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Question 24299 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the total capital funding held in tagged contingency for the Government Policy Statement on Land Transport: Road of National Significance – Cambridge to Piarere initiative in Budget 2026, what amount is expected to be supplemented…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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$1.773M is provided for Cambridge to Piarere in Budget 2026. The full cost of the project will include a contribution from the National Land Transport Fund (NLTF). As the project is yet to be tendered, it is considered that the NLTF…

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Question 24380 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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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 25 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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The titles and dates of briefings received from the Ministry of Transport are or will soon be proactively released here: https://www.transport.govt.nz/about-us/our-corporate-publications/proactive-releases/results.

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Question 24381 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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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 25 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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As Minister of Transport, I regularly request and receive advice from officials on a range of matters. MoT and NZTA publish monthly lists of titles of advice provided to me (refer to…

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Question 24389 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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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 25 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for State Owned Enterprises

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As I said in Written Parliamentary Questions 10889 (2025), 11147 (2025), 14770 (2025), 18421 (2025), 19559 (2025), 20746 (2025), 22412 (2025), 27507 (2025), 28436 (2025), 30419 (2025), 30991 (2025), 31535 (2025), 32421 (2025), 33193…

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Question 24409 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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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 25 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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28 May 2026 The Treasury, KiwiRail and New Zealand Railways Corporation Statements of Corporate Intent 28 May 2026 KiwiRail, Fortnightly Report 14 - 27 May 2026

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Question 24410 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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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 25 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Racing

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DIA - Budget Day briefing - Racing - 26 May 2026

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Question 24425 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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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 25 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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As the Minister of Local Government, I received the following advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents from the Department of Internal Affairs during the week beginning 25 May 2026. • 25/05/2026 - PM Brief -…

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Question 24492 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 25 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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As Associate Minister of Transport, I can advise that I took one paper through Cabinet during the week beginning 25 May 2026. It is not in the public interest to release the title at this stage.

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Question 24493 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 25 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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As Minister of Transport, I can advise that I took no papers through Cabinet during the week beginning 25 May 2026.

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Question 24500 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 25 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for State Owned Enterprises

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As I said in Written Parliamentary Questions 11040 (2025), 11255 (2025), 14923 (2025), 18528 (2025), 19677 (2025), 20885 (2025), 22550 (2025), 27613 (2025), 28543 (2025), 30527 (2025), 31099 (2025), 31644 (2025), 32532 (2025), 33300…

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Question 24524 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 25 May 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Refer to the response to WPQ 6251 (2025).

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Question 24525 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 25 May 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Racing

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None.

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Question 24541 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 25 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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None.

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Question 24626 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · 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 11 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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The titles and dates of briefings received from the Ministry of Transport are or will soon be proactively released here: https://www.transport.govt.nz/about-us/our-corporate-publications/proactive-releases/results. MNZ: MNZ 26-011 New…

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Question 24627 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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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 11 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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As Minister of Transport, I regularly request and receive advice from officials on a range of matters. MoT and NZTA publish monthly lists of titles of advice provided to me (refer to…

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Question 24632 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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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 11 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for State Owned Enterprises

Answer

As I said in Written Parliamentary Questions 10889 (2025), 11147 (2025), 14770 (2025), 18421 (2025), 19559 (2025), 20746 (2025), 22412 (2025), 27507 (2025), 28436 (2025), 30419 (2025), 30991 (2025), 31535 (2025), 32421 (2025), 33193…

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Question 24656 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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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 11 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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14 May 2026 KiwiRail Fortnightly Report 30 April - 13 May 2026 15 May 2026 KiwiRail Quarter 3 FY26 Performance Report

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Question 24657 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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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 11 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Racing

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DIA - Budget 2026 Final Documents - 12 May 2026 DIA - Racing Safety Development Fund decisions for round two FY2025/26 - 14 May 2026

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Question 24675 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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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 11 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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I refer the member to my response to WPQ 19437 (2026).

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Question 24751 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 11 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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None

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Question 24753 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 11 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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As Minister of Transport, I can advise that I took no papers through Cabinet during the week beginning 11 May 2026.

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Question 24758 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 11 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for State Owned Enterprises

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As I said in Written Parliamentary Questions 11040 (2025), 11255 (2025), 14923 (2025), 18528 (2025), 19677 (2025), 20885 (2025), 22550 (2025), 27613 (2025), 28543 (2025), 30527 (2025), 31099 (2025), 31644 (2025), 32532 (2025), 33300…

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Question 24776 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 11 May 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Racing

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None.

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Question 24777 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 11 May 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Refer to the response to WPQ 6251 (2025).

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Question 24793 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 11 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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None.

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Question 24873 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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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 18 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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The titles and dates of briefings received from the Ministry of Transport are or will soon be proactively released here: https://www.transport.govt.nz/about-us/our-corporate-publications/proactive-releases/results. MNZ: MNZ 26-013 Maritime…

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Question 24875 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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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 18 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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As Minister of Transport, I regularly request and receive advice from officials on a range of matters. MoT and NZTA publish monthly lists of titles of advice provided to me (refer to…

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20177, 20672 (2026)

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their office received, if any, during the week beginning 18/05/2026, by title and date?

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    Member for Palmerston North · 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 18 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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As the Minister of Local Government, I received the following advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents from the Department of Internal Affairs during the week beginning 18 May 2026 • Talking points and goatskin for…

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Question 20612 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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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 18 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for State Owned Enterprises

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As I said in Written Parliamentary Questions 10889 (2025), 11147 (2025), 14770 (2025), 18421 (2025), 19559 (2025), 20746 (2025), 22412 (2025), 27507 (2025), 28436 (2025), 30419 (2025), 30991 (2025), 31535 (2025), 32421 (2025), 33193…

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Question 20649 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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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 18 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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None.

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Question 20651 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · 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 18 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Racing

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None.

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Question 20743 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 18 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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None

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Question 20744 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 18 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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As Minister of Transport, I can advise that I took one paper to Cabinet during the week beginning 18 May 2026: - Fuel Response Measures – Regulatory Relief Proposals, 18/05/2026

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Question 20747 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 18 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for State Owned Enterprises

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As I said in Written Parliamentary Questions 11040 (2025), 11255 (2025), 14923 (2025), 18528 (2025), 19677 (2025), 20885 (2025), 22550 (2025), 27613 (2025), 28543 (2025), 30527 (2025), 31099 (2025), 31644 (2025), 32532 (2025), 33300…

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Question 20763 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 18 May 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Refer to the response to WPQ 6251 (2025).

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Question 20765 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 18 May 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Racing

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None.

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Question 20788 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 18 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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None.

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Question 20551 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the estimated annual social cost of alcohol-related road deaths and serious injuries in New Zealand, and what proportion of these involve drivers with a recorded breath alcohol level between 400 and 800 micrograms per litre?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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NZTA advises that the estimated annual social cost of alcohol-related road deaths and serious injuries in New Zealand is approximately $1.835 billion (2024), of which around 2.9% involves drivers with a recorded breath alcohol level…

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Question 20552 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Of drivers convicted of drink driving in each of the past three financial years who were not sentenced to an alcohol interlock, how many were subsequently convicted of (a) a further drink driving offence, and (b) a driving while…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to attachment 1. I am advised that data on subsequent convictions within 36 months of the original conviction cannot be fully reported, as those convicted in the most recent financial years have not yet reached a full 36…

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Question 20553 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    How many drivers convicted of a repeat drink driving offence in each of the past three financial years (a) received an alcohol interlock order, and (b) did not receive an alcohol interlock order?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to attachment 1.

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Question 20186 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister for State Owned Enterprises consider that New Zealand Post's engagement with small business owners affected by the January 2026 network changes has been "appropriate, proactive and, at a minimum, align with the engagement…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for State Owned Enterprises

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I am advised that the January 2026 network changes related to the urban retail network, for which the Deed of Understanding requires NZ Post to maintain a minimum number of service points and provide certain services, but does not specify…

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Question 20056 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Would the Minister for State Owned Enterprises consider it appropriate for a State enterprise to make financial payments to small business owners conditional on those owners not publicly criticising the State enterprise, and if so, on what…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for State Owned Enterprises

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Confidentiality, non-disclosure, or non-disparagement clauses are sometimes included in settlement agreements for disputes, but whether this is appropriate depends on the terms of the clauses and on the circumstances of the specific…

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Question 20057 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister for State Owned Enterprises received — from New Zealand Post, the Treasury, or any other source — since 1 January 2026 regarding the terms on which New Zealand Post has engaged with store owners…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for State Owned Enterprises

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The Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers. I refer the Member to that list:…

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Question 20058 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Will New Zealand Post publicly disclose whether any store owners affected by January 2026 network changes have been offered or have signed agreements containing confidentiality, non-disclosure, or non-disparagement provisions; and if so,…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for State Owned Enterprises

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NZ Post advises that in its view it is not possible to provide this information as it relates to confidential contractual matters between NZ Post and agency partners.

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Question 19844 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What support, if any, is New Zealand Post or the Government providing to small business owners, and to their staff, who face loss of income, redundancies, or business closure as a result of New Zealand Post's January 2026 network changes?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for State Owned Enterprises

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New Zealand Post and the Government are committed to supporting small business owners and staff affected by the January 2026 network changes. NZ Post are offering support to retail partners, including financial support in most cases, to…

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Question 19845 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What specific actions, if any, has New Zealand Post taken in response to the Minister for State Owned Enterprises' March 2026 letter expressing disappointment with the company's communications and engagement on the January 2026 network…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for State Owned Enterprises

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I am advised that NZ Post acknowledge Ministers’ feedback and will continue to prioritise clear, proactive engagement with communities. NZ Post understand how important these decisions are and since announcing changes to their retail…

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Question 19846 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    How many staff employed by stores affected by New Zealand Post's January 2026 network changes are estimated to lose employment, have reduced hours, or otherwise have their employment affected as a result of New Zealand Post withdrawing…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for State Owned Enterprises

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I am advised that it is not possible to obtain this information as the network changes referenced impacted NZ Post’s third party partners.

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Question 19847 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    How much notice did New Zealand Post give to affected store owners before it publicly announced, in January 2026, the removal of services from 142 stores, and how many of those store owners were informed of the decision only through that…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for State Owned Enterprises

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I am advised that NZ Post gave all retail agents at least 90 days formal notice as required under the contract, most of them were given longer notice than this. Stores that were identified as selling low volume of postal products were…

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19848, 19851 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Has New Zealand Post offered compensation to any store owner for sunk costs in equipment or fit-out that will be rendered redundant by the withdrawal of postal services under the January 2026 network changes, and if so, how many store…

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    Will New Zealand Post reimburse store owners for any equipment, fit-out, or compliance costs incurred as a result of the January 2026 network changes, and if so, in full or in part, at what rate, and under what conditions?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for State Owned Enterprises

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I am advised that NZ Post are offering support to retail partners, including financial support, to ensure a smooth transition. I am advised these stores get to keep and use any assets they purchased as part of their contract when providing…

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Tangi Utikere

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister for State Owned Enterprises received about the financial impact on small business owners of New Zealand Post's January 2026 network changes, including the loss of any sunk investment in equipment,…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for State Owned Enterprises

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The Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers. I refer the Member to that list:…