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Question 16719 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · 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 13 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information.

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11813, 13985 (2026)

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    Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

    Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

    11813

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    What specific actions, if any, did the Minister take within the first seven days after receiving advice from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz posed a material risk to New…

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    Megan Woods

    Member for Wigram · Labour Party

    13985 (matches this search)

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    When did the Minister first receive advice that a closure of the Strait of Hormuz posed a material risk to New Zealand's fuel supply, and what was the source of that advice?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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Within the first seven days of receiving advice that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz posed a material risk to New Zealand’s diesel supply, I took a broad range of actions. I sought advice from officials on the impact of the closure of…

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13880, 13881, 13882 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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  • 13880 (matches this search)

    How much funding, if any, has been committed or contracted from the Gas Security of Supply Tagged Contingencies?

  • 13881 (matches this search)

    How much, if any, has been spent from the Gas Security of Supply Tagged Contingencies?

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    How much funding, if any, remains in the Gas Security of Supply Tagged Contingencies?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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There is no longer a tagged contingency. All funding has been drawn down and incorporated into the "Regional Development: Investment to bring new gas to market" appropriation.

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Question 13929 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What fuel supply exercises or continuity planning, if any, had the New Zealand Defence Force undertaken in the 24 months prior to February 2026 to prepare for a sustained fuel supply disruption?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister of Defence

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Question 13930 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What priority entitlements does the New Zealand Defence Force hold under the Fuel Response Plan 2026, and were those entitlements designed before or after the February 2026 conflict began?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister of Defence

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This information cannot be provided at this stage as the Fuel Response Plan remains under active consideration.

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Question 13931 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, did the Minister receive between June 2025 and February 2026 on the strategic energy security implications for New Zealand of a potential escalation of Middle East conflict?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister of Defence

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None

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Question 13933 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What modelling, if any, has been done on the fiscal impact of reduced fuel consumption or fuel rationing on the National Land Transport Fund?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised by the Ministry of Transport that it has modelled potential revenue implications of several possible scenarios for reduced fuel excise duty and road user charges due to increased fuel prices.

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Question 13935 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What contingency planning, if any, exists within the Ministry of Transport for fuel allocation prioritisation during a national fuel shortage, and when was it last updated?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that the Ministry of Transport does not hold contingency plans for fuel allocation prioritisation during a national fuel shortage, as this is not within the Ministry’s remit. However, the Ministry of Transport is supporting…

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Question 13936 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, did the Minister receive between June 2025 and February 2026 on the implications for New Zealand's road and freight networks of a sustained fuel supply disruption?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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As Minister of Transport, I didn't receive any such advice in 2025. For advice received in 2026, MoT and NZTA publish monthly lists of titles of advice provided to me (refer to…

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Question 13940 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What diplomatic engagement, if any, did New Zealand undertake between June 2025 and February 2026 to prepare for the possibility of a Strait of Hormuz closure affecting New Zealand's fuel supply?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Diplomatic engagement took place bilaterally and multilaterally to engagement to strengthen the resilience of New Zealand's fuel supply chains. New Zealand's offshore post network was tasked to engage with partners on the conflict between…

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Question 13942 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What further analysis, if any, did MFAT produce on New Zealand's energy supply vulnerability following the June 2025 Israel-Iran strikes beyond the July 2025 market report, and if any, what were the titles and dates of those documents?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Analysis and reporting on energy supply vulnerability is led by the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and employment (MBIE). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) has and continues to provide analysis to MBIE under this area of…

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Question 13943 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What action, if any, did the Minister or MFAT take following the July 2025 market report warning of Strait of Hormuz closure risks to ensure other relevant agencies incorporated this risk into their planning?

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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 policy includes a core focus on building resilience through implementing, enforcing, and expanding our existing network of Free Trade Agreements. Ultimately, a flexible, diversified, and…

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Question 13945 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    Was the July 2025 MFAT market report "NZ economy not immune to conflict in the Middle East" formally provided to the Minister for Energy, Minister of Finance, and the Prime Minister, and if so, on what dates?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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No.

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Question 13948 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, did the Minister request between 12 June 2025 and 28 February 2026 on the implications for New Zealand's fuel security of a potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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The Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles and dates of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 13952 (2026)

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Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What was Treasury's worst-case scenario for New Zealand inflation as of 26 February 2026, and did that scenario include an oil supply disruption component?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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The Treasury's inflation forecasts and advice surrounding them are Budget sensitive and will be released on Budget day.

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Question 13954 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    Did Treasury's Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update in December 2025 include any scenario analysis or risk assessment relating to oil price shocks or Middle East geopolitical risk, and if not, why not?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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No. The Treasury's Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update in December 2025 included scenarios related to higher or lower global demand and higher or lower productivity growth.

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Question 13958 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What scenario analysis, risk assessment, or economic modelling, if any, did Treasury provide to the Minister related to oil supply disruption or Middle East conflict escalation between 12 June 2025 and 28 February 2026, and by what dates…

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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The Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles and dates of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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13959, 13969 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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  • 13959 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, did the Minister request between 12 June 2025 and 28 February 2026 on the implications for New Zealand's fuel security of a potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz?

  • 13969 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, did the Minister request between 12 June 2025 and 28 February 2026 on the implications for New Zealand's fuel security of a potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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Officials are in the process of proactively releasing paper titles on the MBIE website.

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13960, 13967 (2026)

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Megan Woods

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  • 13960 (matches this search)

    What briefings, advice, or assessments, if any, did the Minister receive from MBIE regarding risks to New Zealand's fuel security arising from the June 2025 Israel-Iran strikes?

  • 13967 (matches this search)

    What briefings, advice, or assessments, if any, did the Minister receive from MBIE regarding risks to New Zealand's fuel security arising from the June 2025 Israel-Iran strikes?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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Officials are in the process of proactively releasing paper titles on the MBIE website.

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Question 13961 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What risk assessment, if any, accompanied the decision not to proceed with government procurement of reserve diesel in 2024?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information

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Question 13962 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What briefings, advice, or assessments, if any, did the Minister receive from MBIE regarding risks to New Zealand's fuel security arising from the June 2025 Israel-Iran strikes?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information

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Question 13963 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, did the Minister request between 12 June 2025 and 28 February 2026 on the implications for New Zealand's fuel security of a potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information

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Question 13964 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    When was work on Phases 3 and 4 of the Fuel Response Plan commenced, and why were these phases not finalised before the February 2026 conflict began?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I refer the member to the answer to WPQ 13970 (2026), by Hon Shane Jones, Associate Minister for Energy.

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Question 13965 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    Why were the additional minimum stockholding obligations for diesel importers not scheduled to come into force until July 2028 rather than sooner, and was any consideration given to accelerating that timeline following the June 2025…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I refer the member to the answer to WPQ 13971 (2026), by Hon Shane Jones, Associate Minister for Energy.

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Question 13968 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What risk assessment, if any, accompanied the decision not to proceed with government procurement of reserve diesel in 2024?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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As procuring additional reserve diesel carried significant capital costs that were unfunded, Cabinet wanted a robust understanding of options and their impacts before making decisions. No specific 'risk assessment' was undertaken with the…

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Question 13970 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    When was work on Phases 3 and 4 of the Fuel Response Plan commenced, and why were these phases not finalised before the February 2026 conflict began?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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New Zealand has a National Fuel Plan 2024 to guide the response to major fuel disruptions. The Fuel Response Plan 2026 is designed to give effect to that framework in the context of global shipping disruption following the current conflict…

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Question 13971 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    Why were the additional minimum stockholding obligations for diesel importers not scheduled to come into force until July 2028 rather than sooner, and was any consideration given to accelerating that timeline following the June 2025…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

Answer

Fuel importers need time to meet the increased Minimum Stockholding Obligation. 2028 was deemed to be sufficient time to hold additional diesel, including fabricating new tanks where necessary.

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Question 13983 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    When did the Minister first receive advice that a closure of the Strait of Hormuz posed a material risk to New Zealand's fuel supply, and what was the source of that advice?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I refer the member to the answer to WPQ 13985 (2026), by Hon Shane Jones, Associate Minister for Energy.

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Question 13986 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    On what date was the Ministerial Economic Security and Supply Chains Group established and was it based on any pre-existing contingency plan for economic supply chain disruption, or was it designed and established after the conflict began?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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The Ministerial Economic Security and Supply Chains Group was formed on 9 March 2026. It was designed and established after the Middle East conflict had begun, in response to heightened risks to fuel and critical supply chains.

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Question 13379 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What specific scenarios, if any, involving closure or disruption of the Strait of Hormuz were modelled in the Fuel Security Study (February 2025) or the Fuel Security Plan (November 2025)?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I refer the member to the answer to WPQ 13386 (2026), by Hon Shane Jones, Associate Minister for Energy.

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13380, 13390 (2026)

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    What advice, if any, did the Prime Minister request between 12 June 2025 and 28 February 2026 on the implications for New Zealand's fuel security of a potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz?

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    What advice, if any, did the Prime Minister receive from DPMC prior to 28 February 2026 on the risk to New Zealand's fuel supply from a potential escalation of Middle East conflict following the Israel-Iran strikes of June 2025?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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As Prime Minister, I regularly request and receive advice from officials on a range of matters relating to my Prime Minister and National Security and Intelligence portfolios, including from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet…

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Question 13381 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What updated advice, if any, did the Minister request or receive from MBIE on the implications for New Zealand's fuel security following the Israel-Iran strikes of June 2025, and if so, what are the titles and dates of that advice?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I refer the member to the answer to WPQ 13385 (2026), by Hon Shane Jones, Associate Minister for Energy.

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Question 13383 (2026)

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Megan Woods

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    What national security or resilience exercises involving fuel supply disruption scenarios, if any, had the government conducted in the 24 months prior to February 2026?

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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). I am advised that DPMC led three National Exercise Programme exercises involving discussion of a range of risks,…

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Question 13385 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What updated advice, if any, did the Minister request or receive from MBIE on the implications for New Zealand's fuel security following the Israel-Iran strikes of June 2025, and if so, what are the titles and dates of that advice?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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I received the following information: Aide Memoire Impact of Middle East conflict on global oil markets Date: 17 June 2025.

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Question 13386 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What specific scenarios, if any, involving closure or disruption of the Strait of Hormuz were modelled in the Fuel Security Study (February 2025) or the Fuel Security Plan (November 2025)?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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The Fuel Security Study (February 2025) modelled a major international supply disruption scenario to crude or fuel markets requiring supply chains to be rearraged. As part of that scenario, the Study considered a wider range of possible…

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Question 13388 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    Was the Strait of Hormuz closure scenario discussed at ODESC or any other national security coordination meeting between June 2025 and February 2026?

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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). DPMC leads and stewards New Zealand’s strategic crisis response arrangements, the Officials’ Committee for…

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Question 13391 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What specific dates did the Prime Minister attend meetings of the Ministerial Economic Security and Supply Chains Group?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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1 April and 16 April. I have also attended other meetings relating to fuel updates and commercial supply options on 31 March, 1-2 , 4, 6-10, 13 and 15 April.

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Question 13474 (2026)

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Megan Woods

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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 23 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information.

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Question 13519 (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 6 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information.

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Question 13568 (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 6 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information.

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Question 13569 (2026)

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Megan Woods

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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 6 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information.

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Question 13624 (2026)

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Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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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 13673 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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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 13674 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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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 13223 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What criteria, if any, will be used to determine that a Phase 3 or Phase 4 situation has been resolved sufficiently to return to Phase 2 of the National Fuel Plan?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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Six criteria have been identified that, if met, will prompt an assessment among Ministers about movement up or down a response phase. The criteria are set out in the Fuel Response Plan 2026 and are intended to apply at all phases.…

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Question 13224 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What parliamentary process, if any, will follow the conclusion of consultations on the National Fuel Plan?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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The extent of parliamentary processes required will be dependent on any further decisions that follow work on the Fuel Response Plan 2026.

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13225, 13240, 13242 (2026)

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  • 13225 (matches this search)

    What groups, individuals, or organisations, if any, have been recommended by a member of the Ministerial Economic Security and Supply Chains Group to be consulted on the National Fuel Plan?

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    What groups, individuals, or organisations, if any, have been recommended by the Ministerial Economic Security and Supply Chains Group to be consulted on the National Fuel Plan?

  • 13242 (matches this search)

    What groups, individuals, or organisations, if any, have been recommended by a Minister to be consulted on the National Fuel Plan?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

Answer

Ministers and government officials have been engaging with fuel users, importers and distributers during the update of the Fuel Response Plan 2026.

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Question 13226 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What decisions, if any, have been made regarding the National Fuel Plan as a result of consultations to date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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No decisions regarding the Fuel Response Plan 2026 have been made as a result of consultations to date.

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Question 13227 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What changes, if any, have been made to the National Fuel Plan as a result of consultations to date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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No changes to the Fuel Response Plan 2026 have been made as a result of consultations to date.

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Question 13228 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What Minister, if any, has final decision-making authority over the outcome of consultations on the National Fuel Plan?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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Decisions will be taken jointly by Ministers, including by the Ministerial Economic Security and Supply Chains Group.