Search written questions to Ministers and the replies they have received.
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Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
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What was the average time it took to process visa applications, if any, during the week of 9 March 2026; broken down by visa type?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
I refer the Member to the attached document.
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
How many FTEs, if any, are currently working on monitoring or addressing migrant exploitation at Immigration NZ, MBIE or any other relevant party?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
I am advised that at least 256 staff members have a role in monitoring and addressing migrant exploitation. This may make up all or part of their workload. It is not possible to break down the FTE further.
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What advice or updates, if any, did the Minister receive about the Accredited Employer Work Visa during the week of 9 March 2026?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
For the week commencing 9 March 2026, I received processing timeliness updates on AEWV for the month of February, and long-term monthly trends for employer accreditation stages.
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What was the nature of the work, if any was done, by Immigration NZ, MBIE or any other relevant party on the subject of monitoring or addressing migrant exploitation during the week of 9 March 2026?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
I am advised that each week MBIE staff work on a range of matters addressing and monitoring migrant exploitation including reporting, policy development, assessing applications for migrant exploitation protection visas, taking compliance…
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
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What advice or updates, if any, did the Minister receive on the subject of the Parent Visa Boost during the week of 9 March 2026?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
None.
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What was the total cost, if any, to Immigration NZ of processing visa applications during the week of 9 March 2026?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
I am advised that Immigration NZ do not track the costs on a weekly basis and can only provide a weekly average for each month once full costs are available. The weekly average cost to Immigration NZ of processing visa applications for the…
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What was the total amount, if any, of visa fees paid to Immigration NZ during the week of 9 March 2026?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
I am advised that the total visa application fees received by Immigration New Zealand during the week of 9th March was NZ$6,194,524.00 (excluding GST).
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 9 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Chris Penk
Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Associate Minister of Immigration
I have received the following document from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment: Weekly Report to the Minister and Associate Ministers of Immigration - 11 March 2026
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 9 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Casey Costello
List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Immigration
I refer the Member to the attached table.
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 9 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
The documents I received from MBIE during the week beginning 9 March are listed in the table attached. I am withholding the title of one document as it is not in the public interest to release it at this time. This answer does not cover…
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Chris Penk
Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Associate Minister of Immigration
As Associate Minister of Immigration, nil.
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Casey Costello
List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Immigration
As Associate Minister for Immigration, none
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
None.
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Has New Zealand offered any diplomatic, logistical, or intelligence cooperation in relation to the United States' war against Iran?
Answered by
Rt Hon Winston Peters
List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs
New Zealand has not offered diplomatic or logistical support in relation to the conflict. In line with long-standing practice, we do not comment on intelligence matters.
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
Matching question numbers: 8499 (2026), 8500 (2026), 8501 (2026), 8502 (2026), 8503 (2026)
Has the Government received intelligence assessments from New Zealand agencies regarding the likelihood of regional escalation or threats to New Zealand interests arising from the conflict involving Iran?
Have New Zealand intelligence or cyber security agencies participated in any cyber-security or cyber-operations activities connected to the conflict involving Iran?
Are any New Zealand intelligence personnel currently seconded or embedded within United States or United Kingdom operational intelligence centres involved in monitoring or targeting activities related to Iran?
Have New Zealand intelligence agencies provided signals intelligence, imagery intelligence, cyber support, or analytical assistance that has been shared with partners engaged in military operations against Iran?
Have New Zealand Ministers or officials participated in any discussions with United States or Britain about contributions that partners including New Zealand could make to the United States war against Iran; and if so what options were…
Has New Zealand been asked by the United States to contribute any intelligence or security personnel to operations as part of its war against Iran; and if so how many and where are they based?
Are any New Zealand intelligence and security personnel based in United States or British intelligence facilities that are actively involved in supporting the United States was against Iran; and if so how many in which countries?
Are any New Zealand intelligence and security agencies contributing in any way to the United States war against Iran; and if so which agencies are contributing, where and in what roles?
How many New Zealand intelligence and security personnel in total have been based in Middle East/Red Sea/Persian Gulf countries during some or all the last six months; and what is the breakdown of this total into personnel per country?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Minister for National Security and Intelligence
In my capacity as the Minister for National Security and Intelligence, I regularly request and receive advice from officials on a range of matters relating to my National Security and Intelligence portfolio, including from the Department…
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Has the Government expressed support, opposition, or neutrality in discussions with allies regarding the United States military action against Iran?
Answered by
Rt Hon Winston Peters
List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs
In engagement with partners New Zealand has called for deescalation and an end to the conflict.
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
How many Visas, if any, have been cancelled, during the week of 2 March 2026, broken down by age, gender, ethnicity, visa type and reason?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
I refer the Member to the attached document. I am advised the reasons for all cancellations are not held in a reportable format. To obtain the information, a manual review of each visa record would be required, and the public interest…
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
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What is the total amount, if any, of individuals who arrived into New Zealand on a Working Holiday Visa during the week of 2 March 2026; broken down by country of origin?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
I refer the Member to the attached document.
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
How many visa applications, if any, were approved, during the week of 2 March 2026, broken down by visa type?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
I refer the Member to the attached document.
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
How many visa applications, if any, were rejected, during the week of 2 March 2026; broken down by visa type?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
I refer the Member to the attached document.
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What was the average time it took to process visa applications, if any, during the week of 2 March 2026; broken down by visa type?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
I refer the Member to the attached document.
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What is the total amount, if any, of individuals who arrived into New Zealand on a Work To Residence Visa during the week of 2 March 2026?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
I am advised that during the week of 23 February 2026 to 2 March 2026, a total of 11 individuals arrived in New Zealand on a Work to Residence Visa.
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
How many FTEs, if any, are currently working on monitoring or addressing migrant exploitation at Immigration NZ, MBIE or any other relevant party?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
I am advised that at least 256 staff members have a role in monitoring and addressing migrant exploitation. This may make up all or part of their workload. It is not possible to break down the FTE further.
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What advice or updates, if any, did the Minister receive about the Accredited Employer Work Visa during the week of 2 March 2026?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
In the week commencing 2 March 2026, I received information in relation to the number of AEWV holders who have already, or who are due to, meet the end of their maximum continuous stay, as well as timeliness and statistics updates on AEWV…
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What was the nature of the work, if any was done, by Immigration NZ, MBIE or any other relevant party on the subject of monitoring or addressing migrant exploitation during the week of 2 March 2026?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
I am advised that each week MBIE staff work on a range of matters addressing and monitoring migrant exploitation including reporting, policy development, assessing applications for migrant exploitation protection visas, taking compliance…
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What advice or updates, if any, did the Minister receive on the subject of the Parent Visa Boost during the week of 2 March 2026?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
None.
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What was the total cost, if any, to Immigration NZ of processing visa applications during the week of 2 March 2026?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
I am advised that Immigration NZ do not track the costs on a weekly basis and can only provide a weekly average for each month once full costs are available. The weekly average cost to Immigration NZ of processing visa applications for the…
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What was the total amount, if any, of visa fees paid to Immigration NZ during the week of 2 March 2026?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
I am advised that the total visa application fees received by Immigration New Zealand during the week of 2nd March was NZ$6,679,763.00 (excluding GST).
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What opportunity costs or impacts on New Zealand Defence Force readiness in the Asia-Pacific region have arisen from maintaining deployments to the Middle East made in January-March 2026?
Answered by
Hon Judith Collins
Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence
New Zealand’s longstanding deployments to the Middle East do not impact NZDF’s operational ability to respond to domestic or regional contingencies in the Pacific and it would not impact current regional plans or commitments.
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What is the estimated cost to date of New Zealand Defence Force deployments in the Middle East / Gulf region during the current period of hostilities involving Iran?
Answered by
Hon Judith Collins
Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) contributes to a number of missions across the Middle East Region as detailed publicly: https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/nzdf/operations-and-engagements/. The costs of these missions are met from existing NZDF…
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Has the Government received any requests to contribute naval assets, air surveillance, or special operations capabilities in connection with the current war in the Middle East?
Answered by
Hon Judith Collins
Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence
No
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Is the Government considering any increase in New Zealand Defence Force deployments, capabilities, or operational contributions in response to requests from allies relating to the conflict involving Iran?
Answered by
Hon Judith Collins
Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence
Regarding New Zealand Defence (NZDF) deployments, the Government is not considering any increase in these deployments, capabilities or operational contributions. If New Zealand received a request for support, any NZDF military operation in…
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What force protection measures are in place for New Zealand Defence Force personnel stationed at bases that may be considered potential targets in the current war in the Middle East?
Answered by
Hon Judith Collins
Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence
Appropriate force protection measures are in place. For security reasons, the New Zealand Defence Force does not publicly discuss such detail, as disclosure could compromise the safety of personnel.
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Have any New Zealand Defence Force personnel been relocated, withdrawn, or had their duties altered due to escalation of hostilities involving Iran?
Answered by
Hon Judith Collins
Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence
Some of the deployments that the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) contributes to have been suspended or have experienced movement restrictions because of the conflict in the Middle East region. NZDF personnel have also been relocated to…
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What threat assessments have been undertaken regarding risks to New Zealand Defence Force personnel deployed in Gulf region bases during the current conflict involving Iran?
Answered by
Hon Judith Collins
Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence
Appropriate threat assessments have been undertaken.
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Have any New Zealand Defence Force personnel been embedded within coalition or allied headquarters involved in planning or coordinating military operations against Iran?
Answered by
Hon Judith Collins
Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence
No
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Have New Zealand Defence Force aircraft transported personnel, equipment, weapons, or supplies belonging to other militaries engaged in operations against Iran?
Answered by
Hon Judith Collins
Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence
No
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Have any New Zealand Defence Force personnel provided logistical, intelligence-related, air transport, targeting, refuelling, or base support services that have assisted military operations conducted by the United States or its allies…
Answered by
Hon Judith Collins
Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence
No
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Has the Government received any legal advice on whether participation in or support for United States military operations against Iran would be consistent with international law; if so, what is the general nature of that advice?
Answered by
Hon Judith Collins
Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence
No
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Has Cabinet authorised any deployment or operational tasking of New Zealand Defence Force personnel that relates directly or indirectly to the United States military operations against Iran; if so, when was this authorisation granted and…
Answered by
Hon Judith Collins
Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence
No
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Have New Zealand Ministers or officials participated in any discussions with the United States or Britain about contributions of personnel and equipment that New Zealand could make to the United States war against Iran; and if so what…
Answered by
Hon Judith Collins
Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence
No.
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
How long are C-130 aircraft scheduled to be in the Gulf region during the Iran war?
Answered by
Hon Judith Collins
Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence
As consular demand in the region has diminished with the increase in commercial flight availability, the two aircraft deployed are returning to New Zealand.
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Have New Zealand C-130 aircraft deployed to Al Minhad base in the United Arab Emirates during the war on Iran been at the air base during attacks against the base?
Answered by
Hon Judith Collins
Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence
No
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Are New Zealand C-130 aircraft deployed to the Gulf during the United States war against Iran authorised to to be used support of other countries’ militaries, such as Australia?
Answered by
Hon Judith Collins
Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence
New Zealand considered the use of the C-130J aircraft on a case-by-case basis, if partners request assistance with consular operations.
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Are any New Zealand special forces personnel involved in the United States war against Iran; and if so how many, in what role and operating where?
Answered by
Hon Judith Collins
Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence
No
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Has New Zealand been asked by the United States to contribute any New Zealand Defence Force personnel as part of the United States war against Iran; and if so how many and where are they based?
Answered by
Hon Judith Collins
Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence
No
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Are any New Zealand New Zealand Defence Force personnel being used to contribute to the United States war against Iran; and if so how many, where and in what roles?
Answered by
Hon Judith Collins
Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence
No
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
How many New Zealand Defence Force personnel in total have been based in Middle East/Red Sea/Persian Gulf countries during some or all the last six months; and what is the breakdown of this total into personnel per country?
Answered by
Hon Judith Collins
Member for Papakura · National Party · Minister of Defence
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has had up to 57 personnel deployed in the Middle East Region during some or all of the last six months. Specific location details are publicly available on the NZDF website…
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
How many Visas, if any, have been cancelled, during the week of 19th January 2025, broken down by age, gender, ethnicity, visa type and reason?
Answered by
Hon Erica Stanford
Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Immigration
I refer the Member to the attached document. I am advised the reasons for all cancellations are not held in a reportable format. To obtain the information, a manual review of each visa record would be required, and the public interest…
Asked by
Phil Twyford
Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 2 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Chris Penk
Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Associate Minister of Immigration
Weekly Report to the Minister and Associate Ministers of Immigration - 4 March 2026