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Question 41499 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    When will the Department of Internal Affairs complete its investigation of potential non-compliance in connection with papers from Fonterra being passed only in hardcopy to a staff member in the Prime Minister’s Office; when, if at all,…

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Question 41438 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    What planning, procurement and due diligence was undertaken before the original Opawa Primary School playground project commenced; have those processes been independently reviewed?

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Question 41441 (2026)

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Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    What is the total total expenditure associated with the playground project at Opawa Primary School, including design, construction, consultants, remediation, legal costs, fencing and replacement works, what is the final total cost expected…

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Question 41442 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    What assistance is the ministry of education providing (if any) to the Opawa Primary School to resolve the matter of the playground that has not opened; what assistance is it planning to provide?

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Question 41443 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    When will the playground at Opawa Primary School be open for children to play on?

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Question 41444 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    Why has the newly constructed slide at Opawa Primary School remained unusable for three school terms; what is required to have it assessed and opened immediately?

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Question 41360 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    When (if ever) can staff who have worked for the Canterbury District Health Board expect to be paid the holiday pay remediation payment; what is the reason for the ongoing delay?

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Question 41362 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    How many people (if any) have died before they have been paid their Holidays Act Remediation payments?

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Question 41363 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    What interest or other compensation (if any) is being paid to people entitled to Holidays Act Remediation payments to compensate them for the delay in receiving those payments?

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Question 40978 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    On what date did Bill English send the email referred to by the Minister when he said in question time on 15 September 2026 " I am delighted to confirm those decreases, particularly around tinned spaghetti. I received a delighted email, a…

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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The reference to the email was intended to be a whimsical reference to Bill English making spaghetti pizza, rather than a factual anecdote.

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35729, 35730 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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  • 35729 (matches this search)

    Does the Electoral Commission currently visit people's homes to ensure they are enrolled to vote; if so what are the circumstances in which they do so?

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    Does the Electoral Commission visit the homes of people who have not responded to and enquiry under s 89D of the Electoral Act 1993 where they do not have other contact details?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Electoral Commission does not visit people's homes.

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Question 35731 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    Where a person cannot be contacted at the address at which they are enrolled under s 89G(1) of the Electoral Act 1993 and the Electoral Commission has no other contact information for them, what enquiries are made under s 89G(2)(a) of the…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that where a person cannot be contacted at the address at which they are enrolled, the Electoral Commission first checks the source document to make sure the information was processed correctly. If contact information is…

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Question 35735 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    How does the Electoral Commission meet its obligation to make an inquiry into the particulars on the roll for every person registered as an elector of a district under s 89D of the Electoral Act 1993 in respect of persons who are resident…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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For the purposes of section 89D of the Electoral Act 1993 the particulars on the roll for a person are defined as “the particulars contained in the application to register” (section 89D(7)(b) of the Electoral Act). I am advised the…

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6 questions (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 35058 (2026), 35249 (2026)

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    Between the first of July 2025 and the first of July 2026 how many days leave (not being sick, bereavement, parental, or family violence leave) did the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Social Development take; how many of those days were…

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    Between the first of July 2025 and the first of July 2026 how many days leave (not being sick, bereavement, parental, or family violence leave) did the Chief Executive of Land Information New Zealand take; how many of those days were paid…

  • 35056 (matches this search)

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    Between the first of July 2025 and the first of July 2026 how many days leave (not being sick, bereavement, parental, or family violence leave) did the Chief Executive of the Ministry for Regulation take; how many of those days were paid…

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    Between the first of July 2025 and the first of July 2026 how many days leave (not being sick, bereavement, parental, or family violence leave) did the Chief Executive of Ministry for Primary Industries take; how many of those days were…

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    Between the first of July 2025 and the first of July 2026 how many days leave (not being sick, bereavement, parental, or family violence leave) did the Chief Executive of Inland Revenue take; how many of those days were paid leave?

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    Between the first of July 2025 and the first of July 2026 how many days leave (not being sick, bereavement, parental, or family violence leave) did the Chief Executive of MBIE take; how many of those days were paid leave?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I am advised that the Chief Executive's leave records are personal employment information. While the Chief Executive is entitled to leave in accordance with the terms and conditions of their employment, it would not be appropriate to…

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Question 35211 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    If a person is placed on the dormant roll, is the elector informed "you are not currently enrolled"; if so is this accurate and is the elector able to cast a party vote at the next election?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Electoral Commission (the Commission) only moves a person from the main roll of an electoral district to the dormant roll for that district in accordance with the requirements of section 89G of the Electoral Act 1993,…

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35246, 35247 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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  • 35246 (matches this search)

    How many occassions is the Electoral Commission aware of where an elector was moved to the dormant roll in accordance with legislative requirements because correspondence was returned to the Electoral Commission by New Zealand Post ‘Gone…

  • 35247 (matches this search)

    Does the Electoral Commission audit situations where letters are returned "gone no address" to ensure that there are no situations where the elector in fact still resides at the address, or that instances where this occurs are not a…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Electoral Commission (the Commission) has limited experience of this; it is not usual for correspondence to be returned as ‘Gone no address’ where an elector still resides at the address. In 2025, the Commission were…

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Question 35059 (2026)

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    What document or documents constitute the 'guidelines for the allocation of funding' required by s 7(2)(a) of the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa Act 2014; for each of the documents when was it resolved by the Arts Council of New…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

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I refer the member to the following documents on Creative New Zealand’s website, which outline how Creative New Zealand intends to fund the arts over the medium term: Creative New Zealand Statement of Intent 2025 - 2030…

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Question 34896 (2026)

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Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    How many people were on the dormant role maintained under s 109 of the Electoral Act 1993 on voting day (or the nearest available date) at the 2017, 2020, and 2023 general elections?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to attachment 1 for what I am advised the number of people on the dormant role were at the 2017, 2020, and 2023 general elections.

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Question 34900 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    Does the Electoral Commission only send text or email messages to people to confirm their enrolment details when posted mail is returned "gone no address"; if not what is the trigger for the Commission to send email or text messages to…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that if any electoral correspondence is returned to the Electoral Commission indicating that an elector no longer lives at the last address on file for them, or it is undeliverable, the Commission attempt to contact the…

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34907, 34908, 34909, 34910 (2026)

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    If a person does not respond to a email message from the Electoral Commission sent under s 89D of the Electoral Act 1993 does the Commission assume that the elector cannot be contacted and place them on the dormant roll under s 89G of the…

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    If a person does not respond to a text message from the Electoral Commission sent under s 89D of the Electoral Act 1993 does the Commission assume that the elector cannot be contacted and place them on the dormant roll under s 89G of the…

  • 34909 (matches this search)

    Will a person be placed on the dormant roll under the Electoral Act 1993 if they do not respond to an email message from the Electoral Commission seeking confirmation of address details for enrolment purposes?

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    Will a person be placed on the dormant roll under the Electoral Act 1993 if they do not respond to a text message from the Electoral Commission seeking confirmation of address details for enrolment purposes?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Electoral Commission only makes a person dormant under section 89G of the Act if correspondence sent to the elector under section 89D cannot be delivered to the elector’s address on the roll. Legally, the Commission…

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Question 34911 (2026)

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Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    How many people in total were on the dormant roll under the Electoral Act 1993 in each month for the last 12 months?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to attachment 1 for what I am advised the number of people in total were on the dormant roll under the Electoral Act 1993 in each month for the last 12 months.

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Question 34912 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    How many people have been added to the dormant roll under the Electoral Act 1993 each month for the last 12 months?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to my response to WPQ 34911 (2026).

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Question 33947 (2026)

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Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    Did New Zealand vote for or against the removal of International Criminal Court chief prosecutor, Karim Khan?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The Assembly of States Parties to the International Criminal Court took the final decision on removal by secret ballot. New Zealand has a practice of not commenting on votes cast in secret ballot proceedings.

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Question 32966 (2026)

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Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister's office been in contact with any individual from or representing Tesla Inc?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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Yes.

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Question 32967 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    Have the Minister's officials been in contact with any individual from or representing Tesla Inc?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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No.

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Question 32968 (2026)

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Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister been in contact with any individual from or representing Tesla Inc?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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Yes.

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Question 32969 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister's office been in contact with any individual from or representing Wayve technologies?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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No.

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Question 32970 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister been in contact with any individual from or representing Wayve technologies?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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No.

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Question 32971 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    Have the Minister's officials been in contact with any individual from or representing Wayve technologies?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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No.

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Question 32972 (2026)

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    Have the Minister's officials been in contact with any individual from or representing Waymo autonomous cars?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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No.

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Question 32973 (2026)

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Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister's office been in contact with any individual from or representing Waymo autonomous cars?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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No.

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Question 32974 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister been in contact with any individual from or representing Waymo autonomous cars?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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No.

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Question 32975 (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 regarding or referring to Uber, listed by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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My office has received notes regarding the availability of Uber for use by DIA staff.

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Question 32976 (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 regarding or referring to Tesla, listed by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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I received MFR2025-168: Regulatory pathways to enable autonomous vehicle sandbox, dated 27 June 2025, from the Ministry for Regulation. My office also received two notes from Tesla regarding autonomous vehicles and the launch of Full Self…

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Question 32977 (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 regarding or referring to Waymo autonomous cars, listed by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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None.

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Question 32978 (2026)

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Member for Christchurch Central · 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 regarding or referring to Wayve technologies, listed by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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None.

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Question 28866 (2026)

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Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    Further to WPQ4096 (2024) how much money has Pāmu or any entity related to Pāmu loaned to Spring Sheep Dairy NZ Limited Parnership?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for State Owned Enterprises

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I am advised that Landcorp has no outstanding loans to Spring Sheep. It has in the past made shareholder loans (totaling $10.67m) which have either been repaid or converted into equity.

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Question 28867 (2026)

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    Further to WPQ4101 (2024) how much money has Pāmu or any entity related to Pāmu provided as capital to Spring Sheep Dairy NZ Limited Parnership?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for State Owned Enterprises

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I am advised that Landcorp has invested $49.98m (including from loans converting to equity) into Spring Sheep since its establishment in 2015.

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Question 28868 (2026)

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Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    Further to WPQ 4097 (2024) what is the current book value of Pāmu's interest in Spring Sheep Dairy NZ Limited Partnership?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for State Owned Enterprises

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I am advised that the value of Spring Sheep (book or market) is commercially sensitive and can influence Spring Sheep’s capital raising and any potential sale of all or part of the business. Landcorp consolidated Spring Sheep into its…

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Question 27671 (2026)

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    Has the department completed a review of prisoner rates of earnings in accordance with the terms of reference agreed in February 2023; if not what is the status of that review?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

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I am advised that work on the Prisoner Incentive Allowance Framework review is ongoing.

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Matching question numbers: 24268 (2026), 24269 (2026), 25035 (2026), 25037 (2026), 25038 (2026)

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    20419

    Question published

    Has any representative of Fonterra or Z Energy discussed the Smith v Fonterra case with his office, if so, on what date?

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    20420

    Question published

    Has any representative of Fonterra or Z Energy discussed the Smith v Fonterra case with him, if so, on what date?

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    20421

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    On what specific date or dates, if any, did representatives of Z Energy or Fonterra contact his office or any member of his office regarding amendments to legislation?

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    20422

    Question published

    On what specific date or dates, if any, did representatives of Z Energy or Fonterra contact his office or any member of his office regarding the Smith v Fonterra case?

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    20424

    Question published

    Was Z Energy and Fonterra’s proposed amendment legislation passed on by anyone in his office to any other Minister, any of their staff, or any Government officials; if so, who?

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    20426

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    Was the member of his office who received the 2024 briefing note prepared on behalf of the defendants in the Smith v Fonterra case employed by both Ministerial Services and the National Party?

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    20429

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    Was the member of his office who received the 2024 briefing note prepared on behalf of the defendants in the Smith v Fonterra case also a member of his office as Leader of the National Party?

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    20430

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    Was the member of his office who received the 2024 briefing note prepared on behalf of the defendants in the Smith v Fonterra case a member of his Prime Ministerial Office?

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    20434

    Question published

    On what dates, if any, were meetings held between his staff and representatives of Z Energy or Fonterra in relation to the Smith v Fonterra litigation, and who attended these meetings?

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    20437

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    Did his office receive a copy of a briefing note prepared on behalf of the defendants in the Smith v Fonterra case on any date prior to May 2026, if so, when?

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    20438

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    Did any Minister or ministerial office receive a copy of a briefing note prepared on behalf of the defendants in the Smith v Fonterra case on any date prior to May 2026, if so, when?

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    20443

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    Did any member or former member of his Office provide Hon Judith Collins with a copy of a document produced by Fonterra and Z Energy containing a specific, drafted amendment to the Climate Change Response Act, if so, on what date?

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    20444

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    Did any member or former member of his Office provide any member of Hon Judith Collins’ Office with a copy of a document produced by Fonterra and Z Energy containing a specific, drafted amendment to the Climate Change Response Act, if so,…

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    20445

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    Did any member or former member of his Office provide any member of Hon Judith Collins’ Office with a copy of a document produced by Fonterra and Z Energy containing a specific, drafted amendment to the Climate Change Response Act, if so,…

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    20535

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    Has he asked his Chief of Staff whether the staff member in his office who received the briefing from Z Energy and Fonterra leave his office before or after he responded to the Official Information Act request that didn’t include the…

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    20540

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    Did the staff member in his office who received the briefing from Z Energy and Fonterra leave his office before or after he responded to the Official Information Act request that didn’t include the information his office had received?

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    20557

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    Did his former Chief Policy Advisor have any input on legislation amending the Climate Change Response Act, if so, what are the titles of those Bills or Acts?

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    20558

    Question published

    Did his former Chief Policy Advisor have any input on Cabinet Papers amending the Climate Change Response Act, if so, what are the titles and dates of those Cabinet Papers?

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    20561

    Question published

    Have officials in his office had meetings with any of the defendants in the Smith v Fonterra case since July 2024, if so, what was those officials roles?

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    20562

    Question published

    Have officials in his office had meetings with any of the defendants in the Smith v Fonterra case since July 2024, if so, on what date?

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    20563

    Question published

    On what date did his Chief of Staff become aware that his former Chief Policy Advisor had met with representatives of Fonterra and Z Energy to discuss the Smith v Fonterra High Court case?

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    20564

    Question published

    On what date did he first become aware that his former Chief Policy Advisor had met with representatives of Fonterra and Z Energy to discuss the Smith v Fonterra High Court case?

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    20565

    Question published

    Did he approve his former Chief Policy Advisor to meet with representatives of Fonterra and Z Energy to discuss the Smith v Fonterra High Court case?

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    20566

    Question published

    On how many occasions, if any, did his former Chief Policy Advisor meet with representatives of Z Energy in 2026, and for each of these occasions, who initiated the meeting?

  • Asked by

    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    20567

    Question published

    Did his Chief of Staff approve his former Chief Policy Advisor to meet with representatives of Fonterra and Z Energy to discuss the Smith v Fonterra High Court case?

  • Asked by

    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    20568

    Question published

    On how many occasions, if any, did his former Chief Policy Advisor meet with representatives of Fonterra in 2026, and for each of these occasions, who initiated the meeting?

  • Asked by

    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    20569

    Question published

    On how many occasions, if any, did his former Chief Policy Advisor meet with representatives of Z Energy in 2025, and for each of these occasions, who initiated the meeting?

  • Asked by

    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    20570

    Question published

    On how many occasions, if any, did his former Chief Policy Advisor meet with representatives of Fonterra in 2025, and for each of these occasions, who initiated the meeting?

  • Asked by

    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    20571

    Question published

    On how many occasions, if any, did his former Chief Policy Advisor meet with representatives of Z Energy in 2024, and for each of these occasions, who initiated the meeting?

  • Asked by

    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    20572

    Question published

    On how many occasions, if any, did his former Chief Policy Advisor meet with representatives of Fonterra in 2024, and for each of these occasions, who initiated the meeting?

  • Asked by

    Duncan Webb

    Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

    24268 (matches this search)

    Question published

    If the briefing document from Fonterra and Z Energy that made suggestions for a potential law change recieved by a staffer in the Prime Minister's Office in mid-2024 does not still exist does the Prime Minister or anyone in his office know…

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    Duncan Webb

    Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

    24269 (matches this search)

    Question published

    Does the briefing document from Fonterra and Z Energy that made suggestions for a potential law change recieved by a staffer in the Prime Minister's Office in mid-2024 still exist?

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    Duncan Webb

    Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

    25035 (matches this search)

    Question published

    Has a search been undertaken for the original physical document provided by Z Energy and Fonterra to chief policy adviser Matt Burgess; if so what was the nature and extent of that search?

  • Asked by

    Duncan Webb

    Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

    25037 (matches this search)

    Question published

    Was the meeting with chief policy adviser Matt Burgess and employees of Fonterra and Z Energy recorded in the calendar/diary of Mr Burgess; if so what calendar / diary did it appear in (eg outlook / google / paper) and was it a…

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    Duncan Webb

    Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

    25038 (matches this search)

    Question published

    How many emails relating to parliamentary business were sent to the personal email address of chief policy adviser Matt Burgess for the period of employment in the Prime Minister's Office?

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    Camilla Belich

    List MP · Labour Party

    25286

    Question published

    Has any staff member in the Minister’s office used a private email account to send or receive official information since the Government took office; if so, on how many occasions since 27 November 2023?

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    Camilla Belich

    List MP · Labour Party

    25288

    Question published

    What official information, if any, is held on a private email account of a current or former staff member in the Minister’s office and has not been placed on the official record since 27 November 2023; and what steps are being taken to…

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    Camilla Belich

    List MP · Labour Party

    25289

    Question published

    Will the Minister undertake a review of current and former staff members’ private email accounts to identify any official information that should be on the public record; if not, why not?

  • Asked by

    Camilla Belich

    List MP · Labour Party

    25294

    Question published

    What official information, if any, is held on a private email account of a current or former staff member in the Minister’s office and has not been placed on the official record since 27 November 2023; and what steps are being taken to…

  • Asked by

    Camilla Belich

    List MP · Labour Party

    25295

    Question published

    Will the Minister undertake a review of current and former staff members’ private email accounts to identify any official information that should be on the public record; if not, why not?

  • Asked by

    Camilla Belich

    List MP · Labour Party

    25297

    Question published

    Has the Minister or any staff member in their office received a briefing, document, or correspondence from a company, lobbyist, or other third party at a private email account that hasn't then been forwarded to an official email account or…

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    Camilla Belich

    List MP · Labour Party

    25303

    Question published

    Has the Minister or any staff member in their office received a briefing, document, or correspondence from a company, lobbyist, or other third party at a private email account that hasn't then been forwarded to an official email account or…

  • Asked by

    Camilla Belich

    List MP · Labour Party

    25394

    Question published

    What official information, if any, is held on a private email account of a current or former staff member in the Minister’s office and has not been placed on the official record since 27 November 2023; and what steps are being taken to…

  • Asked by

    Camilla Belich

    List MP · Labour Party

    25398

    Question published

    Will the Minister undertake a review of current and former staff members’ private email accounts to identify any official information that should be on the public record; if not, why not?

  • Asked by

    Camilla Belich

    List MP · Labour Party

    25404

    Question published

    Has the Minister or any staff member in their office received a briefing, document, or correspondence from a company, lobbyist, or other third party at a private email account that hasn't then been forwarded to an official email account or…

  • Asked by

    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    25792

    Question published

    On what date, if any, did his former Chief Policy Advisor first inform any member of his office that he had received a document from Fonterra and Z Energy regarding the Smith v Fonterra case, and who was the member of his office who was…

  • Asked by

    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    25795

    Question published

    On what date, if any, did his former Chief Policy Advisor first inform him that he had received a document from Fonterra and Z Energy regarding the Smith v Fonterra case?

  • Asked by

    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    25799

    Question published

    Was his office first made aware by Fonterra that documents relating to the Smith v Fonterra case were provided to his former Chief Policy Advisor's personal email?

  • Asked by

    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    25800

    Question published

    Has any member of his office asked his former Chief Policy Advisor whether he gave Fonterra, Z Energy or any other external party permission or instructions to send official material to his private email address?

  • Asked by

    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    25801

    Question published

    Has he asked his former Chief Policy Advisor whether he gave Fonterra, Z Energy or any other external party permission or instructions to send official material to his private email address?

  • Asked by

    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    25802

    Question published

    On what date, if any, did any member of his office ask his former Chief Policy Advisor to provide a complete list of every occasion on which official documents, briefings, or communications were sent to or from his private email address…

  • Asked by

    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    25804

    Question published

    Has any member of his office asked his former Chief Policy Advisor why the Fonterra briefing document on the Smith v Fonterra case was sent to and received via his private email address rather than through official government channels, if…

  • Asked by

    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    25805

    Question published

    On what date, if any, did he ask his former Chief Policy Advisor to provide a complete list of every occasion on which official documents, briefings, or communications were sent to or from his private email address during his time in the…

  • Asked by

    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    25806

    Question published

    Has he asked his former Chief Policy Advisor why the Fonterra briefing document on the Smith v Fonterra case was sent to and received via his private email address rather than through official government channels, if so, what was the…

  • Asked by

    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    25807

    Question published

    On what dates, if any, do the diaries of his Chief Policy Advisor show that he met with representatives of Fonterra or Z Energy between 1 December 2023 and 31 October 2025?

  • Asked by

    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    25808

    Question published

    On what dates, not already specified in the proactive release of his ministerial diaries, if any, did he meet with representatives Fonterra or Z Energy and what was the purpose of those meetings?

  • Asked by

    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    25809

    Question published

    Has he discussed the Fonterra v Smith Case with representatives of Fonterra or Z Energy at any time since 1 December 2023 and if so, on what dates?

  • Asked by

    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    25812

    Question published

    Has any member of his office asked his former Chief Policy Advisor how many times, if any, he used a personal email address to conduct official business, if not, why not?

  • Asked by

    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    25813

    Question published

    Has his Chief of Staff asked his former Chief Policy Advisor how many times, if any, he used a personal email address to conduct official business, if not, why not?

  • Asked by

    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    25815

    Question published

    Has he asked his former Chief Policy Advisor how many times, if any, he used a personal email address to conduct official business, if not, why not?

  • Asked by

    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    25817

    Question published

    On how many occasions, if any, did his former Chief Policy Advisor use a personal email address to conduct official business?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

I am advised that there have been a number of interactions between staff in my office and representatives of Fonterra and/or Z Energy regarding the Smith v Fonterra case. - Meeting - as has been reported publicly, there were meetings…

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Question 19811 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    How many payments has Treasury made under the EQC Deficiency Funding Deed, between 1 October 2020 and 1 January 2025 on what dates and what amounts?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

NHC drew down $130 million from the revolving loan facility on 21 January 2021. $80 million was repaid on 17 February 2021 and $50 million was repaid on 22 March 2021.

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Question 17762 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    What actions or statements (if any) is the minister taking or making in respect of the bulldozing of New Zealand war graves in Gaza?

Answered by

Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

We raised our serious concerns with Israel as soon as we found out about the damage and we expect them to repair the war graves when it is safe to do so. The New Zealand Ambassador to Israel has raised the issue directly with the…

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Question 17391 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    Is any action being taken, or statements being made in respect of the detention of Everlee Wihongi by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the United States?

Answered by

Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

While the New Zealand Government is unable to influence the immigration decisions of other governments, we can confirm the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is providing consular assistance to the individual concerned. For privacy…

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Question 17373 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    Has there been a programme called the EQC Overcap Pathway Programme (EOPP); if so is it still accepting and processing claims; if not when did it cease accepting claims?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

I am advised that the Natural Hazards Commission (NHC) has never administered a programme known as the “EQC Overcap Pathway Programme (EOPP)”. I understand any internal use by NHC of a term such as “EOPP” was for internal, operational ease…

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Question 16848 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    Further to question 44006 (2025), How many ex gratia payments has the Natural Hazards Commission made each month in the past 12 months (and the total monthly dollar amount) other than in respect of the “on sold” programme?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table. These ex-gratia payments are made to settle potential liability, to reimburse costs and fees, and to pay other costs, including temporary accommodation. I am advised that this data excludes…

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Question 13316 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    What has the Department of Corrections done (if anything) to remedy the failing found by the court in Cheng v Prison Manager, Auckland South Corrections Facility [2022] NZHC 3015 at paragraph 76 that "This judgment holds the Corrections…

Answered by

Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

Answer

I am advised that, in August 2023, the then Minister approved the rates of earnings payable under the Prisoner Incentive Allowance Framework, pursuant to section 7(1)(b) of the Corrections Act 2004.

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Question 8522 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    Are covid 19 vaccinations available to people under the age of 30?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I refer the Member to the information available at: https://www.healthnz.govt.nz/health-topics/immunisations/vaccines-aotearoa/covid-19-vaccines/getting-covid-19-vaccines

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Question 7808 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · 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 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

None.

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Question 7809 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · 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 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

I received the following advice: • 4 March 2026 – Briefing: International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes: Membership • 4 March 2026 – Aide Memoire: Phase One evaluation of the national awareness campaign to reduce…