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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What correspondence, including emails and letters, if any, has he received from Hon Matt Doocey regarding the Pegasus Golf Course for the month beginning 8 May 2026?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

None.

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What correspondence, including emails and letters, if any, has he received from Hon Matt Doocey regarding the Pegasus Golf Course for the month beginning 8 May 2026?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

Answer

In my capacity as Associate Minister of Transport, I have received no such correspondence.

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What correspondence, including emails and letters, if any, has he received from Hon Matt Doocey regarding the Pegasus Golf Course for the month beginning 8 May 2026?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

None.

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What correspondence, including emails and letters, if any, has he received from Hon Matt Doocey regarding the Pegasus Golf Course for the month beginning 8 May 2026?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

In my capacity as Minister of Transport, I have received no such correspondence.

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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 1 June 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 - Talking points: Grasshoppers Club, June 2026 (2/06/2026) Title withheld in accordance with Speaker's ruling 199/6

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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 1 June 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 1 June 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 1 June 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 1 June 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 1 June 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

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As Minister for Rural Communities, none.

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    In relation to reply 13926 (2026), what steps, if any, has the Minister taken to seek feedback from rural communities about access to Community Road Safety Funding (CRSF)?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I have not taken any steps to seek feedback from rural communities on access to CRSF funding. It is important to note that the funding is not targeted at just rural communities, and must consider applications from any region or area.

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    In relation to reply 13926 (2026), have any concerns been raised with the Minister about rural communities finding it difficult to access Community Road Safety Funding (CRSF) administered by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

Yes, one organisation has raised concerns with me on this issue. It is important to note that the funding is not targeted at just rural communities and must consider applications from any region or area.

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    In relation to reply 13927 (2026), is the Minister satisfied that the level of data collected by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is sufficient to assess whether rural communities are missing out on Community Road Safety Funding (CRSF)?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

Yes, I am comfortable that NZTA collects adequate data from applicants and that there is a geographical spread of CRSF funding applicants.

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    In relation to reply 13927 (2026), what was the total amount of funding sought by applicants whose Community Road Safety Funding (CRSF) applications were declined, if any; in the past 12 months?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I am advised that NZTA received 138 applications, requesting a combined total of over $90 million in funding. The 2025 allocation round has seen $17M (over three years) granted to 22 applicants - pending completion of grant agreements.…

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    In relation to reply 13927 (2026), how many Community Road Safety Funding (CRSF) applications were declined in the past 12 months, listed by town and region?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

NZTA is still in the process of finalising successful grants. However, at this stage 116 applications have been advised they have not been successful and a geographic breakdown is as follows: Auckland – 19 Bay of Plenty – 14 Canterbury –…

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    In relation to reply 13927 (2026), has NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi undertaken any analysis using town or regional-level data to estimate how many Community Road Safety Funding (CRSF) applications came from rural communities in the past…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

No. I am advised that NZTA did ensure an appropriate geographic spread as a grant allocation criteria. In addition some grants are for ‘national’ organisations who will deliver services at the community level nationwide.

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    In relation to reply 13927 (2026), what geographical data fields are collected by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi for Community Road Safety Funding (CRSF) applicants?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I refer the Member again to my response for Written Parliamentary Question 13927 (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 25 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

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

Answer

LINZ - Aide memoire: Supporting material for Hon James Meager’s visit to Sawdon Station and Balmoral Station (25/05/2026) MBIE - Advice on iwi consultation: JMITC-53 - Auld Creek Project (25/05/2026) MBIE -Talking points: Talking Points:…

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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 25 May 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 25 May 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 25 May 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 25 May 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 25 May 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

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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 11 May 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 Robert Brand, Chief Executive, Tāiko Critical Minerals Limited, 19 May 2026 (15/05/2026)

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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 11 May 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 11 May 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 11 May 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 11 May 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 11 May 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

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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 18 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

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

Answer

MFE/MPI - Aide Memoire: 26-BRF-01122 Update on proposed lignite-to-urea plant in Southland (18/05/2026) MBIE - Fortnightly report: South Island fortnightly report to 18 May 2026 (18/05/2026) MBIE - Event briefing: Visit to the Mackenzie…

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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 18 May 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 18 May 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 18 May 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 18 May 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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    With reference to WPQ answer 19026 (2026) and WPQ answer 19025 (2026): Did the Minister request any follow-up information after receiving updates from those mayors?

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

Answer

No

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    With reference to WPQ answer 19026 (2026) and WPQ answer 19025 (2026): were the enquiries on 8 May and 12 May made orally or in writing?

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

Answer

Orally

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What services, if any, delivered through the Regional Business Partner Network will be reduced, delayed, or reprioritised to enable delivery of the business resilience training?

Answered by

Cameron Brewer

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

Answer

None of the services delivered through the Regional Business Partner Network will be reduced, delayed, or reprioritised to enable delivery of the business resilience training.

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    Will the business resilience training being delivered through the Regional Business Partner Network be delivered within the existing baseline funding of the Regional Business Partner Network?

Answered by

Cameron Brewer

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

Answer

Yes, the training is funded through the existing baseline funding from the Small Business Enabling Services Multi Category Appropriation which the Regional Business Partner Network is funded from.

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much of the funding allocated to the business resilience training announced on 22 May 2026 being delivered through the Regional Business Partner Network, if any, is new funding?

Answered by

Cameron Brewer

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

Answer

The Government is helping businesses become more resilient by reprioritising $410,000 from within the existing Small Business Enabling Services MCA to support the Business Resilience Training initiative.

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much funding has been allocated in total to the business resilience training announced on 22 May 2026 being delivered through the Regional Business Partner Network?

Answered by

Cameron Brewer

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

Answer

$410,000 which funds content creation and workshop delivery.

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does the business resilience training being delivered through the Regional Business Partner Network include any new funding appropriated in Budget 2026/27?

Answered by

Cameron Brewer

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

Answer

No it does not

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What specific appropriation is being used to fund the business resilience training being delivered through the Regional Business Partner Network?

Answered by

Cameron Brewer

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

Answer

The training is funded through the Small Business Enabling Services Multi Category Appropriation which the Regional Business Partner Network is funded from.

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What proportion of the $121 million associated with the "Resourcing Charter Schools: Transfers Required for 2024/25" policy initiative within the School Transport appropriation went to state schools, and what proportion went to charter…

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

No funding from the $121 million associated with the ‘Resourcing Charter Schools: Transfers Required for 2024/25’ initiative was allocated to charter schools.

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What was specifically funded by the "Resourcing Charter Schools: Transfers Required for 2024/25" policy initiative within the School Transport, School Transport Assistance, Outcomes for Target Student Groups MCA, and Primary and Secondary…

Answered by

Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

Funding transferred for school transport was used for state and state integrated school students only, because no charter schools met the eligibility requirements for this funding. Other funding transferred to the Charter Schools | Kura…

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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 30 March 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

Answer

I refer the member to the answer for WPQ 12607.

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has she seen any updated forecasts on future spend on school bus routes; if so, do forecasts expect an upturn or downturn in expenditure?

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    Has she seen any updated forecasts on future spend on school bus routes?

Answered by

Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

I am advised by the Ministry of Education that Ministry school bus routes are funded through the School Transport appropriation. This is a demand-driven appropriation, adjusted for changes in the number of students eligible for school…

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the topic for the aides-mémoire, briefing, memo, note, report, or other advice the Minister withheld in accordance with Speaker's ruling 199/6 in respect to his answer to WPQ 17434 (2026)?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

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

Answer

The topic and title requested remains withheld in accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 199/6, as it relates to matters that are currently under active consideration.

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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 4 May 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: Attend the Century Farms New Zealand Farm and Station Awards Ceremony, 16 May 2026 (04/05/2026) MBIE - Fortnightly report: South Island fortnightly report to 4 May 2026 (04/05/2026) MBIE - Event briefing: Meeting…

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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 4 May 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 4 May 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.