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Question 16550 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 13 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 13 April 2026.

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Question 16616 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 13 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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13/04/2026 Approved Information Sharing Agreement between Inland Revenue and New Zealand Customs Service: Release of Discussion Document

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Question 16656 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

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 13 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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The titles of papers I received from the Ministry for the Environment and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change are considered for proactive release each month and are published on the…

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Question 16721 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

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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 13 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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The following documents are from Inland Revenue: 14/04/2026 BN2026/123 Background to aircraft rules and Investment Boost 16/04/2026 IR2026/070 Vote Revenue: 2026 Budget Economic and Fiscal Update for the Research and Development Tax…

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13584, 16361 (2026)

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    13584 (matches this search)

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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 6 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    16361

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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 6 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I received the following documents in the week beginning 6 April 2026. 9 April 2026 26-BRF-00851 CPMG Minutes March 2026 9 April 2026 26-BRF-00406 Update on joint work programme on priority…

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13688, 16354 (2026)

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    Deborah Russell

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    13688 (matches this search)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 April 2026, by title and date?

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    16354

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I took the following paper to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 April 2026: 7 April 2026: Amending NZ ETS regulations on allocative baselines for industrial allocation and an emissions…

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Question 13473 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

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

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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I refer the Member to Inland Revenue’s website for the proactive release of March 2026 titles: https://www.taxpolicy.ird.govt.nz/publications/2026/reports-to-ministers-2026 The following document is from the Ministry of Social Development:…

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Question 13517 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

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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 6 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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The following documents are from Inland Revenue: 8/04/2026 BN2026/108 – Dashboard for Budget 2026 and the Tax and Social Policy Work Programme 9/04/2026 26SR13 – Weekly Status Report Four titles are not currently in the public interest to…

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Question 13622 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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None.

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11941, 13023 (2026)

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    Francisco Hernandez

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    11941

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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 March 2026, by title and date?

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    13023 (matches this search)

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

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I received the following documents in the week beginning 23 March 2026: The Ministry for the Environment: 23/03/2026: 26-BRF-00481 - Approval to lodge: Amending NZ ETS regulations on…

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Question 12505 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

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

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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The following documents are from Inland Revenue: 30/03/2026 BN2026/107 – Update on In-work tax credit increase 31/03/2026 IR2026/053 – Financial arrangements rules – decisions on migrant-specific proposals following consultation 2/04/2026…

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12571, 12732 (2026)

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    12571 (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 30 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    12732

    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning 30 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

Answer

In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I received the following advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire and other documents in the week beginning 30 March 2026: Ministry for the Environment: 01/04/2026: 26-BRF-00838: Briefing:…

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Question 11823 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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None.

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Question 11890 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 March 2026.

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11090, 11448 (2026)

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    11090 (matches this search)

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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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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    11448

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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 Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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None.

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Question 10983 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

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

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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The following documents are from Inland Revenue: 16/03/2026 IR2026/045 – Replacement payroll solution – Investment Approval 18/03/2026 BN2026/092 – Information on an in-work tax credit increase 19/03/2026 26SR10 Weekly Status Report…

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Question 11050 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

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

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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I refer the Member to my response to written parliamentary question 11210 (2026). I am advised that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the end of the month after the…

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Question 11157 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

List MP · Labour Party

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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 Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 March 2026.

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8924, 9141 (2026)

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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

    9141

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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 Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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The following documents are from Inland Revenue: 12/03/2026 BN2026/080 Meeting with the Corporate Taxpayers Group on 17 March 2025 12/03/2026 BN2026/082 Meeting with Erik Townsend 12/03/2026 26SR09 Weekly Status Report Seven titles not in…

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8992, 10251 (2026)

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    8992 (matches this search)

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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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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    10251

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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 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

Answer

In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I received the following advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire and other documents in the week beginning 9 March 2026: Ministry for the Environment: 09/03/2026: 26-BRF-00478 - Meeting…

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Question 8618 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

List MP · 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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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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Corrected reply: None.

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Question 8686 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

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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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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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none

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7593, 7851 (2026)

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    7593

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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 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    7851 (matches this search)

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

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I received the following advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire and other documents in the week beginning 2 March 2026: Ministry for the Environment: 2/03/2026: 26-BRF-00025: Briefing:…

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7594, 7957 (2026)

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    7594

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    7957 (matches this search)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026.

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7604, 7764 (2026)

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    7604

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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 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    7764 (matches this search)

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

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

Answer

Titles have been withheld as they are either sensitive in nature or still under active consideration, and it is not in the public interest to release them at this time.

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7605, 7870 (2026)

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    7605

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    7870 (matches this search)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026 as the Minister for Universities.

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Question 7784 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

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

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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I am advised that Inland Revenue publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, in the month after the advice is provided. It is my view that the application of additional resources to answer this and similar questions now is…

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Question 7890 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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6758, 7058 (2026)

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    6758

    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 February 2026, by title and date?

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    7058 (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 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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The written advice I received from the New Zealand Qualifications Authority during the week beginning 23 February 2026 is listed below: • NZQA Code Administrator Report 2022-25 Some titles have been withheld as they are either sensitive in…

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6769, 6944 (2026)

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    6769

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 2026, by title and date?

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    6944 (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 2026 as the Minister for Universities.

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Question 6806 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 2026.

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Question 6914 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 6971 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

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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 23 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

Answer

I refer the Member to my response to written Parliamentary question 6742 (2026). For your information, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the end of the month after the…

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Question 7038 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

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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 23 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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I am advised that Inland Revenue publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, in the month after the advice is provided. It is my view that the application of additional resources to answer this and similar questions now is…

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5598, 5955 (2026)

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    5598

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

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    5955 (matches this search)

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

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 February 2026.

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5603, 5849 (2026)

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    5603

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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 February 2026, by title and date?

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    5849 (matches this search)

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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 16 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

Answer

In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I received the following documents in the week beginning 16 February 2026: Ministry for the Environment 19/02/2026: 26-BRF-00374 - Updated Agenda for 30 March 2026 CPMG Meeting 19/02/2026:…

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5612, 5867 (2026)

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    5612

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

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    5867 (matches this search)

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

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I took one paper to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 February 2026 as the Minister for Universities: University of Otago: Council appointments

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5616, 5762 (2026)

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    5616

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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 February 2026, by title and date?

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    5762 (matches this search)

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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 16 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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The written advice I received from the Ministry of Education during the week beginning 16 February 2026 is listed below: • 18 February 2026: Export Education Levy – spending mechanism to support the International Education Growth Plan Some…

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Question 5782 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

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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 16 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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I am advised that Inland Revenue publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, in the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 5888 (2026)

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

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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4022, 4775 (2026)

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    4022 (matches this search)

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    Was he aware that UK officials had communicated a “high level of interest” in New Zealand’s climate policy following Budget 2025 and if so, what, if any, action did he take in response to this?

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    Scott Willis

    List MP · Green Party

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    Is it correct that the the United Kingdom Secretary of State for Energy Security raised the topic of the oil and gas fund announced at Budget 2025 directly with the Minister in November 2025?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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In my capacity as Minister for Climate Change, I am aware that the UK is interested in New Zealand policy developments, including those relevant to climate change and energy security. New Zealand reciprocates this interest and benefits…

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4189, 4624 (2026)

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    Deborah Russell

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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 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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    Francisco Hernandez

    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 Monday 9 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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Titles have been withheld as they are either sensitive in nature or still under active consideration, and it is not in the public interest to release them at this time.

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Question 4209 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

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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 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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I am advised that Inland Revenue publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, in the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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4276, 4614 (2026)

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    Deborah Russell

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

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    4614

    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 Monday 9 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I received the listed briefings during the week beginning 9 February 2026. 10/02/2026 Briefing - Meeting: Japan’s State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Iwao Horii 11/02/2026: 26-BRF-00282:…

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Question 4312 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

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

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 4394 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

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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 2 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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The written advice I received from the Ministry of Education during the week beginning 2 February 2026 is listed below: • 4 February 2026: 2026 March Baseline Update for Vote Tertiary Education The written advice I received from the…

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Question 4414 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

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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 2 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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I am advised that Inland Revenue publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, in the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 4481 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

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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 2 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I received the listed briefings during the week beginning 2 February 2026. 2/02/2026 Informal Note - Upcoming submissions by New Zealand on UN Climate Change work programmes 04/02/2026:…

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Question 4500 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 February 2026 as the Minister for Universities.

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Question 4519 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…