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Question 4000 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    How many, if any long-term skilled roles will be created once the LNG import facility is operational?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Energy

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There will be employment opportunities, but it is not possible to be definitive on how many opportunities there will be at this stage.

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Question 4001 (2026)

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Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, jobs will be created during the construction of an LNG import facility?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Energy

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There will be employment opportunities, but it is not possible to be definitive on how many opportunities there will be at this stage.

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Question 4002 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    Has he received any advice that contradicts his claim that an LNG import facility will save New Zealanders around $265 million a year?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Energy

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No.

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Question 4003 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What assessment, if any, has been made of New Zealand’s exposure to geopolitical risk when considering an LNG import facility?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Energy

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There are multiple jurisdictions from which LNG can purchased, including many of New Zealand's trading partners. An import model of sufficient scale to allow LNG to be imported in fewer, larger shipments also reduces exposure to…

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Question 4004 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    Has Treasury produced a cost-benefit analysis of an LNG import facility, and if so, what are its conclusions?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Energy

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A business case was attached to the Cabinet paper. These were produced by MBIE.

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Question 4006 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    Who, if anyone, ultimately bears the financial risk if LNG infrastructure is underutilised?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Energy

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If the facility is not utilised in a particular year, New Zealanders will continue to receive benefits that far outweigh the costs. Just by having an LNG facility, providing certainty of fuel availability for generation, New Zealanders…

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Question 4009 (2026)

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    What modelling and assumptions, if any, underpins the estimate of a $2-$4/MWh levy on electricity to pay for the LNG facility?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Energy

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These are broad figures drawn from a range of sources, including industry investigations into LNG and aggregated information from the procurement process. No specific details of the procurement process will be released at this stage. The…

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Question 4011 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What criteria, if any, were used in the shortlist following Stage 1 of the LNG procurement process?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Energy

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The criteria used were assessments of technical feasibility and design, delivery timeframe, operational reliability and the commercial proposal.

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Question 4012 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What due-diligence checks, if any, have been undertaken on shortlisted proponents for an LNG import facility?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Energy

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To enter the procurement process, respondents had to provide information on their LNG project experience, ability to operate in New Zealand, compliance with the NZ supplier code of conduct and whether they are subject to any trade…

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Question 4013 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    How many proposals, if any, were received in Stage 1 of the LNG procurement process?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Energy

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There were 25 responses to the registration of interest.

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Question 4016 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    Will GST be applied to the levy on electricity for the government's LNG import facility?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Energy

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Normal taxation rules will apply.

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Question 3928 (2026)

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Megan Woods

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    Was the Prime Minister advised at any point of potential or perceived conflicts of interest relating to any Minister’s involvement in the decision to establish a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal, and if so, what action, if any,…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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Disclosures of information relating to Ministerial conflicts of interest are inherently confidential and not disclosed. This has been the approach of successive administrations, and I do not intend to depart from it. In order to maintain…

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Question 2038 (2026)

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    In what meetings, if any, with the United States has a critical minerals framework being discussed by representatives of the New Zealand Government, by date and attendees?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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I refer the member to reply 2045 (2026) from the Minister for Foreign Affairs.

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Question 2039 (2026)

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    What correspondence, if any, has the New Zealand Government sent or received, with the United States Government regarding a critical minerals framework, by date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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I have been advised that the United States Embassy provided New Zealand officials with a draft Critical Minerals Framework in December (December 1 to be precise), to consider signing. New Zealand officials have been in correspondence with…

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2040, 2053 (2026)

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    Which Cabinet Committee, if any, did a Cabinet Paper on the critical minerals framework go to, and on what date?

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    What is the title, if any, of any Cabinet paper or papers regarding a critical minerals mining deal with the United States, and on what date was this considered by Cabinet?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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The paper titled "A non-binding Framework on critical minerals between the United States and New Zealand" was discussed at Cabinet on 2 February 2026.

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2041, 2062 (2026)

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    Was the critical minerals framework discussed at Cabinet as an oral item or as a Cabinet Paper?

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    What date and time did Cabinet discuss the critical minerals framework?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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A paper on the proposed Critical Minerals Framework was discussed at Cabinet on 2 February 2026,

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Question 2042 (2026)

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Megan Woods

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    Were any conflicts of interest declared by Ministers during Cabinet discussions on critical minerals, and if so, what is the nature of these?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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In order to maintain the confidentiality of Cabinet proceedings, it is not in the public interest to provide details of the discussions at Cabinet. Disclosures of information relating to Ministerial conflicts of interest are inherently…

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Question 2043 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    Has Cabinet made any decisions on a critical minerals mining deal with the United States?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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No decisions have been made on a critical minerals framework.

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Question 2044 (2026)

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    What correspondence, if any, has the New Zealand Government sent or received, with the United States Government regarding a critical minerals framework, by date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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I refer the Member to reply 2039 (2026) from the Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Question 2045 (2026)

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    In what meetings, if any, with the United States has a critical minerals framework being discussed by representatives of the New Zealand Government, by date and attendees?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Corrected reply: In my capacity as Minister of Foreign Affairs, I am advised that the following meetings have occurred. - MSP meetings 17-19 November 2025, MBIE senior officials and MFAT officials - Washington DC meeting between MFAT…

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Question 2051 (2026)

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Megan Woods

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    Was the critical minerals framework ever considered by a Cabinet committee prior to being discussed at Cabinet, and if so, on what dates?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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The Critical Minerals Framework was discussed as an oral item at Cabinet Economic Policy Committee (ECO) on 17 December 2025.

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Question 2052 (2026)

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    On what date, if any, was a Cabinet paper on a critical minerals mining deal circulated to Cabinet Ministers?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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Cabinet papers are circulated to Ministers by the Cabinet Office. As Minister for Resources I do not have responsibility for the Cabinet Office.

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Question 2054 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    How many times, and on what dates, was critical minerals discussed at Cabinet?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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In order to maintain the confidentiality of Cabinet proceedings, it is not in the public interest to provide details of the discussions at Cabinet.

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Question 2055 (2026)

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Megan Woods

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    Who took the critical minerals framework to Cabinet?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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I took the Critical Minerals Framework to Cabinet alongside the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

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Question 1670 (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 period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), listed by agency, title and date…

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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 1719 (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 period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), listed by agency, title and date…

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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 1720 (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 period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), listed by agency, title and date…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · 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 1777 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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None.

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Question 1826 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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None.

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Question 1827 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · 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 738 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 15 December 2025, 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 787 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 15 December 2025, 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 788 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 15 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · 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 845 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 December 2025, by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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None.

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Question 894 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 December 2025, by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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None.

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Question 895 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 December 2025, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · 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 997 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 8 December 2025, 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 1046 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 8 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · 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 1047 (2026)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 8 December 2025, 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 1104 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 December 2025, by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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None.

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Question 1152 (2026)

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Megan Woods

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 December 2025, by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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None.

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Question 1154 (2026)

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Megan Woods

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 December 2025, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · 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…