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Question 37444 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to reply 35436 (2026), what specific process concerns emerged during the debate that were not matters of public record before 24 July 2026, given that both the nomination for a second term and the Secretary-General succession…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On the issue of New Zealand's decision to abstain on the re-appointment of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Member has already been provided, through replies to her many previous WPQs on the issue, all relevant information.…

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Question 37445 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to reply 35889 (2026), was the reliability, provenance, or accuracy of the additional information assessed by any New Zealand official before the decision to abstain was taken?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On the issue of New Zealand's decision to abstain on the re-appointment of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Member has already been provided, through replies to her many previous WPQs on the issue, all relevant information.…

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Question 37446 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to reply 35889 (2026), yes or no: has the additional information subsequently been assessed as accurate?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On the issue of New Zealand's decision to abstain on the re-appointment of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Member has already been provided, through replies to her many previous WPQs on the issue, all relevant information.…

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Question 37447 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to reply 35440 (2026), was the additional information received orally or in writing, and does the Government hold any record of it?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On the issue of New Zealand's decision to abstain on the re-appointment of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Member has already been provided, through replies to her many previous WPQs on the issue, all relevant information.…

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Question 37448 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to reply 35440 (2026), was the additional information conveyed to New Zealand officials, in whole or in part, by a representative of another state; if he declines to answer, on what ground?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On the issue of New Zealand's decision to abstain on the re-appointment of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Member has already been provided, through replies to her many previous WPQs on the issue, all relevant information.…

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Question 37449 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to reply 35440 (2026), did any representative of any other delegation communicate with New Zealand's Permanent Mission about the resolution between the issuing of voting instructions on 24 July 2026 and the casting of New Zealand's…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On the issue of New Zealand's decision to abstain on the re-appointment of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Member has already been provided, through replies to her many previous WPQs on the issue, all relevant information.…

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Question 37450 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to reply 35443 (2026), on what ground does the Government decline to specify the additional information, and does that ground correspond to a withholding ground under the Official Information Act 1982?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On the issue of New Zealand's decision to abstain on the re-appointment of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Member has already been provided, through replies to her many previous WPQs on the issue, all relevant information.…

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Question 37451 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to reply 35440 (2026), was the additional information contained in one or more statements delivered publicly in the General Assembly debate on 24 July 2026; if so, in which delegation's or delegations' statements; if not, by what…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On the issue of New Zealand's decision to abstain on the re-appointment of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, the Member has already been provided, through replies to her many previous WPQs on the issue, all relevant information.…

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Question 37452 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to reply 35362 (2026), was the postponement raised in either of the telephone calls of 30 or 31 July 2026, and has MFAT made any assessment of whether the postponement is connected to remarks made in the New Zealand Parliament on…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On the issue of comments made by the New Zealand First Leader in the general debate on 29 July 2026, the Member has already been provided, through replies to her many previous WPQs on the issue, all relevant information. The Members is…

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Question 37453 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to reply 35362 (2026), what programme had been planned for the New Zealand leg of the visit, including any meetings with Ministers or officials, and has the visit been rescheduled or has any indication been given of rescheduling?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On the issue of comments made by the New Zealand First Leader in the general debate on 29 July 2026, the Member has already been provided, through replies to her many previous WPQs on the issue, all relevant information. The Members is…

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Question 37454 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to reply 35362 (2026), what is the basis for the "understanding" that all legs of the travel were postponed; has this been confirmed with any of the other countries on the itinerary, and which countries were on the itinerary?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On the issue of comments made by the New Zealand First Leader in the general debate on 29 July 2026, the Member has already been provided, through replies to her many previous WPQs on the issue, all relevant information. The Members is…

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Question 37455 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to reply 35362 (2026), by whom, to whom, and in what form was New Zealand notified of the postponement on 31 July 2026, and at what time relative to the telephone call received by the New Zealand Embassy in Beijing that same day?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On the issue of comments made by the New Zealand First Leader in the general debate on 29 July 2026, the Member has already been provided, through replies to her many previous WPQs on the issue, all relevant information. The Members is…

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Question 37456 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to reply 35362 (2026), what reason, if any, was given by the Chinese Government for the postponement of the Vice-Minister's travel?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On the issue of comments made by the New Zealand First Leader in the general debate on 29 July 2026, the Member has already been provided, through replies to her many previous WPQs on the issue, all relevant information. The Members is…

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Question 37457 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to reply 35363 (2026), how is the answer "No" to be reconciled with reply 35362 (2026), which discloses that a visit to New Zealand by a Chinese Vice-Minister for Ecology and the Environment scheduled for August 2026 was postponed…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On the issue of comments made by the New Zealand First Leader in the general debate on 29 July 2026, the Member has already been provided, through replies to her many previous WPQs on the issue, all relevant information. The Members is…

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Question 37458 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to reply 35377 (2026), how is his statement that he "has been briefed on an MFAT official's conversation with the Chinese Embassy" on 30 July 2026 to be reconciled with reply 35352 (2026) that he received no briefings from the…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On the issue of comments made by the New Zealand First Leader in the general debate on 29 July 2026, the Member has already been provided, through replies to her many previous WPQs on the issue, all relevant information. The Members is…

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Question 37459 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to reply 35395 (2026), was any written record made of the discussion between the senior MFAT secondees in DPMC and MFAT on 30 July 2026; if so, what does it comprise?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On the issue of comments made by the New Zealand First Leader in the general debate on 29 July 2026, the Member has already been provided, through replies to her many previous WPQs on the issue, all relevant information. The Members is…

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Question 37460 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to reply 35341 (2026), is he aware of whether the Prime Minister or any member of the Prime Minister's Office was informed of the representations of 30 July 2026 at any time before question time on 5 August 2026?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On the issue of comments made by the New Zealand First Leader in the general debate on 29 July 2026, the Member has already been provided, through replies to her many previous WPQs on the issue, all relevant information. The Members is…

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Question 37461 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to reply 35341 (2026), what information was communicated between the senior MFAT secondees in OMFA and DPMC prior to question time on 5 August 2026, in what form (orally, by email, or otherwise), and at what time?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On the issue of comments made by the New Zealand First Leader in the general debate on 29 July 2026, the Member has already been provided, through replies to her many previous WPQs on the issue, all relevant information. The Members is…

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Question 37462 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to reply 35711 (2026), did the MFAT secondees in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet decide that information concerning the representations of 30 July 2026 needed to be sent to the Prime Minister's Office; if so, was…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On the issue of comments made by the New Zealand First Leader in the general debate on 29 July 2026, the Member has already been provided, through replies to her many previous WPQs on the issue, all relevant information. The Members is…

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Question 37463 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to reply 35342 (2026), does he consider the representations lodged by the Chinese Embassy on 30 July 2026 to constitute a formal complaint; if not, what in his view distinguishes a formal complaint from formal representations?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On the issue of comments made by the New Zealand First Leader in the general debate on 29 July 2026, the Member has already been provided, through replies to her many previous WPQs on the issue, all relevant information. The Members is…

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Question 37464 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to reply 35391 (2026), did the Chinese Government in either telephone call use the phrase "solemn representations" or an equivalent formulation, and does he consider representations described by the lodging state as "solemn…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On the issue of comments made by the New Zealand First Leader in the general debate on 29 July 2026, the Member has already been provided, through replies to her many previous WPQs on the issue, all relevant information. The Members is…

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Question 37465 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to reply 35387 (2026), what was the title, date, and security classification of the formal message sent by the New Zealand Embassy in Beijing on 31 July 2026, and to whom was it distributed?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On the issue of comments made by the New Zealand First Leader in the general debate on 29 July 2026, the Member has already been provided, through replies to her many previous WPQs on the issue, all relevant information. The Members is…

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Question 37466 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to reply 35402 (2026), to whom was the email of 30 July 2026 sent or forwarded, including whether it was provided to his office, to the MFAT secondees in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, or to the Office of the…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On the issue of comments made by the New Zealand First Leader in the general debate on 29 July 2026, the Member has already been provided, through replies to her many previous WPQs on the issue, all relevant information. The Members is…

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Question 37467 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to reply 35391 (2026), did either telephone call of 30 or 31 July 2026 convey any request, expectation, or hope that New Zealand take any action, including but not limited to an apology, retraction, clarification, or assurance…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On the issue of comments made by the New Zealand First Leader in the general debate on 29 July 2026, the Member has already been provided, through replies to her many previous WPQs on the issue, all relevant information. The Members is…

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Question 37468 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to reply 35384 (2026), what specific points did the Deputy Director-General in the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs make in the telephone call of 31 July 2026 to the Acting Deputy Head of Mission at the New Zealand Embassy in…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On the issue of comments made by the New Zealand First Leader in the general debate on 29 July 2026, the Member has already been provided, through replies to her many previous WPQs on the issue, all relevant information. The Members is…

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Question 37469 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Further to reply 35391 (2026), what specific points did the Acting Deputy Head of Mission of the Chinese Embassy make in the telephone conversation of 30 July 2026 with the Unit Manager of the North Asia Division?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On the issue of comments made by the New Zealand First Leader in the general debate on 29 July 2026, the Member has already been provided, through replies to her many previous WPQs on the issue, all relevant information. The Members is…

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Question 37470 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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

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Question 37471 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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  • What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister for Women

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My Office and I receive a range of advice and documents relating to the Women portfolio. I refer the member to the below list of items received during the week beginning Monday 17 August 2026. • Themes from recent international engagements…

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Question 37472 (2026)

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Shanan Halbert

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Whānau Ora

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I frequently request and receive advice on a range of kaupapa. Te Puni Kōkiri publishes monthly lists of advice that I receive from officials as Minister for Whānau Ora on its website at the following link:…

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Question 37474 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations

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

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Question 37475 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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The titles and dates of Transport briefings received from the Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport are or will soon be proactively released here:…

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Question 37476 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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As Minister of Transport, I regularly request and receive advice from officials on a range of matters. MCERT and NZTA publish monthly lists of titles of advice provided to me (refer to…

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Question 37477 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

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For New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, nil. I refer the Member to the attached table. Three titles are withheld under s 9(2)(f)(iv) as they relate to matters under active consideration. I am advised that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and…

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Question 37478 (2026)

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Glen Bennett

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Louise Upston

Member for Taupō · National Party · Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

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In my capacity as Minister for Tourism and Hospitality, I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and…

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Question 37479 (2026)

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Shanan Halbert

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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I refer the Member to the list below of the advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents, my office or I received during the week beginning 17 August 2026. New Zealand Qualifications Authority 17 August 2026 - NZQA's…

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Question 37480 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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  • What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Scott Simpson

Member for Coromandel · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of titles of papers that I have received from Stats NZ are published on its website:…

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Question 37481 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simeon Brown

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

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As I said in Written Parliamentary Questions 10889 (2025), 11147 (2025), 14770 (2025), 18421 (2025), 19559 (2025), 20746 (2025), 22412 (2025), 27507 (2025), 28436 (2025), 30419 (2025), 30991 (2025), 31535 (2025), 32421 (2025), 33193…

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Question 37482 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicola Grigg

Member for Selwyn · National Party · Minister of State for Trade and Investment

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I am advised that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the end of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 37483 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party

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  • What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister for Sport and Recreation

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I received an aides- mémoire from Sport New Zealand: Briefing -14546-Minister Meeting with Southern Sports Limited I received one further piece of email advice from Sport New Zealand which I am unable to provide the title as it is…

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Question 37485 (2026)

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island

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MBIE: Event Briefing: Meeting with Southern Sporting Limited, 20 August 2026 (17 August 2026)

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Question 37486 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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I am advised that the Social Investment Agency publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 37487 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment

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

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Question 37488 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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

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Question 37489 (2026)

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing

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I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on…

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Question 37490 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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  • What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister for Seniors

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Titles of advice that I receive are proactively released on the Office for Seniors website (https://officeforseniors.govt.nz/our-work/proactive-releases/reports-to-the-minister-for-seniors/).

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Question 37491 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  • What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

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The titles of advice, reports, briefings and/or aide memoires I received from MBIE during the week beginning 17 August 2026 will be released on the MBIE website in the coming weeks here:…

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

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As Minister for Rural Communities, I refer the member to the attached table. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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37493, 37682 (2026)

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    Rachel Brooking

    Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

    37493

    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    37682

    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 17/08/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Bishop

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

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In my capacity as the Minister Responsible for RMA Reform, I received the following advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire and other documents in the week beginning 17 August 2026: Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and…

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Deborah Russell

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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The following documents are from Inland Revenue: 18/08/2026 BN2026-263 Revised Tax and Social Policy Work Programme and cabinet paper 19/08/2026 BN2026-254 Information on OECD Corporate Tax Statistics 2026 20/08/2026 IR2026-237 Payment of…

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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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

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18 August • Information points – Cabinet Social Outcomes Committee – Cabinet paper: Implementing a cross-system care safety framework 21 August • Weekly Report – Reporting period ending 20 August 2026 • Agenda – Crown Response Office…