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Question 7599 (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 2 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 7304 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    What budget, if any, has Health New Zealand set aside for supporting service delivery pathways for people living with young/early onset dementia?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I am advised that while some regions may allocate a small budget for local individual services, such as early-onset dementia, Health New Zealand does not hold a specific or ring-fenced budget for young or early onset dementia. I am further…

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Question 7305 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    What Health New Zealand service delivery pathways are there for people living with young/early onset dementia?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I am advised that service delivery pathways and availability of services depend on where the person resides. Some examples include diagnosis through a general practitioner, using the cognitive impairment health pathways; access to services…

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Question 7306 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    What actions, if any, under the refreshed Dementia Mate Wareware Action Plan 2026 – 2031 are there that address young/early onset dementia?

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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 refreshed Dementia Mate Wareware Action Plan 2026–2031 was developed by the four lead Dementia Mate Wareware Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs): Alzheimer’s NZ, Dementia NZ, the New Zealand Dementia Foundation, and…

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Question 7340 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister declined any requests from the Advisory Committee for Assisted Reproductive Technology (ACART) to progress a public consultation process to develop guidelines for Human Reproductive Research, if so why?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

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No. In line with ACART's terms of reference, I asked that the committee prioritise its work programme to ensure the current assisted reproduction system works well for New Zealanders.

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Question 7341 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What types of AI tools used in healthcare will be regulated by the upcoming Medical Products Bill, if any?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

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The Medical Products Bill (the Bill) will regulate AI tools that are intended for a therapeutic purpose, rather than regulating AI more broadly. Specifically, the Bill will apply to software and AI that meet the internationally accepted…

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Question 7201 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice since 1 July 2025, if any, has the Minister received regarding the Carbon Neutral Government Programme?

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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 table.

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Question 7220 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice since 1 July 2025, if any, has the Minister received regarding the Carbon Neutral Government Programme?

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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 7225 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice since 1 July 2025, if any, has the Minister received regarding the Carbon Neutral Government Programme?

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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, I have not received any advice regarding the Carbon Neutral Government Programme.

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Question 7239 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice since 1 July 2025, if any, has the Minister received regarding the Carbon Neutral Government Programme?

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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 7245 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice since 1 July 2025, if any, has the Minister received regarding the Carbon Neutral Government Programme?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister for Seniors

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As Minister for Seniors, I have not received any specific advice regarding the Carbon Neutral Government Programme.

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Question 6356 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2026?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached appendix which provides a breakdown of the number of full-time equivalent roles at Customs as at 1 January for the years 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. This response is also my response to Written…

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Question 6358 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 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 6356 (2026).

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Question 6359 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 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 6356 (2026).

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Question 6363 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2025?

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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 6356 (2026).

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Question 6365 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 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 provides a breakdown of the number of Full Time Equivalent vacancies at Customs as at 1 January for the years 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. This response is also my response to Written…

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Question 6366 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 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 6365 (2026).

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Question 6488 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2026?

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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 6494 (2026).

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Question 6491 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2023?

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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 6497 (2026).

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Question 6493 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2024?

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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 6499 (2026).

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Question 6495 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2023?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister for Seniors

Answer

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 6501 (2026).

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Question 6496 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2024?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister for Seniors

Answer

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 6503 (2026).

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Question 6498 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many full time equivalent (FTE) roles, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2025?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister for Seniors

Answer

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 6504 (2026).

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Question 6700 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2025?

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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 6365 (2026).

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Question 6705 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2026?

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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 6365 (2026).

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6748, 6977 (2026)

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    List MP · Green Party

    6748 (matches this search)

    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 23 February 2026, by title and date?

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    Jenny Salesa

    Member for Panmure-Ōtāhuhu · Labour Party

    6977 (matches this search)

    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 February 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 6756 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 23 February 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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6759, 6816 (2026)

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    6759 (matches this search)

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

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    Jenny Salesa

    Member for Panmure-Ōtāhuhu · Labour Party

    6816 (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 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 Minister of Customs, none.

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Question 6815 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2025?

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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 6821 (2026).

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Question 6817 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many vacancies, if any, were there in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, as of 1 January 2026?

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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 6822 (2026).

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Question 6855 (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 23 February 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 6866 (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 23 February 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 for Immigration, none.

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Question 6897 (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 23 February 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 6920 (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 February 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 7001 (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 February 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 7008 (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 February 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 one document as it is not in the public interest to release it at this time.

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Question 7027 (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 February 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 7042 (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 February 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 6195 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    What reports, briefings, emails, memos, aides-memoire, notes or written advice, if any, has the Minister and/or her Office received regarding the impact to seniors of any social housing rent increases as a result of a council rates cap;…

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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 6201 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    What reports, briefings, emails, memos, aides-memoire, notes or written advice, if any, has the Minister and/or her Office received regarding social housing rent increases as a result of a council rates cap; listed by date, title, and…

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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 6277 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    In which regions, districts, or health centres are Government funded vape kits available?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I am advised that government-funded vape kits procured through Health New Zealand are available in all regions.

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5604, 5949 (2026)

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    5604 (matches this search)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 February 2026, by title and date?

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    Jenny Salesa

    Member for Panmure-Ōtāhuhu · Labour Party

    5949 (matches this search)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 February 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 Minister of Customs, none.

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5606, 5843 (2026)

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    5606 (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 16 February 2026, by title and date?

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    Jenny Salesa

    Member for Panmure-Ōtāhuhu · Labour Party

    5843 (matches this search)

    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 16 February 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 5778 (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 16 February 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 5793 (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 16 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Police

Answer

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 5812 (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 16 February 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 5819 (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 16 February 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 5884 (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 16 February 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 5899 (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 16 February 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 5918 (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 16 February 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 for Immigration, none.