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Question 31918 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What is the total value of contracts awarded by officials in relation to the RiverLink project in Lower Hutt, broken down by contract, by contractor and by financial year, since 27 November 2023?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I am advised by NZTA that the current total value of contracts awarded by the Alliance is approximately $117.3 million over 91 executed contracts: 2025 - $55.6 million 2026 - $61.7 million. A complete schedule of packages can be provided…

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31919, 31922 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • 31919

    Do the conflicts of interest noted in relation to the Kānoa investment in the Tukituki Water Security Project / TWSP (as noted in the agenda for the Regional Development Ministerial Group meeting on 25 March 2026) relate to a conflict…

  • 31922

    Do the conflicts of interest noted in relation to the Kānoa investment in the Tukituki Water Security Project (TWSP), mentioned in the agenda for the Regional Development Ministerial Group meeting on 25 March 2026, relate to Mike Peterson,…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

Answer

No.

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Question 31920 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • Do the conflicts of interest in relation to the Kānoa investment in the Tukituki Water Security Project (TWSP), mentioned in the agenda for the Regional Development Ministerial Group meeting on 25 March 2026, relate to any of Sam Robinson,…

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

Answer

No.

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Question 31921 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • What are the "additional conditions" Kānoa is proposing in relation to the investment in the Tukituki Water Security Project (TWSP) in order to "address a conflict of interest", as mentioned in the agenda for the Regional Development…

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

Answer

The details of the contract, including any additional conditions, are commercially sensitive, and I do not consider it is in the public interest to release.

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Question 31923 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • What is the nature of the conflicts of interest noted, in relation to the Kānoa investment in the Tukituki Water Security Project, in the agenda for the Regional Development Ministerial Group meeting on 25 March 2026?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

Answer

An existing relationship resulted in a conflict of interest to be noted.

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Question 31924 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • Are the conflicts of interest in relation to the Kānoa investment in the Tukituki Water Security Project, which are referred to in the agenda for the Regional Development Ministerial Group meeting on 25 March 2026, conflicts associated…

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

Answer

The conflicts of interest are not associated with the applicant or a Minister and I do not consider it is in the public interest to release this information.

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Question 31925 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • What conflicts of interest exist, if any, in relation to the Kānoa investment in the Tukituki Water Security Project, as referred to in the agenda for the Regional Development Ministerial Group meeting on 25 March 2026?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

Answer

I am advised Kānoa is not aware of any conflicts of interest for this project other than the existing relationship noted in reply 31923 (2026).

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Question 31926 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Did the Department of Internal Affairs prepare any analysis of the Crown's obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi in relation to the disestablishment of the Oranga Marae Lottery Committee; if so, what did it conclude, and if not, why not?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

The Department of Internal Affairs (the Department) did not prepare a separate standalone analysis. As per s.277 of the Gambling Act distribution committees will still have a statutory requirement to have regard to the needs of Māori.

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Question 31927 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What submissions or correspondence, if any, has she received from iwi, hapū or marae opposing the decision to disestablish the Oranga Marae Lottery Committee, and how many pieces of such correspondence has her office received since 30…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

I have not received any correspondence from iwi, hapū or marae opposing the decision to disestablish the Oranga Marae Lottery Committee.

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Question 31928 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Did she consult the Minister for Māori Development on the decision to disestablish the Oranga Marae Lottery Committee before they were announced; if so, on what date?

Answered by

Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

Ministerial consultation is not required to make changes to the lottery distribution committees.

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Question 31929 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Was Te Puni Kōkiri consulted on the disestablishment of the Oranga Marae Lottery Committee; if so, what advice did it provide?

Answered by

Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

No. Consultation is not required to make changes to the lottery distribution committees.

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Question 31930 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many iwi or marae organisations were formally notified of the proposal to disestablish the Oranga Marae Lottery Committee before the announcement, and how many were notified only after the decision had been made, if any?

Answered by

Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs

Answer

The Department notified over 6,000 organisations and individuals of the changes to the lottery distribution committee structure. This included several iwi, hapū and marae. As I advised in my response to written parliamentary question 18450…

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31931, 31933 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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  • 31931

    What advice, if any, has she recieved on Project Whetū; listed by title and date?

  • 31933

    What advice, if any, has she received on Project Whetū; listed by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

Answer

The Centre for Family Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention publishes a list of advice provided to me online. This is updated monthly and available at https://preventfvsv.govt.nz/resources/briefings-to-the-minister.

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Question 31932 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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  • What advice, if any, has he received from the Chief Victims Advisor since February 2025; listed by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

I refer the Member to attachment 1. I have received one further document, but I believe it would prejudice the orderly and effective conduct of government decision making processes to release the title at this time.

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Question 31934 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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  • What advice, if any, has she received from the Chief Victims Advisor since February 2025; listed by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

Answer

None.

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Question 31935 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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  • What international trips, if any, has she taken in 2026; listed by place and date?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for the Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence

Answer

As Minister, I have undertaken international travel on one occasion in 2026. The destination was Australia and the dates of travel were 17 to 28 February 2026 inclusive.

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Question 31936 (2026)

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Julie Anne Genter

Member for Rongotai · Green Party

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  • Are the new Cook Strait ferries still expected to be delivered by 2029, and if not, when are they expected to be ready for service?

Answered by

Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

Answer

Yes.

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Question 31937 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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  • How, if at all, will the $8 million per year in baseline funding for Food Secure Communities be allocated across the national partners, the regional food hubs, the local food providers, the Food Security Initiatives, and for addressing…

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Hon Louise Upston

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

Answer

I am advised that the $8 million per year in baseline funding for Food Secure Communities in 2026/27 is allocated as follows: • $6.4 million to three national partners to maintain their operation at a national level. • $1.5 million for up…

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31938, 31962, 31963 (2026)

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    Ricardo Menéndez March

    List MP · Green Party

    31938

    When, if at all, did the Minister first become aware that Paul Henry, as a member of the Television New Zealand board was considering a candidacy in the 2026 general election?

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    Reuben Davidson

    Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

    31962

    On what date, if any, did he, or his office, first become aware that Paul Henry was considering standing as a candidate for any political party at the 2026 General Election?

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    Reuben Davidson

    Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

    31963

    On what date and at what time did he, or his office, first receive notice of Paul Henry's resignation from the TVNZ Board, if at all?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

14 July 2026, just before Mr Henry's public announcement.

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31939, 31940 (2026)

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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  • 31939

    When did the chair of the Television New Zealand board receive Paul Henry's resignation from the board?

  • 31940

    When, if at all, did the chair of the Television New Zealand board first become aware that Paul Henry was considering a candidacy in the 2026 general election?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

14 July 2026.

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Question 31941 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many, if any, new Early Childhood Education centres opened during the week of July 6th 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

One.

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31942, 31944, 31945 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 31942

    How many, if any, Early Childhood Education centres got their licenses cancelled by the Ministry of Education during the week of July 6th 2026?

  • 31944

    How many, if any, Early Childhood Education centres got their licenses suspended by the Ministry of Education during the week of July 6th 2026?

  • 31945

    How many, if any, Early Childhood Education centres got their licenses reclassified as a provisional license by the Ministry of Education during the week of July 6th 2026?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

None. This is also my response to written parliamentary question 31944 and 31945 (2026).

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Question 31943 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many, if any, Early Childhood Education centres permanently closed during the week of July 6th 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 31946 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many, if any, written directions have been issued by the Ministry of Education towards an Early Childhood Education centre during the week of July 6th 2026?

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 31947 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many, if any, Early Childhood Education centres have gone into liquidation since November 2023; broken down by month?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

I am advised that the information sought by the Member is not held by the Ministry of Education, as “liquidation” is not recorded as a specific reason for closure.

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Question 31948 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many, if any, children were attending early childhood centres during the week of July 6th 2026; broken down by region?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table showing the number of children attending early childhood centres (ECEs) during the week of 6 July 2026, broken down by region. Please note the sum of the regions will not match the national total,…

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Question 31949 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What advice, if any, has he received about Early Childhood Education during the week of July 6th 2026?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

None.

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Question 31950 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  • What confidentiality obligations, if any, continue to apply to Paul Henry following his resignation in respect of commercially sensitive TVNZ board material he may have received while he was on the board?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

I am advised that former directors remain subject to a duty of confidence. These confidentiality obligations are outlined in Appointments letters and reiterated in End of Term letters, and I expect all appointees to uphold these…

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Question 31951 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  • Will he seek any assurance from TVNZ that board papers, commercial strategy, or audience data accessed by Paul Henry as a director will not be used for political purposes; if not, why not?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

Confidentiality obligations are outlined in appointment letters, and I expect all appointees to uphold these obligations.

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31952, 31953 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  • 31952

    Did the due diligence process undertaken prior to Paul Henry's appointment in June 2025 canvass any intention to seek political office; if not, why not?

  • 31953

    What questions, if any, are asked of prospective directors of Crown entities in the media portfolio about current or intended political party membership, candidacy, or activity, as part of the appointment due diligence process?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

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I am advised that no specific questions regarding an individual's intent to stand for Parliament are asked during the due diligence process for Crown board appointments. It is expected that any such intention be disclosed at the time of…

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Question 31954 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  • How many TVNZ Board meetings, if any, did Paul Henry attend during his tenure on the board of TVNZ?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

I am advised that Paul Henry attended ten out of the eleven TVNZ Board meetings that occurred during his 12 months tenure.

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Question 31955 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  • What conflicts of interest, if any, did Paul Henry declare in TVNZ's interests register during his tenure, and on what dates were they entered?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

I am advised that Paul Henry disclosed a perceived or potential conflict of interest prior to his TVNZ Board appointment being confirmed, as he had accepted a contract to host four episodes of The Chase NZ. Filming was completed before Mr…

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31956, 31958 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  • 31956

    Has he requested any advice from the Ministry for Culture and Heritage regarding Paul Henry's tenure on, or departure from, the TVNZ Board?

  • 31958

    Has he received any advice from the Ministry for Culture and Heritage regarding Paul Henry's tenure on, or departure from, the TVNZ Board; if so, on what date was that advice received?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

No, as the Ministry for Culture and Heritage are not the department responsible for monitoring TVNZ.

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Question 31957 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  • Was he made aware of any occasion on which Paul Henry was required to recuse himself from a TVNZ Board discussion or decision; if so, how many such occasions were there?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

No.

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Question 31959 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  • Has he had any communication, written or oral, with the TVNZ Board Chair regarding Paul Henry's candidacy or resignation; if so, on what dates?

Answered by

Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

Yes, on 14 July 2026.

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Question 31960 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  • What was the effective date of Paul Henry's resignation from the TVNZ Board, and was it accepted immediately?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

I am advised that Paul Henry resigned on 14 July 2026 and his resignation was accepted with immediate effect.

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Question 31961 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  • Did Paul Henry, at any point during his tenure as a TVNZ board member, advise him or his office of any intention to seek political candidacy; if so, on what date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

No.

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Question 31964 (2026)

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Tamatha Paul

Member for Wellington Central · Green Party

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  • How many, if any, private rental homes are currently available in the lower quartile of the rental market, and is it greater or less than the 29% of social housing households that he claims currently have sufficient income to manage…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

As of 20 July 2026, there were 2,569 rentals listed on TradeMe that were below the lower quartile rent MBIE published for May 2026 (latest available). This will not include any rentals listed on other sites or those available but not on…

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31521, 31732 (2026)

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    Greg O'Connor

    Member for Ōhāriu · Labour Party

    31521

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 6 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    31732

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 6 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Veterans

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached document.

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31552, 31734 (2026)

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    31552

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 6 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    31734

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 6 July 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

As Prime Minister, I regularly request and receive advice from officials in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) on a range of matters. In accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 210/6, I consider that the time and resources,…

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31557, 31741 (2026)

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    Rachel Boyack

    Member for Nelson · Labour Party

    31557

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 6 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    31741

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 6 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries

Answer

Papers with titles currently in the public interest to publish: • Overview of Animal Welfare in Salmon Farming (8-Jun-26) • Bay of Plenty aquaculture settlement celebration ceremony (9-Jun-26) • Summary of National Climate Change Risk…

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31558, 31737 (2026)

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    31558

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 6 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    31737

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 6 July 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister for National Security and Intelligence

Answer

As Minister for National Security and Intelligence, I regularly request and receive advice from officials in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) on a range of matters. In accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 210/6, I…

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31626, 31745 (2026)

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    Greg O'Connor

    Member for Ōhāriu · Labour Party

    31626

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

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    31745

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

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Veterans

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None.

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31657, 31742 (2026)

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  • Asked by

    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    31657

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

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    31742

    Question published

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

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

In my capacity as Prime Minister, I have presented no papers to Cabinet within the specified timeframe.

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31664, 31740 (2026)

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    31664

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

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    31740

    Question published

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

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister for National Security and Intelligence

Answer

In my capacity as Minister for National Security and Intelligence I have not presented papers to Cabinet within the specified timeframe.

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Question 31731 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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  • What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 6 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Space

Answer

I regularly request and receive advice on a range of matters from officials. The titles of advice received from MBIE will be proactively released here:…

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Question 31733 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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  • What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 6 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

As the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety, the titles of advice I requested and received from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and WorkSafe are considered for proactive release on a regular basis. These…

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Question 31735 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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  • What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 6 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Deputy Prime Minister

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None.

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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  • What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 6 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister responsible for the GCSB and NZSIS

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I regularly request and receive advice on a range of matters from officials and I do not believe it is in the public interest to provide this level of detail.

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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  • What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 6 July 2026, by title and date?

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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 publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to the Ministers, by the end of the month after the advice is provided. Refer to that list, which can be found here:…