Search written questions to Ministers and the replies they have received.
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Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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Where, if anywhere, were boil water notices issued between 1 January 2026 and 8 April 2026, listed by name, location, and pollutant of concern?
Answered by
Hon Simon Watts
Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government
Please see response attached
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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What were the stock levels of marine fuel in NZ over the past 6 months (including marine diesel, light fuel oil, heavy fuel oil and bunker fuel oil), listed by fuel type and stock level?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy
New Zealand does not have a specific grade of diesel for marine use: all diesel used in marine applications is automotive diesel. Fuel oil for marine use is imported by one company, and disclosing stock levels would breach commercial…
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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Has the Minister been made aware of any issues with the supply of marine fuel to NZ (including marine diesel, light fuel oil, heavy fuel oil and bunker fuel oil)?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy
Fuel companies have not raised any issues with the supply of marine fuel to New Zealand.
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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What are the current stock levels of marine fuel in NZ (including marine diesel, light fuel oil, heavy fuel oil and bunker fuel oil), listed by fuel type and stock level?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy
New Zealand does not have a specific grade of diesel for marine use: all diesel used in marine applications is automotive diesel. Fuel oil for marine use is imported by one company, and disclosing stock levels would breach commercial…
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 30/03/2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Simon Watts
Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government
None
Asked by
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?
Answered by
Hon Simon Watts
Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government
See response to WPQ 12526 (2026)
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 30/03/2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform
In my capacity as Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, I took the following paper to Cabinet on 30 March 2026: Resource Management (Auckland Housing) Amendment Bill: Approval for Introduction
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 30/03/2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Mike Butterick
Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Minister for Land Information
None.
Asked by
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?
Answered by
Mike Butterick
Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Minister for Land Information
None.
Asked by
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?
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity
I refer the member to the answer to written question 12574 (2026).
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 30/03/2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity
On 30 April, the paper titled ‘Seeking Cabinet authorisation to approve a negotiation brief for a Xylella fastidiosa response operational agreement under the Government Industry Agreement’ was considered by Cabinet.
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 30/03/2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Grigg
Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment
None.
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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Further to Response 11373 (2026), who, listed by name, role, and organisation, if anyone, sits on the "structured interagency officials' group” referred to in the response?
Answered by
Hon Simon Watts
Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government
Please see attachment
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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Further to Response 11373 (2026), what advice, listed by title and date, if any, was provided on the development of the wastewater environmental performance standards by the "structured interagency officials' group” referred to in the…
Answered by
Hon Simon Watts
Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government
Please see attachment
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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Further to Response 11373 (2026), what is the structure, if there is one, of the "structured interagency officials' group” referred to in the response?
Answered by
Hon Simon Watts
Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government
The discussion on the wastewater standards was carried out by a working group that supports the Senior Officials Group established by a Memorandum of Understanding between the Water Services Authority, Health New Zealand and the Ministry…
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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Further to Response 11373 (2026), what is the name of the "structured interagency officials' group” referred to in the response?
Answered by
Hon Simon Watts
Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government
The “structured interagency officials’ group” is called the working group. This group supports the Senior Officials Group. The working group meets regularly on operational matters and reports to the Senior Officials Group on a quarterly…
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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Which, if any, of 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), have been or are being…
Answered by
Hon Simon Watts
Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government
After receiving the short-term and long-term legislative options it was decided to take no further action.
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
Which Cabinet decisions, listed by title of the Cabinet Minute of Decision, during the period of the 54th Parliament, have NOT met Cabinet's impact analysis requirements for regulatory proposals?
How many of Cabinet's decisions, during the period of the 54th Parliament, have NOT met Cabinet's impact analysis requirements for regulatory proposals?
How many of Cabinet's decisions, during the period of the 54th Parliament, HAVE met Cabinet's impact analysis requirements for regulatory proposals?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
In my capacity as Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. I am advised that from 27 November 2023 to 2 April 2026 there were 2,190 policy papers presented to Cabinet or a Cabinet…
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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How much, if any, of the $1.2 billion allocated to the Regional Infrastructure Fund has yet to be allocated to projects?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development
The Regional Infrastructure Fund monthly progress reports can be found on the Grow Regions website: www.growregions.govt.nz/about-us/documentation-and-reporting.
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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What is the total breakdown of the $1.2 billion allocated to the Regional Infrastructure fund, listed by project name, type of project and funding allocated?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development
A full list of all Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit managed projects can be found on the Grow Regions website: www.growregions.govt.nz/established-funds/what-we-have-funded. This provides details of each project and…
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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Which Ministers provided feedback on the proposed Wastewater Environmental Performance Standards outside of feedback on the draft cabinet paper, either formally or informally?
Answered by
Hon Simon Watts
Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government
I received feedback from Parliamentary Under-Secretary Simon Court on the proposed Wastewater Environmental Performance Standards.
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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Has the Minister received any reports of interruptions to the movements of milk tankers collecting milk from farms as a result of increased fossil fuel prices and/or disruptions to fossil fuel supplies?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture
No.
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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Has the Minister received any reports of lost agricultural, horticultural, or viticultural harvests as a result of increased fossil fuel prices and/or fossil fuel supply disruptions?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture
No.
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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Has the Minister received any reports of interruptions or delays to nitrogen or phosphate fertiliser supplies given the closure of the Strait of Hormuz?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture
No.
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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Where does New Zealand get its phosphate fertiliser from?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture
I am advised all phosphate fertilisers are imported from several countries including China, Morocco, Australia, and South Africa.
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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Where does New Zealand source its nitrogen fertiliser from?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture
I am advised New Zealand’s nitrogen fertiliser is sourced both domestically and internationally. Around a third of New Zealand’s urea demand is sourced from the Kapuni urea plant in Taranaki. Of New Zealand’s imported urea, approximately…
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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What briefings, aide-memoires, or other information, if any, listed by title and date, has the Minister received regarding the impact of potential fuel shortages caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on transport?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
As Minister of Transport, I regularly request and receive advice from officials on a range of matters. MoT and NZTA publish monthly lists of titles of advice provided to me (refer to…
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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What briefings, aide-memoires, or other information, if any, listed by title and date, has the Minister received regarding the impact of potential fuel shortages caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on tourism?
Answered by
Hon Louise Upston
Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality
In my capacity as Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and…
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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What briefings, aide-memoires, or other information, if any, listed by title and date, has the Minister received regarding the impact of potential fuel shortages caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on international imports and…
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment
I refer the Member to the attached table. Three titles are withheld under Speaker's Ruling 199/6 as it is not in the public interest to release.
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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What briefings, aide-memoires, or other information, if any, listed by title and date, has the Minister received regarding the impact of potential fuel shortages caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on rural communities?
Answered by
Hon Mark Patterson
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities
Minister McClay is leading the Government’s primary sector response to the conflict in the Middle East. I have not received any information or advice to date from the Ministry for Primary Industries on the impact of the war at the Strait…
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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What briefings, aide-memoires, or other information, if any, listed by title and date, has the Minister received regarding the impact of potential fuel shortages caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on the operation of mines in…
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources
I have not received written advice, however I have discussed the matter with officials.
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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What briefings, aide-memoires, or other information, if any, listed by title and date, has the Minister received regarding the impact of potential fuel shortages caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on commercial fishers'…
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries
As at the date of the member's question I had not received written advice from MPI although I have discussed the matter with officials.
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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What briefings, aide-memoires, or other information, if any, listed by title and date, has the Minister received regarding the impact of potential fuel shortages caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on New Zealand's ability to…
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure
I am advised that the Treasury publishes on its website a list of the reports and briefings that it has provided to Ministers. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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What briefings, aide-memoires, or other information, if any, listed by title and date, has the Minister received regarding the impact of potential fuel shortages caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on New Zealand's ability to…
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry
None.
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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What briefings, aide-memoires, or other information, if any, listed by title and date, has the Minister received regarding the impact of potential fuel shortages caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on New Zealand's ability to…
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
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What briefings, aide-memoires, or other information, if any, listed by title and date, has the Minister received regarding the impact of potential fuel shortages caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on New Zealand's ability to…
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture
I received one document on 9 March 2026 titled ‘MPI response to Iran conflict’. MPI officials provide input into relevant briefings and situation reports led by other agencies as part of the All-of-Government response to the Middle East…
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
What briefings, if any, listed by title and date, has the Minister received regarding the identification of unsafe drinking water in schools in the Taumata Arowai report titled "Drinking Water Regulation Report 2024"?
What briefings, if any, listed by title and date, has the Minister received on the report titled "A national drinking-water quality survey of New Zealand rural schools 2023/2024"?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
I received an update from the Ministry of Education on 10 October 2024 titled Rural Schools Drinking Water Survey. This is also my response to written parliamentary question 12174 (2026).
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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What briefings, if any, listed by title and date, has the Minister, in his role as Minister for Infrastructure, received on the threat of gold clams to electricity generation infrastructure since the clams first detection in Lake Karapiro…
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure
None
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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What briefings, if any, listed by title and date, has the Minister received on the threat of gold clams to drinking water supplies since their first detection in May 2023 in Lake Karāpiro?
Answered by
Hon Simon Watts
Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government
None.
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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What briefings, if any, listed by title and date, has the Minister received on the threat of gold clams to electricity generation infrastructure since the clams first detection in Lake Karapiro in May 2023?
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
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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What briefings, if any, listed by title and date, has the Minister received on gold clams since their first detection in May 2023 in Lake Karāpiro?
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity
In my capacity as Minister for Biosecurity, since 27 November 2023, I received the documents in the attached table relating to gold clams.
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · Labour Party
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 March 2026, by title and date?
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23/03/2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform
None.
Asked by
Damien O'Connor
List MP · Labour Party
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 March 2026, by title and date?
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23/03/2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Mike Butterick
Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Minister for Land Information
None.
Asked by
Rachel Brooking
Member for Dunedin · Labour Party
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 March 2026, by title and date?
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23/03/2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Nicola Grigg
Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment
None.
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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Where, if anywhere, were breaches of any of the Maximum Acceptable Values for drinking water found in 2025, listed by location and 'determinand' breached?
Answered by
Hon Simon Watts
Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government
I refer the member to my response to written parliamentary question 10427 (2026).
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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Where, if anywhere, were do not drink notices issued between 1 January 2026 and 27 March 2026, listed by name and location?
Answered by
Hon Simon Watts
Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government
Please see attachment.
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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Where, if anywhere, were boil water notices issued between 1 January 2026 and 27 March 2026, listed by name and location?
Answered by
Hon Simon Watts
Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government
I refer the member to my responses to written parliamentary question responses 7988 (2026) and 11905 (2026)
Asked by
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 23/03/2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Simon Watts
Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government
As the Minister of Local Government, I or any member of my Office received the following documents, during the week beginning 23 March 2026: • Support material - Cabinet paper on regulations for groups of activities for councils' planning…
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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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 27 March 2026, listed by location and 'determinand' breached?
Answered by
Hon Simon Watts
Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government
I refer the member to my responses to written parliamentary questions 7985 (2026) where information was provided until 11 March 2026.
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23/03/2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Simon Watts
Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government
None