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Question 37846 (2026)

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Celia Wade-Brown

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the Minister received any updates on the forecasts for the International Visitor Levy from MBIE since she answered Question 30383?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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I have received an updated forecast for International Visitor Levy revenue. This forecast is available on the International Visitor Levy section of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment website. Please refer to the following…

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Question 37779 (2026)

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Celia Wade-Brown

List MP · Green Party

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    When does the Minister expect the International Visitor Levy Annual Performance Report for 2024/25 will be published?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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The International Visitor Levy Annual Performance Report for 2024/25 has been published and is available on the website of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. Please refer to the following link:…

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Question 30381 (2026)

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Celia Wade-Brown

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received from the local government sector regarding funding tourism-related initiatives?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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As Minister of Tourism and Hospitality, I regularly engage with stakeholders across the tourism system, including the local government sector, on a range of matters where there are overlaps in interests and responsibilities. This remains…

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Question 30383 (2026)

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Celia Wade-Brown

List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Minister accept MBIE's estimate of future revenue from the International Visitor Levy remaining flat for the three years 2026/27, 2027/28 and 2028/29 rather than increasing for the following years?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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I am advised that MBIE will be publicly releasing International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy forecasts in the coming weeks that have updated figures.

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Question 30264 (2026)

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Celia Wade-Brown

List MP · Green Party

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    What communication, if any, has the Minister had with her colleague, the Minister of Local Government, about the Tourism strategy system roles, especially leading "Marketing to New Zealanders to travel and attend events within New Zealand…

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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As Minister of Tourism and Hospitality, I regularly engage with my ministerial colleagues, including the Minister of Local Government, on a range of matters where there are overlaps between portfolios. This remains the case in relation to…

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Question 29479 (2026)

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Celia Wade-Brown

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the Minister received any updates from the Electoral Commission on when the vote.nz website will be completely ready with all enrolment and voting information?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The Electoral Commission is an independent Crown entity and as such, I do not receive reporting on detailed operational matters. The Commission’s quarterly accountability reports contain some information of this nature, but no information…

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Question 29500 (2026)

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Celia Wade-Brown

List MP · Green Party

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    Is the Minister aware that Easy Read enrolment information is not yet available on the Vote.NZ website although there are less than eighteen weeks until enrolment closes?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The Electoral Commission is an independent Crown entity and as such, I do not receive reporting on detailed operational matters. The Commission’s quarterly accountability reports contain some information of this nature, but no information…

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Question 28941 (2026)

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    What advice reports, briefings, aides-memoire, or any other documents, if any, has the Minister or any member of their Office received regarding specific spending for the Regional Events Promotion Fund, by title and date received?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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In my capacity as Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and…

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Question 28942 (2026)

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Celia Wade-Brown

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice reports, briefings, aides-memoire, or any other documents, if any, has the Minister or any member of their Office received regarding the use of the International Visitor Tourism Levy to fund the Regional Events Promotion Fund,…

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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In my capacity as Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and…

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14034, 14035 (2026)

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Celia Wade-Brown

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    Is the Minister aware of a survey that has found that New Zealand's butterflies are in decline, with a drop of around 50 percent across most species, likely due to invasive wasps?

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    Is the Minister aware that a survey has found that New Zealand's butterflies are in decline, with a drop of around 50 percent across most species?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The member may be referring to a 6 April media article by volunteer organisation, Moths and Butterflies of New Zealand Trust. I am aware of the Trust’s survey and commend their commitment to moth and butterfly conservation. The Department…

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Question 14036 (2026)

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    What actions, if any, is the Minister considering to address the effects of introduced pest wasps to New Zealand butterflies?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised that Biosecurity New Zealand is responsible for managing the national biosecurity system. The Department of Conservation is responsible for understanding and advising on the impacts on native species. The Department currently…

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Question 14037 (2026)

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Celia Wade-Brown

List MP · Green Party

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    What actions, if any, is the Minister considering to address the effects of introduced pest wasps to New Zealand native species?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised that Biosecurity New Zealand is responsible for managing the national biosecurity system. The Department of Conservation is responsible for understanding and advising on the impacts on native species. The Department currently…

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Question 14038 (2026)

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Celia Wade-Brown

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    What advice reports, briefings, aides-memoire, or any other documents, if any, has the Minister or any member of their Office received regarding the effects of introduced pest wasps to native species (including New Zealand butterflies), by…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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From the Department of Conservation, I received an update in my weekly status report on 2 June 2025 titled ‘Wasp Wipeout programme’ that referred to the impacts that wasps have on biodiversity. I received advice on 14 April 2026 titled…

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Question 14041 (2026)

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Celia Wade-Brown

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    What advice reports, briefings, aides-memoire, or any other documents, if any, has the Minister or any member of their Office received regarding the sharp decline in New Zealand Butterflies, by title and date received?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I received advice on 14 April 2026 titled ‘Advice - Conservation status of Lepidoptera (moths and butterflies) in Aotearoa New Zealand.’ This updated me about a new DOC report based on an expert assessment completed in 2025 as part of the…

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Question 13082 (2026)

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Celia Wade-Brown

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    How will the Department of Conservation investment of $5.5 million over five years be spent to support Predator Free Wellington Te Whanganui-a-Tara, broken down by organisation, year, and area of funding?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The Department of Conservation’s investment of $5.5m to support Predator Free Wellington will be spent on activities associated with achieving one of the 19 goals in the new ‘National Action Plan 2026-2030’ for the Predator Free 2050…

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Question 13083 (2026)

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    What advice reports, briefings, aides-memoire, or any other documents, if any, has the Minister or any member of their Office received regarding the Department of Conservation investment of $5.5 million over five years to support Predator…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I received the following advice reports, briefings, and aides-memoire regarding the Department of Conservation’s investment of $5.5 million over five years to support Predator Free Wellington: 26-M-13: Predator Free 2050 (PF2050) Landscape…

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Question 11434 (2026)

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received on why the Voter Enrolment form is not available in te reo Māori, despite this being an official language?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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None.

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Question 11681 (2026)

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Celia Wade-Brown

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    What advice reports, briefings, aides-memoire, or any other documents, if any, has the Minister or any member of their Office received around a national deer plan or other actions to address the increase in wild deer numbers, listed by…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The list of advice reports, briefings, and aides-memoire that I have received regarding a national deer plan or other actions to address the increase in wild deer numbers is attached. I have included items received since 1 November 2023…

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Question 11683 (2026)

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    What advice reports, briefings, aides-memoire, or any other documents, if any, has the Minister or any member of their Office received around a national deer plan or other actions to address the increase in wild deer numbers, listed by…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Hunting and Fishing

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The list of advice reports, briefings, and aides-memoire that I have received regarding a national deer plan or other actions to address the increase in wild deer numbers is below. I have included items received since 1 November 2023 and…

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Question 11684 (2026)

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    What advice reports, briefings, aides-memoire, or any other documents, if any, has the Minister or any member of their Office received regarding the Game Animal Council (Herds of Special Interest) Amendment Bill, listed by agency, title…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Hunting and Fishing

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My Office and I have received the attached advice reports, briefings, aides-memoire, and other documents regarding the Game Animal Council (Herds of Special Interest) Amendment Bill from the Department of Conservation. This includes…

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Question 11687 (2026)

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    What advice reports, briefings, aides-memoire, or any other documents, if any, has the Minister or any member of their Office received regarding the Game Animal Council (Herds of Special Interest) Amendment Bill, listed by agency, title…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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In addition to the relevant Cabinet papers from the Minister for Hunting and Fishing, which have been proactively released, I have received the attached substantive papers from the Department of Conservation which discuss the Game Animal…

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Question 11691 (2026)

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Celia Wade-Brown

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has been received by the Minister on the availability or otherwise of the "Get ready to enrol and vote" brochure published by the Electoral Commission?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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None.

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Question 11692 (2026)

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    What actions, if any, has the Minister taken, or asked the Electoral Commission to take, to ensure New Zealanders are aware of the voter enrolment changes due to the Electoral Amendment Act 2025?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The Electoral Commission is an independent Crown entity, which are generally independent of government policy. In my most recent Letter of Expectations, dated 17 March 2025, I requested that the Commission ‘continue preparing for the…

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Question 11693 (2026)

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    What advice, if any, on what new voter enrolment material has been created, if any, to help ensure New Zealanders are aware of the changes to the voter enrolment dates before General Election 2026?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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None.

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Question 11696 (2026)

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Celia Wade-Brown

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    What advice reports, briefings, aides-memoire, or any other documents, if any, has the Minister or any member of their Office received regarding an Electoral Commission education campaign to ensure people, including people who require…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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None.

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Question 8425 (2026)

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    What advice reports, briefings, aides-memoire, or any other documents, if any, has the Minister or any member of their Office received regarding funding for Predator Free projects in the Northland region, listed by agency, title and date…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I have not received any advice reports, briefings, and aides-memoire regarding funding for the Predator Free projects in the Northland region (Predator Free Whangārei and Predator Free Pēwhairangi Whānui - Bay of Islands).

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Question 8449 (2026)

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    How does projected spending by the Electoral Commission on voter enrolment material for General Election 2026 compare to the spending on voter enrolment material for General Election 2023?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that spending on voter enrolment materials for the 2026 General Election is forecast to be $13.163 million, compared to $6.275 million in 2023.

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Question 7338 (2026)

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    Subsequent to the Electoral Commission advice on the Electoral Amendment Bill to Select Committee, what further advice reports, briefings, aides-memoire, or any other documents, if any, has the Minister or any member of their Office…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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Since 6 November 2025, I have received the following two papers from the Ministry of Justice regarding the potential effects of closing enrolment before advance voting begins on voter turnout: • 28 November 2025: Electoral Amendment Bill:…

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Question 5556 (2026)

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    Has there been any Department of Conservation planning using Bio Invest or other considerations, to prioritise funding for fencing existing sanctuaries, proposed sanctuaries including the Wainuiomata Orongorongo Water Collection Area, and…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The Department of Conservation uses BioInvest to inform priorities for conservation activities, including fencing and other measures to protect high-value habitats. It supports decisions on where investment will deliver the greatest…

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Question 5557 (2026)

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    What advice reports, briefings, aides-memoire, or any other documents, if any, has the Minister or any member of their Office received regarding the landscape-scale Predator Free projects previously supported by Predator Free 2050 Limited…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The list of advice reports, briefings, and aides-memoire that I have received regarding the landscape-scale Predator Free projects previously supported by Predator Free 2050 Limited and their future is attached.

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Question 5371 (2026)

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    What investment, if any, has been made available for research into new methods or tools for monitoring or control for ungulates (goats, pigs and deer)?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised that the Department of Conservation has invested in a wide range of control and monitoring initiatives to improve the detection, assessment, and management of ungulate populations across New Zealand. Many of these initiatives…

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Question 5372 (2026)

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    What advice reports, briefings, aides-memoire, or any other documents, if any, has the Minister or any member of their Office received regarding the Wainuiomata Orongorongo Water Collection Area projects, listed by agency, title and date…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I have received the following documents from the Department of Conservation regarding the Wainuiomata Orongorongo Water Collection Area projects: • 23-B-0527: Briefing: Greater Wellington Regional Councils BIM – 07/02/2024 • Status Report…

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Question 5374 (2026)

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    What investment, if any, has been made available for research into new methods or tools for monitoring or control of rats, feral cats, mustelids and possums?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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Research into new methods or tools is funded through three themes: 1. Predator Free 2050, including island eradications 2. Tools to Market 3. National Predator Control Programme.

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Question 5375 (2026)

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    What investment, if any, has been requested for research into new methods or tools for monitoring or controlling rats, feral cats, mustelids and possums?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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No additional funding has been requested.

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Question 5376 (2026)

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    What budget, if any, has been requested for any of the landscape-scale predator free projects inside and outside Public Conservation Land?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I have not received any formal requests for additional budget for landscape-scale predator free projects inside and outside of public conservation land.

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Question 5378 (2026)

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    What date does the Minister expect that the "Predator Free 2050 Strategy to 2030" will be finalised?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I expect the PF2050 strategy to 2030 to be finalised and publicly available before the end of April.

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Question 5409 (2026)

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    What advice reports, briefings, aides-memoire, or any other documents, if any, has the Minister or any member of their Office received regarding the potential impact of the Natural Environment Bill on the future of Dark Sky Reserves,…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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I have not received any advice, briefings, reports or any other document regarding the potential impact of the Natural Environment Bill on the future of Dark Sky Reserves.

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Question 5410 (2026)

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    What advice reports, briefings, aides-memoire, or any other documents, if any, has the Minister or any member of their Office received regarding the potential impact of the Planning Bill on the future of Dark Sky Reserves, listed by…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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I have not received any advice, briefings, reports or any other document regarding the potential impact of the Planning Bill on the future of Dark Sky Reserves.

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Question 18 (2026)

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Celia Wade-Brown

List MP · Green Party

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    How many fatalities, if any, has there been at each unsignalled public railway crossing in the last fifteen years, listed by site and number of fatalities?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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This request is for detailed operational information that is not able to be collated within the timeframe of responding to the written parliamentary question and is not currently held by the Minister for Rail. If you wish to receive this…

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Question 19 (2026)

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Celia Wade-Brown

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    How many public railway level crossings, if any, are planned to have "active" protection (lights, bells, barrier arms) added to them this year?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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KiwiRail plans to add active protections to 18 road or pedestrian level crossings in 2026.

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Question 20 (2026)

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Celia Wade-Brown

List MP · Green Party

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    How many unsignalled public railway level crossings are there in Aotearoa?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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The New Zealand Government has no information on unsignalled public railway level crossings in "Aotearoa". The member could ask after this information for a country called New Zealand.

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Question 21 (2026)

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Celia Wade-Brown

List MP · Green Party

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    How many public railway level crossings, if any, have had "active" protection (lights, bells, barrier arms) added to them in the last year?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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KiwiRail added active protection to 20 pedestrian or road level crossings in 2025.