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Question 11911 (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 23/03/2026, 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 23 March 2026: Ministry for the Environment: 26/03/2026: 26-BRF-00643 - Meeting with Akaroa Salmon 26/03/2026: Final RMA…

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Question 11912 (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 23/03/2026, by title and date?

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Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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None.

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Question 11914 (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 23/03/2026, 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 23 March 2026: The Ministry for the Environment: 23/03/2026 - 26-BRF-00639 - Meeting with Pact Group - Wednesday 25 March 2026 24/03/2026…

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Question 11916 (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 23/03/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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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 11917 (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 23/03/2026, 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 11715 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Following Reply 9086 (2026), is the "land exchange application" lodged by the applicant for the Tukituki Water Security project the only application for an approval under the Fast-track Approvals Act that they have lodged?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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Yes.

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11089, 11264, 11488 (2026)

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    Rachel Brooking

    Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

    11089

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 March 2026, by title and date?

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    11264 (matches this search)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16/03/2026, by title and date?

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    11488

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 March 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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11267, 11701 (2026)

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    11267 (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 16/03/2026, by title and date?

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    11701

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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 16 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · 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 which are not collated or registered in a way that could be included in a single answer. LINZ also supports me in other ways which…

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Question 11372 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice did the Minister and/or Taumata Arowai receive, if any, in relation to how the Wastewater Environmental Performance Standards relate to the Health Act, listed by title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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The Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai received advice via email from Health New Zealand on the wastewater environmental performance standards in relation to section 29(a) of the Health Act 1956. The title of the email advice and…

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Question 11373 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Who or which organisations and agencies, if anyone, from the public health sector provided advice to Taumata Arowai in the development of wastewater environmental performance standards prior to the draft discussion document being…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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The Water Services Authority - Taumata Arowai (the Authority), the Ministry of Health - Public Health Agency and Health New Zealand - National Public Health Service regularly engage on the public health components of New Zealand’s water…

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Question 11376 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Is the Minister aware of whether resource consents held by Suze Redmayne or the trusts of which she is a beneficiary (the RW & SED Redmayne Family Trust and the Richard Redmayne Family Trust), if there are any, being extended under the…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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I am not aware of resource consents held by Suze Redmayne or trusts of which she is a beneficiary being extended specifically. The Resource Management (Duration of Consents) Amendment Act 2025 automatically extends existing or expired…

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Question 11377 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice has the Minister received, if any, on whether resource consents held by Suze Redmayne or the trusts of which she is a beneficiary (the RW & SED Redmayne Family Trust and the Richard Redmayne Family Trust), if there are any,…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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I have not received any advice about extensions to resource consents held by Suze Redmayne or trusts of which she is a beneficiary.

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Question 11378 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Is the Minister aware of resource consents, if there are any, held by Hon. Hoggard or the trust of which he is a beneficiary (the A&A Hoggard Family Trust) being extended under the Resource Management (Duration of Consents) Amendment Act?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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I am not aware of resource consents held by Hon Andrew Hoggard or the trust of which he is a beneficiary being extended. The Resource Management (Duration of Consents) Amendment Act 2025 automatically extends existing or expired consents…

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Question 11379 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice has the Minister received, if any, on whether resource consents held by Hon. Hoggard or the trust of which he is a beneficiary (the A&A Hoggard Family Trust), if there are any, have been extended under the Resource Management…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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I have not received any advice about extensions to resource consents held by Hon Andrew Hoggard or the trust of which he is a beneficiary.

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Question 10615 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Associate Minister support the development of a "centralised database of livestock farms" as supported by Federated Farmers national arable chair David Birkett?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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This Government takes animal disease outbreak readiness extremely seriously. That's why last June we signed a new agreement with key livestock industry groups confirming how we will jointly prepare for and respond to a possible outbreak of…

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10982, 11265 (2026)

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    Rachel Brooking

    Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

    10982

    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 16 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    11265 (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 16/03/2026, 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 16 March 2026: Ministry for the Environment: 18/03/2026: 26-BRF-00375 Next steps to address surplus soils going to landfill…

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11005, 11263 (2026)

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    Tangi Utikere

    Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

    11005

    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 16 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    11263 (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 16/03/2026, 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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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 16 March 2026: • Title withheld – 17 March…

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11033, 11269 (2026)

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    Rachel Brooking

    Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

    11033

    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 16 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    11269 (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 16/03/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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In my capacity as the Minister for the Environment, I received the following documents in the week beginning 16 March 2026: The Ministry for the Environment: 18/03/2026: 26-BRF-00375 - Next steps to address surplus soils going to landfill…

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11140, 11268 (2026)

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    Rachel Brooking

    Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

    11140

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 March 2026, by title and date?

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    11268 (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16/03/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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None.

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Question 11262 (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 16/03/2026, 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 11266 (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 16/03/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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I did not take any papers to Cabinet in the week beginning 16 March 2026.

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Question 11270 (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 16/03/2026, 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 11271 (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 16/03/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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I refer the member to the answer to written question 11054 (2026).

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Question 11272 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    When, if ever, has the Minister met with the applicants for the Tukituki Water Security project or their agents, listed by date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I have not met with the applicants or their agents for the Tukituki Water Security project.

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Question 11273 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    When, if ever, has the Minister met with the applicants for the Tukituki Water Security project or their agents, listed by date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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My diary is proactively released on the Beehive website.

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Question 11274 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the Minister met with the applicants for the Tukituki Water Security Fast-track project, or their agents, since the Fast-track Approval Act's assent, to discuss funding and/or loans additional to the $3 million from the Regional…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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My diary is proactively released on the Beehive website.

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11275, 11276, 11277, 11278 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    How many Ministers, if any, declared conflicts of interest in relation to the Resource Management (Duration of Consents) Amendment Bill?

  • 11276 (matches this search)

    Which Ministers, if any, listed by name and portfolio, declared conflicts of interest in relation to the Resource Management (Duration of Consents) Amendment Bill?

  • 11277 (matches this search)

    How many Ministers, if any, recused themselves from decisions in relation to the Resource Management (Duration of Consents) Amendment Bill?

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    Which Ministers, if any, listed by name and portfolio, recused themselves from decisions in relation to the Resource Management (Duration of Consents) Amendment Bill?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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Details regarding conflicts of interest are inherently confidential and not generally disclosed. This is to ensure the confidentiality of Cabinet proceedings, to maintain the effective conduct of public affairs and, in some cases, to…

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Question 10427 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    Following Reply 3604 (2026), where were the breaches of the Maximum Acceptable Values for drinking water found in 2025, listed by name of supply, location, and 'determinand' breached?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

Details of the notifications of Maximum Acceptable Value exceedances submitted by laboratories during the 2025 calendar year are provided in the spreadsheet linked to this response.

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Question 10433 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Following Response 7990 (2026), what was the nature of each of the directions issued by Taumata Arowai to the supplier of each of the five water supplies listed?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

The directions were issued by the Water Services Authority—Taumata Arowai under section 104 of the Water Services Act 2021. All five suppliers were directed to: - Issue consumer advisories informing consumers that drinking water is or may…

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8617, 8732, 9250 (2026)

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    Rachel Brooking

    Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

    8617

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    8732 (matches this search)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 09/03/2026, by title and date?

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    9250

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March, 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 Reponsible for RMA Reform, I took the following paper to Cabinet in the week beginning 9 March 2026: 09/03/2026 - Resource Management (Auckland Unitary Plan Modification (Eden Park)) Regulations 2026

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8739, 8995, 9192 (2026)

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    8739 (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 09/03/2026, by title and date?

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    Jo Luxton

    List MP · Labour Party

    8995

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

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    9192

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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 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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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 that event has been included in the list. I…

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Question 9053 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Which decisions under the Fast-track Approvals Act, if any, have been appealed, as at 18 March 2026, listed by project and appellant?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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Project: Tekapo Power Scheme Appellant: Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand Inc Title: Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society of New Zealand Inc v Genesis Energy Ltd Proceedings type: Appeal – panel decision Project:…

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Question 9054 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What briefings, aide memoires, or other documents, if any, listed by title and date since the assent of the Fast-track Act, has the Minister received about access to the conservation land required for the construction and operation of the…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I have not received any briefings, aide memoires, or other documents regarding the Tukituki Water Security Project since the assent of the Fast-track Act.

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Question 9084 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Has DOC or the Minister met with the applicants for the Tukituki Water Security Fast-track project, since the Fast-track Act's assent, regarding the required access to DOC land to construct and fill the storage dam?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised that the Department of Conservation has met numerous times with the applicant for the Tukituki Water Security Fast-track project regarding the proposed land exchange since July 2025.

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Question 9085 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    When, if ever, did DOC have a "pre-lodgement consultation" meeting with the applicants for the 'Tukituki Water Security' Fast-track project?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised that the Department of Conservation first met with the applicant on 11 July 2025 in relation to their project and there were subsequently numerous pre-lodgement meetings through till November 2025.

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Question 9086 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    In total, how much money has the EPA invoiced the applicants for costs associated with the 'Tukituki Water Security' fast-track project under the Fast-Track Approvals Act process, between its assent and 18 March 2026?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

Answer

As of 18 March 2026, the applicants for the Tukituki Water Security project have been invoiced the mandatory levy ($13,400) and application fee ($36,000) having lodged a land exchange application. The applicant has not been invoiced for…

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Question 9087 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Has DOC had a "pre-lodgement consultation" meeting with the applicants for the 'Tukituki Water Security' Fast-track project?

Answered by

Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised that the Department of Conservation met with the applicant on 11 July 2025 in relation to their project and there were subsequently numerous pre-lodgement meetings through till November 2025.

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8427, 8792, 8800 (2026)

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    8427

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    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office, sent, received or requested on the impact of the war at the Strait of Hormuz on New Zealand by date and title?

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    8792 (matches this search)

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    What advice, briefings, aide memoires, or other documents - if any, listed by title and date, has the Minister received on the impact of potential fertiliser shortages on agriculture, as caused by the closure of the Straight of Hormuz, up…

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    8800 (matches this search)

    Question published

    What advice, briefings, aide memoires, or other documents - if any, listed by title and date, has the Minister received on the impact of potential fuel shortages on agriculture, as caused by the closure of the Straight of Hormuz, up to 17…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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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…

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8731, 8946 (2026)

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    8731 (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 09/03/2026, by title and date?

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    Tangi Utikere

    Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

    8946

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

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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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 9 March 2026: • Title withheld – 9 March 2026…

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8733, 8923 (2026)

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    8733 (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 09/03/2026, by title and date?

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    Rachel Brooking

    Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

    8923

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

Answered by

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 advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire and other documents in the week beginning 9 March 2026: Ministry for the Environment: 10/03/2026: 26-BRF-00273:…

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8737, 8975 (2026)

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    8737 (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 09/03/2026, by title and date?

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    Rachel Brooking

    Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

    8975

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

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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In my capacity as the Minister for the Environment, I received the following advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire and other documents in the week beginning 9 March 2026: Ministry for the Environment: 10/03/2026: FTAA opportunities to…

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Question 8794 (2026)

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    Who, if anyone, - listed by name, organisation, and title - is required to be notified when a drinking water supply breaches a Maximum Acceptable Value under the drinking water standards?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Under the Water Services Act 2021, registered drinking water suppliers and accredited laboratories must notify the Water Services Authority—Taumata Arowai (the Authority) of breaches of the Maximum Acceptable Value (MAV) in drinking water.

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Question 8804 (2026)

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    On average per approved application, how much money has the EPA invoiced from successful applicants for costs associated with the Fast-Track Approvals Act process, between its assent and 17 March 2026?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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As of 17 March 2026, 12 substantive applications have been approved. For each application, an applicant will pay fees for costs associated with their project, and a levy of $140,000 covering general overhead costs. The average invoiced…

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Question 8805 (2026)

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    In total, how much money has the EPA invoiced applicants for costs associated with the Fast-Track Approvals Act process, between its assent and 17 March 2026?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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Up to 17 March 2026, the Environmental Protection Authority has invoiced applicants $15 million. This amount represents cost recovery on behalf of all participating agencies but excludes the levy cost of $140,000 per application, which…

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Question 8835 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    On average per approved application, how much money have successful applicants spent to participate in the Fast-Track Approvals Act process, between its gazetting and 17 March 2026?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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As of 17 March 2026, the average cost of successful substantive applications is $717,000. This includes a levy of $140,000 per application, covering general overhead costs.

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Question 8836 (2026)

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    How many projects have been declined approval under the Fast-Track Approvals Act 2024 between its gazetting and 17 March 2026?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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As of 17 March 2026, no substantive applications have been declined. Noting that this does not include the Delmore, or Taranaki VTM Project. The respective applicant for each project decided to withdraw their application from consideration…

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Question 8837 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    How many projects have been consented under the Fast-Track Approvals Act 2024 between its gazetting and 17 March 2026?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

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As of 17 March 2026, 12 substantive applications have been approved by expert panels. • Arataki (the Project) • Bledisloe North Wharf and Fergusson North Berth Extension • Drury Metropolitan Centre – Consolidated Stage 1 and Stage 2 •…

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7683, 8774 (2026)

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    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Associate Minister of Agriculture

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    Does the Minister think that the results of the latest national Environmental Perceptions Survey have significant implications for emissions from his portfolio, given agriculture makes up nearly half of New Zealand's greenhouse gas…

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    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

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    Does the Minister think that the results of the latest national Environmental Perceptions Survey have significant implications for emissions from his portfolio as Minister for Agriculture, given agriculture makes up nearly half of New…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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No.

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8669, 8736 (2026)

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    Rachel Brooking

    Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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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 09/03/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for the Environment

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None.

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Question 8730 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 09/03/2026, 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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