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Question 20860 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 18 May 2026, by title and date?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I regularly take papers to Cabinet across a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, I proactively release papers considered by Cabinet on the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment website…

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Question 20863 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 18 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 18 May 2026.

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Question 19195 (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 4 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

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MYD Report: An evaluation of Youth Parliament 2025: Insights from young people and stakeholders (REP/26/05/322) – Received 7 May 2026.

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Question 19273 (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 4 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on…

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Question 19277 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · 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 4 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I refer the member to the following attachment.

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Question 19288 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 4 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

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None.

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Question 19366 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 4 May 2026, by title and date?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I regularly take papers to Cabinet across a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, I proactively release papers considered by Cabinet on the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment website…

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Question 19370 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 4 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 4 May 2026.

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Question 18721 (2026)

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    Further to WPQ 16780, how much, if anything, would it cost the Government for a centralised government-led anti-scam centre?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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That would depend on its scope and functions. In 2023, the Australian Government announced it would contribute A$58 million to establish the Australian National Anti-Scam Centre. Our approach has been to protect kiwis by working…

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Question 18722 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Following the resignation of Mr. Stobo, does the Minister have confidence in the leadership of the Financial Markets Authority?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Yes.

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Question 18723 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Will the Minister appoint a new Financial Markets Chair who has not done a routine credit check as a part of the recruitment process run by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE)?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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No.

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Question 18724 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, did the Minister receive about the outgoing Financial Markets Chair, Mr Stobo, declining to have a routine credit check done in 2024 as a part of the recruitment process run by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and…

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Cameron Brewer

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

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As part of the advice from MBIE outlining the outcome of Wendy Aldred KC’s investigation, I was advised that Mr Stobo declined to have a credit check as part of the recruitment process.

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18726, 18727 (2026)

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    Had the Chair of the Financial Market Authority not resigned, would the Minister have sacked him?

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    Following the 23 March 2026 report of Wendy Alfred KC into the Chair of the Financial Market Authority, would the Minister have fired Mr Stobo if he had not resigned?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Under the Crown Entities Act 2004, the Governor-General may remove a member of an independent Crown entity from office for just cause. The Minister may only recommend this to the Governor-General after consultation with the…

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Question 18730 (2026)

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Arena Williams

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    Has the Minister read the 23 March 2026 report of Wendy Alfred KC about the Chair of the Financial Market Authority; if so, when?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Yes. I read it shortly after I was appointed on 7 April 2026 as Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.

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Question 18732 (2026)

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    Was the 23 March 2026 report of Wendy Alfred KC about the Chair of the Financial Market Authority redacted; if so, what parts were withheld from the public and why?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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The member is welcome to view the document here: https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/news/independent-investigation-report-into-fma-chair-released

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Question 18737 (2026)

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    Does the Minister agree with Wendy Alfred KC that, with regard to the resignation of Mr. Stobo from the Indi Board, "the delay was unacceptably long, given the concerns raised with him by the General Counsel and his acceptance of the need…

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Yes.

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Question 18744 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister agree with Economist Michael Reddell that, with respect the outgoing Chair of the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) Mr. Stobo, "it is almost beyond belief that the chair of the FMA was director of a mortgage company,…

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Cameron Brewer

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

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This is a question for the FMA. However, board members of Crown entities must comply with the Code of Conduct for Crown Entity Board Members.

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Question 18752 (2026)

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    When, if at all, between the 23 March 2026 report of Wendy Alfred KC, and Mr Stobo's resignation as confirmed in the Minister's press release of 4 May 2026, did the Minister discuss this issue with the Prime Minister?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I regularly discuss a range of topics with my colleagues, including the Prime Minister.

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Question 18753 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What was the total renumeration of Mr Stobo during his time as Chair of the Financial Markets Authority?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Mr Stobo received salary of $480,934.87 during his time as Chair of the Financial Markets Authority.

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Question 18754 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What actions, if any, did the Minister take in the 40 days between the 23 March 2026 report of Wendy Alfred KC and Mr Stobo's resignation as confirmed in the Minister's press release of 4 May 2026?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I was appointed as Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs on 7 April 2026. I considered the report and discussed its findings with officials and Craig Stobo.

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Question 18757 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister agree with Wendy Alfred KC that Craig Stobo's conduct "fell well below the expectations of a Crown entity board chair"?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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Yes.

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Question 18758 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Did the Chair of the Financial Markets Authority resign by way of formal letter; if yes, will that letter be made public?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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No.

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Question 18759 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    When will a new Chair of the Financial Markets Authority be appointed?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I intend to have the appointment process completed as soon as practicable.

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Question 18760 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Did the Minister ask the Chair of the Financial Markets Authority for his resignation; if so, how?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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No.

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Question 18591 (2026)

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    Does the Minister believe there is a consumer risk for extending the granny flat exemption to include Structural Insulated Panels with a CodeMark certificate; if so, what protections exist for consumers in exemption process?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I consider that specifically providing for Structural Insulated Panel systems (SIPs) with a CodeMark certificate in Schedule 1A of the Building Act 2004 does not present any substantial additional risk to those under the current…

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Question 18592 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    Has the Government received any advice on the differences between a CodeMark certified product and a compliant finished dwelling in building?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I have received advice from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment on Structural Insulated Panel systems (SIPs) with a CodeMark certificate. This advice covers how the current rules apply to SIPs, and the implications of…

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Question 18593 (2026)

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    For the most recent granny flat exemption, will the proposed Order in Council be released in draft form for industry feedback; if so, when and how?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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There are no plans to release a draft Order in Council for industry feedback. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment undertook targeted engagement in April 2026, including seeking feedback on how the changes proposed to be…

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Question 18179 (2026)

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    What enforcement pathway, if any, will exist if a supplier markets a granny flat building as consent exempt when the actual building falls outside the exemption for product certification?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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Marketing activities undertaken by businesses are subject to the Fair Trading Act 1986. The Act includes provisions relating to misleading and deceptive conduct, as well as unsubstantiated representations. Several pathways exist should a…

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Question 18180 (2026)

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    What protections, if any, will exist if a supplier of an off-site built granny flat substitutes components from those listed in the certified system?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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The policy intent is that existing consumer protection mechanisms in the Building Act 2004, Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 and Building (Residential Consumer Rights and Remedies) Regulations 2014 will continue to apply to non-consented small…

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Question 18181 (2026)

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    Does the Minister believe that CodeMark documentation, installation manuals, structural documentation, and maintenance requirements, as applicable, need to be provided to homeowners and Councils for granny flats; if not, why not?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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Information relating to CodeMark certification can be publicly found on building.govt.nz. It is up to individual product manufacturers to provide guidance and installation manuals on their products to the people who they sell those…

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Question 18182 (2026)

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    What guidance, if any, will councils receive on the documentation requirements for a structural insulated panels granny flat?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment will ensure its publicly available guidance for non-consented small stand-alone dwellings includes guidance on Structural Insulated Panel systems (SIPs) once these are in Schedule 1A of…

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Question 18183 (2026)

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    Will signed declarations be required from designers, suppliers, installers, and engineers, where applicable, for structural insulated panels in building dwellings?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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The building consent exemption for non-consented small stand-alone dwellings requires building professionals to produce records of the work they have undertaken on a non-consented small stand-alone dwelling.

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Question 18184 (2026)

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Arena Williams

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    Who, if anyone, will confirm that a granny flat falls within the scope and limitations of the CodeMark certificate?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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Under the Building Act 2004, homeowners are responsible for obtaining necessary approvals and ensuring that building work complies with the building code. Building professionals also have responsibilities under the Building Act 2004,…

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Question 18185 (2026)

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    What consultation, if any, has been done with councils, insurers, designers, engineers, builders, and product suppliers, on Structural Insulated Panels and insulated panel systems in building exemptions?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) undertook targeted engagement with a select group of councils, building professionals, off-site builders and manufacturers of Structural Insulated Panel systems (SIPs) in April…

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Question 18186 (2026)

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    What technical advice, if any, has MBIE recently provided on the inclusion of Structural Insulated Panels and insulated panel systems in building exemptions; and where, if any, can the public find this advice?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I have been provided with advice on the inclusion of Structural Insulated Panel systems (SIPs) in Schedule 1A of the Building Act 2004 in briefings, weekly reports, and in meetings with officials. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and…

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Question 18187 (2026)

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    Where, if anywhere, can the public see all the technical information on recent changes to building detached minor residential units of up to 70 square metres?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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Information on the Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Detached Minor Residential Units) Regulations 2025 (NES-DMRU) can be found on the Ministry for the Environment’s website at:…

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Question 18188 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    When will the proposed exemption to include Structural Insulated Panels with a CodeMark certificate come into effect?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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This change is expected to be made by Order in Council in the third quarter of 2026.

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Question 18189 (2026)

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    Why will the proposed exemption to include Structural Insulated Panels with a CodeMark certificate be progressed by Order in Council rather than through the usual full legislative process; and how, if at all, can the public contribute…

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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The Building Act states that the Governor-General may, by Order in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister, amend Schedule 1A by adding to, removing, or amending any requirements for a small stand-alone dwelling. This is a…

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Question 18240 (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 27 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

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MYD Report: Nominations for the New Year Honours List 2027 (REP/26/4/297) – Received 29 April 2026.

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Question 18328 (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 27 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on…

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Question 18333 (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 27 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I refer the member to the following attachment. Two items have been withheld because they are under active consideration.

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Question 18344 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

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None.

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Question 18436 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I regularly take papers to Cabinet across a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, I proactively release papers considered by Cabinet on the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment website…

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Question 18439 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026.

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Question 17418 (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 20 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

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MYD Report: Youth Development Response Fund Contracts (REP/26/04/286) – Received 20 April 2026. MYD Report: Progress update on strengthening the Ministry of Youth Development – Te Manatū Whakahiato Taiohi data and evidence base…

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Question 17508 (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 20 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on…

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Question 17512 (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 20 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I refer the member to the following attachment. Two items have been withheld because they are under active consideration.

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Question 17523 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 20 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

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None.

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Question 17613 (2026)

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Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 20 April 2026, by title and date?

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Cameron Brewer

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

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I regularly take papers to Cabinet across a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, I proactively release papers considered by Cabinet on the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment website…

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Question 17617 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 20 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I took one paper to Cabinet in the week beginning 20 April 2026. Please see the attached. In the interest of transparency, I proactively release papers considered by Cabinet on the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment website…