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Question 41452 (2026)

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to the Minister's answer to Written Parliamentary Question 39605 (2026), has Health New Zealand determined a fee schedule or maximum patient charge for urgent or after-hours healthcare services at the new Rangiora facility; if so,…

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Question 41453 (2026)

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to the Minister's answer to Written Parliamentary Question 39605 (2026), what decisions remain outstanding before Health New Zealand can determine whether urgent and after-hours healthcare services at the new Rangiora facility will…

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Question 41454 (2026)

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to the Minister's answer to Written Parliamentary Question 39605 (2026), has Health New Zealand made a decision on whether Rangiora will be included in the Urgent and After-Hours Healthcare Programme; if so, what is that decision?

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Question 41455 (2026)

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to the Minister's answer to Written Parliamentary Question 39606 (2026), has Health New Zealand completed, commissioned, or received any assessment of demand, patient flows, or population growth relating to urgent and after-hours…

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Question 41456 (2026)

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to the Minister's answer to Written Parliamentary Question 39611 (2026), has Health New Zealand entered into any agreement, memorandum of understanding, heads of agreement, letter of intent, or other written arrangement relating to…

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · 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 7 September 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island

Answer

MBIE - Fortnightly report: South Island fortnightly report to 7 September 2026 (7/09/2026)

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · 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 7 September 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing

Answer

I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on…

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · 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 7 September 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

Answer

As Minister for Rural Communities, I refer the Member to the attached table. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 7 September 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island

Answer

None.

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 7 September 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing

Answer

I regularly take papers to Cabinet and Cabinet Committees across a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, I proactively release papers considered by Cabinet on the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) website,…

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 7 September 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

Answer

As Minister for Rural Communities, none.

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · 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 31 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island

Answer

NZTA – Advice: MIN-5296 Peninsula Connections – Te Aka Ōtākou update (2/09/2026) MCERT – Report: Excerpt of Local Government weekly report for week ending 3 September 2026 (3/09/2026)

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · 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 31 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing

Answer

I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on…

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · 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 31 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

Answer

As Minister for Rural Communities, I refer the Member to the attached table. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island

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None.

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing

Answer

I regularly take papers to Cabinet across a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, I proactively release papers considered by Cabinet on the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment website…

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

Answer

As Minister for Rural Communities, none.

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 39611 (2026)

  • 39605 (matches this search)

    Why is Rangiora not identified on Health New Zealand’s published list of locations receiving new or enhanced services through the Urgent and After-Hours Healthcare Programme, while Amberley and Rolleston are listed?

  • 39606 (matches this search)

    Has Health New Zealand assessed whether an 8am to 10pm Rangiora Health Hub urgent-care service is sufficient to meet current and projected demand in Waimakariri; if so, what did that assessment conclude?

  • 39607 (matches this search)

    Is the new Rangiora urgent and after-hours service funded through the Government’s $164 million Urgent and After-Hours Healthcare Programme; if not, through what funding mechanism will it be funded?

  • 39610 (matches this search)

    What direct Crown capital funding, if any, has been provided for the construction of the new Rangiora extended-hours medical facility, broken down by agency and amount?

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    Has Health New Zealand entered into a funding agreement with South Link Health Services or any related entity for urgent or after-hours healthcare services at the new Rangiora facility; if so, what is the value, duration, and commencement…

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that Health New Zealand continues to review local service demand, patient flows, and population growth as implementation progresses. As part of that work, Health New Zealand is considering options for a potential urgent and…

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · 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 24 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island

Answer

MBIE - Fortnightly report: South Island fortnightly report to 24 August 2026 (24/08/2026) MCERT- Report: Excerpt of Local Government weekly report for week ending 24 August 2026 (24/08/2026) MBIE - Event briefing: Meeting with the United…

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · 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 24 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing

Answer

I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on…

Question published
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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · 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 24 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

Answer

As Minister for Rural Communities, I refer the Member to the attached table. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Asked by

Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island

Answer

None.

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Asked by

Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing

Answer

I regularly take papers to Cabinet across a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, I proactively release papers considered by Cabinet on the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment website…

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Asked by

Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

Answer

As Minister of Rural Communities, none.

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · 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 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island

Answer

MBIE: Event Briefing: Meeting with Southern Sporting Limited, 20 August 2026 (17 August 2026)

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · 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 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing

Answer

I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on…

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · 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 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

Answer

As Minister for Rural Communities, I refer the member to the attached table. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 17 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island

Answer

None.

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 17 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing

Answer

I regularly take papers to Cabinet across a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, I proactively release papers considered by Cabinet on the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment website…

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Asked by

Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 17 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

Answer

As Minister for Rural Communities, none.

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What correspondence, briefings, reports, or advice, if any, has the Minister received since 7 April 2026 regarding the impact of insurer repair-provider arrangements on small independent automotive glass repair businesses?

Answered by

Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing

Answer

I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interests of transparency, MBIE regularly publishes lists of briefings and reports provided to my office on its website, including for the Small Business and Manufacturing…

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What options, if any, is the Minister considering to support fair competition for small businesses competing against insurer-preferred repair providers?

Answered by

Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing

Answer

Competitive markets, informed consumer choice, and fair conduct are important. I continue to engage with officials and stakeholders on issues affecting businesses, consumers, and market performance across my portfolios.

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What assessment, if any, has the Minister made of the ability of independent windscreen repair businesses to compete fairly where customers are directed towards preferred suppliers and independent repairers report pressure to reduce prices…

Answered by

Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing

Answer

New Zealand's regulatory framework contains a number of protections that are relevant, including the Commerce Act 1986, which promotes competition, the Fair Trading Act 1986, which prohibits misleading and deceptive conduct, and the…

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What assessment, if any, has the Minister made of the impact on small businesses of referral arrangements between insurers and preferred repair provider networks, including the level of transparency provided to customers regarding such…

Answered by

Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing

Answer

New Zealand's regulatory framework contains a number of protections that are relevant, including the Commerce Act 1986, which promotes competition, the Fair Trading Act 1986, which prohibits misleading and deceptive conduct, and the…

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What reports, if any, has the Minister received that independent windscreen repair businesses are being required by insurers or their agents to reduce and resubmit invoices before payment is approved, and what assessment, if any, has he…

Answered by

Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing

Answer

None.

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What reports, if any, has the Minister received regarding customers seeking windscreen repairs being directed by insurers towards larger repair providers rather than small independent local businesses, and what actions, if any, has he…

Answered by

Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing

Answer

I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interests of transparency, MBIE regularly publishes lists of briefings and reports provided to my office on its website, including for the Small Business and Manufacturing…

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Dan Rosewarne

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

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island

Answer

MBIE - Fortnightly report: South Island fortnightly report to 10 August 2026 (10/08/2026) MBIE – Event Briefing: Attend and speak at the Building Nations 2026 event, 21 August 2026 (14/08/2026) NZTA – Advice: Response to South Island…

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Dan Rosewarne

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

Answered by

Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing

Answer

I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on…

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Dan Rosewarne

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

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

Answer

As Minister for Rural Communities, I refer the member to the attached table. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island

Answer

None.

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

Answer

As Minister for Rural Communities, none.

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · 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 3 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island

Answer

MBIE – Advice: JMITC - 60 - Invitation to comment - Southern Link Inland Port project (3/08/2026) MBIE – Event Briefing: Attend the Tavendale and Partners Business Development event, 11 August 2026 (4/08/2026) MBIE – Event Briefing: Visit…

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · 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 3 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing

Answer

I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on…

Question published
Reply lodged

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · 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 3 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

Answer

As Minister for Rural Communities, I refer the Member to the attached table. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 3 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island

Answer

None.

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 3 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

Answer

As Minister for Rural Communities, none.

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · 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 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island

Answer

MBIE - Fortnightly report: South Island fortnightly report to 27 July 2026 (27/07/2026) MCERT – Report: Excerpt of Local Government weekly report for week ending 30 July 2026 (30/07/2026)

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · 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 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing

Answer

I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on…

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · 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 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

Answer

As Minister for Rural Communities, I refer the Member to the attached table. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island

Answer

None.