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Question 30481 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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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 29 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the end of the month after the advice is provided. Refer to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 30511 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Attorney-General or their Office received during the week beginning 29 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

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The Attorney-General regularly receives aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, and other advice. In many cases, they attract privilege, including legal advice and litigation privileges. A list is provided below in response to…

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Question 30584 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 29 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

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None.

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Question 30585 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 29 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs

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None.

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Question 30586 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 29 June 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 30616 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Attorney-General take to Cabinet during the week beginning 29 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

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None.

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Question 29968 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · 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 22 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

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I received the following papers during the week beginning 22 June 2026: NZSIS - CTAG report related to Terrorism and Violent Extremism – domestic issue (24 June) MFAT - New Zealand Invited to attend Pax Silica Summit as an observer (26…

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Question 29970 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · 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 22 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the end of the month after the advice is provided. Refer to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 29971 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · 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 22 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs

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None.

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Question 30001 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Attorney-General or their Office received during the week beginning 22 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

Answer

The Attorney-General regularly receives aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, and other advice. In many cases, they attract privilege, including legal advice and litigation privileges. A list is provided below in response to…

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Question 30073 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 22 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

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None.

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Question 30075 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 22 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs

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None.

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Question 30076 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 22 June 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 30106 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Attorney-General take to Cabinet during the week beginning 22 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

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None.

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Question 29730 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade sought to formally interview the New Zealand citizens who participated in the Global Sumud Flotilla and were detained in May 2026 about their allegations that they were assaulted by the Israel…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On 16 June 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade wrote to the families of the New Zealanders detained in May seeking information on their experience in custody and their consent to raise any allegations with Israeli authorities.…

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Question 29599 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What steps, if any, will the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade take to ensure that any medical or forensic records obtained on behalf of the New Zealand citizens who participated in the Global Sumud Flotilla and were detained in May…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade's consular division has not received any requests for assistance in this regard.

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Question 29600 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What consular or diplomatic mechanisms, if any, are available to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade to support the New Zealand citizens who participated in the Global Sumud Flotilla and were detained in May 2026 in obtaining the…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Any May 2026 flotilla participant that requires assistance in accessing any medical records from their period of detention can submit a request to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Consular division (consular@mfat.govt.nz). This…

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Question 29601 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Will the Minister, separately from any assistance offered directly to the New Zealand citizens who participated in the Global Sumud Flotilla and were detained in May 2026, make a formal request for the release of those citizens' medical…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

No.

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Question 29602 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Will the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade commit to assisting the New Zealand citizens who participated in the Global Sumud Flotilla and were detained in May 2026 to obtain any medical or forensic records relating to their detention…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Refer to the responses to WPQ 29599 (2026) and WPQ 29600 (2026).

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Question 29603 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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    Will the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade commit to assisting the New Zealand citizens who participated in the Global Sumud Flotilla and were detained in May 2026 to obtain their medical records and any related forensic documentation…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

Refer to the response to WPQ 29599 (2026) and WPQ 29600 (2026).

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Question 29604 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Is the Minister aware that the Australian Federal Police is reported to be investigating claims involving Australian citizens who participated in the Global Sumud Flotilla, following a request from Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong,…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

Yes. We are aware of those reports. Furhter representations can only take place with the consent of the New Zealanders involved. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade does not have investigatory powers, and we are advised that the…

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29605, 29606 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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    What consideration, if any, has the Government given to launching or supporting an independent investigation into the treatment of the New Zealand citizens who participated in the Global Sumud Flotilla and were detained in May 2026,…

  • 29606 (matches this search)

    Will the Minister commit to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade formally interviewing the New Zealand citizens who participated in the Global Sumud Flotilla and were detained in May 2026 about their allegations of assault by the…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade wrote to the three New Zealanders detained in May seeking further information on the treatment they experienced while in custody. None of the individuals have provided their consent for officials…

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29607, 29608, 29609 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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  • 29607 (matches this search)

    Why did the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade not initiate contact with the New Zealand citizens detained in May 2026 sooner, when reports indicate the earliest direct contact those Global Sumud Flotilla participants received was an…

  • 29608 (matches this search)

    On what date, if at all, did the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade first make direct contact with each of the New Zealand citizens who participated in the Global Sumud Flotilla and were detained in May 2026, following that citizen's…

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    What specific steps, if any, has the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade taken to obtain information from the New Zealand citizens who participated in the Global Sumud Flotilla and were detained in May 2026 after their vessel was…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade contacted the families of the three New Zealanders detained in May 2026 as official confirmation was received of their interception. This occurred on 19 May 2026. Consular officals remained in…

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Question 29582 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    On what dates in 2026, if any, did the Terrorist Designation Working Group meet regarding the designation of Jaish Al Adl as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

I am advised that the Terrorist Designation Working Group held meetings on 2 December 2025, 19 January 2026, 19 February 2026, 26 March 2026, 16 April 2026, 22 May 2026, and 28 May 2026, where the designation of Jaish Al Adl was discussed.

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29584, 29585 (2026)

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  • 29584 (matches this search)

    On what date, if any, did the Terrorist Designation Working Group recommend that the designation of Jaish Al Adl as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002 be allowed to lapse?

  • 29585 (matches this search)

    Did the Terrorist Designation Working Group recommend that the designation of Jaish Al Adl as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002 be allowed to lapse?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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I am advised that the Terrorist Designation Working Group (TDWG) provided policy advice on the designation of Jaish Al Adl (JAA) to the National Security Board on 4 and 29 May 2026, including a range of legal, foreign policy and national…

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Question 29586 (2026)

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    On what dates in 2026, if any, did the Terrorist Designation Working Group meet regarding the designation of The Shining Path as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

I am advised that the Terrorist Designation Working Group held meetings on 2 December 2025, 19 January 2026, 19 February 2026, 26 March 2026, 16 April 2026, and 28 May 2026, where the designation of The Shining Path was discussed.

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29587, 29588 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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  • 29587 (matches this search)

    On what date, if any, did the Terrorist Designation Working Group recommend that the designation of The Shining Path as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002 be allowed to lapse?

  • 29588 (matches this search)

    Did the Terrorist Designation Working Group recommend that the designation of The Shining Path as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002 be allowed to lapse?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

I am advised that the Terrorist Designation Working Group provided a recommendation to the National Security Board to allow the designation to expire on 4 May 2026.

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29164, 29174 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 29164 (matches this search)

    On what date, if any, did he discuss the designation of Jaish Al Adl as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002 with the Chief Executive of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet?

  • 29174 (matches this search)

    On what date, if any, did he discuss the designation of The Shining Path as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002 with the Chief Executive of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

In my capacity as Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). I discussed the designation of Jaish Al Adl and Shining Path as terrorism entities under the Terrorism Suppression…

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12 questions (2026)

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Matching question numbers: 29169 (2026), 29170 (2026), 29175 (2026), 29176 (2026), 29177 (2026), 29178 (2026), 29179 (2026), 29180 (2026)

  • 29165 (matches this search)

    On what date, if any, did he agree to allow the designation of Jaish Al Adl as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002 to lapse?

  • 29166 (matches this search)

    On what date, if any, did he read the 2026 statement of case regarding the designation of Jaish Al Adl as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002?

  • 29167 (matches this search)

    On what date, if any, was his office provided with a copy of the 2026 statement of case regarding the designation of Jaish Al Adl as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002?

  • 29168 (matches this search)

    On what date, if any, was he provided with a copy of the 2026 statement of case regarding the designation of Jaish Al Adl as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002?

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  • 29169 (matches this search)

    On what date, if any, did the Chief Executive of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet recommend to him that the designation of Jaish Al Adl as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002 be allowed to lapse?

  • 29170 (matches this search)

    Did the Chief Executive of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet recommend to him that the designation of Jaish Al Adl as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002 be allowed to lapse?

  • 29175 (matches this search)

    On what date, if any, did he agree to allow the designation of The Shining Path as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002 to lapse?

  • 29176 (matches this search)

    On what date, if any, did he read the 2026 statement of case regarding the designation of The Shining Path as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002?

  • 29177 (matches this search)

    On what date, if any, was he provided with a copy of the 2026 statement of case regarding the designation of The Shining Path as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002?

  • 29178 (matches this search)

    On what date, if any, was his office provided with a copy of the 2026 statement of case regarding the designation of The Shining Path as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002?

  • 29179 (matches this search)

    On what date, if any, did the Chief Executive of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet recommend to him that the designation of The Shining Path as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002 be allowed to lapse?

  • 29180 (matches this search)

    Did the Chief Executive of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet recommend to him that the designation of The Shining Path as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002 be allowed to lapse?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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In my capacity as Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). The advice I received from DPMC conveyed the National Security Board’s recommendation to allow the designations of…

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29171, 29172, 29173 (2026)

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  • 29171 (matches this search)

    On what dates in 2026, if any, did the National Security Board meet regarding the designation of Jaish Al Adl as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002?

  • 29172 (matches this search)

    On what date, if any, did the National Security Board recommend that the designation of Jaish Al Adl as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002 be allowed to lapse?

  • 29173 (matches this search)

    Did the National Security Board recommend that the designation of Jaish Al Adl as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002 be allowed to lapse?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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In my capacity as Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. I am advised that the National Security Board met regarding the designation of Jaish Al Adl as a terrorist entity under…

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29181, 29182, 29184 (2026)

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  • 29181 (matches this search)

    On what dates in 2026, if any, did the National Security Board meet regarding the designation of The Shining Path as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002?

  • 29182 (matches this search)

    On what date, if any, did the National Security Board recommend that the designation of The Shining Path as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002 be allowed to lapse?

  • 29184 (matches this search)

    Did the National Security Board recommend that the designation of The Shining Path as a terrorist entity under the Terrorism Suppression Act 2002 be allowed to lapse?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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In my capacity as Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. I am advised that the National Security Board met regarding the designation of Shining Path as a terrorist entity under…

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Question 29248 (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 15 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

Answer

I received the following paper during the week beginning 15 June 2026: GCSB and NZSIS - Report on Upcoming Issues (19 June) It is not in the public interest for me to release the titles of other reports I received this week.

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Question 29250 (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 15 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs

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None.

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Question 29251 (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 15 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade publishes a monthly list of tiltes of advice to Ministers, by the end of the month after the advice is provided. Refer to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 29281 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Attorney-General or their Office received during the week beginning 15 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

Answer

The Attorney-General regularly receives aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, and other advice. In many cases, they attract privilege, including legal advice and litigation privileges. A list is provided below in response to…

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Question 29353 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

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None.

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Question 29355 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs

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None.

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Question 29356 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 June 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and ublished online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 29386 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Attorney-General take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

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None.

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Question 28923 (2026)

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    What advice, if any, has the Deputy Prime Minister or his predecessor in this parliamentary term received on potential changes to New Zealand's nuclear-free policy?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Deputy Prime Minister

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None that I am aware of.

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Question 28522 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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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 8 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

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It is not in the public interest to release the titles of papers I received this week.

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Question 28524 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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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 8 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs

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None.

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Question 28525 (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 8 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the end of the month after the advice is provided. Refer to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 28555 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Attorney-General or their Office received during the week beginning 8 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

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The Attorney-General regularly receives aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, and other advice. In many cases, they attract privilege, including legal advice and litigation privileges. A list is provided below in response to…

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Question 28619 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

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None.

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Question 28621 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs

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None.

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Question 28622 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 June 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 28647 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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    What papers, if any, did the Attorney-General take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

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None.

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Question 27168 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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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 1 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

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I received the following papers during the week beginning 1 June 2026: GCSB: - Support for upcoming AWS meeting (3 June) GCSB and NZSIS - Report on Upcoming Issues (5 June) It is not in the public interest for me to release the titles of…

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Question 27170 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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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 1 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs

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None.