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Question 18208 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the most recent monthly count of fuel tanker arrivals at New Zealand ports for March and April 2026, and how do those figures compare with March and April 2025?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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The most recent monthly counts of fuel tanker arrivals at New Zealand ports show that in February 2026 there were 21 arrivals, in March 2026 there were 11 arrivals, and in April 2026 there were 16 arrivals. In comparison, February 2025…

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Question 18209 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister expect Q2 2026 overseas ship visit figures to show a further decline given the Strait of Hormuz was effectively closed from late February 2026 and Q1 data captures only approximately one month of disruption, and has the…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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No. The Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment is the lead agency on fuel supplies. The Ministry of Transport has not undertaken any modelling to understand the impact of a prolonged closure of the Straits of Hormuz on overseas…

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Question 18210 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What assessment has the Ministry of Transport or Maritime New Zealand made of the extent to which the closure of the Strait of Hormuz since 28 February 2026 has contributed to the 14.8 percent decline in overseas ship visits to New Zealand…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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I am advised that neither the Ministry of Transport or Maritime NZ have undertaken an assessment of the reduction in overseas ship visits, between Q1 2025 and Q1 2026.

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Question 18245 (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 27 April 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 18246 (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 27 April 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 18251 (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 27 April 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 to the Member in Written Parliamentary Questions 10205 (2026), 12493 (2026), 13504 (2026) and 17430 (2026) I refer the member to Written Parliamentary Question 7515 (2025).

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Question 18270 (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 27 April 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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30 April 2026, Ferry Holdings Limited, Draft 2026/27 Statement of Performance Expectations 30 April 2026, Ferry Holdings Limited, Quarterly Report January – March 2026 30 April 2026, KiwiRail, Draft Statement of Corporate Intent 2027-2029…

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Question 18271 (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 27 April 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 18285 (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 27 April 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 27 April 2026: • Meeting with Local…

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Question 18350 (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 27 April 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 this time period. It is not in the public interest to release the title at this stage.

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Question 18351 (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 27 April 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 the following paper through Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026. - Auckland Light Rail Limited reappointments

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Question 18356 (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 27 April 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 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 18375 (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 27 April 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 18376 (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 27 April 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 18392 (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 27 April 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 18519 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister consider that the values and ethical orientation of a company holding a classified all-of-government national security contract, such as the Data Fusion System contract held by Starboard Maritime Intelligence, are a…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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All suppliers providing goods or services to the Government are required to comply with the Supplier Code of Conduct. Under this code, the Government expects its suppliers to: - Conduct their activities and manage their affairs with…

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Question 18520 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received on the outcomes or progress of inter-council partnership arrangements involving Canterbury councils?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I have received the following advice from the Department of Internal Affairs about inter-council partnership arrangements involving Canterbury councils: • Briefing: Simplifying Local Government - Preliminary Overview of Council…

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Question 18525 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Which Canterbury councils, if any, have formally communicated with the Minister's office about joining or partnering with other councils, and on what dates was that correspondence received?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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On 2 December 2025, I received a letter from the Mayor of Christchurch, Phil Mauger, outlining two potential governance options aligned with the Simplifying Local Government initiative, one of which involved other Canterbury councils.

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Question 18526 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What reports or communications, if any, has the Minister received regarding partnerships or amalgamation discussions between Canterbury local authorities and other councils, and what do those reports indicate about the status of such…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I have not received any reports or communications regarding amalgamation discussions between Canterbury local authorities and other councils. In relation to reports or communications concerning partnerships between Canterbury local…

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Question 18083 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Has any foreign government, foreign investor, or entity associated with a foreign state acquired or sought to acquire an ownership stake in Starboard Maritime Intelligence, which holds the all-of-government Data Fusion System contract for…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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We understand Starboard Maritime Intelligence secured new investment in August 2025. The contract was novated from the New Zealand Defence Force to the Ministry of Transport from 1 July 2025. The Ministry of Transport is not aware of a…

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Question 18084 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What contractual protections are in place to ensure that classified New Zealand government data held within Starboard Maritime Intelligence's Data Fusion System, including the Government Data Store, is not accessible to Starboard's…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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There are detailed clauses in the contract that relate to use of agency data and confidentiality, which limits Starboard’s use, access, transmission only to extent necessary to provide the Services to the relevant participating agencies.…

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Question 18085 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What security vetting or clearance requirements apply to Starboard Maritime Intelligence staff who have access to classified government data held in the Government Data Store component of the all-of-government Data Fusion System?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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Starboard must comply with mandatory Protective Security Requirements (PSR). The PSR includes requirements in relation to personnel security.

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Question 18086 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    How many government agencies currently have access to Starboard Maritime Intelligence's Data Fusion System platform, which provides all-of-government maritime domain awareness, and which agencies are they?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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Nine. Ministry of Health, Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment, NZ Police, NZ Defence Force, NZ Customs Service, Ministry for Primary Industries, Ministry of Transport, Maritime New Zealand, Department of Conservation.

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Question 18087 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister or his officials had any contact with venture capital firm Soul Capital regarding the reasons for its decision to exit its investment in Starboard Maritime Intelligence, the holder of the all-of-government Data Fusion…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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No.

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Question 18088 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Has Starboard Maritime Intelligence secured any replacement investor following the exit of venture capital firm Soul Capital from its investment in the company in 2025; if so, is the Minister aware of the identity and country of domicile…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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I am advised that Starboard Maritime Intelligence secured new investment in August 2025.

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Question 18089 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the total value of the Crown's all-of-government Data Fusion System contract with Starboard Maritime Intelligence, including all capital and operational expenditure, over the full term of the agreement?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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The total value of the Ministry of Transport contract is $72.74m to 2049.

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18090, 18096 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister received any advice on whether the departure of venture capital firm Soul Capital from its investment in Starboard Maritime Intelligence, reportedly on the grounds that their values were no longer aligned, poses any…

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    Was the Minister briefed on venture capital firm Soul Capital's decision to exit its investment in Starboard Maritime Intelligence, which holds the all-of-government Data Fusion System contract for maritime security, prior to the NBR…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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Yes, bullet points were provided to the Minister in an aide memoire dated 6 November 2025.

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Question 18091 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What due diligence was undertaken on Starboard Maritime Intelligence's ownership structure, investor base, and corporate governance arrangements prior to the award of the all-of-government Data Fusion System contract to Starboard in 2024?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister of Defence

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The standard practice of the Ministry of Defence includes the following due diligence checks when entering an agreement or contract with a supplier: • is who they claim to be by looking at their legal set-up • is financially sound by…

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Question 18092 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    Does the all-of-government Data Fusion System contract between the Crown and Starboard Maritime Intelligence contain any provisions requiring Starboard to notify the Crown of material changes to its ownership, investor base, or corporate…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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If there has been a Change of Control (ie a change that meets the definition of “Control” under the contract) since the contract was novated to the Ministry, then Starboard would have been required to obtain the Ministry’s consent. The…

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Question 18093 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    Does the all-of-government Data Fusion System contract between the Crown and Starboard Maritime Intelligence contain any provisions relating to ethical standards, corporate values, responsible investment, or environmental, social, and…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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The contract contains provisions in relation to health and safety, ethics, modern slavery and anti-bribery, and conflicts of interest. The contract requires compliance with the New Zealand Government procurement Supplier Code of conduct.

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Question 18094 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    If the Minister or his officials have not sought an explanation from Starboard Maritime Intelligence as to why venture capital firm Soul Capital exited its investment citing a values misalignment, why has no explanation been sought, given…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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This is a commercial matter between Soul Capital and Starboard.

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Question 18095 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    Has the Minister or his officials sought any explanation from Starboard Maritime Intelligence as to what "values" divergence prompted venture capital firm Soul Capital to exit its investment in the company, as reported by NBR on 10 October…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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No.

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Question 18097 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister received any advice indicating that the Te Hana to Warkworth public-private partnership may need to be rescoped, delayed, or cancelled if fuel excise duty settings remain unchanged, and if so, on what date was that advice…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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No

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Question 18098 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the minimum level of fuel excise duty revenue, if any, required to support the Crown's financial commitments under the proposed Te Hana to Warkworth public-private partnership?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Funding for this project is expected to be managed within the current National Land Transport Fund revenue forecasts.

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Question 18099 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What alternative funding sources, if any, have been identified for the Te Hana to Warkworth public-private partnership in the event that fuel excise duty revenue is lower than forecast?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Corrected reply: We have not looked at alternative sources for the main funding source for this project as it is expected to be managed with forecast National Land Transport Fund revenue. For all new state highway projects, a tolling…

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Question 18100 (2026)

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received on whether the Te Hana to Warkworth public-private partnership can be funded if fuel excise duty rates do not increase?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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None

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Question 18101 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the projected cost to the Crown of the public-private partnership for the Te Hana to Warkworth motorway, and what fuel excise revenue assumptions, if any, underpin that cost estimate?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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It would not be in the public interest to disclose the estimated cost of the Warkworth to Te Hana Public Private Partnership as it is commercially sensitive due to ongoing procurement and negotiation processes. In regard to revenue…

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Matching question numbers: 18107 (2026)

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received on the relationship between fuel excise duty revenue and the Government's ability to meet its commitments to Roads of National Significance?

  • 18103 (matches this search)

    Which specific Roads of National Significance projects, if any, are most at risk of not proceeding on their current timeline in the event that fuel excise duty rates do not increase?

  • 18104 (matches this search)

    What is the projected total funding gap, if any, across all Roads of National Significance projects if fuel excise revenue remains at current levels over the next five years?

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    How many, if any, of the current Roads of National Significance projects would face funding shortfalls or delays if fuel excise duty rates remain at their current levels beyond the next scheduled adjustment?

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    What modelling, if any, has been undertaken on the impact on Roads of National Significance funding if fuel excise duty rates are not increased in the next financial year?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I have received general advice on the impact the fuel shock (and reduced vehicle movements) is expected to have on National Land Transport Fund (NLTF) revenue. I have not received specific advice on implications for the Roads of National…

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Question 18108 (2026)

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Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What correspondence, if any, has the Minister received from or sent to council-controlled organisations since 1 January 2025?

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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 have received the following correspondence from council controlled organisations since 1 January 2025: Watercare Services Limited, Auckland • Infrastructure - December 2025 • Central Interceptor…

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Question 18110 (2026)

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Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What meetings, if any, has the Minister held with representatives of council-controlled organisations since 1 January 2025, and on what dates did those meetings occur?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Events and meetings that I attend are published on the Beehive website as part of the publication of Ministerial diaries summary as such this information is already publicly available.

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Question 18111 (2026)

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Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What communications, if any, has the Minister received from, or sent to, mayors specifically regarding water infrastructure or water services since 1 January 2025?

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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 have received and sent the below communications with mayors regarding water infrastructure and water services since 1 January 2025. These communications have included correspondence and meetings on…

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Question 18112 (2026)

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Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the expected timeline, if any, for any decision on the future ownership structure of the Interislander service?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Decisions were taken at the outset of this programme. Interislander ferries will be owned by the taxpayer. Port asset funded by the taxpayer will be owned by the taxpayer will be owned by the taxpayer. Port assets funded by the ports will…

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Question 18113 (2026)

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Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What are the most recent local government rates increase projections that have been shared with or provided to the Minister, if any, broken down by date and council?

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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 local government rates increase projections through a Regulatory Impact Statement (RIS) that informed Cabinet decisions on rates capping in late 2025. The projections were drawn from…

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Question 18114 (2026)

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    Which private companies has the Minister or the Minister's office had meetings or correspondence with regarding Cook Strait ferry portside infrastructure since taking office, if any?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Ministerial diaries are released proactively on a monthly basis, and can be found here: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/search?f%5B0%5D=content_type_facet%3Aministerial_diary&f%5B1%5D=ministers%3A6819&f%5B2%5D=government_facet%3A6700 Regarding…

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Question 18115 (2026)

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    What work, if any, has been commissioned or completed on costing or evaluating the Interislander service for potential sale, including any reports, valuations, or business cases, and on what dates were they received?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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None. Interislander is not for sale.

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Question 18116 (2026)

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Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What agreements, memoranda of understanding, or other arrangements, if any, have been entered into with private companies regarding portside infrastructure for Cook Strait ferry services, and on what dates were they signed?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Ferry Holdings is the delivery entity of a complex ferry procurement and infrastructure building project, involving a vast quantity of agreements. It is not possible within the timeframes of a WPQ to provide this level of detail. The…

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Question 18117 (2026)

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Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What progress, if any, has been made toward the possibility of transferring ownership of the Interislander service away from KiwiRail, and what is the current status of that process?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Substantial progress has been made, and the Member will be among the first to know once decisions are taken.

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17963, 17971, 17972 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • 17963 (matches this search)

    Will any of the proposed heavy vehicle regulatory changes be made under urgency provisions that bypass standard consultation and regulatory impact analysis requirements, if so, under what authority and for what duration?

  • 17971 (matches this search)

    If the proposed heavy vehicle regulatory changes are being progressed on an urgent basis without a full Regulatory Impact Statement, what alternative regulatory impact analysis, if any, has been undertaken to assess the costs, benefits,…

  • 17972 (matches this search)

    Has a Regulatory Impact Statement been prepared, or is one being prepared, for the proposed changes to Vehicle Dimensions and Mass weight limits, over-dimension route and time restrictions, and EV licence-class thresholds announced as part…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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Analysis is ongoing, and the proposals are continuing to be subject to rigorous analysis, with Ministers receiving advice based on that analysis.

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Question 17964 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Has he consulted with the Minister of Transport on whether the proposed heavy vehicle regulatory changes require amendments to primary legislation, secondary legislation, or NZ Transport Agency rules, and what is the expected regulatory…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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The Ministry of Transport provided advice to Ministers, including myself and the Minister of Transport on possible regulatory instruments for each of the changes being considered.

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Question 17965 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What process, if any, exists within his portfolio to ensure that regulatory changes made on an urgent or expedited basis, such as the proposed heavy vehicle rule changes, are subject to adequate post-implementation review to assess whether…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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From 1 July, any regulatory change will be subject to the requirements of the Regulatory Standards Act, which will give New Zealanders transparency on the costs and benefits of regulation. The Act requires agencies to develop plans for…