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Question 5566 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What physical works (if any) beyond investigation (e.g., site clearance, demolition, utility relocations, retaining works) have commenced for the Wellington tunnel duplication(s), and what evidence supports that such works have commenced…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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No physical works have commenced beyond the current investigations. Investigations undertaken to date includes geotechnical investigations in the Wellington Town Belt and hydrogeological investigations in Kilbirnie Park. As outlined in my…

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Question 5567 (2026)

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Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Between 2017 and 2023, what decisions were taken by Ministers and/or NZTA regarding the Ōtaki to north of Levin project (including any pauses, scope changes, cost revisions, reprioritisation, or re-approvals), and on what dates?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that between 2017 and 2023, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) undertook a number of decisions progressing the Ōtaki to north of Levin (Ō2NL) project. - September 2018, a re-evaluation of the project was carried out in…

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Question 5568 (2026)

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    For each major section of the Kāpiti Expressway, which years did construction occur and which government was in office at opening (provide a table with section name, construction start, opening date, and relevant Ministers)?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Mackays to Peka Peka Start: December 2013 Opening: 24 February 2017 Minister: Simon Bridges Peka Peka to Otaki Start: 6 July 2017 Opening: 23 December 2022 Minister: Michael Wood

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Question 5569 (2026)

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    What is the current delivery programme (milestones and dates) for (a) completion of geotechnical investigations, (b) route/protected designation steps, (c) procurement, (d) enabling works, and (e) main works for each current tunnel project…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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- Mt Victoria geotechnical investigations completed on 20 February 2026 - Hydrogeological investigations along the proposed route began on 9 February 2026 and will continue through to consent lodgement in mid-2026 - Route protection and…

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Question 5570 (2026)

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Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What components of the Wellington SH1 tunnel proposals are currently funded, and what components are not funded, as at 20 February 2026, down by work package, budget amount, and funding source?

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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, funding of $185 million has been approved to progress the pre-implementation phase for the project (design and consenting). A further $53 million has been allocated to purchase properties…

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Question 5571 (2026)

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    Does he consider geotechnical borehole drilling and investigation works to constitute “spades in the ground” for the purpose of representing progress on a major roading/tunnel project to the public; if so, why?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Yes, because it is.

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Question 5572 (2026)

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Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Does he agree with National MP Tim Costley that “work’s already begun” on doubling the tunnel in Mt Victoria; if so, what specific work has begun, on what dates, at what locations, and under what project/work-package name(s)?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Yes.

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Question 5404 (2026)

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Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Do public consultation materials for Stage One of the 2026 clean vehicle standards review explicitly state that abolition of the Clean Vehicle Standard is under active consideration, and if not, why not?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised by the Ministry of Transport that public consultation is not being undertaken for Stage 1 of the 2026 Clean Vehicle Standard review. In conducting the Stage 1 review, officials are engaging with the motor vehicle industry,…

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Question 5406 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Does he consider the revelation of 459 fraudulent licenses to represent a failure of governance, and what changes, if any, will be made to prevent recurrence?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I do not consider this a failure of governance. NZTA has put in place improved guidance and requirements to ensure the appropriate issuing of licences from the United Arab Emirates. NZTA will also be working with both the Ministry of…

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Question 5407 (2026)

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    Did NZTA’s 9 December 2024 performance review identify weaknesses in entry controls, paper-based systems, or fraud risk in driver licensing, and if so, were overseas licence conversions prioritised for immediate investigation?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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No. NZTA advises me that the overseas licence conversions, theory, and practical testing services were not in scope of the review.

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5097, 5098, 5348 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    How many doctors does the Minister consider acceptable to staff Palmerston North Hospital’s emergency department once the expansion is complete?

  • 5098 (matches this search)

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    How many health care assistants/orderlies/other support staff does the Minister consider acceptable to staff Palmerston North Hospital’s emergency department once the expansion is complete?

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    How many nurses does the Minister consider acceptable to staff Palmerston North Hospital’s emergency department once the expansion is complete?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that the appropriate number of staff required for Palmerston North Hospital’s expanded Emergency Department will be determined by Health New Zealand through established clinical and operational workforce modelling. I am…

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6 questions (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 5286 (2026), 5287 (2026)

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    What criteria will Cabinet use during Stage One of the 2026 review to decide whether to retain or abolish the Clean Vehicle Standard?

  • 5282 (matches this search)

    Does he support retaining the Clean Vehicle Standard in principle, or is he open to its abolition?

  • 5284 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, has he received from the Ministry for the Environment, Treasury, the Climate Change Commission, or external consultants regarding the implications of abolishing the Clean Vehicle Standard?

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    What advice, if any, has he received on whether abolishing the Clean Vehicle Standard would affect New Zealand’s ability to meet its emissions budgets or Nationally Determined Contribution under the Paris Agreement?

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    What modelling or analysis, if any, has been undertaken on the likely impact on household fuel costs if the Clean Vehicle Standard were abolished?

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    What modelling or analysis, if any, has been undertaken on the emissions impact of abolishing the Clean Vehicle Standard, and what were the key findings?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The Ministry of Transport is in the early stages of preparing advice. I am currently awaiting further information.

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Question 5281 (2026)

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    When was the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment informed that abolition of the Clean Vehicle Standard is a possible outcome of Stage One of the 2026 review, if at all?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised by the Ministry of Transport that officials wrote to the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment regarding the review on 15 January 2026 and met with members of his staff on 9 February 2026. The Parliamentary…

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Question 5283 (2026)

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Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Why was the possibility of abolition not publicly highlighted when the Government announced the 2026 review of the Clean Vehicle Standard, despite officials identifying it as a potential Stage One recommendation?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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It was. I refer the member to the press release titled Easing the cost of new and used imported vehicles, dated 17 November 2025. The Government launched a full (first principles) review of the Standard. A full review should look at all…

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Question 5288 (2026)

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    Who, if anyone, has explicitly requested of him that the Clean Vehicle Standard be repealed or abolished entirely, and when were those requests made?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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There is a variety of views about the Clean Vehicle Standard, as one would expect. Lots of people have talked to me about the Clean Vehicle Standard since I became the Minister of Transport.

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Question 5289 (2026)

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    How many meetings since 1 January 2024 has he or officials held with motor vehicle industry representatives where abolition or full repeal of the Clean Vehicle Standard was discussed?

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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 meet with industry stakeholders. I do not consider it to be in the public interest to identify and collate the material requested as it would require a diversion of resources that would interfere with…

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Question 5290 (2026)

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Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Which motor vehicle manufacturers, importers, or industry bodies, if any, have advocated for abolishing the Clean Vehicle Standard since 1 January 2024, whether through meetings, correspondence, or submissions?

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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 meet with industry stakeholders and receive correspondence from them. I am also updated by officials on stakeholder views. I do not consider it to be in the public interest to identify and collate the…

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Question 5291 (2026)

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    When has Cabinet, or any Cabinet committee, previously been advised that abolishing the Clean Vehicle Standard is under consideration, and through which Cabinet papers or briefings, if any?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I refer the member to Cabinet Economic Policy Committee Minute of Decision ECO-25-MIN-0186, which has been proactively released on the Ministry of Transport website. As Minister of Transport, I received the following briefing: OC251038 –…

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Question 5292 (2026)

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    Who initiated the inclusion of abolition as a possible outcome of Stage One of the 2026 Clean Vehicle Standard review, and what reasons were provided for presenting abolition as an option?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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The Government. I refer the member to Cabinet Economic Policy Committee Minute of Decision ECO-25-MIN-0186, which has been proactively released on the Ministry of Transport website. The Government launched a full (first principles) review…

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Question 5293 (2026)

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    When was he first advised that Stage One of the 2026 review of the Clean Vehicle Standard would include the possibility of recommending to Cabinet that the Standard be abolished in principle?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I refer the member to Cabinet Economic Policy Committee Minute of Decision ECO-25-MIN-0186, which has been proactively released on the Ministry of Transport website. As Minister of Transport, I received the following briefing: OC251038 –…

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Question 5301 (2026)

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    Has any analysis been undertaken to determine whether drivers holding the 459 fraudulently converted licences were involved in crashes or safety incidents, and if so, will that analysis be released publicly?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Yes, such analysis has been completed by NZTA, however, releasing the analysis at this time could prejudice the maintenance of the law, including these people’s rights to a fair trial.

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Question 5302 (2026)

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    Have any NZTA staff been subject to disciplinary or performance management processes in relation to the matter of approximately 459 fraudulent licences, and if not, why not?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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No. NZTA has advised me there were no issues found in the conversion of these licences that related to the duties and processes of NZTA staff.

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5303, 5305 (2026)

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    What specifically triggered the audit that identified approximately 459 fraudulent licences, and was this issue not detected through routine regulatory processes?

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    Were any internal concerns or staff reports raised about overseas licence conversions or document integrity prior to the audit that led to the discovery of 459 fraudulent licences, and if so, how were they acted upon, if at all?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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NZTA has advised me that following identification of fraud in the conversion of some overseas licences in 2024, a control was introduced to address fraud specific to exempt overseas licences. When the efficacy of this control was checked…

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Question 5304 (2026)

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    Did NZTA advise that resourcing constraints posed a safety risk to commercial driver licence integrity after December 2024, and what emergency funding sought was sought, if any?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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NZTA has advised me that the resourcing constraints noted in the review report relate to the monitoring and compliance of Course Providers and were not related to overseas licence conversions. No emergency funding was sought as NZTA is…

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Question 5306 (2026)

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    Who was accountable for implementing the recommendations of NZTA’s 9 December 2024 performance review, and what progress, if any, had been formally reported to the Minister by the time the commercial driver licensing fraud was uncovered?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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NZTA has advised me that the Director of Land Transport/Group General Manager Regulatory is accountable for implementing the recommendations of the Review of the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi’s Regulatory Performance in relation to Class…

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Question 5307 (2026)

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    What operational changes resulting from the 9 December 2024 regulatory performance review did NZTA make prior to it discovering nearly 460 instances of commercial licensing fraud, if any, and on what dates were those changes made?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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NZTA has advised me overseas licence conversions were not in scope of the review.

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Question 5308 (2026)

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Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    When did NZTA first become aware of potential fraudulent overseas commercial driver licence conversions, and on what date was the Minister of Transport first informed?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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NZTA has advised me that it first became aware of previously unidentified potential issues in fraudulent overseas conversions in February 2025, while assessing efficacy of a control implemented the previous year. I was formally briefed on…

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Question 5099 (2026)

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    How many health care assistants/orderlies/other support staff does the Minister consider acceptable to staff the current emergency department at Palmerston North Hospital?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that staffing levels are determined by Health New Zealand using established clinical, operational and workforce modelling, taking into account patient volumes and acuity.

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Question 5100 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    How many nurses does the Minister consider acceptable to staff the current emergency department at Palmerston North Hospital?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that nursing staffing levels are set by Health New Zealand using established workforce modelling, which takes into account patient acuity, presentation volumes, skill mix requirements and safe staffing principles.

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Question 5102 (2026)

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    How many doctors does the Minister consider acceptable to staff the current emergency department at Palmerston North Hospital?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that staffing levels are determined by clinical and operational workforce modelling, which considers patient volumes, acuity, case mix, and peak demand patterns.

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Question 4191 (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 9 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. None were provided…

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Question 4192 (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 9 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 4204 (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 9 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 as it is under active consideration.

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Question 4214 (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 9 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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11 February 2026 Kiwi Rail Quarter 2 FY26 Performance Report.

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Question 4215 (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 9 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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None.

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Question 4232 (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 9 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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I have received the following aides-memoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, and other advice from the Department of Internal Affairs during the week beginning 9 February 2026: • Briefing: Options to progress a government review into Moa…

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Question 4295 (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 9 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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No papers were taken to Cabinet during this period.

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Question 4296 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 February 2026, by title and date?

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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 4307 (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 9 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 4317 (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 9 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 4318 (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 9 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 4332 (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 9 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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None

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Question 4396 (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 2 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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Ministry of Transport: 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 4397 (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 2 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 4409 (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 2 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 briefing has been redacted because it is under active consideration

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Question 4419 (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 2 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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3 February 2026 Ferry Holdings Limited Quarterly Report October to December 2026 5 February 2026 KiwiRail Fortnightly Report December 2025 - 4 February 2026

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Question 4420 (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 2 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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None.

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Question 4436 (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 2 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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I have received the following aides-memoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, and other advice from the Department of Internal Affairs during the week beginning 2 February 2026: • Email Advice: [Title withheld] - 3/02/2026 • Cabinet…

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Question 4502 (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 2 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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No papers were taken to Cabinet during this period.

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Question 4503 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 February 2026, by title and date?

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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 2 February 2026.