Search written questions to Ministers and the replies they have received.
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Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
Does the Minister support a precautionary approach to deep-sea mining in the Pacific and if not, why not?
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment
The policy topic referred to in this question is not within my portfolio responsibilities as Associate Environment Minister.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
Does the Prime Minister support a precautionary approach to deep-sea mining in the Pacific and if not, why not?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
New Zealand respects the rights of Pacific countries to manage their own stewardship responsibilities, consistent with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). New Zealand supports the development of options towards a…
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
Does the Minister support a precautionary approach to deep-sea mining in the Pacific and if not, why not?
Answered by
Rt Hon Winston Peters
List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs
New Zealand respects the rights of Pacific countries to manage their own stewardship responsibilities, consistent with UNCLOS. New Zealand supports the development of options towards a 'Pacific approach' to a deep sea mining in areas…
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
What consideration, if any, has the Prime Minister given to statements by U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau that the Penrhyn Port project builds on the Critical Minerals Framework the United States and the Cook Islands…
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
This matter falls within the Foreign Affairs portfolio. I refer the member to the response to Written Parliamentary Question 39604 (2026) provided by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rt Hon Winston Peters.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
What information, advice, assessments, or briefings received by the Prime Minister since 1 January 2024, if any, refer to minerals, seabed minerals, critical minerals, or mineral exploration in relation to the Penrhyn Port Redevelopment…
What information, advice, assessments, or briefings received by the Prime Minister, if any, support his statement that New Zealand's funding of the Penrhyn Port Redevelopment Project is not related to minerals?
Answered by
Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister
In my capacity as the Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). I regularly request and receive advice from officials on a range of matters relating to my Prime Minister…
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
Does the Minister support a precautionary approach to deep-sea mining in the Pacific and if not, why not?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs
I refer the Member to the Minister of Foreign Affairs response to WPQ 39594 (2026).
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
What consideration, if any, has the Minister given to statements by U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau that the Penrhyn Port project builds on the Critical Minerals Framework the United States and the Cook Islands agreed to…
Answered by
Rt Hon Winston Peters
List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs
We released the joint statement announcing the project, together with Deputy Secretary Landau and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
What information, advice, assessments, or briefings received by the Minister since 1 January 2024 refer to minerals, seabed minerals, critical minerals, or mineral exploration in relation to the Penrhyn Port Redevelopment Project?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment
For Invest New Zealand, none. For New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, none. For the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, none.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
Recorded target Winston Peters, Minister of Foreign Affairs
What information, advice, assessments, or briefings received by the Minister since 1 January 2024 refer to minerals, seabed minerals, critical minerals, or mineral exploration in relation to the Penrhyn Port Redevelopment Project?
Recorded target Winston Peters, Minister of Foreign Affairs
What information, advice, assessments, or briefings received by the Minister support the statement that New Zealand's funding of the Penrhyn Port Redevelopment Project is not related to minerals?
Recorded target Todd McClay, Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs
What information, advice, assessments, or briefings received by the Minister support the statement that New Zealand's funding of the Penrhyn Port Redevelopment Project is not related to minerals?
Answered by
Rt Hon Winston Peters
List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs
The following advice was recieved from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade: - US infrastructure offer for Cook Islands (29 April 2026) - US infrastructure offer for Cook Islands - New Zealand contribution (27 May 2026). - New…
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
What consideration, if any, has the Minister given to statements by U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau that the Penrhyn Port project builds on the Critical Minerals Framework the United States and the Cook Islands agreed to…
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs
I refer the Member to the Minister of Foreign Affairs response to WPQ 39600 (2026).
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
Why is Rangiora not identified on Health New Zealand’s published list of locations receiving new or enhanced services through the Urgent and After-Hours Healthcare Programme, while Amberley and Rolleston are listed?
Has Health New Zealand assessed whether an 8am to 10pm Rangiora Health Hub urgent-care service is sufficient to meet current and projected demand in Waimakariri; if so, what did that assessment conclude?
Is the new Rangiora urgent and after-hours service funded through the Government’s $164 million Urgent and After-Hours Healthcare Programme; if not, through what funding mechanism will it be funded?
What direct Crown capital funding, if any, has been provided for the construction of the new Rangiora extended-hours medical facility, broken down by agency and amount?
Has Health New Zealand entered into a funding agreement with South Link Health Services or any related entity for urgent or after-hours healthcare services at the new Rangiora facility; if so, what is the value, duration, and commencement…
Answered by
Hon Simeon Brown
Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health
I am advised that Health New Zealand continues to review local service demand, patient flows, and population growth as implementation progresses. As part of that work, Health New Zealand is considering options for a potential urgent and…
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
What information, advice, assessments, or briefings received by the Minister since 1 January 2024 refer to minerals, seabed minerals, critical minerals, or mineral exploration in relation to the Penrhyn Port Redevelopment Project?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs
I refer the Member to the Minister of Foreign Affairs response to WPQ 39602 (2026).
Asked by
Jan Tinetti
List MP · Labour Party
How many, if any, new Early Childhood Education centres opened during the week of August 24th 2026?
Answered by
Hon David Seymour
Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education
Ten.
Asked by
Jan Tinetti
List MP · Labour Party
How many, if any, Early Childhood Education centres permanently closed during the week of August 24th 2026?
Answered by
Hon David Seymour
Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education
Four.
Asked by
Jan Tinetti
List MP · Labour Party
How many, if any, Early Childhood Education centres got their licenses cancelled by the Ministry of Education during the week of August 24th 2026?
Answered by
Hon David Seymour
Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education
None.
Asked by
Jan Tinetti
List MP · Labour Party
How many, if any, Early Childhood Education centres got their licenses suspended by the Ministry of Education during the week of August 24th 2026?
Answered by
Hon David Seymour
Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education
None.
Asked by
Jan Tinetti
List MP · Labour Party
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 August 24th 2026?
Answered by
Hon David Seymour
Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education
None.
Asked by
Jan Tinetti
List MP · Labour Party
How many, if any, written directions have been issued by the Ministry of Education towards an Early Childhood Education centre during the week of August 24th 2026?
Answered by
Hon David Seymour
Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education
None.
Asked by
Jan Tinetti
List MP · Labour Party
How many, if any, children were attending early childhood centres during the week of August 24th 2026; broken down by region?
Answered by
Hon David Seymour
Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education
I refer the Member to the attached table showing the number of children attending early childhood centres (ECE) during the week of 24 August 2026. Please note, children may be counted more than once if they attend multiple ECE services…
Asked by
Jan Tinetti
List MP · Labour Party
How many, if any, early childhood centres were in operation during the week of August 24th 2026; broken down by region?
Answered by
Hon David Seymour
Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education
I refer the Member to the attached table showing the number of early childhood centres (ECE) operating during the week of 24 August 2026, broken down by region.
Asked by
Jan Tinetti
List MP · Labour Party
What advice, if any, has he received about Early Childhood Education during the week of August 24th 2026?
Answered by
Hon David Seymour
Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education
I received the following advice regarding Early Childhood Education during the week of 24 August 2026: 27 August 2026 – Readiness to transfer ECE, private schools and hostels regulatory functions (joint briefing from the Education Review…
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
How many times, if any, was the same meal delivered to schools during the week of August 24th 2026?
Answered by
Hon David Seymour
Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education
The Ministry of Education has advised that, during the week of 24 August 2026, one meal was delivered twice in a week. Information regarding meals served to internal and iwi/hapū model schools is not available.
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
How many lunches that were meant to serve specific dietary or religious needs did not meet those needs during the week of August 24th 2026?
Answered by
Hon David Seymour
Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education
I am advised by the Ministry of Education that during the week beginning 24 August 2026, there was one dietary meal that did not meet student needs.
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
How many, if any, official complaints were made relating to meals provided to schools during the week of August 24th 2026?
Answered by
Hon David Seymour
Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education
I am advised that the Ministry of Education received five complaints about meals in the week of 24 August 2026.
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
How many, if any, investigations into meals provided to schools were closed during the week of August 24th 2026; if any, what were the findings of the investigation?
Answered by
Hon David Seymour
Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education
None.
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
How many, if any, investigations into meals provided to schools were opened during the week of August 24th 2026?
Answered by
Hon David Seymour
Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education
None.
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
How much, if anything, was paid to an external supplier to collect uneaten meals during the week of August 24th 2026?
Answered by
Hon David Seymour
Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education
None.
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
How many, if any, uneaten meals were collected at the end of the school day by an external supplier during the week of August 24th 2026?
Answered by
Hon David Seymour
Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education
I am advised by the Ministry of Education that surplus numbers reported from external model suppliers for the week of 24 August 2026 was 70,358 (12.5 percent of total meals).
Asked by
Ginny Andersen
List MP · Labour Party
How many, if any, meals were thrown out by schools during the week of August 24th 2026?
Answered by
Hon David Seymour
Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education
I am advised by the Ministry of Education that schools in the school lunches programme are required to return surplus meals to their supplier.
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31/08/2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Mike Butterick
Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Minister for Land Information
I did not take any papers to Cabinet in the week beginning 31/08/2026.
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31/08/2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity
None
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
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 31/08/2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity
I refer the member to the response to WPQ 39434 (2026)
Asked by
Mike Davidson
List MP · Green Party
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Simon Watts
Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government
None.
Asked by
Mike Davidson
List MP · Green Party
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
None.
Asked by
Mike Davidson
List MP · Green Party
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 24 August 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Brooke van Velden
Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister of Internal Affairs
I am advised by officials from the Department of Internal Affairs that this information will soon be made publicly available. The Department proactively releases the titles of briefings provided to me. This information is available at the…
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
Following Reply 36967 (2026), when did the Government first start responding to the H5N1 strain of HPAI (High pathogenicity avian influenza)?
Answered by
Hon Andrew Hoggard
List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity
Biosecurity New Zealand’s (BNZ) readiness and response planning has extended over many years with the aim of reducing the impact on native species; reduce the impact on the commercial poultry sector; maintaining supply of poultry meat and…
Asked by
Mike Davidson
List MP · Green Party
What portion of the average 14% rates increase across the country used in his answer to an oral question on 26 August 2026 that "In 2024, we saw average rates increases across the country of 14 percent. If we’d had a 4 percent rates cap at…
Answered by
Hon Simon Watts
Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government
The 14% increases relate to median projected total rates increases, as reported in the Local Government Performance information on the MCERT website.
Asked by
Mike Davidson
List MP · Green Party
Will the Minister apologise to the Waitaki District Council for using their 2026/27 Annual Plan to demonstrate the savings a rates cap could have made in answer to oral question 4 on 26 August 2026, without first taking out the water…
Answered by
Hon Simon Watts
Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government
No.
Asked by
Mike Davidson
List MP · Green Party
Why did the Minister include the 31.4% water services portion of the Watiaki District Council's Annual Plan in answer to an oral question on ‘how much ratepayers could save with a rates cap?' on August 26th, when water services are…
Answered by
Hon Simon Watts
Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government
The example was given to demonstrate the delta between the proposed increase and a hypothetical 4% increase.
Asked by
Mike Davidson
List MP · Green Party
How many, if any, former sawmill workers exposed to pentachlorophenol have died while waiting for the Government to include exposure to it to the list of occupational diseases covered by the Accident Compensation Act?
Answered by
Hon Scott Simpson
Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC
As claims can be lodged for PCP and assessed on a case-by-case basis, and some workers may not have lodged a claim. I am advised that ACC is unable to quantify this figure.
Asked by
Mike Davidson
List MP · Green Party
How, if at all, will he address the failures to meet Te Tiriti obligations identified in The Legacy of PCP and its Dioxins in Aotearoa Report, specifically the “limited evidence of meaningful partnership” (Article 1), “the limited and…
Answered by
Hon Scott Simpson
Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC
The report references matters over multiple portfolios. In so far as ACC is concerned, I expect ACC to act fairly and consistently in line with the Accident Compensation Act 2001 when assessing claims and considering evidence in relation…
Asked by
Mike Davidson
List MP · Green Party
Does the Minister agree with Mayors Phil Mauger and Mel Tavendale and LGNZ that many of the drivers of rates’ increases, such as government mandates, inflation, insurance and interest rates, are out of their Council’s control and, if so,…
Answered by
Hon Simon Watts
Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government
I agree that many factors drive council rates, and that councils can control some more than others. Consideration of what should and should not be included in the rates cap during the policy development process.
Asked by
Hūhana Lyndon
List MP · Green Party
When will the review of medical schools’ affirmative action be made public, and on what date was the review completed?
Answered by
Hon Matt Doocey
Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Associate Minister of Health
The review is currently under active consideration as part of the Government’s decision-making process. Decisions regarding its release will be made following the conclusion of that process.
Asked by
Hūhana Lyndon
List MP · Green Party
What conclusion, if any, did the review of medical schools’ affirmative action find into the efficacy of the schemes?
Answered by
Hon Matt Doocey
Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Associate Minister of Health
The review is currently under active consideration as part of the Government’s decision-making process. It would therefore be premature to comment.
Asked by
Hūhana Lyndon
List MP · Green Party
When did he first see the review of medical schools’ affirmative action schemes, and why has it not been made public yet?
Answered by
Hon Matt Doocey
Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Associate Minister of Health
I was delegated responsibility for this matter at the end of June 2026.
Asked by
Mike Davidson
List MP · Green Party
Did the rates savings figure of $15 800 over ten years if a 4% rates cap was in place, that the Minister used for Hamilton City Council's 2024-34 Long-Term Plan, in answer to Oral Question 1 on 3 September include the water service portion…
Answered by
Hon Simon Watts
Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government
No.
Asked by
Willow-Jean Prime
List MP · Labour Party
Are Ministry of Social Development case workers or call centre workers recommended to ask potential Ministry of Social Development clients whether they have access to a credit card prior to determining their suitability to receive support…
Answered by
Hon Louise Upston
Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment
Corrected reply: I refer the Member to reply number 39301 (2026)
Asked by
Willow-Jean Prime
List MP · Labour Party
Are Ministry of Social Development case workers or call centre workers required to ask potential Ministry of Social Development clients whether they have access to loans or other credit prior to determining their suitability to receive…
Answered by
Hon Louise Upston
Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment
Corrected reply: I am advised by the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) that an applicant’s access to loans, credit cards, or overdraft facilities is not relevant when determining eligibility for a main benefit. In determining…
Asked by
Willow-Jean Prime
List MP · Labour Party
Are Ministry of Social Development case workers or call centre workers required to ask potential Ministry of Social Development clients whether they have access to a credit card prior to determining their suitability to receive support…
Answered by
Hon Louise Upston
Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment
Corrected reply: I refer the Member to reply number 39301 (2026)
Asked by
Willow-Jean Prime
List MP · Labour Party
Are Ministry of Social Development case workers or call centre workers required to ask potential Ministry of Social Development clients whether they have access to a credit card prior to determining their suitability to receive a Jobseeker…
Answered by
Hon Louise Upston
Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Social Development and Employment
Corrected reply: I refer the Member to reply number 39301 (2026)