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Question 35452 (2026)

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Georgie Dansey

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many Jobseeker Support recipients who identify as Māori are there currently in Hamilton City; and how many were there in November 2023?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

Answer

I refer the member to the attached table, which provides the number of current working-age Jobseeker Support clients in Hamilton City Territorial Local Authority as at the end of November 2023 and July 2026, broken down by Māori and…

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Question 35453 (2026)

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Georgie Dansey

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many people between the ages of 15 and 24 are currently not in education, employment or training in Hamilton City; and how many were there in November 2023?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

Answer

I am advised that the time, hence the expense, required to answer this question within the timeframe for written parliamentary questions is not in the public interest, in accordance with Speaker's Ruling 210/6, as specific Hamilton City…

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Question 35454 (2026)

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Georgie Dansey

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many people between the ages of 15 and 24 are currently underutilised in Hamilton City; and how many were there in November 2023?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

Answer

I am advised that the time, hence the expense, required to answer this question within the timeframe for written parliamentary questions is not in the public interest, in accordance with Speaker's Ruling 210/6, as specific Hamilton City…

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Question 35455 (2026)

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Georgie Dansey

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many people between the ages of 15 and 24 are currently unemployed in Hamilton City; and how many were there in November 2023?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

Answer

I am advised that the time, hence the expense, required to answer this question within the timeframe for written parliamentary questions is not in the public interest, in accordance with Speaker's Ruling 210/6, as specific Hamilton City…

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Question 35456 (2026)

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Asked by

Georgie Dansey

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many people are currently unemployed in Hamilton City; and how many were there in November 2023?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

Answer

I am advised that the time, hence the expense, required to answer this question within the timeframe for written parliamentary questions is not in the public interest, in accordance with Speaker's Ruling 210/6, as specific Hamilton City…

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Question 35457 (2026)

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Georgie Dansey

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many Jobseeker Support recipients are there currently in Hamilton City; and how many were there in November 2023?

Answered by

Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment

Answer

I refer the Member to reply number 35452 (2026)

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Question 35458 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • To what extent does NZ On Air provide funding opportunities for commercial radio stations that deliver significant public value, such as local news, emergency broadcasting, or other services for underserved communities?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

I am advised that NZ On Air does not provide operational funding to commercial radio stations.

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Question 35462 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What assessment, if any, has he or his agency made of the potential impacts of an H5N1 avian influenza outbreak on domestic poultry production costs and supply fluctuations, given that New Zealand is not generally an importer of poultry…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

I am advised that the exact nature of impacts on the poultry sector is difficult to quantify, since it is unclear as to the likely patterns of spread of H5 bird flu and the extent and scale of impacts across the sector. Based on overseas…

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Question 35463 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Will the Electoral Commission review the electoral changes passed in December 2025 and their impact, if so, when?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

The Electoral Commission (the Commission) must report on the administration of the general election in accordance with the requirements of section 8 of the Electoral Act 1993, which includes a review of the services provided to electors to…

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Question 35464 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What engagement, if any, has the Minister had with representatives of the arable sector since 1 June regarding the potential impacts of an H5N1 avian influenza outbreak and implications on feed grain demand or business continuity; and what…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

In the event of any outbreaks in poultry, impacts on sectors will be closely monitored and consideration given as to what form of support could be required.

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Question 35465 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What assessment, if any, has the Minister made of whether the Ministry for Primary Industries' H5N1 avian influenza preparedness and vaccination policy is fully aligned with the Department of Conservation's approach to protecting…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

Answer

There are no areas of misalignment between the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) and the Department of Conservation (DOC). MPI and DOC have worked together to agree and operationalise a vaccination policy for threatened native bird…

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Question 35466 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What consideration, if any, has he given to commercial impacts on poultry producers who are housing birds out of biosecurity necessity, including the implications for producers' ability to market eggs or poultry products as free range?

Answered by

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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Question 35468 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What resources have the Electoral Commission allocated to ensuring people are enrolled to vote and is it more than previous Budget?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

To ensure people are enrolled to vote, the Commission has an Enrolment Strategy. I am advised the Commission’s Enrolment Strategy provides access to trusted and timely information for the public through a variety of channels, and regular…

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Question 35469 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What work, if any, are the Electoral Commission doing to ensure people enrol prior to October?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

The Electoral Commission (the Commission) will be undertaking a public education programme starting 10 August encouraging people to enrol or update their details by 4 October to make voting easy at the voting place. Information will…

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Question 35470 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What engagement, if any, has the Minister had with representatives of the arable sector since 1 June regarding the potential impacts of an H5N1 avian influenza outbreak and implications on feed grain demand or business continuity; and what…

Answered by

Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

Hon Andrew Hoggard is the lead Minister for the response to H5 bird flu, in his capacity as Minister for Biosecurity. I regularly engage with the arable sector; I am advised that, in the event of any outbreaks in poultry, impacts on…

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Question 35471 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Why is the Electoral Commission not recording the number of individuals who attempt to vote but are turned away?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

I am advised that the Electoral Commission (the Commission) records if someone has voted but will not be counting how many people come to a voting place but do not vote. People leave voting places for various reasons without voting. The…

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Question 35472 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Is it a requirement to have an EasyVote card to vote in the 2026 General Election?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

I am advised that the answer is no.

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Question 35473 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • Further to his answer to written question 32072 (2026): what does his diary show for the specific pick-up and drop off points for each vehicle service trip he took while in Toronto Canada in March 2025, and what are they, if any?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

Summaries of my ministerial diaries are available on the Beehive website,

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Question 35474 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • In what capacity did he attend a National Party fundraiser on 23 July 2026?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

I had a number of engagements that day in my capacity as Prime Minister. I visited MItchpine, Proliant, Wight Aluminium, the Justice Hub and did interviews with the Whanganui Chronicle and the River City Press. I then attended a dinner in…

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Question 35475 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • On what date did his office first contact the New Zealand Defence Force to book Air Force to transport him to Auckland on 23 July 2026, and was this from Ohakea Airbase?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

My office first contacted the NZDF on Monday 20th July once the timing of arrangements for the funeral for Sir Bill Birch was finalised. There were no commercial flight options that would have enabled me to get to the event on the 24th of…

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Question 35476 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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  • Which organisation/s were the source of Ministry of Housing and Urban Development documents on retirement village repayment modelling done by the Retirement Commissioner or her office, if any?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Associate Minister of Housing

Answer

The former Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga – Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (now part of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions & Transport) released a discussion document on options for changes to the Retirement Villages Act 2003…

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Question 35477 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What is Ferry Holdings Limited's total forecast operating cost to 2029, and how much of the $1,704 million funding envelope remains uncommitted?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

Answer

Ferry Holdings has been approved to deliver a programme within $1.704 billion, of which approximately 20% is contingency. Ferry Holdings operational costs for the period from establishment to 2029 are forecast to be $90 million. These are…

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Question 35478 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • By what date are Port Marlborough and CentrePort required to make their respective $110 million and $100 million contributions to the portside infrastructure programme?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

Answer

The ports will incur costs across the life of the programme. The member is mistaken if he thinks they are putting cash in for Ferry Holdings. They are building assets within their $110 million and $100 million budgets respectively and will…

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Question 35479 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What are the respective roles of Beca Ltd and North Projects Ltd in cost estimation and cost review for Ferry Holdings' programme, and why are both required?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

Answer

We have been advised that Beca have provided technical and specialist engineering resources on an ongoing basis since they were engaged as the technical advisor to Ferry Holdings Limited. While North Projects are a separate entity who were…

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Question 35480 (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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  • In relation to the answer given to Written Question 25163 and the questions also answered by this answer, does this indicate that staff from the Prime Minister's Office have not held meetings with the range of organisations listed, other…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

I refer the member to my reply to 35481.

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Question 35481 (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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  • In relation to the answer given to Written Parliamentary Question 25163, does the Prime Minister's Office keep records of meetings that staff from the Prime Minister's Office attend without the Prime Minister?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

I do not believe it is in the public interest to have more than twenty staff go through their calendars to find meetings with 29 organisations over a 30 month period. This answers question 35480.

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Question 35482 (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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  • How many NZUs, if any, are forecast to be sold at auction in financial year 2025/26?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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The Budget Economic and Fiscal Update 2026 forecasts that no Emissions Trading Scheme units would be sold by the Crown in the 2025/26 financial year. Whenever Emission Trading Scheme units are soId by the Crown, an equal and corresponding…

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6 questions (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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  • 35054

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

  • 35055

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

  • 35056

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

  • 35057

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

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

  • 35249

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

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

Answer

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

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 35122

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    What steps, if any, is he taking to repair New Zealand's relationship with the People's Republic of China following the comments he made about China on 29 July 2026?

  • 35123

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    Have the Human Rights Commission, the Race Relations Commissioner, or any community organisation made representations to him regarding the comments he made about China and Green MP Lawrence Xu-Nan on 29 July 2026; if so, from whom?

  • 35124

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    Has he received any correspondence from members of the public regarding the comments he made about China and Green MP Lawrence Xu-Nan on 29 July 2026; if so, how many items, and how many were critical of those comments?

  • 35125

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    What reports, if any, has he received on the impact of the comments he made about China and Green MP Lawrence Xu-Nan on 29 July 2026 on Chinese New Zealanders and other New Zealanders of Asian descent?

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    Does he consider it appropriate for the Minister of Foreign Affairs to tell a New Zealand citizen to "go back to your own country", as he said to Green MP Lawrence Xu-Nan on 29 July 2026; if so, in what circumstances?

  • 35127

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    On what evidence, if any, did he base his statement of 29 July 2026 that the People's Republic of China is a country where "they lie like a flatfish"?

  • 35128

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    Has the Prime Minister raised with him the comments he made about China and Green MP Lawrence Xu-Nan on 29 July 2026; if so, on what date, and what was the outcome of that discussion?

  • 35129

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    Does he stand by his statement of 29 July 2026 that the People's Republic of China is a country where "they lie like a flatfish"; if so, does he consider that statement consistent with his responsibilities as Minister of Foreign Affairs?

  • 35130

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    Does he accept the Prime Minister's public characterisation of his 29 July 2026 comments about China and Green MP Lawrence Xu-Nan as racist and offensive; if not, on what basis does he disagree?

  • 35133

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    What advice, if any, has he received on the potential impact of his 29 July 2026 comments about the People's Republic of China on international student enrolments from China?

  • 35136

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    Has he received any representations from exporters, industry bodies, or the Prime Minister's Business Advisory Council regarding the comments he made about the People's Republic of China on 29 July 2026; if so, how many, and from whom?

  • 35257

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    Does he think he should apologise to Dr Lawrence Xu-Nan for telling him on 29 July 2026 to "go back to your own country"; if so, will he?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

The comments the member refers to were made as the Leader of New Zealand First and not as the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

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Question 35172 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • Further to his answer to written question 32072 (2026): what was the total distance travelled by the vehicle service while it was engaged for his travelling party in Toronto Canada in March 2025?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

I refer the Member to reply number 32072 (2026)

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Question 35173 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • Further to his answer to written question 32045 (2026): did he travel by the vehicle service to Seequent's headquarters in Toronto for the business-to-business event co-hosted by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, and if so from what…

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Question 35174 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • Further to his answer to written question 32072 (2026): what was the longest single journey, by distance, undertaken using the vehicle service, and between which two points?

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Question 35175 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • Further to his answer to written question 32070 (2026): which agency or office booked the vehicle service, and what instructions were given to that provider as to the destinations required?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

I am advised New Zealand Trade and Enterprise made the booking.

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Question 35176 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • Further to his answer to written question 32070 (2026): what do the records of New Zealand Trade and Enterprise show for the specific pick-up and drop-off points for each vehicle service trip taken while he was in Toronto Canada in March…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

I do not have ministerial responsibility for New Zealand Trade and Enterprise.

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Question 35177 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • Further to his answer to written question 32070 (2026): what do the records of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade show for the specific pick-up and drop-off points for each vehicle service trip taken while he was in Toronto Canada…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

I do not have ministerial responsibility for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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Question 35178 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • Further to his answer to written question 32070 (2026): which officials or staff, by position, made use of the vehicle service that had been booked for the wider travelling party while he was in Toronto Canada in March 2025?

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Question 35179 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • Further to his answer to written question 32072 (2026): has he or his office requested from the vehicle service provided any record identifying the pick-up and drop-off points for each trip, and if not, why not?

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Question 35180 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • Further to his answer to written question 32072 (2026): did the vehicle service provide any record other than the invoice, including any booking confirmation, dispatch record, trip log, or driver record, that identifies pick-up or drop-off…

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Question 35181 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • Further to his answer to written question 32072 (2026): what were the pick-up and drop-off points for the two airport transfers identified on the invoice?

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Parliament dissolved: no reply received

Unanswered: Parliament dissolved

Question 35182 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • Further to his answer to written question 32072 (2026): how many trips did he take using the vehicle service?

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Parliament dissolved: no reply received

Unanswered: Parliament dissolved

Question 35183 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • Further to his answer to written question 32072 (2026): what does the itinerary show for the specific pick-up and drop off points for each vehicle service trip he took while in Toronto Canada in March 2025, if anything?

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Question 35184 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • On what dates, if any, did he use Air Force assets to travel following attending a fundraiser for the National Party?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

On 22 November 2024 I was in Taupo to attend the official opening of the Tauhara Power Station. I also attended a supporters lunch. On 25 September 2025 I visited Kaipara Kumara, Te Te Uri O Hau Avocado Orchard, met with the Northland…

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Question 35185 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • On what dates, if any, did he use Air Force assets to travel in order to attend a fundraiser for the National Party?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

Any National Party events are arranged around other events in my schedule.

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Question 35186 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • On what dates, if any, did he use Air Force assets to travel on the same day as he attended a fundraiser for the National Party?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

Corrected reply: 22 November 2024, 11 April 2025, 25 July 2025, 16 October 2025, 12 February 2026 and 23 July 2026. Any National Party events are arranged around other events in my schedule.

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Question 35187 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • Who accompanied him on his Air Force flight to Auckland on 23 July 2026?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

I was accompanied by a staffer and DPS.

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Question 35188 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • When travelling to Whanganui on 23 July 2026, did he at any point make use of a crown car, if so, who else accompanied him in those crown car trips?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

Yes. As is usual I was accompanied by staff from my office and DPS. I travelled by car from Wellington to Poroutawhao, Feilding and Whanganui.

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Question 35189 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • When travelling to Whanganui on 23 July 2026, did he at any point make use of a crown car, if so, for what legs of the journey?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

Yes. A crown car was used from 730am when I left Wellington until I left Whanganui that night.

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Question 35190 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • Does he stand by his statement “The other day, I am in Whanganui, I finish a meeting at 10:30pm at night. I get on a little six-seated King Air plane from the Air Force”, if so, what was the event that ended at 10.30pm that night?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

Yes however I should correct the statement to say that the Leader’s Heartland Dinner finished at 8.45pm.

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Question 35191 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • On what date, if any, did his office cancel his booked accommodation in Whanganui for the night of 23 July 2026?

Answered by

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

The accommodation for the night of 23 July was cancelled on 20 July once the arrangements for the funeral of Sir Bill Birch were finalised for Friday 24 July.

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Question 35192 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • On what date, if any, did his office book him accommodation in Whanganui for the night of 23 July 2026?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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The accommodation for my stay in Whanganui on 23 July 2026 was booked on 29 June 2026.