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Question 38484 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    On which dates, if any, has the Minister communicated with the Chief Executive of New Zealand Health Group Limited Mike Peters, and by what manner did this communication take place?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

I have not communicated with the Chief Executive of the New Zealand Health Group Limited Mike Peters.

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Question 38485 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    On which dates, if any, did any member of the Minister’s office meet with any representative of New Zealand Health Group Limited?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

My Ministerial diary is proactively released at the following link: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/minister/hon-casey-costello. I can also advise that no member of my office met separately with the New Zealand Health Group Limited.

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10 questions (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 38500 (2026), 38501 (2026), 38503 (2026), 38504 (2026), 38505 (2026), 38506 (2026)

  • 38493 (matches this search)

    Did Health New Zealand encourage any organisation or company to make a bid for the contracts for Auckland home and community support as part of a grouping or consortium, if so, why?

  • 38495 (matches this search)

    Did Health New Zealand encourage any organisation or company to bid for the contracts for Auckland home and community support, if so, why?

  • 38497 (matches this search)

    Did Health New Zealand encourage any organisation or company to make a bid for the contracts for Auckland home and community support as part of a grouping or consortium, if so, was the Minister’s office aware of this encouragement?

  • 38499 (matches this search)

    Did Health New Zealand encourage any organisation or company to make a bid for the contracts for Auckland home and community support as part of a grouping or consortium, if so, was the Minister aware of this encouragement?

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  • 38500 (matches this search)

    Did Health New Zealand encourage any organisation or company to bid for the contracts for Auckland home and community support, if so, was the Minister’s office aware of this encouragement?

  • 38501 (matches this search)

    Did Health New Zealand encourage any organisation or company to bid for the contracts for Auckland home and community support, if so, was the Minister aware of this encouragement?

  • 38503 (matches this search)

    Did Health New Zealand encourage any organisation or company to make a bid for the contracts for Auckland home and community support as part of a grouping or consortium, if so, on what dates?

  • 38504 (matches this search)

    Did Health New Zealand encourage any organisation or company to make a bid for the contracts for Auckland home and community support as part of a grouping or consortium, if so, which organisations or companies were encouraged?

  • 38505 (matches this search)

    Did Health New Zealand encourage any organisation or company to bid for the contracts for Auckland home and community support, if so, on what dates?

  • 38506 (matches this search)

    Did Health New Zealand encourage any organisation or company to bid for the contracts for Auckland home and community support, if so, which organisations or companies were encouraged?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that Health New Zealand did not encourage any organisation, company or consortium to tender for the Auckland home and community support contracts.

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Question 38496 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    On which dates, if any, has the Minister communicated with any representative of New Zealand Health Group Limited, and by what manner did this communication take place?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

I have not communicated with any representative of the New Zealand Health Group Limited.

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38509, 38510, 38517 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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  • 38509 (matches this search)

    Why was Visionwest unsuccessful in their bid to continue with contracts for Auckland home and community support?

  • 38510 (matches this search)

    Why was Lifewise unsuccessful in their bid to continue with contracts for Auckland home and community support?

  • 38517 (matches this search)

    Why was Presbyterian Support Northern unsuccessful in their bid to continue with contracts for Auckland home and community support?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that as the procurement process is still underway, Health New Zealand is unable to comment on specific providers or evaluation outcomes at this time. I am further advised that each respondent has been, or will be, notified…

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10 questions (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 38524 (2026), 38525 (2026), 38526 (2026), 38529 (2026), 38530 (2026), 38572 (2026)

  • 38511 (matches this search)

    Which other agencies, if any, provided feedback into Health New Zealand’s internal review into the awarding of Auckland home and community support contracts, and on what dates were they asked to provide feedback?

  • 38513 (matches this search)

    Which other agencies, if any, provided input or support into Health New Zealand’s internal review into the awarding of Auckland home and community support contracts, and on what dates were they asked to provide input?

  • 38520 (matches this search)

    Why was an internal review by Health New Zealand into the awarding of Auckland home and community support contracts needed?

  • 38523 (matches this search)

    Who commissioned the internal review by Health New Zealand into awarding Auckland home and community support contracts?

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  • 38524 (matches this search)

    On what date, if any, did the Minister receive a copy of the Health New Zealand internal review into the awarding of Auckland home and community support contracts?

  • 38525 (matches this search)

    Who, if anyone, received copies of the draft Health New Zealand’s internal review into the awarding of Auckland home and community support contracts, and on what dates did they receive them?

  • 38526 (matches this search)

    Who received copies of Health New Zealand’s internal review into the awarding of Auckland home and community support contracts, and on what dates did they receive them?

  • 38529 (matches this search)

    On what date did Health New Zealand’s internal review into the awarding of Auckland home and community support contracts end?

  • 38530 (matches this search)

    On what date did Health New Zealand commence an internal review into the awarding of Auckland home and community support contracts?

  • 38572 (matches this search)

    On what dates, if any, has the Minister met with the Treasury where Auckland home and community support contracts were discussed, and with whom did the Minister meet?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that, as the procurement process is still underway, no internal review into the awarding of Auckland home and community support contracts has been undertaken by Health New Zealand.

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Question 38518 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    On what date, if any, did any member of the Minister’s office receive a copy of the Health New Zealand internal review into the awarding of Auckland home and community support contracts?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

No member of my office received a copy of the Health New Zealand internal review into the awarding of Auckland home and community support contracts.

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38532, 38533, 38564, 38573 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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  • 38532 (matches this search)

    On what date, if any, was any member of the Minister’s office advised of Health New Zealand’s preliminary decision regarding awarding Auckland home and community support contracts?

  • 38533 (matches this search)

    On what date, if any, was the Minister advised of Health New Zealand’s preliminary decision regarding awarding Auckland home and community support contracts?

  • 38564 (matches this search)

    On what dates, if any, has the Minister been briefed by Health New Zealand regarding Auckland home and community support contracts?

  • 38573 (matches this search)

    On what dates, if any, has the Minister met with Health New Zealand where Auckland home and community support contracts were discussed, and with whom did the Minister meet?

Answered by

Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

I was given an update on the Northern procurement process on 10 August 2026 as part of my regular fortnightly meetings with Health New Zealand. I am advised my office was briefed on the next steps of the procurement on 28 August 2026.

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38536, 38538, 38546, 38548 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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  • 38536 (matches this search)

    On what date, if any, was the Minister advised of Health New Zealand’s final decision regarding awarding Auckland home and community support contracts?

  • 38538 (matches this search)

    On what date, if any, did Health New Zealand make final decisions on awarding Auckland home and community support contracts?

  • 38546 (matches this search)

    On what date, if any, was the Minister’s office first informed that Health NZ decided not to award home and community support contracts to the current contract holders?

  • 38548 (matches this search)

    On what date, if any, was the Minister first informed that Health NZ decided not to award home and community support contracts to the current contract holders?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that Health New Zealand has not made a final decision on the Auckland home and community support contracts and the procurement remains subject to due diligence, negotiations, and Health New Zealand Board approval.

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Question 38537 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    On what date, if any, did Health New Zealand make preliminary decisions on awarding Auckland home and community support contracts?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that at the completion of the RFP on 24 July, unsuccessful providers and providers progressing to due diligence were notified of the outcome.

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Question 38539 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    On what date, if any, was any member of the Minister’s office advised of Health New Zealand’s final decision regarding awarding Auckland home and community support contracts?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

No member of my office was advised of Health New Zealand’s final decision regarding awarding Auckland home and community support contracts.

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Question 38547 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    On what dates, if any, has any member of the Minister’s office been briefed by the Treasury regarding Auckland home and community support contracts?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

No member of my office has been briefed by the Treasury regarding Auckland home and community support contracts.

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38554, 38566, 38574, 38576 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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  • 38554 (matches this search)

    On what dates, if any, has any member of the Minister’s office been briefed by the Ministry of Health regarding Auckland home and community support contracts?

  • 38566 (matches this search)

    On what dates, if any, has the Minister been briefed by the Ministry of Health regarding Auckland home and community support contracts?

  • 38574 (matches this search)

    On what dates, if any, has the Minister met with the Ministry of Health where Auckland home and community support contracts were discussed, and with whom did the Minister meet?

  • 38576 (matches this search)

    On what dates, if any, has any member of the Minister’s office met with the Ministry of Health where Auckland home and community support contracts were discussed, and with whom did the Minister meet?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

Neither I nor any member of my office has met with, or been briefed by, the Ministry of Health regarding Auckland home and community support contracts.

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Question 38555 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    On what dates, if any, has any member of the Minister’s office been briefed by Health New Zealand regarding Auckland home and community support contracts?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

I received a preliminary piece of advice on 18 September 2026

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Question 38557 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    On what dates, if any, has the Minister been briefed by the Treasury regarding Auckland home and community support contracts?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I have not been briefed by the Treasury regarding Auckland home and community support contracts.

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Question 38568 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    On what dates, if any, has any member of the Minister’s office met with the Treasury where Auckland home and community support contracts were discussed, and with whom did the Minister meet?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

My Ministerial diary is proactively released at the following link: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/minister/hon-casey-costello. I can also advise that no member of my office met separately with the Treasury where Auckland home and community…

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Question 38582 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    On what dates, if any, has the Minister met with their ministerial colleagues where Auckland home and community support contracts were discussed, and with whom did the Minister meet?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

My Ministerial diary is proactively released at the following link: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/minister/hon-casey-costello.

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Question 38583 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    What reports, briefings, aide-memoires, and any other documents, if any, has the Minister received between 1 January 2026 and 1 September 2026 regarding Auckland home and community support contracts, by title and date?

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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 are proactively released on the Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand websites: https://www.health.govt.nz/about-ministry/information-releases/advice-provided-ministers…

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Question 38584 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    What reports, briefings, aide-memoires, and any other documents, if any, has the Minister received between 1 January 2025 and 1 January 2026 regarding Auckland home and community support contracts, by title and date?

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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 are proactively released on the Ministry of Health and Health New Zealand websites: https://www.health.govt.nz/about-ministry/information-releases/advice-provided-ministers…

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Question 38676 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2025/26 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

Answer

I am advised that Customs spent $84,040.17 on artificial intelligence in the 2025/26 financial year.

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Question 38678 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2024/25 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

Answer

I am advised that Customs spent $13,593.85 on artificial intelligence in the 2024/25 financial year.

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Question 38679 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2023/24 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

Answer

I am advised that Customs did not spend any money on artificial intelligence in the 2023/24 financial year.

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38680, 38693 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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  • 38680 (matches this search)

    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025?

  • 38693 (matches this search)

    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

Answer

I am advised that Customs does not separately record or report expenditure on consultants and contractors. Accordingly, the figures provided in the attached appendix represent the combined Customs expenditure on consultants and contractors…

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38796, 39000 (2026)

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  • 38796 (matches this search)

    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

  • 39000 (matches this search)

    How many redundancy processes have been initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

Answer

I am advised that since 27 November 2023, Customs has initiated eight redundancy processes, at a total redundancy cost of $5,153,639.42. This is also my response to Written Parliamentary Question 39000 (2026).

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Question 38147 (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 24 August 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 38163 (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 24 August 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 38181 (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 24 August 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.

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Question 38188 (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 24 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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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:…

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Question 38211 (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 24 August 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 38251 (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 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister for Seniors

Answer

As Minister for Seniors, none.

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Question 38267 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon 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 38285 (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 24 August 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 38292 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

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

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Question 38314 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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As Minister of Customs, none.

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Question 37870 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Minister and/or their office, or any Department for which they are responsible, have any contracts with Palantir and if so what?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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No.

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Question 37871 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received about Palantir by date and title?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister of Customs

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None.

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 37814 (2026), 37815 (2026), 37816 (2026), 37817 (2026), 37818 (2026), 37819 (2026), 37820 (2026), 37821 (2026), 37822 (2026), 37823 (2026), 37824 (2026), 37825 (2026), 37826 (2026), 37861 (2026)

  • 37810 (matches this search)

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    What research, analysis, reports, briefings, aide-mémoires, emails or other written advice, if any, did the Minister receive regarding the development or adoption of the revised Better Later Life indicator framework, listed by title and…

  • 37811 (matches this search)

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    How will the revised Better Later Life indicator framework measure whether housing is affordable for people aged 65 and over, if at all?

  • 37812 (matches this search)

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    What advice, if any, did the Ministry of Social Development provide on the revised Better Later Life indicator framework, including the selection, retention or removal of indicators, and on what dates was any such advice provided?

  • 37813 (matches this search)

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    Why has the revised Better Later Life indicator framework adopted the percentage of people aged 65 and over who are satisfied with the housing options available to them as its key indicator under "creating diverse housing choices and…

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  • 37814 (matches this search)

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    What advice, if any, did the Minister receive about removing housing affordability from the key indicators reported under the revised Better Later Life indicator framework, and on what dates was any such advice received?

  • 37815 (matches this search)

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    Why will housing affordability no longer be reported as a key indicator under the revised Better Later Life indicator framework from 2027?

  • 37816 (matches this search)

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    What measure, if any, in the revised Better Later Life indicator framework will directly measure material hardship among people aged 65 and over?

  • 37817 (matches this search)

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    What measure, if any, in the revised Better Later Life indicator framework will directly measure income adequacy among people aged 65 and over?

  • 37818 (matches this search)

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    Does the Minister consider that the two revised key indicators, under Achieving financial security and economic participation, the percentage of people aged 45–64 contributing to KiwiSaver and the percentage of employed people aged 65 and…

  • 37819 (matches this search)

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    Why will low income after housing costs no longer be reported as a key indicator under the revised Better Later Life indicator framework from 2027?

  • 37820 (matches this search)

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    What advice, if any, did the Minister receive about removing low income after housing costs and material hardship from the key indicators reported under the revised Better Later Life indicator framework, and on what dates was any such…

  • 37821 (matches this search)

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    Which indicators in the original Better Later Life indicator framework will no longer be reported as key indicators under the revised framework from 2027, listed by indicator?

  • 37822 (matches this search)

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    What specific changes in available data, referred to on the Office for Seniors website, if any, contributed to the decision to replace the original Better Later Life indicator framework with a smaller set of key indicators from 2027?

  • 37823 (matches this search)

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    What consultation, if any, was undertaken with older people, seniors’ organisations, academics, researchers, advocates, or other stakeholders on the revised Better Later Life indicator framework, and which organisations or individuals were…

  • 37824 (matches this search)

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    Did the Minister approve or endorse the revised Better Later Life indicator framework to be reported against from 2027; if so, on what date?

  • 37825 (matches this search)

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    Who made the decision to replace the original Better Later Life indicator framework of around 60 indicators with the revised framework to be reported against from 2027, and on what date was that decision made?

  • 37826 (matches this search)

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    What advice, if any, did the Minister receive regarding the decision to replace the original Better Later Life indicator framework of around 60 indicators with a smaller set of key indicators from 2027, and on what dates was any such…

  • 37861 (matches this search)

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    What consideration, if any, was given to retaining an indicator of the proportion of income people aged 65 and over-spend on housing costs in the revised Better Later Life indicator framework?

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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/). In considering how best to monitor outcomes…

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Question 37490 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Minister for Seniors

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 37506 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon 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 37523 (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 17 August 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 37531 (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 17 August 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 37553 (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 17 August 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 37594 (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 17 August 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 37610 (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 17 August 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 37628 (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 17 August 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 37635 (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 17 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

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As Associate Minister of Health, none.

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Question 37657 (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 17 August 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 37262 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What discussion, if any, has the minister or her office had with the Ministry of Health regarding its advice about vaping myths and health impacts?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

Members of my office and I regularly engage with Health officials to discuss a variety of issues concerning my Health delegations, including vaping and smoking.

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Question 37263 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What discussion, if any, has the minister or her office had with Te Whatu Ora Health NZ regarding its advice about vaping myths and health impacts?

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Hon Casey Costello

List MP · NZ First Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

I regularly engage with health officials on a range of issues relating to my delegations, including vaping and smoking.

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36451, 36849 (2026)

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    36451 (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 10 August 2026, by title and date?

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    Jo Luxton

    List MP · Labour Party

    36849 (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 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

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…