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Question 29473 (2026)

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Kahurangi Carter

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 received, if any, during the week beginning Monday, June 15th, 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

Answer

I refer the Member to reply 29235 (2026).

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Question 29475 (2026)

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Kahurangi Carter

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 received, if any, during the week beginning Monday, June 15th, 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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Titles of advice that I have received that support delivering access to timely, quality healthcare for all New Zealanders have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health, Health New Zealand and Pharmac websites:…

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Question 29476 (2026)

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Kahurangi Carter

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 received, if any, during the week beginning Monday, June 15th, 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

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In my capacity as Minister for Disability Issues, I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of reports received by my office from the Ministry of Social Development is regularly…

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Question 29477 (2026)

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Kahurangi Carter

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 received, if any, during the week beginning Monday, June 15th, 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

Answer

I refer the Member to reply number 59549 (2024).

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Question 29479 (2026)

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Celia Wade-Brown

List MP · Green Party

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  • Has the Minister received any updates from the Electoral Commission on when the vote.nz website will be completely ready with all enrolment and voting information?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The Electoral Commission is an independent Crown entity and as such, I do not receive reporting on detailed operational matters. The Commission’s quarterly accountability reports contain some information of this nature, but no information…

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Question 29480 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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  • Will the five MH-60R Seahawk helicopters being purchased by the Government be able to operate entirely independently from United States infrastructure, services, or other support, and if not, what functions or abilities are dependent on…

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Hon Chris Penk

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

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The MH-60R is made available through the United States Foreign Military Sales Program, a Government-to-Government process that facilitates the sale and export of US defence equipment, services and training. This low-risk procurement option…

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Question 29481 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • Further to WPQ 28022, has the Minister asked Waka Kotahi to provide him with any options for safety‑infrastructure improvements on the Desert Road; if not, why not?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I have not asked NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) for options on safety infrastructure improvements on the Desert Road. NZTA is responsible for assessing safety risks on state highways and determining the appropriate safety…

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Question 29482 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • Further to WPQ 28014, has the Minister asked Waka Kotahi to provide him with any feedback received from iwi, hapū, or local communities regarding safety risks on the Desert Road; if not, why not?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 29481 (2026). I have not asked NZTA to provide me with any feedback from any group regarding safety risks on the Desert Road.

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Question 29483 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • Further to WPQ 28030, has the Minister asked Waka Kotahi to reassess the Desert Road for safety‑camera installation in light of the six fatal and eight serious crashes since 2023; if not, why not?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 29481 (2026). I have not asked NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) to reassess the Desert Road for installation of safety cameras. NZTA is responsible for operational…

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Question 29484 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • Further to WPQ 28022, did the Minister request a copy of the assessment that concluded the Desert Road did not meet the threshold for average‑speed cameras; if not, why not?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 29481 (2026). I have not requested a copy of the assessment.

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Question 29485 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • Further to WPQ 28045, What steps, if any, has the Minister taken to ensure he is adequately informed about high‑risk State Highway corridors such as the Desert Road?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I receive regular briefings from NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) on the delivery of the Government’s transport priorities, including the maintenance, operation and improvement of the state highway network. NZTA is responsible for…

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Question 29486 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • Further to WPQ 28045, has the Minister requested that Waka Kotahi provide him with regular updates on safety risks on the Desert Road, if not, why not?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 29481 (2026). I have not requested regular updates specific to safety risks on the Desert Road.

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Question 29487 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • Further to WPQ 28024, why has the Minister not sought any advice, reports, or data from Waka Kotahi regarding safety risks on the Desert Road, given the number of fatal and serious crashes since 2023?

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

Answer

I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 29481 (2026). I have not sought advice, reports or data from NZTA on the safety risk on the Desert Road.

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9 questions (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • 29488

    What advice, if any, did the Minister receive on the impacts of discontinuing Māori Climate Platform funding on communities at higher risk of climate‑related hazards?

  • 29489

    What assessment, if any, has the Minister received regarding the loss of Māori‑led climate‑action capability resulting from the cessation of Māori Climate Platform funding?

  • 29490

    What feedback, if any, was received from Māori stakeholders regarding the impacts of discontinuing funding for the Māori Climate Platform?

  • 29491

    What engagement, if any, occurred with iwi, hapū, Māori organisations, or marae before the decision was made to discontinue funding for the Māori Climate Platform?

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  • 29493

    What advice, if any, did the Minister receive regarding the impact of discontinuing marae climate-resilience funding on community preparedness for climate-related events?

  • 29494

    How many marae had approved or active climate-resilience projects at the time funding for the Māori Climate Platform was discontinued?

  • 29495

    What reasons, if any, were provided to the Minister for discontinuing funding for the Māori Climate Platform?

  • 29496

    On what date, if any, did the Minister first receive any advice recommending the discontinuation of funding for the Māori Climate Platform?

  • 29497

    What advice, if any, did the Minister receive on the implications of discontinuing funding for the Māori Climate Platform for Māori communities disproportionately affected by climate change?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

Answer

The Māori Climate Platform programme was reset in 2024 to be delivered with time-limited funding and is scheduled to end on 30 June 2027. The Ministry for the Environment continues to implement the existing programme, and regional…

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Question 29492 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • What alternative funding mechanisms, if any, does the Government intent to provide to support marae climate-resilience initiatives previously funded through the Māori Climate Platform?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

Answer

The Government recognises the role marae play in supporting community resilience. Marae and Māori communities can access existing funding mechanisms to support climate resilience, including the following: • The Māori Development Fund…

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Question 29498 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • What savings, if any, are expected to result from the decision to discontinue funding for the Māori Climate Platform, broken down by financial year?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

Answer

The Budget 2024 baseline savings initiative “Climate Change Programmes” returned funding from the appropriation “Supporting Equitable Transitions and Climate Resilience for Māori” which holds the funding for the Māori Climate Platform. The…

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Question 29499 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • What advice, if any, did the Minister receive on the implications of discontinuing Crown funding for Ara Ake for achieving New Zealand's emissions-reduction targets?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

Answer

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

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Question 29500 (2026)

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Celia Wade-Brown

List MP · Green Party

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  • Is the Minister aware that Easy Read enrolment information is not yet available on the Vote.NZ website although there are less than eighteen weeks until enrolment closes?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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The Electoral Commission is an independent Crown entity and as such, I do not receive reporting on detailed operational matters. The Commission’s quarterly accountability reports contain some information of this nature, but no information…

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Question 29501 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What analysis, if any, has he received of the effect of increasing the social housing income-related rent contribution from 25 to 30 percent of income on tenants with a disability and on households with dependent children, and will he…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

Analysis has considered how changes to income related rent settings may affect different groups of tenants, including households with dependent children and those with additional needs. This analysis is high level and indicative and…

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28936, 29132, 29133, 29134 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 28936

    Recorded target Tama Potaka, Associate Minister of Housing

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    Will the $10 million allocated for local provider-driven solutions (including Homelessness Outreach, Housing Assistance Centres, additional transitional housing services and Immediate Access to Transitional Housing) be continued beyond 30…

  • 29132

    Recorded target Chris Bishop, Minister of Housing

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    How much of the additional $14.54 million over the next year for support services to help people sleeping rough, announced on 17 June 2026, represents continuation of services previously funded, as opposed to new or expanded services?

  • 29133

    Recorded target Chris Bishop, Minister of Housing

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    Which appropriations or budget lines, if any, have been redirected to fund the additional $14.54 million for support services to help people sleeping rough, announced on 17 June 2026?

  • 29134

    Recorded target Chris Bishop, Minister of Housing

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    Of the additional $14.54 million over the next year for support services to help people sleeping rough, announced on 17 June 2026, how much is new funding and how much is reprioritised from existing budgets?

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

The $10 million allocated for local provider-driven solutions for the period from set up to 30 June 2026 has been allocated. An additional $14.5 million has been provided for a support package for 2026/27 from the transitional housing…

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Question 29023 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • What assessment, if any, did the Minister receive on the implications of discontinuing Crown funding for Ara Ake for Taranaki's economic transition and diversification?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

Answer

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

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Question 29024 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • What engagement, if any, occurred with iwi, local government, industry stakeholders, or energy-sector participants before the decision was made to discontinue Crown funding for Ara Ake?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that no engagement occurred prior to my decision.

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Question 29025 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • What funding, if any, has been allocated to replace the functions previously undertaken by Ara Ake?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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Budget 2026 allocated the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority $3 million over four years from 2026/27 to deliver programmes transferred from Ara Ake (including management of any novated contracts).

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Question 29026 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • What alternative organisation or mechanism, if any, does the Government intend to use to support energy-innovation activities previously supported through Ara Ake?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority regularly supports energy innovation, pilots and trials and will deliver programmes that align with its function once they are transferred from Ara Ake.

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Question 29027 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • Which projects, if any, are expected to cease, be delayed, or be scaled back as a result of the decision to discontinue Crown funding for Ara Ake?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

Answer

I am advised that Ara Ake is working through a process to determine what programmes should transfer to the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority, and which programmes will cease.

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Question 29028 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • What assessment, if any, has the Minister received regarding the loss of specialist energy-innovation capability resulting from the discontinuation of Crown funding for Ara Ake?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

Answer

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

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29029, 29030 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • 29029

    How many full-time equivalent positions, if any, were supported by Crown funding provided to Ara Aka at the time that funding was discontinued?

  • 29030

    What estimate, if any, has the Minister received of the number of jobs that may be affected by the discontinuation of Crown funding for Ara Ake?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

Answer

I am advised that Ara Ake employs five directors and 12 staff.

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Question 29031 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • What advice, if any, did the Minister receive regarding the impact of discontinuing Crown funding for Ara Ake on New Zealand's energy resilience and security?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

Answer

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

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Question 29032 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • How many projects, if any, were being supported by Ara Ake at the time Crown funding was discontinued?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that Ara Ake has 16 repayable grant contracts (some are completed) and a smaller number of grant contracts.

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Question 29033 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • What advice, if any, did the Minister receive regarding the impact of discontinuing Crown funding for Ara Ake on regional economic development in Taranaki?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

Answer

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

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Question 29034 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • What advice, if any, did the Minister receive regarding the impact of discontinuing Crown funding for Ara Ake on the New Zealand's energy innovation ecosystem?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

Answer

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

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Question 29035 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • What reasons, if any, were provided to the Minister for discontinuing Crown funding for Ara Ake?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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The former Minister for Energy and I received advice that: - While there had been a focus on removing duplication with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority, overlaps remained. - Science system reforms provide an opportunity for…

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Question 29036 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • On what date, if any, did the Minister first receive any advice recommending to scrap Crown funding for Ara Ake?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

Answer

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

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Question 29037 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • What savings, if any, are expected to result from the decision to discontinue Crown funding for Ara Ake, broken down by financial year?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

Answer

I am advised that the expected savings are as follows: 2026/27 – $6.5 million 2027/28 – $6.5 million 2028/29 – $6.0 million 2029/30 – $6.0 million 2030/31 to 2032/33* – $7 million per year *Ara Ake’s funding agreement with the Ministry of…

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Question 29038 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • What was the total amount of Crown funding allocated to Ara Ake in each financial year from 2020/21 to 2025/26?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

Answer

I am advised that the total Crown funding was as follows: 2020/21 - $8.4 million 2021/22 - $8.8 million 2022/23 - $6.6 million 2023/24 - $7.0 million 2024/25 - $7.0 million 2025/26 - $7.0 million

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Question 29039 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How much funding, if any, has the Electoral Commission allocated towards enrolment processing staffs for the 2026 General Election?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that staff funding for enrolment for the General Election 2026 is set at $5.124m.

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Question 29040 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to 19050; which locations will the Electoral Commission host pop-up enrolment hubs in?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Electoral Commission is providing pop-up enrolment hubs (known as mobile enrolment) throughout the Māori Electoral Option period and will continue through until the general election. Mobile enrolment dates and…

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Question 29041 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to WPQ 19069; of the 28,000 roles expected to be recruited from now until the election, what roles will be recruitment be for?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the Member to table 1, attached, for the approximate number of roles remaining to be recruited for the 2026 General Elections, broken down by role type.

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Question 29042 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to WPQ 19069; of the 28,000 roles expected to be recruited from now until the election, which regions will see recruitment opportunities?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I refer the member to reply 29041 (2026).

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Question 29043 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Has the Electoral Commission planned further work to communication the 2025 boundary changes, if so, what work is planned?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Electoral Commission will include information that voters’ electorate may have changed since the last election in enrolment update packs to be sent to all enrolled voters in August. The electorate where voters are…

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Question 29044 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 15 June 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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My office receives many invitations to events and meetings. As per Speaker’s Ruling 199/6, I do not consider it to be in the public interest to undertake an exercise to identify and collate the material requested, as it will require a…

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Question 29045 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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 received, if any, during the week beginning 15 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

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The titles of papers I received in my capacity as Minister for Regulation are considered for proactive release each month and are published on the Ministry for Regulation’s website. Some titles may be withheld where the material remains…

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Question 29046 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to Written Parliamentary Question 20806 (2026): Which specific "Government priority education initiatives" received the funding reprioritised from “Schools’ operating expenses for peer support and coach funding”; expressed as a…

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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The Positive Behaviour for Learning School Wide operating expenses for peer support and coach funding has not been reallocated to a specific initiative. It has been reinvested for key Budget 2026 priorities, which include investing in…

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Question 29047 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to Written Parliamentary Question 20815 (2026); Which specific "core system investments were invested into from the funding reprioritised from the Targeted Assistance for Participation appropriation; expressed as a list?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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The current year underspends from Targeted Assistance for Participation have been reinvested into a tagged contingency for potential use in the Early Childhood Education sector.

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Question 29048 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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 received, if any, during the week beginning 15 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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I received two documents during this period; however, it is not in the public interest to release the title of these documents. In addition, staff in my office may informally receive documents, including draft documents, from officials in…

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 15 June 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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The Member can find my diary proactively released on the Beehive website. I do not consider it in the public interest to prepare a list of meetings I did not attend, or declined to attend, for the Member.

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How and when will the Government publicly report on the outcomes achieved with the additional $14.54 million for support services to help people sleeping rough, announced on 17 June 2026?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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As with other programmes, progress will be reported publicly through the accountability cycle, including departmental Annual Reports.

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  • What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning 15 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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Corrected reply: The titles of papers I received from the Ministry for the Environment and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change are considered for proactive release each month and are…

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How much of the additional $14.54 million for support services to help people sleeping rough, announced on 17 June 2026, will be spent on direct services as opposed to administration and contract management?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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The $14.54 million is operational funding for services. I am advised that there will be some operational overheads in the delivery of these services to ensure providers can continue to run or stand-up additional services.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 15 June 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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The Member can find my diary proactively released on the Beehive website. I do not consider it in the public interest to prepare a list of meetings I did not attend, or declined to attend, for the Member.