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Question 35678 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What independent verification, if any, beyond documentary review, does MPI conduct to confirm exporting NPPOs' phytosanitary certifications are accurate before consignments are cleared, in the draft IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

Guidance provided at clause 3.1 of the draft import health standard includes a link to a document with information about the Ministry for Primary Industries’ onshore verification activities which can be found here:…

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Question 35679 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Has MPI reviewed published estimates of visual inspection sensitivity for cryptic pests, and what evidence demonstrates that commercially operated grading and inspection systems consistently detect low-density infestations of the pests…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

The biological traits of cryptic pests were considered by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) as part of the risk assessment. Information about the risk assessment is available on the MPI consultation page here:…

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Question 35680 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Has MPI quantified the expected sensitivity of visual inspection for each relevant pest and life stage, and if so, what detection probabilities were assumed in concluding that inspection under clause 3.1 of the IHS for Fresh Blueberries…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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I am advised that it was not necessary for the Ministry for Primary Industries to quantify the expected sensitivity of visual inspection because visual inspection is not relied on as the sole measure for managing pests under the proposed…

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Question 35681 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Does MPI intend to require larval extraction testing or molecular diagnostics for consignments from countries where Anastrepha fraterculus, Ceratitis capitata, Drosophila suzukii, Rhagoletis mendax or Lobesia botrana are present and no…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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I am advised that these kinds of tests may be considered as verification steps in support of some measures in the draft import health standard.

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Question 35682 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What verification, if any, does MPI require beyond visual inspection under clause 3.1 of the draft IHS for Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption, given internal fruit feeders and latent infections are not reliably detectable by visual…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

I am advised that the characteristics of pests were considered by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) as part of the risk assessment. Information about the risk assessment is available on the MPI consultation page here:…

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Question 35683 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What data, if any, on the abundance and spatial distribution of susceptible hosts in New Zealand did MPI use to estimate establishment likelihood for the pests in clause 2.3, particularly the polyphagous fruit flies in the draft IHS Fresh…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

I am advised that the polyphagous nature of these pests was considered in the risk assessment and is one of the reasons why a “high” likelihood of establishment rating was allocated in the proposal.

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Question 35684 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Does MPI's bilateral arrangement with each exporting country identify which Anastrepha fraterculus morphotype(s) are present, and is treatment efficacy validated against those morphotype(s) in the draft IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

The import health standard has not been issued and there are, therefore, no bilateral arrangements in place.

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Question 35685 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What scientific basis, if any, supports treating cold treatment as effective for Spotted Wing Drosophila in table grapes but not offering it as an option for blueberries in the IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

This cold treatment in grapes has not been validated for spotted wing drosophila in blueberries.

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Question 35686 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Was the treatment for Anastrepha fraterculus in Schedule 2 validated against all morphotypes of the species complex present in Chile, Mexico, Morocco, Peru and the USA, or against a single reference morphotype in the draft IHS Fresh…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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I am advised that the irradiation treatment is based on an international standard and is applicable to the entire Anastrepha genus.

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Question 35687 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Why has a cold treatment pathway not been included in Schedule 2 in the draft IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption, given that MPI already accepts cold treatment as an effective control for Spotted Wing Drosophila in table grapes…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

This cold treatment has not been validated for spotted wing drosophila in blueberries.

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Question 35688 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What New Zealand-specific evidence, if any, did MPI rely on in the draft IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption to conclude that disposal of imported blueberries into environments containing susceptible hosts is sufficiently uncommon…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

Information about the Ministry for Primary Industries’ (MPI) assessment of waste on the blueberry pathway is available on the MPI consultation page:…

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Question 35689 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Did MPI review New Zealand-specific evidence on consumer and retail disposal behaviour, commercial food-waste streams, home composting, and municipal green-waste systems in treating the domestic waste pathway as low risk in the IHS Fresh…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) reviewed evidence where available. Information about MPI’s assessment of waste on the blueberry pathway is available on the MPI consultation page:…

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Question 35690 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What evidence, if any, has MPI relied on in drafting the IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption to conclude that mechanically harvested and field-packed imported blueberries present an equivalent biosecurity risk to hand-harvested…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

The Ministry for Primary Industries has utilised a wide range of evidence and information in drafting the proposed import health standard.

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Question 35691 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Why does clause 2.1 in the IHS Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption not specify harvesting method, packhouse hygiene standards, or waste handling, given New Zealand growers face stricter requirements domestically?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

Clause 2.1 should be read together with the definition of commercial production methods in Schedule 1: Definitions of the draft import health standard. The draft import health standard can be found here:…

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Question 35692 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What process and timeframe applies for adding a pest to ONZPR once new evidence is received, given a “regulated pest” is defined solely by reference to ONZPR listing in the IHS for Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

The Official New Zealand Pest Register (ONZPR) is updated with regulated pests on the publication of a new standard. The Ministry for Primary Industries also operates an emerging risk system that considers new evidence about a pest and…

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Question 35693 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How does MPI notify industry when a document incorporated by reference (such as an ISPM) is amended, given clause 1.2(2) in the IHS for Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption removes the requirement for a prior publication notice?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

I am advised that the purpose of Clause 1.2(2) is to ensure that users of the standard are aware of the need to check for the current version of the relevant International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM). On a case-by-case…

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Question 35694 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Does MPI intend to distinguish between conventionally grown and organically certified blueberries in the final IHS for Fresh Blueberries for Human Consumption, and if not, why not?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

This question was raised during consultation on the draft import health standard and will be addressed as part of the review of submissions.

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Question 35695 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many equivalence determinations under ISPM 24 has MPI approved for fresh produce IHSs in the past five years, and are these published or otherwise available to industry?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

When an equivalence determination is approved by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), it is notified on the MPI website in accordance with section 27 of the Biosecurity Act 1993. You can read more here:…

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Question 35696 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Has MPI assessed whether organically certified blueberry production in Chile, Mexico, Morocco, Peru or the USA can achieve equivalent phytosanitary outcomes to conventional production for the pests listed in the IHS for Fresh Blueberries…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

The Ministry for Primary Industries has utilised a wide range of evidence and information in drafting the proposed import health standard.

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Question 35697 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What advice, if any, has the Minister received from MPI, the Commerce Commission, or industry representatives regarding the commercial and legal implications of prolonged flockdowns, including the potential impact on free-range egg…

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Cameron Brewer

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

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None.

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Question 35698 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Has MPI advised or encouraged poultry producers to "flockdown" and if so, is this voluntary guidance or an expectation that producers are effectively expected to follow, and if it is not a legal requirement, how does MPI distinguish…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

Any move to house birds is being undertaken voluntarily by farmers as a precautionary step to protect their flocks from H5 bird flu, and is a temporary preventative measure at this stage. The Commerce Commission has provided guidance on…

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35699, 35700, 35702 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 35699

    Does the Commerce Commission believe that producers may face challenges meeting free-range labelling expectations during prolonged emergency biosecurity measures, particularly where flockdowns are voluntary recommendations rather than…

  • 35700

    What guidance , if any, has the Commerce Commission provided to industry regarding Fair Trading Act obligations if voluntary flockdown arrangements extend beyond two months?

  • 35702

    What guidance has the Commerce Commission provided to industry regarding Fair Trading Act obligations for prolonged voluntary flockdown arrangements, such as those that extend beyond two months?

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Cameron Brewer

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

Answer

The Commerce Commission published guidance on free range egg and poultry claims during a potential avian influenza outbreak to provide guidance to the industry in March 2025. The guidance is available on the Ministry for Primary…

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Question 35701 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Is the Commerce Commission aware of egg producers reportedly using adhesive labels or stickers to inform consumers that eggs may have been produced under temporary emergency flockdown arrangements, if so, what information does the…

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Cameron Brewer

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

Answer

Staff from the Commerce Commission have met with industry stakeholders. The Commerce Commission understands that industry is exploring approaches to inform consumers, which includes a possible sticker option.

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Question 35704 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Has the Oranga Tamariki Chief Advisor seen any CCTV footage from Korowai Manaaki showing young people lined up on two sides and a young person walking through the two lines while he was hit; if so, when did they view this?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that the Oranga Tamariki Chief Advisor Youth Justice Services and Residential Care has not viewed the footage referred to by the Member.

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Question 35706 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Has the Oranga Tamariki National Manager for Youth Justice seen any CCTV footage from Korowai Manaaki showing young people lined up on two sides and a young person walking through the two lines while he was hit; if so, when did they view…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that the Oranga Tamariki National Director Youth Justice Residences viewed the footage referred to by the Member on 15 July 2026.

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Question 35707 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Has the Oranga Tamariki Deputy Chief Executive responsible for youth justice seen any CCTV footage from Korowai Manaaki showing young people lined up on two sides and a young person walking through the two lines while he was hit; if so,…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that the Oranga Tamariki Deputy Chief Executive Youth Justice Services and Residential Care viewed the footage referred to by the Member on 16 July 2026.

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Question 35708 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Has the Chief Executive of Oranga Tamariki seen any CCTV footage from Korowai Manaaki showing young people lined up on two sides and a young person walking through the two lines while he was hit; if so, when did she view this?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that the Chief Executive of Oranga Tamariki has not viewed the footage referred to by the Member.

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Question 35709 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Does he consider that he is accountable to the House for statements made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs concerning China irrespective of the capacity in which those statements were made?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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No.

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Question 35710 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • If commercial radio stations that deliver important public media content are eligible for NZ On Air funding, can stations that cannot afford official radio audience measurement data prove audience reach through alternative methods, and if…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I am advised that commercial radio stations are not eligible for operational funding from NZ On Air, regardless of radio audience measurement data.

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Question 35711 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Is there a standing instruction or practice governing advice to the Office of the Prime Minister about formal representations by foreign missions, if so, was it followed in respect of the representations lodged by the Chinese Embassy in…

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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 seconds Ministry staff into the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet and the Offices of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Trade and Investment, Minister for Climate Change and…

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Question 35712 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • Does Ferry Holdings maintain a register of directors' interests, if so, are any entries contained relating to Greg Lowe's former roles as group chief executive of Beca and managing director of Beca Australia?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

Answer

Ferry Holdings has assured us that a register of directors' interest is maintained and that Mr Lowe has consistently declared a conflict in relation to Beca. This has been managed by Mr Lowe recusing himself from all discussions and…

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Question 35713 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • Has he been advised of any conflict of interest arising from Ferry Holdings director Greg Lowe's former roles as group chief executive of Beca and managing director of Beca Australia?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Yes. Mr Lowe was appointed in 2025 following a verification process managed by The Treasury. Mr Lowe's experience as a qualified marine engineer and as the former global head of Beca were known to Ministers as assessing a curriculum vitae…

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35260, 35267 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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  • 35260

    Has he received any communication from the Ombudsman seeking or querying Police involvement in investigating Wakari Hospital Ward 10A; if so, when?

  • 35267

    Has the Minister received any communication from the Ombudsman, seeking or querying Police involvement in investigating Wakari Hospital Ward 10A; if so, when?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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No.

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Question 35265 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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  • Has the Minister received any communication from the Ombudsman, seeking or querying Police involvement in investigating Wakari Hospital Ward 10A; if so, when?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that correspondence my office receives is not categorised by topic. Accordingly, the information requested is not available in an easily reportable format. It would not be a good use of taxpayer-funded staff’s time to collate…

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Question 35269 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What protocol and procedures, if any, govern the storage and disposal of CTV footage captured at Oranga Tamariki youth justice facilities?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that the relevant business group within Oranga Tamariki determined that CCTV footage captured at Oranga Tamariki youth justice residences would generally be retained for three months before being automatically overwritten.

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Question 35270 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many, if any, serious event notifications were made at each of Oranga Tamariki's Korowai Manaaki, Whakatakapokai, Te Maioha o Prekarangi, Te Au rere a te Tonga, and Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo youth justice facilities in July 2026?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised by Oranga Tamariki that the total number of Serious Event Notifications made across Youth Justice residences in July 2026 was 22. A further breakdown is provided below: Korowai Maanaki = 0 Whakatakapokai = 3 Te Au Rere a te…

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Question 35271 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many, if any, serious event notifications were made at each of Oranga Tamariki's Korowai Manaaki, Whakatakapokai, Te Maioha o Prekarangi, Te Au rere a te Tonga, and Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo youth justice facilities between 1 January and…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised by Oranga Tamariki that the total number of Serous Event Notifications made across Youth Justice residences between 1 January and 30 June 2026 was 123. A further breakdown is provided below: Korowai Maanaki = 40 Whakatakapokai…

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Question 35272 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What are the standards, if any, for staffing ratios in Oranga Tamariki youth justice facilities?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised there is no set standard staff to young people ratios used by Oranga Tamariki within its Youth Justice Residences. I am further advised staff to young people ratios are determined by the operational needs of each residence and…

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Question 35273 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Does each of Oranga Tamariki's Korowai Manaaki, Whakatakapokai, Te Maioha o Prekarangi, Te Au rere a te Tonga, and Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo youth justice facilities, have the staffing complement required to staff the maximum capacity of the…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that each shift in a Youth Justice residence is rostered with the staffing complement required to meet operational requirements. Where there are shortages due to unplanned absences, additional shifts may be offered to casual…

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Question 35274 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many beds are currently in use at each of Oranga Tamariki's Korowai Manaaki, Whakatakapokai, Te Maioha o Prekarangi, Te Au rere a te Tonga, and Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo youth justice facilities?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised by Oranga Tamariki that the current number of beds in use across Youth Justice residences as at 3 August 2026 was 125. A further breakdown is provided below: Korowai Maanaki = 21 Whakatakapokai = 12 Te Au Rere a te Tonga = 32…

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Question 35275 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What is the maximum resident capacity at each of Oranga Tamariki's Korowai Manaaki, Whakatakapokai, Te Maioha o Prekarangi, Te Au rere a te Tonga, and Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo youth justice facilities, assuming full staffing capacity?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised by Oranga Tamariki that the current maximum resident capacity across Youth Justice residences as at 3 August 2026 was 165. A further breakdown is provided below: Korowai Maanaki = 42 Whakatakapokai = 15 Te Au Rere a te Tonga =…

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Question 35276 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What spare capacity, if any, is there in each of Oranga Tamariki's Korowai Manaaki, Whakatakapokai, Te Maioha o Prekarangi, Te Au rere a te Tonga, and Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo youth justice facilities, expressed in the number of beds and…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised by Oranga Tamariki that the total number of beds available across Youth Justice residences as at 3 August 2026 was 20. A further breakdown is provided below: Korowai Maanaki = 7 Whakatakapokai = 1 Te Au Rere a te Tonga = 8 Te…

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Question 35277 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many reports of concern, if any, were made at each of Oranga Tamariki's Korowai Manaaki, Whakatakapokai, Te Maioha o Prekarangi, Te Au rere a te Tonga, and Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo youth justice facilities in July 2026?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised by Oranga Tamariki that the total number of Reports of Concern across Youth Justice residences in July 2026 was 64. A further breakdown is provided below: Korowai Maanaki = 9 Whakatakapokai = 6 Te Au Rere a te Tonga = 1 Te…

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Question 35278 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many, if any, leadership team roles at Oranga Tamariki's Korowai Manaaki youth justice facility are filled by contractors; if any, what are the names of the roles and the lengths of the contracts?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that there are no leadership team roles at Korowai Manaaki filled by contractors.

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Question 35279 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many staff vacancies, if any, are there at each of Oranga Tamariki's Korowai Manaaki, Whakatakapokai, Te Maioha o Prekarangi, Te Au rere a te Tonga, and Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo youth justice facilities; if any, what are the role titles…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised by Oranga Tamariki vacancies are reported as ‘unfilled positions which includes positions under active recruitment, held for staff on secondment to other roles, and staff on extended leave without pay and that the total number…

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Question 35280 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many reports of concern, if any, were made at each of Oranga Tamariki's Korowai Manaaki, Whakatakapokai, Te Maioha o Prekarangi, Te Au rere a te Tonga, and Te Puna Wai o Tuhinapo youth justice facilities between 1 January and 30 June…

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised by Oranga Tamariki that the total number of Reports of Concern made across Youth Justice residences between 1 January and 30 June 2026 was 366. A further breakdown is provided below: Korowai Maanaki = 71 Whakatakapokai = 34 Te…

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Question 35281 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many times, if at all, over the past two years has Oranga Tamariki advertised for a Residence Manager for the Korowai Manaaki youth justice facility?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that the Residence Manager position at Korowai Manaaki has been advertised three times in the past two years.

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Question 35282 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How long, if at all, has Oranga Tamariki's Korowai Manaaki youth justice facility been without a Residence Manager?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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I am advised that the previous Residence Manager left Korowai Manaaki in December 2025; however, at no point has the residence been without a manager as other staff have acted in the role as required.

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Question 35283 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • Following reply 32965 (2026), was the inclusion of a policy consultation option to remove Te Mana o te Wai provisions from national direction based on a suggestion from agricultural industry stakeholders?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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Coalition agreements commit the Government to replacing the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management and rebalance Te Mana o te Wai to better reflect the interests of all water users. My colleagues and I considered a wide range…

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  • Following reply 32963 (2026), which "Ministerial colleagues", specifically, did the Minister have "discussions with" to come to the decision to include an option to remove Te Mana o te Wai from national direction in the consultation…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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I discussed the freshwater package with relevant portfolio Ministers including the Minister for Agriculture (Hon Todd McClay), the Associate Minister of Agriculture and for the Environment (Hon Andrew Hoggard). Final options for public…