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Question 14816 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2024?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 14814 (2026).

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Question 14823 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2023?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 14814 (2026).

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Question 14826 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2022?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 14814 (2026).

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Question 14827 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2021?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 14814 (2026).

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Question 14830 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many litres of petrol, if any, did vehicle fleets in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume in 2020?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 14814 (2026).

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6 questions (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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Matching question numbers: 15165 (2026), 15169 (2026)

  • 15149 (matches this search)

    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

  • 15152 (matches this search)

    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

  • 15154 (matches this search)

    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

  • 15160 (matches this search)

    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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  • 15165 (matches this search)

    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

  • 15169 (matches this search)

    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

Answer

I am advised that for the period 1 January 2020 to 16 April 2026, Customs has only used electricity to power and heat its buildings. This is also my response to Written Parliamentary Questions 15152 (2026), 15154 (2026), 15160 (2026),…

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6 questions (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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Matching question numbers: 15505 (2026), 15510 (2026)

  • 15474 (matches this search)

    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2025?

  • 15486 (matches this search)

    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2024?

  • 15494 (matches this search)

    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2023?

  • 15500 (matches this search)

    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2022?

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  • 15505 (matches this search)

    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2021?

  • 15510 (matches this search)

    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2020?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

Answer

I am advised that for the period 1 January 2020 to 16 April 2026, Customs has not used diesel to power or heat any of its buildings. This is also my response to Written Parliamentary Questions 15486 (2026), 15494 (2026), 15500 (2026),…

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6 questions (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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Matching question numbers: 15843 (2026), 15849 (2026)

  • 15802 (matches this search)

    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2025?

  • 15821 (matches this search)

    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2024?

  • 15831 (matches this search)

    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2023?

  • 15835 (matches this search)

    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2022?

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  • 15843 (matches this search)

    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2021?

  • 15849 (matches this search)

    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2020?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

Answer

I am advised that for the period 1 January 2020 to 16 April 2026, Customs has not used LPG to power or heat any of its buildings. This is also my response to Written Parliamentary Questions 15821 (2026), 15831 (2026), 15835 (2026), 15843…

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Question 13468 (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 23 March 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 13489 (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 23 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Police

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The titles of advice I receive as Associate Minister of Police are considered for proactive release on a monthly basis and can be found at: https://www.police.govt.nz/about-us/publications/corporate/information-advice-to-minister Some…

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Question 13513 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

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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 6 April 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 13529 (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 6 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Police

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The titles of advice I receive as Associate Minister of Police are considered for proactive release on a monthly basis and can be found at: https://www.police.govt.nz/about-us/publications/corporate/information-advice-to-minister Some…

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Question 13547 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · 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 6 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Immigration

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I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Question 13554 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

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 6 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

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Titles of all advice that I have received have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand websites:…

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Question 13577 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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 6 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

Answer

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 13618 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister for Seniors

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As Minister for Seniors, none.

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Question 13634 (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 6 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Police

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As Associate Minister of Police, none.

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Question 13652 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Immigration

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As Associate Minister of Immigration, none.

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Question 13659 (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 6 April 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, none

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Question 13682 (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 6 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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As the Minister of Customs, none.

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Question 13783 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What fee increases have been proposed or approved since 27 November 2023 for any chair, deputy chair, member, presiding member, or other appointed role on any Crown entity board, committee, authority, tribunal, or other statutory body…

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I am advised that, since 27 November 2023, Customs has increased the fees paid to the chair and members of their Assurance and Risk Committee. I refer the Member to the attached appendix, which sets out the daily fees before and after 1…

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Question 13799 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What fee increases have been proposed or approved since 27 November 2023 for any chair, deputy chair, member, presiding member, or other appointed role on any Crown entity board, committee, authority, tribunal, or other statutory body…

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I am advised that the information requested is not available in an easily reportable format. I do not consider it to be in the public interest to divert staff from their work to undertake a substantial collation exercise.

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Question 13803 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What fee increases have been proposed or approved since 27 November 2023 for any chair, deputy chair, member, presiding member, or other appointed role on any Crown entity board, committee, authority, tribunal, or other statutory body…

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Immigration

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As Associate Minister of Immigration, there have been no fee increases proposed or approved since 27 November 2023 for any chair, deputy chair, member, presiding member, or other appointed role on any Crown entity board, committee,…

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Question 13814 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What fee increases have been proposed or approved since 27 November 2023 for any chair, deputy chair, member, presiding member, or other appointed role on any Crown entity board, committee, authority, tribunal, or other statutory body…

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Police

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No fee increases have been proposed or approved since 27 November 2023 for any chair, deputy chair, member, presiding member, or other appointed role on any Crown entity board, committee, authority, tribunal, or other statutory body within…

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Question 13820 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What fee increases have been proposed or approved since 27 November 2023 for any chair, deputy chair, member, presiding member, or other appointed role on any Crown entity board, committee, authority, tribunal, or other statutory body…

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister for Seniors

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As Minister for Seniors, I am supported by the Office for Seniors which is administered by MSD. I refer the member to Hon Louise Upston’s response to Written Parliamentary Question 13821 (2026).

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Question 13153 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · 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 23 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Immigration

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I refer the Member to the attached table. I am withholding the title of some documents as it is not in the public interest to release them at this time.

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12565, 12735, 13016 (2026)

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    Jo Luxton

    List MP · Labour Party

    12565 (matches this search)

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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 30 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    12735 (matches this search)

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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 30 March 2026, by title and date?

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    Jo Luxton

    List MP · Labour Party

    13016 (matches this search)

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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 23 March 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 12990 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

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 23 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

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Titles of all advice that I have received have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand websites:…

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Question 12463 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister for Seniors

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As Minister for Seniors, none.

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Question 12502 (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 30 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister for Seniors

Answer

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 12516 (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 30 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Police

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The titles of advice I receive as Associate Minister of Police are considered for proactive release on a monthly basis and can be found at: https://www.police.govt.nz/about-us/publications/corporate/information-advice-to-minister Some…

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Question 12534 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · 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 30 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Immigration

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table. I am withholding the title of a document as it is not in the public interest to release it at this time.

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Question 12541 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

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 30 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

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Titles of all advice that I have received have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand websites:…

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Question 12605 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 30 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister for Seniors

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As Minister for Seniors, none.

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Question 12727 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 30 March 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I receive a significant number of event and meeting requests and am not able to accommodate all of them because of other commitments, including time in the House, at Cabinet committee and Cabinet meetings, meetings with officials, other…

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Question 12731 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 30 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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As the Minister of Customs, none.

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12376, 12381 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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  • 12376 (matches this search)

    How does the government support those with Young-onset Dementia to access age-appropriate day support care, other than those services used by predominantly older peoples, if at all?

  • 12381 (matches this search)

    Are people living with Young-onset Dementia able to access age-appropriate care, regardless of location; what specific actions are there to address this, if any?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I am advised Health New Zealand commissioned seven new service trials in June 2023 under the Dementia Mate Wareware Action Plan implementation programme. These trials focus on priority populations, including Māori, Pacific peoples, people…

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Question 12378 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    What supports exist to support those with Young-onset Dementia to access behaviour therapy, if required, if any?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I am advised that general practitioners can refer patients to a mental health or memory clinic, which can prescribe and provide behaviour therapy where clinically appropriate. I am further advised that access to additional services, such…

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Question 12379 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    What national publicly funded support services exist to support those with Young-onset Dementia to navigate employment exit and loss of income, if any?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I am advised that the Ministry for Social Development do not have any specific support services for those who have young onset dementia.

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Question 12380 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    How do the public know if any funding is going towards supporting those people living with Young-onset Dementia; how is this spending tracked, if at all?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I am advised that Health New Zealand does not publish expenditure specifically for services which support people with younger onset dementia, however, some data regarding expenditure does record the age of residents living in dementia…

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Question 12382 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    Are there any publicly-funded age-appropriate services, nationally, specifically for people living with Young-onset Dementia; if not, why is this?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Questions 12376 (2026) and 12381 (2026).

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12383, 12385 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    Was there any extra funding allocated to support the Dementia Mate Wareware Action Plan 2026-2031; if not, how will these actions be supported to progress, if at all?

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    Who is responsible for delivery of the Dementia Mate Wareware Action Plan 2026-2031?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that the Dementia Mate Wareware Action Plan 2026–2031 was developed by the four lead dementia sector organisations — Alzheimer’s New Zealand, Dementia New Zealand, the New Zealand Dementia Foundation, and the Mate Wareware…

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Question 12384 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    Will there be a national, age-appropriate Young-onset Dementia pathway; if so, will there be ring-fenced funding to support this?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Questions 12380 (2026) and 12382 (2026).

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Question 12386 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    What specific actions, in the Dementia Mate Wareware Action Plan 2026-2031, apply to Young-onset Dementia, if any?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 7306 (2026).

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Question 12387 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    Has Cabinet endorsed the refreshed Dementia Mate Wareware Action Plan 2026–2031; if so, which parts, if not all?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

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

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Question 12388 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    Has Cabinet endorsed the refreshed Dementia Mate Wareware Action Plan 2026–2031; if so, on what date did this happen?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

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

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Question 12408 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much has been spent, if anything, per annum by Customs New Zealand on the destroying and disposing of seized illegal drugs; broken down per year since 2023?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I refer the Member to the attached appendix, which sets out Customs’ expenditure, by financial year, on the disposal and destruction of seized goods since 2023. Customs cannot provide separate expenditure figures for the destruction and…

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Question 12409 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the average cost, if any, to Customs New Zealand for destroying and disposing of seized illegal drugs?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I am advised that, for the 2022/23, 2023/24, 2024/25, and 2025/26 (to date) financial years, the average cost to Customs for the destruction and disposal of seized goods was $234,947.75. Customs cannot provide separate expenditure figures…

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Question 12410 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Do customs redirect staff to ports to deal with the arrival of cruise ships; if so, are those staff repurposed from other ports?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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I am advised that Customs does not routinely redeploy staff between ports to respond to cruise ship arrivals. Customs has developed a seasonal cruise resourcing model that forecasts staffing requirements across all roles based on passenger…

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Question 12411 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What processes, if any, exist for when cruise ships arrive in New Zealand ports to deal with potential illegal items being brought into New Zealand?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

Answer

I am advised that Customs has established processes in place to identify and manage the risk of illegal items being brought into New Zealand on cruise vessels. All cruise vessels, crew, and passengers are subject to risk screening prior to…