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Question 38290 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Associate Minister of Health

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On 24 August 2026, Cabinet made the following decisions on the work of the Cabinet Appointments and Honours Committee for the period ending 21 August 2026: • APH-26-MIN-0204 Health Workforce Committee: Appointments and Reappointment -…

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Question 38291 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

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None.

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Question 38292 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

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As Associate Minister of Health, I took one paper titled "Dental Council: Reappointments and Appointments."

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Question 38293 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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None.

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Question 38295 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party

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  • What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

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None.

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Question 38296 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs

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In my capacity as the Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026.

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Question 38297 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 38298 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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  • What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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None.

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Question 38299 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  • What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Finance

Answer

With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 38300 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  • What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Finance

Answer

With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 38301 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  • What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister of Finance

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointment and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 38302 (2026)

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Jenny Salesa

Member for Panmure-Ōtāhuhu · Labour Party

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  • What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Ethnic Communities

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None.

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Question 38303 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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  • What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 38304 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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  • What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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None.

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Question 38305 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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  • What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for the Environment

Answer

In my capacity as the Minister for the Environment, I took the following paper to Cabinet in the week beginning 24 August 2026: 24/08/2026: Waste Minimisation (Agrichemicals and Farm Plastics) Regulations 2026

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Question 38306 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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  • What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

Answer

With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 38307 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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  • What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

Answer

With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 38308 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party

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  • What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 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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None.

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Question 38309 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 38310 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Erica Stanford

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

Answer

I took the following paper to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026. • Online Safety (Minimum Age and Child Safety Risk Assessment) Bill: Approval for Introduction. Please note, one further title has been withheld as sensitive…

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Question 38311 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  • What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

Answer

With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 38312 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Disability Issues

Answer

With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 38313 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

Answer

I refer the Member to WPQ 35607(2026).

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Question 38314 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

Answer

As Minister of Customs, none.

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Question 38315 (2026)

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Greg O'Connor

Member for Ōhāriu · Labour Party

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  • What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Courts

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None.

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Question 38316 (2026)

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Tracey McLellan

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Corrections

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None.

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Question 38317 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

Answer

I took two papers to Cabinet in the week beginning 24 August: Tongariro Taupo Conservation Board: Reappointment and Appointment Vessel Asset Replacement Project: Indicative Business Case

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Question 38318 (2026)

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Helen White

Member for Mt Albert · Labour Party

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  • What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector

Answer

With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 38319 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  • What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

Answer

I regularly take papers to Cabinet across a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, I proactively release papers considered by Cabinet on the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment website…

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Question 38320 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

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

Answer

In my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change, I took the following paper to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026. 24/08/2026 Report on Overseas Travel: Hon Simon Watts – July 2026

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Question 38321 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Karen Chhour

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Children

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None.

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Question 38322 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Child Poverty Reduction

Answer

With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 38323 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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  • What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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None.

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Question 38324 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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None

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Question 38325 (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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  • What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding Waiheke Health Trust contracts not being renewed, listed by title and date?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

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 38326 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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  • What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Auckland

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None.

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Question 38327 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What papers, if any, did the Attorney-General take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

Answer

None.

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Question 38328 (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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  • What events or meetings, if any, with Community Support Services did the Minister decline to attend since June 1st 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

As Minister of Health, I receive a large number of invitations, and I do not believe it is in the public interest to provide this level of detail for declined invitations. The Member can refer to my published ministerial diary for…

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Question 38329 (2026)

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Rachel Boyack

Member for Nelson · Labour Party

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  • What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

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

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None.

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Question 38330 (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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  • What events or meetings, if any, with Community Support Services did the Minister attend since June 1st 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

My Ministerial diary is proactively released on the Beehive website every month. You can access it here: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/minister/hon-simeon-brown.

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Question 38331 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

As Associate Minister of Agriculture, none.

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Question 38332 (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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  • What events or meetings, if any, with Health New Zealand did the Minister decline to attend since June 1st 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

As Minister of Health, I receive a large number of invitations, and I do not believe it is in the public interest to provide this level of detail for declined invitations. The Member can refer to my published ministerial diary for…

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Question 38333 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Mike Butterick

Member for Wairarapa · National Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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None.

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Question 38334 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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None

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Question 38335 (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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  • What events or meetings, if any, with Health New Zealand did the Minister attend since June 1st 2026, including location, event description, and attendees

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

My Ministerial diary is proactively released on the Beehive website every month. You can access it here: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/minister/hon-simeon-brown.

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Question 38336 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

Answer

On 24 August 2026, the paper titled ‘New Zealand Pork Industry Board: Appointment’ was considered by Cabinet.

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Question 38337 (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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  • What events or meetings, if any, with Waiheke Health Trust did the Minister decline to attend since June 1st 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

As Minister of Health, I receive a large number of invitations, and I do not believe it is in the public interest to provide this level of detail for declined invitations. The Member can refer to my published ministerial diary for…

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Question 38338 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Associate Minister for ACC

Answer

None.

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Question 38339 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister for ACC

Answer

I regularly take papers to Cabinet across a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, I proactively release papers considered by Cabinet on the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) website…

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Question 38340 (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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  • What events or meetings, if any, with Waiheke Health Trust did the Minister attend since June 1st 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

My Ministerial diary is proactively released on the Beehive website every month. You can access it here: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/minister/hon-simeon-brown.