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Question 28195 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • Further to WPQ 20211, did any advice provided to the Minister prior to those public statements include Māori-specific or equity-specific analysis, and if not, why not?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

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Decisions on which medicines are funded are operational matters for Pharmac, who makes those decisions independently within its statutory role and available funding. Titles of all advice that I have received have been, or will be,…

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Question 28196 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • Further to WPQ 20211, what specific documents, if any, did the Minister receive prior to making public statements supporting the removal of Māori and Pacific priority access, listed by titles and dates?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

Titles of all advice that I have received have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health and Pharmac websites: https://www.health.govt.nz/information-releases/lists-of-advice-provided-to-ministers-2019-2025…

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28197, 28198 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • 28197

    Further to WPQ 20207, did the Minister instruct Pharmac, formally or informally, to review or remove ethnicity-based criteria across the diabetes and cardiovascular medicine groups, and if so, on what date and in what form?

  • 28198

    Further to WPQ 20207, How does the Minister reconcile his claim that he gave no specific instruction on ethnicity-based criteria given that the Letter of Expectations directed Pharmac to give effect to Cabinet Circular CO(24)?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

I gave no specific formal or informal instruction on the removal of ethnicity based criteria.

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Question 28199 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  • Does the Minister intend that the recently announced amendment to the Local Government (System Improvements) Bill will prevent prevent councils from appointing elected Community Board or Local Board members as voting members on council…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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Community board and local board members are elected members. My intention is that, where they are appointed to a council committee, they should be able to exercise voting rights on that committee.

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Question 28200 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  • Does the Minister intend that the recently announced amendment to the Local Government (System Improvements) Bill will prevent prevent councils from appointing independent commissioners or members as voting members of District Licensing…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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District Licensing Committees are established under the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act, not the Local Government Act, and are therefore not in scope of the recently announced amendment.

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Question 28201 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • Further to WPQ 20216, has the Minister requested that Pharmac undertake Māori-specific modelling on access, complications, and unmet need before implementing any change, and if not, why not?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

I have not requested any modelling. Assessment scoping decisions are operational matters for Pharmac.

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Question 28202 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • Further to WPQ 20216, what advice, if any, did the Minister receive on the potential negative impacts on Māori access or health outcomes?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

Titles of all advice that I have received have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health and Pharmac websites: https://www.health.govt.nz/information-releases/lists-of-advice-provided-to-ministers-2019-2025…

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Question 28203 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • Further to WPQ 20209, why did Pharmac not undertake an equity impact assessment before proposing the removal of Māori ethnicity as an eligibility criterion for Type 2 diabetes medication?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

Pharmac makes decisions using the Factors for Consideration, which include the impact of the health condition on Māori and other population groups experiencing health disparities. A summary of this information was released as part of the…

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Question 28206 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to the reply to question 20908 (2026), which projects presented as potential Public-Private Partnership opportunities at the Government's March 2025 Investment Summit are no longer being procured as Public-Private Partnerships?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister for Infrastructure

Answer

Justice courthouses were presented as potential PPP opportunities at the March Investment Summit. A standard procurement approach, rather than PPP procurement, will be now be used. I refer the Member to the answer to Written Question 20911…

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Question 28207 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • Does the Associate Minister agree with the statement of Wayne Langford, Federated Farmers president, on Q+A recently that "we've got 95, 96, 97 - whatever the number is - percent [of farmers] doing a really good job"?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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I have met with many farmers over the past few years who are doing great environmental work and who just want to get on with doing the right thing without unnecessary costs and uncertainty. That is why we are reforming the resource…

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28208, 28210 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 28208

    What advice about financial payments is provided, if any, to survivors of abuse in care, or their lawyers, who have had a claim settled with a government agency, but have another claim lodged against a non-state actor where the survivor…

  • 28210

    Has a policy decision been made regarding claimants who have claims lodged with a government agency for abuse in care and also have a claim against a non-state actor for abuse in care; if so, what is it?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the Care of Faith-based Institutions

Answer

In January 2026, Cabinet took initial decisions on how the Crown can assist survivors of abuse in care outside of the core State redress system. This Cabinet paper is available at:…

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Question 28209 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What is the policy for survivors of abuse in care who have a claim lodged or settled with the Ministry of Social Development and Employment, and also with a non-state actor where the survivor also experienced abuse in care?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

Answer

For this response, a non-state actor is interpreted as a non-government organisation (NGO). The Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) has advised that where a claim is lodged or settled with both the Ministry and an NGO, the…

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Question 28211 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • What, if anything, was discussed at the Minister's 25/03/2026 meeting from 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM titled "MEET: Minister for Rural Communities" ?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

In this meeting we discussed the Government's significant education initiatives that impact rural schools.

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Question 28212 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • What, if anything, was discussed at the Minister's 3/03/2026 meeting from 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM titled "MEET: NZ Rural Schools Leadership Association President & Vice President" with Andrew King & Jane Corcoran?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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In this meeting we discussed rural education.

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Question 28213 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • Following reply 20234 (2026), what is the nature of the engagement between officials from the Ministries for the Environment and Primary Industries, and Irrigation NZ on resource management reform?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

Answer

Officials from these agencies meet to discuss resource management reform.

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Question 28214 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • Following reply 20234 (2026), what meetings, if any, have occurred in the last 6 months between officials from the Ministries for the Environment and the Primary Industries, and Irrigation NZ on resource management reform?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

Answer

Over the past six months, these agencies have met with Irrigation NZ several times to discuss key aspects of resource management reform.

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Question 28215 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • Following Reply 20259 (2026), why does the Minister's diary entry for the March 2026 "agriculture and horticulture sector workshop" that he "held", shown as "ATTEND: Natural Environment Bill Workshop" in his diary, not list any parties…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

Answer

As the Member will note, my office does not usually list out every single attendee at every meeting I attend. In this case, I provided the Member with that information when asked in Written Parliamentary Question 20230 (2026).

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Question 28216 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • Following Reply 20259, what other Ministers or MPs attended the "agriculture and horticulture sector workshop" on the Natural Environment Bill the Minister held on 18 March 2026?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

Answer

Hon Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture, and Simon Court MP, Under-Secretary to the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, attended the workshop.

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Question 28217 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • Following Reply 20259, what documents, if any, did the Minister receive from the attendees at the "agriculture and horticulture sector workshop" on the Natural Environment Bill the Minister held on 18 March 2026?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

Answer

I received a document titled 'RMA Reform: Background Document for 18 March Meeting' setting out suggestions for amending the Bills.

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Question 28218 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • Following Reply 20259, what documents, if any, were provided to attendees at the "agriculture and horticulture sector workshop" on the Natural Environment Bill the Minister held on 18 March 2026?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

Answer

Attendees received a meeting agenda and the document referred to in my response to Written Parliamentary Question 28217 (2026). Under-Secretary Simon Court and I received an annotated agenda from officials.

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Question 28219 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • Following Reply 20259, what were the outcomes, if any, of the "agriculture and horticulture sector workshop" on the Natural Environment Bill the Minister held on 18 March 2026?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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I instructed officials to provide further advice on matters raised at the workshop.

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Question 28220 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • Following Reply 20259, who, listed by name and organisation, attended the "agriculture and horticulture sector workshop" on the Natural Environment Bill the Minister held on 18 March 2026?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

Answer

Agriculture sector representatives: Kate Scott, CEO, Horticulture NZ; Emily Levenson, Environment Policy Advisor, Horticulture NZ; Stephen McNally, Principal Policy Advisor, Irrigation NZ; Paul Melville, GM Policy, Federated Farmers; Mark…

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Question 28221 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • Following Reply 20259, what was the agenda for the "agriculture and horticulture sector workshop" on the Natural Environment Bill the Minister held on 18 March 2026?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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The workshop focused on a range of matters the sector wanted to discuss regarding the Natural Environment Bill, including goals, environmental limits, fresh-water farm plans, allocation and natural resource levies.

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Question 28222 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • Following Reply 20259, did the Minister host an equivalent "workshop" on the Natural Environment Bill for environmental non-Government organisations (eNGOs)?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

Answer

No, but I have met with eNGOs on RMA Reform since the Bills were introduced.

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Question 28223 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • Following Reply 20259, did the Minister host an equivalent "workshop" on the Natural Environment Bill for any organisations, industries, or groups other than the "agriculture and Horticulture" groups mentioned?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

Answer

No, but I have met with a range of stakeholders on RMA Reform since the Bills were introduced.

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Question 28224 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • Following Reply 20259 (2026), does the Minister consider a more accurate title for the "agriculture and horticulture sector workshop" he held on the Natural Environment Bill on 18 March 2026 recorded in his diary as "ATTEND: Natural…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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I am advised that “HOST:” is not a standard prefix my office uses to categorise meetings for the purposes of my Ministerial diary.

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Question 28225 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • Following Reply 20259 (2026), why is the "agriculture and horticulture sector workshop" the Minister held on the Natural Environment Bill on 18 March 2026 noted in the Minister's diary without reference to agriculture and horticulture as…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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Because it was a workshop on the Natural Environment Bill.

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Question 28226 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • What topics, if any, were discussed at the meeting noted in the Minister's diary from 11/02/2026 and titled "MEET: Federated Farmers, Chairs of Beef + Lamb New Zealand and DairyNZ" at the Beehive with "Wayne Langford, Paul Melville, Oliver…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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Resource Management reform.

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Question 28227 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • How long has the 'Drinking Water in Schools Programme' existed for, which was mentioned in the press release from the Minister on 8 June?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The Ministry of Education established the Water Services Investment Programme in mid-2022 to address school infrastructure related to three waters; drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater. This was in addition to support schools receive…

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Question 28228 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • What briefings, advice, or aide memories, if any, did the Minister receive on the 'Drinking Water in Schools Programme' in 2025?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The briefings I received in 2025 regarding the Safer Drinking Water in Schools programme are listed below: • 28 May 2025 – Information Update: Joint Ministers’ meeting: Safe drinking water in schools Advice on the Safer Drinking Water in…

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Question 28229 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • What briefings, advice, or aide memories, if any, has the Minister received on the 'Drinking Water in Schools Programme' since 1 January 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

The briefings I have received since 1 January 2026 regarding the Safer Drinking Water in Schools programme are listed below: • 2 April 2026 - Rapid Response: Providing safe drinking water to schools The $30 million investment into the…

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Question 28230 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • How much money, if any, was allocated to the Drinking Water in Schools Programme prior to the announcement of the $30 million allocation in a press release by the Minister on 8 June 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

I refer to the Member to my response to written parliamentary question 28227 (2026).

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Question 28231 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • Was the Minister planning to allocate $30 million to the 'Drinking Water in Schools Programme' prior to her receiving written questions on the issue of drinking water safety in schools from Green Party Lan Pham MP in February 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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The capital injection from Budget 2026 into the Safer Drinking Water in Schools programme was as a result of decisions on the Maintenance of the School Property Portfolio Business Case that Cabinet approved in December 2025 included the…

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Question 28232 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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  • What is the total appropriation in the Community Renewable Energy Fund since establishment including forecast years, broken down by capital vs operating expenditure and year?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

Answer

I am advised that the Community Renewable Energy Fund has a total appropriation of $41.926m, this comprises of only capital funding. Broken down by year this is: • FY 2025/26 - $16.827m • FY 2026/27 - $14.181m • FY 2027/28 - $10.918m

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Question 28233 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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  • Furhter to Reply 20051, what is the breakdown of the allocation of heating grants by deprivation area and Community Services Card in the most recent year that data was available, and how does this compare to the previous 5 years?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

Answer

I am advised that EECA can only supply data for the 2023/24, 2024/25 and 2025/26 years. Data prior to 2023/24 is not available in the format requested.

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Question 28234 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • Where does the recently announced funding allocation of $30 million for the 'Drinking Water in Schools Programme' come from?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

I refer to the Member my response to written parliamentary question to 28231 (2026).

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Question 28235 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • When was work on the launch of the additional $30m for the "Drinking Water in Schools Programme" started, as announced in a press release on 8 June 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

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I refer to the Member to my response to written parliamentary question 28231 (2026).

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Question 28236 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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  • Further to Reply 20052, what is the breakdown of allocated insulation grants by deprivation area in the most recent year that data was available, and how does this compare to the previous 5 years?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

Answer

I am advised that EECA can only supply data for the 2023/24, 2024/25 and 2025/26 years. Data prior to 2023/24 is not available in the format requested.

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Question 28237 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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  • How many existing permits for prospecting, exploration and mining, if any, are located within or overlap the Te Wahiponamu World Heritage Area, listed by permit number and total area?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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The active Minerals Permits overlapping the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage Area (TWWHA) as at 11 June 2026 are set out in the attached table.

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Question 28238 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • What topics were discussed at the meeting on 29/04/2026 titled "MEET: Chair of Greater Wellington Daran Ponter and Hon Simon Watts, Beehive, Daran Ponter, Hon Simon Watts, Agriculture" in the Minister's diary for April 2026?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

Answer

Regional flood resilience and protection.

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Question 28239 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • What topics were discussed at the meeting the Minister attended on 2/04/2026 noted as "MEET: Helen Clark Foundation, Beehive, Helen Clark Foundation representatives, Agriculture" in his calendar for April 2026?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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The Foundation’s priorities in relation to the Government’s policies in Agriculture and Trade.

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Question 28240 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • In how many cases, if any, was a director or member of a board or committee excluded from or absent for more than one-third of agenda items during their tenure at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

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

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None.

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Question 28241 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What total fees or other remuneration, if any, were paid to each director or member of a board or committee subject to a conflict of interest management plan at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

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

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None.

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Question 28242 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What total fees or other remuneration, if any, were paid to each director or member of a board or committee subject to a conflict of interest management plan at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which…

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Hon Mark Mitchell

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

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None.

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Question 28243 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • Further to reply 19845 (2026), how is the Minister monitoring NZ Post's compliance with the engagement and minimum-service-point requirements of the Deed; and has the Minister formed any view as to whether NZ Post complied with the Deed in…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Media and Communications

Answer

The 2025 amendments to the postal Deed of Understanding require NZ Post to maintain a minimum of 500 retail service points, reducing to a minimum of 400 over time, with personal assistance being available at at least 240 points, reducing…

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Question 28244 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • In how many cases, if any, was a director or member of a board or committee excluded from or absent for more than one-third of agenda items during their tenure at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

Answer

I refer the member to my answer for Written Parliamentary Questions 27976 (2026).

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Question 28245 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What total fees or other remuneration, if any, were paid to each director or member of a board or committee subject to a conflict of interest management plan at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which…

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

Answer

I refer the member to my answer for Written Parliamentary Questions 27982 (2026).

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Question 28247 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • In how many cases, if any, was a director or member of a board or committee excluded from or absent for more than one-third of agenda items during their tenure at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

Answer

I am advised this information is not centrally held by the Ministry for Primary Industries. In accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 210/6, I consider that the time and resources, and hence the expense, required to collate this information…

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Question 28248 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What total fees or other remuneration, if any, were paid to each director or member of a board or committee subject to a conflict of interest management plan at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

Answer

I am advised this information is not centrally held by the Ministry for Primary Industries. In accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 210/6, I consider that the time and resources, and hence the expense, required to collate this information…

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Question 28249 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • How much capital, if any, is NZ Post investing in depot automation and new company-operated retail hubs over the 2025–2027 period, and/or over the same period in which it is removing services from urban retail partner stores?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for State Owned Enterprises

Answer

I am advised this information is commercially sensitive however the member can refer to NZ Post’s Statement of Corporate Intent for their capital strategy.