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Question 37191 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Does the Crown Law briefing "Pay equity High Court hearing, 31 July 2026" listed in the reply to WQ 34561 (2026) relate to any proceedings concerning the Equal Pay Amendment Act 2025 or the discontinuance of pay equity claims; if so, which…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

Answer

The briefing relates to the proceeding: Toputanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa The New Zealand Nurses Organisation Incorporated & Ors v The Attorney-General (CIV-2025-485-632) which concerns the consistency of the amendments made by the…

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Question 37192 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Regarding the Crown Law briefing "Pay equity High Court hearing, 31 July 2026" listed in the reply to WQ 34561 (2026), to which proceedings, if any, does the briefing relate, listed by case name and court registry file number?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Attorney-General

Answer

The briefing relates to the proceeding: Toputanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa The New Zealand Nurses Organisation Incorporated & Ors v The Attorney-General (CIV-2025-485-632).

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Question 37193 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Is the readiness of the firearms reforms being tracked, if so, what metric is being used?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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The readiness of the firearms reforms is an operational matter. I am advised that progress towards implementation of the firearms reforms is tracked through regular programme status reporting to the Firearms Regulator Programme Steering…

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Question 37194 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Was a trilateral defence ministers' meeting between New Zealand, Australia, and Japan planned or proposed for August 2026; if so, has the transfer of the Defence portfolio to the current Minister on 13 August 2026 had any effect on New…

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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A trilateral Defence ministers’ meeting had been planned for 18 August. This has been deferred until the next appropriate opportunity for the Ministers to meet.

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Question 37197 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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  • How much, if any, of the Events Attraction Package $40 million has been allocated, and to what events, listed by name of event?

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Hon Louise Upston

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

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I refer the Member to reply number 36154 (2026). The names of all announced events under the Events Attraction Package are released on the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment's website:…

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Question 37198 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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  • What is the number of Kāinga Ora homes in Christchurch that are currently under construction, the number in the approved pipeline but not yet commenced, and the number completed since 1 January 2024, broken down by month?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table provided by Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities.

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Question 37199 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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  • What is the current total number of Kāinga Ora homes in Christchurch, broken down by suburb, and how does that compare with the number at the November 2023?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

Answer

Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that it does not record, collect or report property information by suburb. However, it has provided the attached table, providing totals for the periods requested by social and supported…

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Question 37200 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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  • What is the total value of the state housing sales, or expected from proposed sales, in Christchurch broken down by suburb from 1 December 2023 to the18 August 2026?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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I refer the Member to the attached table provided by Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities.

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Question 37201 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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  • How many Kainga Ora planned projects in Christchurch have been cancelled since November 2023 broken down by address?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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For projects between November 2023 to June 2025 that were assessed as no longer proceeding as originally planned, I refer the Member to the attached table provided by Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities. Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities…

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Question 37202 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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  • Further to WPQ33519 (2025) how many Kainga Ora properties are currently for sale in Christchurch broken down by address?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that it regularly updates a list of properties for sale, including the Canterbury region, on its website at:…

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Question 37203 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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  • Further to WPQ33519 (2025) how many Kainga Ora properties have been sold in Christchurch since November 2023 broken down by address?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Housing

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I refer the Member to the attached table provided by Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities.

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36374, 36848 (2026)

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    36374

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 10 August 2026, by title and date?

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    Damien O'Connor

    List MP · Labour Party

    36848

    Question published

    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Defence

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The office of the Minister of Defence regularly requests and receives advice on a range of matters from officials. Monthly lists of briefings that are received as part of the Defence portfolio responsibilities are proactively released on…

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36376, 36806 (2026)

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    36376

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 10 August 2026, by title and date?

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    36806

    Question published

    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister for National Security and Intelligence

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As Minister for National Security and Intelligence, I regularly request and receive advice from officials in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) on a range of matters. In accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 210/6, I…

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36377, 36800 (2026)

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    36377

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 10 August 2026, by title and date?

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    36800

    Question published

    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

As Prime Minister, I regularly request and receive advice from officials in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) on a range of matters. In accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 210/6, I consider that the time and resources,…

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36379, 36805 (2026)

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    36379

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 10 August 2026, by title and date?

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    Rachel Boyack

    Member for Nelson · Labour Party

    36805

    Question published

    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries

Answer

Papers with titles currently in the public interest to publish: Information on the Hananui Aquaculture Project (14-Aug-26) In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests…

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36381, 36769 (2026)

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    36381

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 10 August 2026, by title and date?

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    Greg O'Connor

    Member for Ōhāriu · Labour Party

    36769

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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 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for Veterans

Answer

One report was received during the week of 10 August 2026. NZDF, Weekly Report to the Minister for Veterans - Week Commencing 10 August 2026, 13 Aug 2026

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36451, 36849 (2026)

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    36451

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning 10 August 2026, by title and date?

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    Jo Luxton

    List MP · Labour Party

    36849

    Question published

    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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The titles of advice I receive as Minister of Customs are considered for proactive release on a monthly basis and can be found at: https://www.customs.govt.nz/about-us/information-releases/reports-to-the-minister-of-customs/. Some titles…

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Question 36598 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What contingency arrangements, if any, are in place for Regional Infrastructure Fund projects, including the 42 flood resilience projects requiring 40 percent local authority co-investment, should a council be unable to meet its share once…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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The Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) is a Budget 2024 initiative appropriated until June 2027, and is approaching full allocation. All flood resilience projects will be underway by 2027. No consideration has been given to increasing the…

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Question 36599 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What impact, if any, does he expect the rates cap, due to take full effect by 2029, to have on the number and value of future Regional Infrastructure Fund applications that depend on local authority co-investment?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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The Regional Infrastructure Fund is a Budget 2024 initiative appropriated until June 2027, with funds now mostly allocated. As the proposed rates cap has not yet been implemented, how each council will manage implementation is unknown. Any…

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36600, 36604, 36605 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • 36600

    When, if at all, did he or his officials first assess the interaction between the Government's proposed rates cap and the co-investment model underpinning the Regional Infrastructure Fund?

  • 36604

    What assessment, if any, was undertaken within his portfolio of the impact of a rates cap on local authorities' ability to meet co-investment requirements under the Regional Infrastructure Fund before the Government announced its rates cap…

  • 36605

    What advice, if any, has he received from officials, including Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit, on the impact of the Government's proposed rates cap on the ability of local authorities to co-invest in projects…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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In 2024, Officials provided advice on each local authorities’ financial position and ability to contribute co-funding for flood resilience projects, in support of the Government’s Regional Infrastructure Fund investment decisions on…

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Question 36601 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • How many projects funded or approved for funding through the Regional Infrastructure Fund, if any, have been delayed, rescoped, or withdrawn since 1 December 2025 because a local authority co-investment partner was unable to confirm or…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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Since 1 December 2025, two Regional Infrastructure Fund projects have been delayed for this reason, none were rescoped or withdrawn.

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Question 36602 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What discussions, if any, has he had with the Minister of Local Government about the effect of the proposed rates cap on local authorities' capacity to co-invest in Regional Infrastructure Fund projects, and on what dates did any such…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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None. The Regional Infrastructure Fund is a Budget 2024 initiative appropriated until June 2027, with funds now mostly allocated while the proposed rates cap is yet to be implemented.

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Question 36603 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • Which local authorities, if any, have raised concerns with him or his officials about their ability to meet co-investment requirements for Regional Infrastructure Fund projects, including the 40 percent local share of flood resilience…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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Officials have not been made aware by local authorities of any concerns in relation to their ability to contribute co-funding towards relevant Regional Infrastructure Fund projects.

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Question 36606 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • How many of the 42 flood resilience projects allocated $101.1 million from the Regional Infrastructure Fund, announced on 12 August 2024 with local authorities required to co-invest 40 percent of project costs, have had their local…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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All the projects referred to have had their local authority co-investment share confirmed.

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Question 36607 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • What proportion, if any, of projects approved for funding from the Regional Infrastructure Fund to date rely on co-investment from local authorities, and what is the total value of local authority co-investment committed across those…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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As at 9 August 2026, 156 projects in total have been approved for funding through the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF), of which 90 show the recipient is either a local authority or council-controlled organisation that contributed to…

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Question 36608 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Was New Zealand Police, Police Association and other unions consulted on staffing of the Firearms Safety and Education New Zealand?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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The consultation process for the establishment of Firearms Safety and Education New Zealand is an operational matter.

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Question 36609 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Has the Minister received any briefing on matters relating to the consulting process for establishment of the Firearms Safety and Education New Zealand?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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The consultation process for the establishment of Firearms Safety and Education New Zealand is an operational matter. While I am not responsible for the management of that process, officials have kept me informed of progress.

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Question 36610 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Has the Minister received any briefing on matters relating to the consulting process on the establishment of the Firearms Safety and Education New Zealand?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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On 13 August 2026, I received one briefing from Police regarding the consultation process with Police staff on the establishment of Firearms Safety and Education New Zealand.

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Question 36611 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What date will the Firearms Safety and Education New Zealand be established?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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23 September 2026.

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Question 36612 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Have Ministry of Justice staff been consulted on the establishment of the Firearms Safety and Education New Zealand?

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Hon Nicole McKee

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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Ministry staff have not been consulted on the establishment of Firearms Safety and Education New Zealand, as they are not part of the Firearms Safety Authority. Staff that are not affected by this change are not consulted.

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Question 36613 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Have New Zealand Police staff been consulted about Te Tari Pūreke - the Firearms Safety Authority being replaced by Firearms Safety and Education New Zealand, if so, what date did this occur?

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Hon Mark Mitchell

Member for Whangaparāoa · National Party · Minister of Police

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I am advised that on 27 July 2026, Firearms Safety and Education New Zealand commenced a consultation process with Firearms Safety Authority Police employees. However, as Firearms Safety and Education New Zealand had not yet been…

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Question 36614 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Does Kaitaiā Hospital Weathertightness Remediation currently require any ministerial decisions or approvals in order to proceed, if so, what decisions are required and when are they needed, if any?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that infrastructure updates are regularly published on Health New Zealand's website. Regarding the Member's question, I am further advised that the Member can find the latest publicly available information in these updates…

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Question 36615 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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  • When was the Minister of Health last formally briefed or updated on the progress of Kaitaiā Hospital Weathertightness Remediation, if any?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that infrastructure updates are regularly published on Health New Zealand's website. Regarding the Member's question, I am further advised that the Member can find the latest publicly available information in these updates…

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Question 36616 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many risks for Kaitaiā Hospital Weathertightness Remediation are currently rated as deteriorating, and what is the nature of those deteriorating risks, if any?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that infrastructure updates are regularly published on Health New Zealand's website. Regarding the Member's question, I am further advised that the Member can find the latest publicly available information in these updates…

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Question 36617 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many risks are currently open for Kaitaiā Hospital Weathertightness Remediation, if any?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that infrastructure updates are regularly published on Health New Zealand's website. Regarding the Member's question, I am further advised that the Member can find the latest publicly available information in these updates…

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Question 36618 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What is the current overall RAG (Red/Amber/Green) status of Kaitaiā Hospital Weathertightness Remediation, and what are the individual RAG ratings for schedule, budget, and scope, if any?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that infrastructure updates are regularly published on Health New Zealand's website. Regarding the Member's question, I am further advised that the Member can find the latest publicly available information in these updates…

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Question 36619 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How is Kaitaiā Hospital Weathertightness Remediation currently tracking against its approved budget - is the project within budget, forecast to overspend, or underspent, if overspending is forecast, by how much and what are the reasons, if…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that infrastructure updates are regularly published on Health New Zealand's website. Regarding the Member's question, I am further advised that the Member can find the latest publicly available information in these updates…

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Question 36620 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Is there any underspend currently recorded or forecast for Kaitaiā Hospital Weathertightness Remediation, if so, what is the value of the underspend and what is the reason for it, if any?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that infrastructure updates are regularly published on Health New Zealand's website. Regarding the Member's question, I am further advised that the Member can find the latest publicly available information in these updates…

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Question 36621 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Has the approved budget for Kaitaiā Hospital Weathertightness Remediation increased since funding was first approved, if so, by how much has the budget increased in total, on what dates were budget increases approved, and what were the…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that infrastructure updates are regularly published on Health New Zealand's website. Regarding the Member's question, I am further advised that the Member can find the latest publicly available information in these updates…

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Question 36622 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What was the original approved budget for Kaitaiā Hospital Weathertightness Remediation at the time funding was first established, if any?

Answered by

Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that infrastructure updates are regularly published on Health New Zealand's website. Regarding the Member's question, I am further advised that the Member can find the latest publicly available information in these updates…

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Question 36623 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What is the current total approved budget for Kaitaiā Hospital Weathertightness Remediation, if any?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that infrastructure updates are regularly published on Health New Zealand's website. Regarding the Member's question, I am further advised that the Member can find the latest publicly available information in these updates…

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Question 36624 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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  • On what date was funding for Kaitaiā Hospital Weathertightness Remediation first approved, and by which Cabinet decision was that funding approved, if any?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that infrastructure updates are regularly published on Health New Zealand's website. Regarding the Member's question, I am further advised that the Member can find the latest publicly available information in these updates…

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Question 36625 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Were any delays to Kaitaiā Hospital Weathertightness Remediation recorded during the period prior to December 2023, if so, what were those delays, what caused them, and how long did they extend the project timeline, if any?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that infrastructure updates are regularly published on Health New Zealand's website. Regarding the Member's question, I am further advised that the Member can find the latest publicly available information in these updates…

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Question 36626 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Has Kaitaiā Hospital Weathertightness Remediation experienced any delays to its planned timeline, if so, by how long has the project been delayed in total, what are the reasons for each delay, and what steps are being taken to recover the…

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that infrastructure updates are regularly published on Health New Zealand's website. Regarding the Member's question, I am further advised that the Member can find the latest publicly available information in these updates…

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Question 36627 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What was the original projected completion date, or opening / go-live date, for Kaitaiā Hospital Weathertightness Remediation at the time funding was first approved, if any?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that infrastructure updates are regularly published on Health New Zealand's website. Regarding the Member's question, I am further advised that the Member can find the latest publicly available information in these updates…

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Question 36628 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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  • What is the current projected completion date, or opening / go-live date, for Kaitaiā Hospital Weathertightness Remediation, if any?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that infrastructure updates are regularly published on Health New Zealand's website. Regarding the Member's question, I am further advised that the Member can find the latest publicly available information in these updates…

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Question 36629 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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  • When was the Minister of Health last formally briefed or updated on the progress of Regional Network Remediation, if any?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that infrastructure updates are regularly published on Health New Zealand's website. Regarding the Member's question, I am further advised that the Member can find the latest publicly available information in these updates…

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Question 36630 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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  • Does Regional Network Remediation currently require any ministerial decisions or approvals in order to proceed, if so, what decisions are required and when are they needed, if any?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that infrastructure updates are regularly published on Health New Zealand's website. Regarding the Member's question, I am further advised that the Member can find the latest publicly available information in these updates…

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Question 36631 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many risks for Regional Network Remediation are currently rated as deteriorating, and what is the nature of those deteriorating risks, if any?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that infrastructure updates are regularly published on Health New Zealand's website. Regarding the Member's question, I am further advised that the Member can find the latest publicly available information in these updates…

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Question 36632 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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  • How many risks are currently open for Regional Network Remediation, if any?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister of Health

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I am advised that infrastructure updates are regularly published on Health New Zealand's website. Regarding the Member's question, I am further advised that the Member can find the latest publicly available information in these updates…