an open-cast gold mine with a permanent toxic tailings dam could do to the 'Southern Way' campaign?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

Answer

No. My officials inform me that this has not been raised as a risk with regard to the Regional Tourism Boost – Round 2: Southern Way campaign

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Question 17244 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the Minister commissioned or received any analysis comparing the long-term economic value of the Bendigo–Ophir Gold Project against the existing tourism, viticulture and horticulture industries in the region?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

No.

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Question 17246 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Did the estimated $800 million in company tax figure associated with the Bendigo–Ophir Gold Project come from Santana Minerals' own scoping study, or from a Government analysis?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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The figure did not derive from government analysis.

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Question 17247 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the Minister for Resources received any briefings correspondence from, or had meetings with, Santana Minerals or its representatives since the company lodged its fast-track application in November 2025?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

I have received no such briefings or correspondence. My diary is proactively released on the Beehive website.

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Question 17248 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the Minister for Resources made any public statements, press releases, or media appearances promoting the Santana Minerals Bendigo-Ophir gold project, or its purported economic benefits, while it is actively before the Fast-track…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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Information on any such activity would be in the public domain.

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Question 16976 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the number of do not drink notices across New Zealand increased with the increasing occurrence of storm events occurring?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

Answer

I refer the member to the attached response.

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Question 16977 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the number of boil water notices across New Zealand increased with the increasing occurrence of storm events occurring?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

Answer

I refer the member to the attached response.

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16318, 16699 (2026)

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    16318 (matches this search)

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    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 13/04/2026, by title and date?

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    Tangi Utikere

    Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

    16699

    Question published

    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 13 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

Answer

As the Minister of Local Government, I received the following advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents from the Department of Internal Affairs during the week beginning 13 April 2026: • PM Brief-2026. North…

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16319, 16618 (2026)

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    16319 (matches this search)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 13/04/2026, by title and date?

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    Rachel Brooking

    Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

    16618

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 13 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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None.

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16320, 16722 (2026)

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    16320 (matches this search)

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    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 13/04/2026, by title and date?

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    Rachel Brooking

    Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

    16722

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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 13 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

Answer

In my capacity as the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, I received the following documents in the week beginning 13 April 2026: Ministry for the Environment: 14/04/2026: 26-BRF-00965 - Meeting with Mayor Tim Macindoe, Hamilton City…

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16323, 16566 (2026)

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    16323 (matches this search)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 13/04/2026, by title and date?

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    Rachel Brooking

    Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

    16566

    Question published

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 13 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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None.

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16324, 16671 (2026)

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    16324 (matches this search)

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    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 13/04/2026, by title and date?

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    Rachel Brooking

    Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

    16671

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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 13 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

Answer

In my capacity as the Minister for the Environment, I received the following documents in the week beginning 13 April 2026: Ministry for the Environment: 14/04/2026: 26-BRF-00921 - Event briefing: Visiting resource efficiency initiatives…

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Question 16438 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What briefings, if any, has the Minister received on the risk of nitrate contamination to rural communities in Southland, following the Environment Southland report on nitrate contamination in groundwater?

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

Answer

As Minister for Rural Communities, none.

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Question 16439 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What were the "short-term and long-term legislative options" outlined in paragraphs 19-29 of the Local Government Briefing titled 'Strengthening regulation of water services infrastructure' (22 July 2025)?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

Answer

The short and long-term options for consideration were amendments to the Water Services Act 2021, short-term consequential amendments to the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA), and progressing amendments through the reform of the RMA.

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Question 16440 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Why were the "short-term and long-term legislative options" outlined in paragraphs 19-29 of the Local Government Briefing titled 'Strengthening regulation of water services infrastructure' (22 July 2025) rejected?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

Answer

The short and long-term options for consideration were not progressed because provisions in the Environmental Protection Authority Act 2011 could be invoked.

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Question 16317 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 13/04/2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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None

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Question 16321 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 13/04/2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Minister for Land Information

Answer

I did not take any papers to Cabinet in the week beginning 13/04/2026

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Question 16322 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    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 13/04/2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Minister for Land Information

Answer

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 of…

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Question 16325 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    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 13/04/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

I refer the member to the attached table. In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests and visits. If a meeting or visit proceeds, the title of the advice provided for…

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Question 16326 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 13/04/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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None.

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Question 16427 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the Minister received any briefings on the threat of gold clams to electricity generation infrastructure since the clams first detection in Lake Karapiro in May 2023?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

Answer

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 13993 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the Minister received any briefings regarding the impact of potential fuel shortages caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on New Zealand's ability to continue to export products?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

Answer

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 13321 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Is the Minister confident yellow-legged wasps will be eradicated from New Zealand?

Answered by

Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

I am advised that all indicators show that we are progressing towards eradication. I remain confident that the Ministry for Primary Industries has both the plans and the expertise needed to achieve this outcome.

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Question 13322 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    How many, if any, yellow-legged wasp queens have been detected in Auckland in the last week?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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I am advised that zero yellow-legged hornet queens were detected in the last week, between the dates of 3 April to 10 April.

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Question 13323 (2026)

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    How many, if any, yellow-legged wasp queens have been detected in Auckland in the last month?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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I am advised that 12 yellow-legged hornet queens were detected in the last month, between the dates of 10 March to 10 April.

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12504, 12791 (2026)

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    Rachel Brooking

    Member for Dunedin · 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 30 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

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    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 30/03/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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In my capacity as the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, I received the following documents in the week beginning 30 March 2026: Ministry for the Environment: 30/03/2026 - 26-BRF-00663 - Tūwharetoa (Taupō Waters and Waikato River) Accord…

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12554, 12797 (2026)

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    Rachel Brooking

    Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

    12554

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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 30 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    12797 (matches this search)

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    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 30/03/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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The Office of the Minister for the Environment received the following documents in the week beginning 30 March 2026: The Ministry for the Environment: 31/03/2026: 26-BRF-00743 - Environment Bill Update 1/04/2026: 26-BRF-00742 - Update on…

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Question 12777 (2026)

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    Where, if anywhere, were Do Not Drink notices issued between 1 January 2026 and 8 April 2026, listed by name, location, and pollutant of concern?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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Please see response attached

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Question 12778 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    Where, if anywhere, were breaches of any of the Maximum Acceptable Values for drinking water found between 1 January 2026 and 8 April 2026, listed by location and 'determinand' breached?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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Please see response attached