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Question 33892 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, traffic infringement notices were issued in respect of ministerial self-drive vehicles in each of the last three financial years, broken down by financial year, infringement type, and whether the infringement was paid by…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

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The attached table sets out the traffic infringement notices issued in respect of ministerial self-drive vehicles in each of the last three financial years, broken down by infringement type, number, and whether the infringement was paid by…

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Question 33893 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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    What happens to a home charging unit installed at Crown expense when the Minister ceases to hold ministerial office, and is any residual value recovered?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

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I am advised that when a Minister ceases to hold Ministerial office, and if they had an EV charger installed by the Department of Internal Affairs at their primary residence, the EV charger will remain at the residence as this is the most…

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Question 33894 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    Is a Minister reimbursed for electricity used to charge a ministerial self-drive vehicle at a private residence, and if so, what was the total amount reimbursed in each of the last three financial years, broken down by Minister?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

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Yes, for full battery electric vehicles only. The attached table sets out the amount reimbursed in each of the last financial years, broken down by Minister. Minister 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26 Total Hon A Bayly $327.25 $365.69 $692.94 Hon C…

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33895, 33896 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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  • 33895 (matches this search)

    What was the total cost of installing home charging units for Ministers, broken down by Minister and by financial year?

  • 33896 (matches this search)

    How many home electric vehicle charging units, if any, have been installed at Ministers' private residences at Crown expense, broken down by Minister?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

Answer

The attached table sets out the total cost of installing home charging units for Ministers since 27 November 2023, broken down by financial year, Minister, and cost, excluding GST. Financial Year Minister Cost excl GST FY23/24 Hon S Watts…

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33897, 33906, 33907 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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  • 33897 (matches this search)

    Are fuel or charging card transactions reconciled against vehicle trip or odometer records, and if so, how often?

  • 33906 (matches this search)

    What was the odometer reading of each ministerial self-drive vehicle as at 30 June 2025 and 30 June 2026, broken down by Minister?

  • 33907 (matches this search)

    How many kilometres were travelled by each ministerial self-drive vehicle in the 2025/26 financial year, broken down by Minister?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

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I am advised that this information is not available as ministerial self-drive vehicles do not have GPS, nor are odometer readings monitored in such a way as to make this information readily accessible.

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Question 33898 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    How many fuel or charging card transactions, if any, in respect of ministerial self-drive vehicles have been queried, declined, reversed or reimbursed in each of the last three financial years, broken down by financial year and by reason?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

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None.

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Question 33899 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    How many fuel or charging card transactions, if any, in respect of ministerial self-drive vehicles in the last three financial years were for goods or services other than fuel or charging, broken down by financial year and by category of…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

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The attached table sets out fuel or charging card transactions relating to ministerial self-drive vehicles only that were for goods or services other than fuel or charging during the last three financial years. The information is broken…

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Question 33900 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    Is a fuel card or charging card issued in respect of each ministerial self-drive vehicle?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

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Yes.

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33901, 33902 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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  • 33901 (matches this search)

    What was the total fuel or charging card expenditure for ministerial self-drive vehicles in the 2025/26 financial year, broken down by Minister?

  • 33902 (matches this search)

    How many fuel or charging card transactions, if any, were recorded against ministerial self-drive vehicles in the 2025/26 financial year, broken down by Minister?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

Answer

The attached table sets out the total fuel or charging card expenditure for ministerial self-drive vehicles only in the 2025/26 financial year, broken down by Minister and number of transactions. Minister Fuel & Charging Expenses - $ Car…

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Question 33903 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    Is fringe benefit tax paid in respect of ministerial self-drive vehicles, and if so, what was the total FBT liability in each of the last three financial years?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

Answer

Yes, Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) is paid in respect of ministerial self-drive vehicles. The total FBT liability in the last three financial years is as follows: • FY23/24 - $140,438.03 • FY24/25 - $139,607.28 • FY25/26 - $129,823.35

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33904, 33912 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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  • 33904 (matches this search)

    Are ministerial self-drive vehicles permitted to be used for private purposes, and if so, is any contribution required from the Minister?

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    Is any Minister currently allocated more than one self-drive vehicle, and if so, which Ministers and how many?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

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Yes. Under clause 2.3 of the Ministers Travel Services within New Zealand Determination 2023, Ministers are entitled to one self-drive vehicle for use at the Minister’s discretion. No contribution is required.

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Question 33905 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    What is the annual cost to the Crown of providing each ministerial self-drive vehicle, broken down by Minister, and what is the resulting cost per kilometre travelled?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

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The total annual cost for providing ministerial self-drive vehicles in FY 25/26 is $364,698.47. This figure is based on actual costs incurred during the year and is not indicative of the standard annual cost of providing ministerial…

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33908, 33909 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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  • 33908 (matches this search)

    Is a Minister required to hold a current driver licence in order to be allocated a self-drive vehicle, and is any check of licence status undertaken at the point of allocation or thereafter?

  • 33909 (matches this search)

    Who, other than the Minister to whom a self-drive vehicle is allocated, is authorised to drive that vehicle?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

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The Ministerial Self-Drive Operational Guidelines do not require a Minister to hold a current driver licence in order to be allocated a self-drive vehicle. The Guidelines state that any holder of a current New Zealand driver licence may…

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33910, 33911 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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  • 33910 (matches this search)

    How many, if any, ministerial self-drive vehicles are ordinarily garaged at a Minister's private residence, broken down by Minister?

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    For each ministerial self-drive vehicle, at what location is the vehicle ordinarily garaged, broken down by Minister?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

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I am advised that the Department of Internal Affairs does not hold information on where ministerial self-drive vehicles are ordinarily garaged.

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Question 33913 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    How many ministerial self-drive vehicles were in service as at 30 June 2026, broken down by Minister, make, model, year of manufacture, and whether owned or leased?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

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All ministerial self-drive vehicles are owned by the Department of Internal Affairs. The attached table sets out how many ministerial self-drive vehicles were in service as at 30 June 2026, broken down by Minister, vehicle make, vehicle…

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Question 33914 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    Have any Crown VIP fleet vehicles been recorded exceeding the applicable speed limit in each of the last three financial years, and if so, on how many occasions?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

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The attached table sets out speeding infringements recorded for Crown VIP fleet vehicles over the last three financial years, including the number of occasions. The data refers to vehicles driven by chauffeurs only. I refer the member to…

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Question 33915 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    How many traffic infringement notices, if any, were issued in respect of Crown VIP fleet vehicles in each of the last three financial years, broken down by infringement type, and who was liable for payment in each case?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

Answer

The attached table sets out traffic infringements recorded for Crown VIP fleet vehicles over the last three financial years, including the infringement type, number of occasions, and who was liable for payment. The data refers to vehicles…

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Question 33916 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    How many complaints, queries or reviews, if any, concerning the use of a Crown VIP vehicle have been received or undertaken since 1 January 2024, broken down by financial year and by outcome?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

Answer

Interim reply: I am unable to provide the answer in the timeframe provided and will provide a detailed response in due course.

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Question 33917 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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    What was the total amount invoiced for non-ministerial use of Crown VIP vehicles in each of the last three financial years, and what amount was actually recovered in each year?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

Answer

Under clause 2.1 of the Ministers Travel Services within New Zealand Determination 2023, a Minister may use a chauffeur-driven car arranged by VIP Transport at any time for any purpose, at the Minister’s discretion. There is no invoicing…

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Question 33918 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    Does the booking system for the VIP transport service record a purpose or category for each trip, and if so, what categories are used?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

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Yes. The categories currently used are: · Passenger Carrying – bookings for the transportation of entitled users and authorised passengers. · Confidential Ministerial Documents – bookings for the secure transport of confidential…

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Question 33919 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    On how many occasions, if any, in each of the last three financial years was use of a Crown VIP vehicle identified as non-ministerial, broken down by financial year and by the outcome in each case?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

Answer

Under clause 2.1 of the Ministers Travel Services within New Zealand Determination 2023, a Minister may use a chauffeur-driven car arranged by VIP Transport at any time for any purpose, at the Minister’s discretion. Regarding the purpose…

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Question 33920 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    What is the policy governing the use of Crown VIP vehicles for party political or campaign purposes, and when was it last reviewed?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

Answer

The Ministers Travel Services within New Zealand Determination 2023 determines the use of Crown VIP vehicles. Clause 2.1 states that a Minister may use a chauffeur-driven car arranged by VIP Transport at any time for any purpose, at the…

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Question 33921 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    How many kilometres were travelled by the Crown VIP fleet in each of the last three financial years, broken down by vehicle class?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

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The attached table sets out the kilometres travelled by the Crown VIP Fleet in each of the last three financial years, broken down by vehicle class. FY23/24 FY24/25 FY25/26 Class 1 2,924,218 435,604 2,353,133 Class 2 431,448 259,108…

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Question 33922 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    How many trips were provided by the VIP transport service in each of the last three financial years, broken down by Minister?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

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The attached table sets out the number of unique VIP Transport trips provided to each Minister during the last three financial years. Each trip represents a unique booking, and journey lengths vary in terms of travel time. Accordingly, the…

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Question 33923 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    For how long is Crown VIP fleet trip data retained, and what is the earliest date for which such data is currently held?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

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I am advised that the earliest trip data held by VIP Transport is from 1 July 2014.

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Question 33924 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    Does the Department of Internal Affairs record trip data for Crown VIP fleet vehicles, and if so, what fields are recorded for each trip?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

Answer

I am advised the Department of Internal Affairs records trip data for Crown VIP fleet vehicles, but not ministerial self-drive vehicles. The VIP Transport booking system records information for each trip to support operational planning,…

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Question 33925 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    Were any Crown VIP fleet vehicles disposed of other than by public tender or auction since 1 January 2024, and if so, how many, and to whom?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

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Yes. Two Crown VIP fleet vehicles were disposed of through insurance write-off processes.

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Question 33926 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    What was the total book value of Crown VIP fleet vehicles disposed of since 1 January 2024, and what was the total amount realised from those disposals?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

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I refer the Member to reply number 33927 (2026).

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Question 33927 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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    How many vehicles have been disposed of from the Crown VIP fleet since 1 January 2024, broken down by make and model, method of disposal, odometer reading at disposal, original purchase price, book value at disposal, and sale price…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

Answer

Interim reply: I am unable to provide the answer in the timeframe provided and will provide a more detailed response in due course.

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33928, 33929, 33930 (2026)

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  • 33928 (matches this search)

    How many vehicles were shortlisted in the class 1 replacement evaluation for the ministerial fleet, and what were they, broken down by make and model?

  • 33929 (matches this search)

    How many BMW i7 xDrive60 vehicles have been ordered or purchased for the Crown VIP fleet, and what is the purchase price per vehicle?

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    What is the total cost of the class 1 Crown fleet replacement programme, broken down by financial year and by capital and operating cost?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

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I am advised that information relating to the Class 1 fleet replacement evaluation, including shortlisted vehicles, has been proactively released and is available on the Department of Internal Affairs website at:…

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Question 33931 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    What was the average cost per trip provided by the VIP transport service in each of the last three financial years?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

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The attached table sets out the average cost per trip provided by the VIP Transport service in each of the last financial years. These figures represent the cost charged to a Minister's office for trips. The average cost per trip has been…

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Question 33932 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    What was the total cost of the VIP transport service in each of the last three financial years, broken down by appropriation line within Vote Internal Affairs?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

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I am advised that this information has been proactively released and is available in the Department of Internal Affairs’ Annual Reports. These are available at…

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33933, 33934 (2026)

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  • 33933 (matches this search)

    What was total operating expenditure on the Crown VIP fleet in each of the last three financial years, broken down by fuel or charging, maintenance and repairs, insurance, driver salaries and overtime, and all other categories?

  • 33934 (matches this search)

    What was total expenditure on the Crown VIP fleet in each of the 2023/24, 2024/25 and 2025/26 financial years, broken down by capital expenditure and operating expenditure?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

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The attached table sets out the total expenditure for the VIP Transport Service for the last three financial years. Category - $000's: 2025/26 2024/25 2023/24 Other Operating Expenses: 2,209 2,247 1,188 Other Operating Cost 1,697 1,540 639…

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Question 33935 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    How many vehicles were in the Crown VIP fleet as at 30 June in each of 2024, 2025 and 2026, broken down by vehicle class?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

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I am unable to provide the answer in the timeframe provided and will provide a more detailed response in due course.

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Question 33936 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    How many vehicles were in the Crown VIP fleet as at 30 June 2026, broken down by vehicle class, make, model, year of manufacture, and whether owned or leased?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

Answer

The attached table sets out how many vehicles were in the Crown VIP fleet as at 30 June 2026, broken down by vehicle class, make, model, and year of manufacture. All vehicles are owned by the Department of Internal Affairs. Class Make and…

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33968, 33971 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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  • 33968 (matches this search)

    Why is she yet to release the 2025 Digital Violent Extremism Transparency Report?

  • 33971 (matches this search)

    On what date, if any, will she release the 2025 Digital Violent Extremism Transparency Report?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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The 2025 Digital Violent Extremism Transparency Report was released by the Department of Internal Affairs on Tuesday 4 August 2026. It is available on the Departments website at the following link:…

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33969, 33970 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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  • 33969 (matches this search)

    On what date, if any, did her office first receive a copy of the Digital Violent Extremism Transparency Report?

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    On what date, if any, did she first receive a copy of the Digital Violent Extremism Transparency Report?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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My office received a copy of the 2025 Digital Violent Extremism Transparency Report on 29 July 2026.

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Question 33318 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 19 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I did not take any papers to Cabinet the week beginning 20 July 2026.

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Question 33359 (2026)

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Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 19 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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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 Stats NZ website: https://www.stats.govt.nz/corporate/cabinet-papers/.

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Question 33423 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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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 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised by officials from the Department of Internal Affairs that this information will soon be made publicly available. The Department proactively releases the titles of briefings provided to me. This information is made available at…

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Question 33464 (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 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of titles of papers that I have received from Stats NZ are published on its website:…

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  • 33031 (matches this search)

    What guidance, if any, are staff working for Ministerial Services given in relation to filming sponsored or paid content for their personal social media during work hours?

  • 33032 (matches this search)

    What guidance, if any, are staff working for Ministerial Services given in relation to filming content for their personal social media in parliament buildings?

  • 33033 (matches this search)

    What guidance, if any, are staff working for Ministerial Services given in relation to filming content for their personal social media in the Executive Wing?

  • 33034 (matches this search)

    What guidance, if any, are staff working for Ministerial Services given in relation to filming content for their personal social media in their ministerial offices?

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  • 33035 (matches this search)

    What guidance, if any, are staff working for Ministerial Services given in relation to filming content for their personal social media during work hours?

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    What guidance, if any, are staff working for Ministerial Services given in relation to social media?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

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Guidance for Ministerial Office staff on the use of social media is outlined in the following documents: • Using social media while working in a Ministerial Office guide – October 2023 • Guidance for public servants’ personal use of social…

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Question 31528 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · 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 6 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of titles of papers that I have received from Stats NZ are published on its website:…

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Question 31570 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised by officials from the Department of Internal Affairs that this information is publicly available. The Department proactively releases the titles of briefings provided to me. This information is made available at the following…

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Question 31633 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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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 Stats NZ website: https://www.stats.govt.nz/corporate/cabinet-papers/.

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Question 31674 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I took one paper to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 July 2026. Cabinet papers and minutes will be proactively released on the Department of Internal Affairs website here: www.dia.govt.nz/Proactive-Releases#IA.

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14 questions (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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Matching question numbers: 30637 (2026), 30638 (2026), 30639 (2026), 30640 (2026), 30641 (2026), 30642 (2026), 30643 (2026), 30644 (2026), 30645 (2026), 30646 (2026)

  • 30633 (matches this search)

    Further to his reply to written question 8811 (2026), how much has been spent to date on the most recent full exterior repaint of Premier House?

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    Further to his reply to written question 8809 (2026), how much was spent in 2025/26 for functional improvements to staff and function areas at Premier House and what further work, if any, will be undertaken in 2026/27?

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    Further to his reply to written question 8810 (2026), how much was spent in 2025/26 for carpentry work, including cladding repairs, at Premier House and what further work, if any, will be undertaken in 2026/27?

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    Further to his reply to written question 8808 (2026), what works are required to increase the functionality and standards of the state areas at Premier House and how much was spent on that work in 2025/26?

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  • 30637 (matches this search)

    Further to his reply to written question 8813 (2026), how much has been spent to date on the roof replacement at Premier House?

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    Further to his reply to written question 8796 (2026), how much was spent on carpet and other floor coverings, if any, at Premier House in 2025/26?

  • 30639 (matches this search)

    Further to his reply to written question 8808 (2026), what works are required to ensure the Premier House staff and service areas are fit-for purpose and how much was spent on that work in 2025/26?

  • 30640 (matches this search)

    Further to his reply to written question 8808 (2026), what works are required to ensure the Premier House remains weathertight and how much was spent on that work in 2025/26?

  • 30641 (matches this search)

    Further to his reply to written question 8802(2026), how much was spent for all of 2025/26 for scaffolding and building wrap at Premier House?

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    Further to his reply to written question 8795 (2026), how much, if anything, was spent on interior painting and preparations (walls, ceilings, doors, skirtings & architraves) for Premier House in 2025/26?

  • 30643 (matches this search)

    Further to his reply to written question 8797 (2026), how much, if anything, was spent on furniture for Premier House in 2025/26 and how much, if anything, has been budgeted for furniture in 2026/27?

  • 30644 (matches this search)

    How much, if anything, was spent on the maintenance and refurbishment of Premier House in 2025/26 and how does that breakdown by project?

  • 30645 (matches this search)

    What furniture costing $2,000 or more, if any, was purchased for Premier House in 2025/26 and for each item, what was it and what did it cost?

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    How much, if anything, was spent on wallpaper in 2025/26 for Premier House and how many rolls of wallpaper, if any, were purchased?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

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I am advised that the Department of Internal Affairs recently concluded a programme of critical remedial work at Premier House on 30 June 2026. These works addressed areas of the property that have significantly degraded and required…

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Question 30423 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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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 29 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of titles of papers that I have received from Stats NZ are published on its website:…

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Question 30466 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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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 29 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

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I am advised by officials from the Department of Internal Affairs that this information will soon be made publicly available. The Department proactively releases the titles of briefings provided to me. This information is made available at…

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Question 30530 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 29 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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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 Stats NZ website: https://www.stats.govt.nz/corporate/cabinet-papers/.