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Question 6161 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What specific speed restrictions, axle-load limits, or service frequency reductions are forecast to be introduced over the next three years as a result of KiwiRail’s deferred renewals, if any, and on which corridors?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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KiwiRail will manage any deferred renewals through increased inspections and maintenance. There are no planned axle-load decreases. KiwiRail has forecast measures for temporary speed restrictions on priority and secondary routes in the…

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Question 6162 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Which rail lines or sections of line are now classified as being in “managed decline”, and what objective engineering criteria were used to place each line into that category?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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No rail lines are classified as being in "managed decline". In fact, the Minister for State Owned Enterprises during the 2017-2020 and the Minister for Rial today have enabled the Government to invest significantly in rail lines that were…

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Question 6163 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    How many contractor roles (FTE equivalents), broken down by region and work type (track, bridges, signalling, structures), if any, are expected to be lost or not renewed as a direct result of the $200 million funding reduction for KiwiRail?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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This level of detail cannot be provided in the timeframe available to answer a Written Parliamentary Question. If the member wishes to obtain this information, they should request the information directly from KiwiRail.

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Question 6164 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    How much money, in dollar terms and by financial year, is being removed from KiwiRail’s rail network budget over the next three years, and what proportion of this reduction falls specifically on track renewals and routine maintenance?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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The vast majority of funding for the rail network is for asset maintenance and renewals. Indeed, the total level of investment is $1.3 billion over the current three year RNIP while the next three-year RNIP is scheduled to be presented,…

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Question 6165 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What specific assurances was he provided, if any, that KiwiRail’s transition to reduced funding would run smoothly, including any quantified targets for maintenance backlogs, asset condition, or service performance, and which of those…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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"The 2024 – 27 RNIP outlines the key targets and performance measures for the network (p50 - 52): www.kiwirail.co.nz/our-network/funding-our-network/rail-network-investment-programme/"

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Question 5995 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What are the projected water services charges as a percentage of median household income at the start and end of the plan period under accepted Water Services Delivery Plans, broken down by council?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Corrected reply: Information and metrics from accepted council Water Services Delivery Plans (plans) and the associated Assessment Reports completed by officials are publicly available to view on the Department of Internal Affairs’ website…

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Question 5998 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What are the maximum projected annual water services charge increases under accepted Water Services Delivery Plans, broken down by council and year?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Corrected reply: I refer the member to the response in written question 5995 (2026). I am advised that compiling and collating the information at the level of specificity requested in the members question beyond what is already publicly…

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Question 6001 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What are the current financial and operational ring-fencing arrangements for water services under accepted Water Services Delivery Plans, broken down by council?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Corrected reply: I refer the member to the response in written question 5995 (2026). I am advised that compiling and collating the information at the level of specificity requested in the members question beyond what is already publicly…

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Question 6002 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    How many water services consents are due to expire within the next ten years under accepted Water Services Delivery Plans, and what are those consents, broken down by council and consent type?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Corrected reply: I refer the member to the response in written question 5995 (2026). I am advised that compiling and collating the information at the level of specificity requested in the members question beyond what is already publicly…

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Question 6003 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What are the current compliance statuses of drinking water schemes identified in accepted Water Services Delivery Plans, broken down by council and scheme?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Corrected reply: I refer the member to the response in written question 5995 (2026). I am advised that compiling and collating the information at the level of specificity requested in the members question beyond what is already publicly…

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Question 6005 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What are the historical average delivery rates of planned water services capital expenditure over the past five years, compared with the projected delivery rates in accepted Water Services Delivery Plans, broken down by council?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Corrected reply: I refer the member to the response in written question 5995 (2026). I am advised that compiling and collating the information at the level of specificity requested in the members question beyond what is already publicly…

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Question 6006 (2026)

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Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What are the projected borrowing headroom or shortfall amounts for water services under accepted Water Services Delivery Plans, broken down by council and year?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Corrected reply: I refer the member to the response in written question 5995 (2026). I am advised that compiling and collating the information at the level of specificity requested in the members question beyond what is already publicly…

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Question 6007 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    How many councils are projected to exceed a 500 percent water services net debt-to-operating revenue ratio at any point in their accepted Water Services Delivery Plans, if any, and what are those peak ratios, broken down by council?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Corrected reply: I refer the member to the response in written question 5995 (2026). I am advised that compiling and collating the information at the level of specificity requested in the members question beyond what is already publicly…

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Question 6008 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What are the peak projected water services net debt-to-operating revenue ratios over the life of accepted Water Services Delivery Plans, broken down by council?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Corrected reply: I refer the member to the response in written question 5995 (2026). I am advised that compiling and collating the information at the level of specificity requested in the members question beyond what is already publicly…

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Question 6009 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    How many councils are planning to recover less than 100 percent of depreciation for one or more water services, and what are those recovery rates, broken down by council and service?

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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 reply number 5995 (2026)

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Question 6010 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What are the projected asset sustainability ratios for water services over the ten-year period of accepted Water Services Delivery Plans, broken down by council and service?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Corrected reply: I refer the member to the response in written question 5995 (2026). I am advised that compiling and collating the information at the level of specificity requested in the members question beyond what is already publicly…

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Question 6011 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What are the percentages of depreciation planned to be recovered for drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater under accepted Water Services Delivery Plans, broken down by council and service?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Corrected reply: I refer the member to the response in written question 5995 (2026). I am advised that compiling and collating the information at the level of specificity requested in the members question beyond what is already publicly…

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Question 6012 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the estimated dollar value of depreciation not planned to be recovered over the life of accepted Water Services Delivery Plans, broken down by council and service?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Corrected reply: I refer the member to the response in written question 5995 (2026). I am advised that compiling and collating the information at the level of specificity requested in the members question beyond what is already publicly…

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Question 6013 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the estimated dollar value of stormwater depreciation not being recovered nationally under the accepted Water Services Delivery Plans broken down by council and estimated annual shortfall?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Corrected reply: I refer the member to the response in written question 5995 (2026). I am advised that compiling and collating the information at the level of specificity requested in the members question beyond what is already publicly…

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Question 6014 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the average stormwater depreciation recovery rate across all accepted Water Services Delivery Plans?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Corrected reply: I refer the member to the response in written question 5995 (2026). I am advised that compiling and collating the information at the level of specificity requested in the members question beyond what is already publicly…

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Question 6015 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    How many councils are planning to recover less than 100% of stormwater depreciation, and will he provide a breakdown by council and estimated percentage recovery?

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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 reply number 5995 (2026)

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Question 6016 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    How many councils are planning renewals expenditure below depreciation levels in any year of their accepted Water Services Delivery Plans, and what are those projected shortfalls, broken down by council and service?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Corrected reply: I refer the member to the response in written question 5995 (2026). I am advised that compiling and collating the information at the level of specificity requested in the members question beyond what is already publicly…

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Question 6017 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What estimated recovery rate has the Department of Internal Affairs inferred or calculated for each council, for any councils whose Water Services Delivery Plans do not explicitly state a stormwater depreciation recovery percentage, if…

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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Corrected reply: I refer the member to the response in written question 5995 (2026). I am advised that compiling and collating the information at the level of specificity requested in the members question beyond what is already publicly…

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Question 6018 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What methodology did officials use to assess stormwater depreciation recovery across councils’ Water Services Delivery Plans, if any, broken down by council and methodology?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

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I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that officials were required to assess the Water Services Delivery Plans as provided by councils to ensure that they were appropriate and consistent with other audited statutory council…

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Question 6019 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is the percentage of stormwater depreciation that each council plans to recover over the life of its plan, broken down by council and estimated percentage, for every council that has submitted a Water Services Delivery Plan, listed by…

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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 reply number 5995 (2026)

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Question 6063 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    How many colonoscopies, if any, were performed in Palmerston North during the period Monday 29 December 2025 to Sunday 04 January 2026, broken down by venue and by day?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that 13 colonoscopies were performed in Palmerston North Hospital during this period as part of our focus on putting patients first and ensuring all New Zealanders have access to timely, quality healthcare. I am further…

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Question 6064 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    How many colonoscopies, if any, were performed in Palmerston North during the period Monday 22 December 2025 to Sunday 28 December 2025, broken down by venue and by day?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that 6 colonoscopies were performed in Palmerston North Hospital during this period as part of our focus on putting patients first and ensuring all New Zealanders have access to timely, quality healthcare. I am further advised…

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Question 6065 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    How many colonoscopies, if any, were performed in Palmerston North during the period Monday 15 December 2025 to Sunday 21 December 2025, broken down by venue and by day?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that 26 colonoscopies were performed in Palmerston North Hospital during this period as part of our focus on putting patients first and ensuring all New Zealanders have access to timely, quality healthcare. I am further…

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Question 6066 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    How many colonoscopies, if any, were performed in Palmerston North during the period Monday 08 December 2025 to Sunday 14 December 2025, broken down by venue and by day?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that 37 colonoscopies were performed in Palmerston North Hospital during this period as part of our focus on putting patients first and ensuring all New Zealanders have access to timely, quality healthcare. I am further…

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Question 6067 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    How many colonoscopies, if any, were performed in Palmerston North during the period Monday 01 December 2025 to Sunday 7 December 2025, broken down by venue and by day?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that 25 colonoscopies were performed in Palmerston North Hospital during this period as part of our focus on putting patients first and ensuring all New Zealanders have access to timely, quality healthcare. I am further…

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Question 6068 (2026)

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    How many colonoscopies, if any, were performed in Palmerston North during the period Monday 24 November 2025 to Sunday 30 November 2025, broken down by venue and by day?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that 32 colonoscopies were performed in Palmerston North Hospital during this period as part of our focus on putting patients first and ensuring all New Zealanders have access to timely, quality healthcare. I am further…

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Question 6069 (2026)

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    How many colonoscopies, if any, were performed in Palmerston North during the period Monday 17 November 2025 to Sunday 23 November 2025, broken down by venue and by day?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that 63 colonoscopies were performed in Palmerston North Hospital during this period as part of our focus on putting patients first and ensuring all New Zealanders have access to timely, quality healthcare. I am further…

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Question 6070 (2026)

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    How many colonoscopies, if any, were performed in Palmerston North during the period Monday 10 November 2025 to Sunday 16 November 2025, broken down by venue and by day?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that 30 colonoscopies were performed in Palmerston North Hospital during this period as part of our focus on putting patients first and ensuring all New Zealanders have access to timely, quality healthcare. I am further…

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Question 6071 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    How many colonoscopies, if any, were performed in Palmerston North during the period Monday 03 November 2025 to Sunday 9 November 2025, broken down by venue and by day?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that 52 colonoscopies were performed in Palmerston North Hospital during this period as part of our focus on putting patients first and ensuring all New Zealanders have access to timely, quality healthcare. I am further…

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Question 6072 (2026)

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    How many colonoscopies, if any, were performed in Palmerston North during the period Monday 20 October 2025 to Sunday 26 October 2025, broken down by venue and by day?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that 28 colonoscopies were performed in Palmerston North Hospital during this period as part of our focus on putting patients first and ensuring all New Zealanders have access to timely, quality healthcare. I am further…

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Question 6073 (2026)

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    How many colonoscopies, if any, were performed in Palmerston North during the period Monday 27 October 2025 to Sunday 2 November 2025, broken down by venue and by day?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that 40 colonoscopies were performed in Palmerston North Hospital during this period as part of our focus on putting patients first and ensuring all New Zealanders have access to timely, quality healthcare. I am further…

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Question 6092 (2026)

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Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Does he agree with Tim Costley that “the geotechnical work has already begun” for the second Mt Victoria Tunnel (and/or the Terrace Tunnel duplication); if so, what evidence supports this, if any, including (a) the contract(s) let, (b) the…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Yes, I do. Geotechnical investigations were completed on 20 February 2026. The evidence is that there were contractors undertaking this work in the Town Belt between November 2025 and February 2026. Further information is available on the…

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Question 5764 (2026)

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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 16 February 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 Nil during this time…

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Question 5765 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 16 February 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 5777 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 16 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing

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Please refer the member to the attached. One item has been redacted because it is under consideration.

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Question 5787 (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 16 February 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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Corrected reply: 19 February 2026 KiwiRail Fortnightly Report 5-18 February 2026 20 February 2026 Ministry of Transport Briefing: Approval of a Multi-year share subscription agreement with KiwiRail Holdings Limited (KiwiRail) and…

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Question 5788 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 16 February 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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TAB NZ - Betting rules amendment notice no.1 - 16 FEB 26 DIA - Racing Integrity Board fees review - 16 FEB 26 DIA - Departmental report: Greyhound Industry Closure - 16 FEB 26

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Question 5804 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 16 February 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 aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes and reports from the Department of Internal Affairs during the week beginning 16 February 2026: • Local Government Commission -…

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Question 5870 (2026)

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Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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None.

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Question 5871 (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 16 February 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 did not take any papers through Cabinet during the week beginning 9 February 2026.

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Question 5883 (2026)

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Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing

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None

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Question 5893 (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 16 February 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 5894 (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 16 February 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 5910 (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 16 February 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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Question 5969 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    Has Cabinet or NZTA approved a full business case and funding envelope for the second Mt Victoria Tunnel (and any associated second Terrace Tunnel / corridor works); if so, on what date(s) were those approvals given and what is the total…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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As outlined in my press release of 20 October 2025, the NZTA Board has approved the Investment Case for the SH1 Wellington Improvements project. I refer the Member to my response to Written Question 5570 (2026) for information about…