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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party

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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?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

As Minister for Sport and Recreation I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026.

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party

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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?

Answered by

Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

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None.

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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?

Answered by

Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

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None.

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

I did not take any papers from Sport New Zealand to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 2026

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

I took one paper to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 2026 but am not able to release the title at this time.

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 23 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table. One title is withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6 as it is not in the public interest to release. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 23 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

I received the following aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice during the week beginning 23 February 2026: Sport New Zealand: OTH-14353 – Annual Review 24-25 – Post Hearing Questions 24/02/2026 MED-14401 –…

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 23 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

I received the following aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, and advice from Sport New Zealand during the week beginning 23 February 2026: BRF-14390 – Proactive Release – CAB 14352 – Minister Bishop travel to India 24/02/2026…

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

I did not receive any aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, and advice from Sport New Zealand during the week beginning 16 February 2026. Titles of papers I receive from Ministry for Culture and Heritage are published…

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

Titles of papers I receive from Ministry for Culture and Heritage are published proactively at the end of each month. I received the following papers from SportNZ: BRF-14322 – AM – Meeting with NZ Rugby League, 27 February 18/02/2026…

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party

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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 Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

As Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation, I took two papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 February 2026: Report on Overseas Travel: Hon Chris Bishop – 30 October – 4 November 2025 The title of the second paper is withheld…

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party

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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?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

I did not take any papers as Sport and Recreation Minister to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 February 2026.

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party

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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?

Answered by

Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

Answer

None.

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

I did not receive any aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, and advice from Sport New Zealand during the week beginning 9 February 2026. Titles of papers I receive from Ministry for Culture and Heritage are published proactively…

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

I received the following aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, and advice from SportNZ during the week beginning 9 February 2026 OFF-14344 – Officials 12 February 10/02/202 BRF-14344 – Proposed approach to reducing child and…

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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?

Answered by

Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party

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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?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

As Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 February 2026.

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party

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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?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

I took one paper to Cabinet committee on Tuesday 10 February 2026. I do not consider it in the public interest to release the title of the paper at this time.

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party

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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?

Answered by

Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

Answer

None.

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 2 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

Titles of papers I receive from Ministry for Culture and Heritage are published proactively at the end of each month. I received the following papers from SportNZ: OFF-14356- Minister Bishop Portfolio Update 5/02/2026 OFF-14356 – Sport New…

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 2 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

I received the following aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, and advice from SportNZ during the week beginning 9 February 2026 FOR-14350 Fortnightly Report – 5 February 5/02/2026 BRF-14336 – Upcoming events and opportunities…

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 2 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party

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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?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

As Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 February 2026

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party

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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?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

As Minister for Sport and Recreation I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 February 2026.

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party

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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?

Answered by

Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

Answer

None.

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), listed by agency, title and date…

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

I received the following aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, and advice from SportNZ between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026: BRF-14343-Sport Diplomacy update 23/01/2026 I received one further paper but am withholding the…

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), listed by agency, title and date…

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

I received the following papers from Sport New Zealand Sport New Zealand OTH-14318-Briefing to Minister - HESSA Petition Hearing 22/01/2026 Sport New Zealand BRF-14372-FIFA World Cup 2026 Advice 29/01/2026 I received one further paper but…

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), listed by agency, title and date…

Answered by

Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table. One title is withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6 as it is not in the public interest to release. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

As Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation, I did not take any papers to Cabinet between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026.

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

None

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

Answer

None.

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 15 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

I did not receive any aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice from Sport New Zealand during the week beginning 15 December 2025. Titles of papers I receive from Ministry for Culture and Heritage are published…

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 15 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

I received the following paper from Sport New Zealand during the week beginning 15 December 2025: • BRF-14329 – No Surprises updates Titles of papers I receive from Ministry for Culture and Heritage are published proactively at the end of…

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 15 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

Answer

None.

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 December 2025, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

None

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 December 2025, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

As Minister for Sport and Recreation, I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 December 2025.

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 December 2025, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

Answer

The paper titled ‘New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme: Approval to publicly consult on changes to cost recovery settings’

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 8 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

Titles of papers I receive from Ministry for Culture and Heritage are published proactively at the end of each month. I received the following papers from Sport New Zealand during the week beginning 8 December 2025: • OTH-14299 – Monthly…

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 8 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

I received the following papers from Sport New Zealand during the week beginning 8 December 2025: • BRF-14321-AM - Water Safety meeting - 9 December • OFF-13924 – Sport NZ Officials Agenda • FOR-14314-Fortnightly Report - 11 December. The…

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 8 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table. Three titles are withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6 as it is not in the public interest to release. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 December 2025, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

None

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 December 2025, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

Answer

I took one paper to Cabinet during the week of 8 January: - Sport and Recreation New Zealand: Chair Appointment

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 December 2025, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

Answer

None.