Search written questions to Ministers and the replies they have received.
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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 4 May 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island
None.
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 4 May 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Cameron Brewer
Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing
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,…
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 4 May 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Mark Patterson
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities
As Minister for Rural Communities, none.
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
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What correspondence, if any, has he received on cuts to the Kaikōura Mayors’ Taskforce for Jobs programme?
Answered by
Hon Mark Patterson
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities
I received a briefing from Mayor Ben Bell.
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
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Does he stand by his statement that funding to the Kaikōura Mayors’ Taskforce for Jobs programme has not been cut?
Answered by
Hon Mark Patterson
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities
I refer the member to my answer to oral question 11 on the 12th of May, "my understanding is that the funding hasn’t been cut, but there has been a reallocation of resources to areas in greater need."
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
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What were the inquiries into the Mayors’ Taskforce for Jobs, that he referred to in his answer to oral question 11 on Tuesday 12 May 2026, and to whom did he make these inquiries?
Answered by
Hon Mark Patterson
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities
I enquired about the programme and received updates from Mayor Ben Bell, Mayor Marie Black and Mayor Jock Martin.
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
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What were the inquiries into the Mayors’ Taskforce for Jobs, that he referred to in his answer to oral question 11 on Tuesday 12 May 2026, and on what date did he make these inquiries?
Answered by
Hon Mark Patterson
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities
I enquired about the programme on 8 May, and subsequently on 12 May.
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
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Does he stand by his statement that the Mayors’ Taskforce for Jobs is not “something that’s been raised directly with me by the mayors”?
Answered by
Hon Mark Patterson
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities
I stand by my full answer to oral question 11 on 12 May "As I’ve said in my primary answer, I haven’t had any official advice because it’s not something that’s been raised directly with me by the mayors." I have received information…
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
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What “areas in greater need” was funding for the Kaikōura Mayors’ Taskforce for Jobs programme transferred to?
Answered by
Hon Mark Patterson
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities
This is an operational decision and I refer this question to the Minister of Social Development
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
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Does he agree with the reduction in funding to the Kaikōura Mayors’ Taskforce for Jobs programme?
Answered by
Hon Mark Patterson
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities
I refer the Member to my answer to oral question 11 on 12 May 2026, "my understanding is that the funding hasn’t been cut, but there has been a reallocation of resources to areas in greater need"
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Does he agree with cutting funding to the Kaikōura Mayors’ Taskforce for Jobs programme?
Answered by
Hon Mark Patterson
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities
This is an operational decision for the Ministry of Social Development (MSD).
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
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On what date or dates, if any, has he requested advice on cuts to the Kaikōura Mayors’ Taskforce for Jobs programme?
Answered by
Hon Mark Patterson
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities
As Minister for Rural Communities, I have not requested any official advice on the Mayors’ Taskforce for Jobs programme?
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
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On what date or dates, if any, has he requested advice on the Mayors’ Taskforce for Jobs programme?
Answered by
Hon Mark Patterson
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities
As Minister for Rural Communities, I have not requested any official advice on the Mayors’ Taskforce for Jobs programme
Asked by
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 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island
Talking points: Nelson Tasman Briefing for Ministers 2026 (28/04/2026) Talking points: BOC Announcement Draft Talking Points (28/04/2026) Event Briefing: Attend and speak at the BOC Limited announcement event, 6 May 2026 (01/05/2026)
Asked by
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 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Cameron Brewer
Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing
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…
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
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 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Mark Patterson
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities
As Minister for Rural Communities I refer the member to the attached table. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island
None.
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Cameron Brewer
Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing
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,…
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Mark Patterson
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities
As Minister for Rural Communities, none
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
Why was there an underspend in the School Transport appropriation (M26) (A19) of $121.013 million in the 25/26 Vote Education, when there was $255.640 million budgeted in 2024/25 in the 24/25 Vote Education, and $134,627 million budgeted…
What was the 6-month transition period for in the Resourcing Charter Schools: Transfers Required: School Transport Assistance in 2024/25?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education
I am advised by the Ministry of Education that the $121.013 million does not relate to an underspend in the School Transport appropriation for 2024/25. The establishment of Charter Schools began in 2025, which required the School Transport…
Asked by
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 20 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island
Talking Points: Talking points for Convergence Business Lunch (20/04/2026) Event Briefing: Local Government New Zealand Zone Five and Six Conference 2026, 1 May 2026 (22/04/2026) Advice: JMITC-47 - Invitation to Comment - State Highway 1…
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 20 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Cameron Brewer
Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing
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…
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 20 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Mark Patterson
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities
As Minister for Rural Communities, I refer the member to the attached table. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 20 April 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island
none
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 20 April 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Cameron Brewer
Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing
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,…
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 20 April 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Mark Patterson
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities
As Minister for Rural Communities, none.
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 13 April 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Mark Patterson
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities
As Minister for Rural Communities, none.
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 13 April 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Cameron Brewer
Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing
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…
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 13 April 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island
None
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 13 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Mark Patterson
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities
As Minister for Rural Communities, I refer the member to the attached table. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 13 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Cameron Brewer
Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing
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…
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 13 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island
Fortnightly Report: South Island fortnightly report to 13 April 2026 (13/04/2026) Advice: JMITC-44 - Invitation to comment - Hananui Aquaculture Project (16/04/2026)
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Will the Minister advocate for maintained or increased Mayors' Taskforce for Jobs funding for rural regions?
Answered by
Hon Mark Patterson
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities
As Minister for Rural Communities, I have a positive view of Mayor's Taskforce for Job's initiatives. As witnessed by successful Jobbortunity initiatives in Clutha.
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What impact, if any, does the Minister expect on rural employers, when access to programmes like the Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs is reduced?
Answered by
Hon Mark Patterson
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities
As Minister for Rural Communities, I refer the member to the Minister for Social Development.
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What mechanisms, if any, exist for feedback to the Ministry of Social Development on the suitability of national eligibility criteria for programmes like the Mayors' Taskforce for Jobs in rural districts?
Answered by
Hon Louise Upston
Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment
I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) that feedback on any ministry-funded programme can be done through official channels within the Ministry, including the Ministry’s online form…
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What mechanisms, if any, exist for feedback to the Ministry of Social Development on the suitability of national eligibility criteria for programmes like the Mayors' Taskforce for Jobs in rural districts?
Answered by
Hon Mark Patterson
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities
As Minister for Rural Communities, I refer the member to the Minister for Social Development.
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What advocacy, if any, has he undertaken on the Mayors' Taskforce for Jobs in rural districts?
Answered by
Hon Mark Patterson
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities
As the Minister for Rural Communities, none.
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What criteria, if any, does the Ministry of Social Development use to evaluate the effectiveness of Mayors' Taskforce for Jobs programmes before making funding decisions?
Answered by
Hon Louise Upston
Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment
I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) that the Mayor's Taskforce for Jobs Community Employment Programme is evaluated on the contract Key Performance Indicators and the participation rates and benefit groups of…
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Why has the Ministry of Social Development changed the Mayors' Taskforce for Jobs eligibility criteria in a way that limits the Kaikōura programme to working with up to five school leavers per year?
Answered by
Hon Louise Upston
Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment
I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) that they updated the Mayors Taskforce For Jobs contract in 2025 to align with funding requirements for the 2026 financial year. The updated contract continues to provide…
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Have concerns been raised with him about rural communities finding it difficult to access road safety funding, and if so, what is the nature of these concerns?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
If the member would be more specific about "road safety funding" I'd be happy to answer.
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What, if any, community road safety funding applications administered by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency have been declined for communities classified as rural under the Ministry of Education definition in the past 12 months, listed by…
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I am advised that NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi does not record information at the level of detail sought by the Member. Applicants’ geographical information is collected only at a town or regional level.
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
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What, if any, community road safety funding applications administered by Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency have been approved in the past 12 months, listed by applicant and amount of funding sought?
Answered by
Hon Chris Bishop
Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport
I am advised that the 2025 allocation round under the Community Road Safety Fund has seen $17 million (over three years) granted to 21 applicants, pending completion of grant agreements. Once all new grants are finalised, NZ Transport…
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 23 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island
Event Briefing: Attend the opening of One New Zealand Te Kaha Stadium, 27 March 2026 (23/03/2026) Fortnightly Report: South Island fortnightly report to 23 March 2026 (23/03/2026)
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 23 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Cameron Brewer
Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing
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…
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 23 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Mark Patterson
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities
As Minister for Rural Communities, I refer the member to the attached table. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 6 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island
Event Briefing: South Island Regional Transport Committee Chairs Group meeting 13 April 2026 (9/04/2026) Information/talking points: BRI-3560 RESPONSE (9/04/2026) Information/talking points: BRI-3560 RESPONSE (10/04/2026)
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 6 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Cameron Brewer
Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing
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…
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 6 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Mark Patterson
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities
As Minister for Rural Communities, I refer the member to the attached table. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 April 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island
None
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 April 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Cameron Brewer
Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing
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…