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Question 19979 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    How much money is allocated to the operation and maintenance of the database recording information submitted under the synthetic nitrogen fertiliser cap rules?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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No Government money is allocated to the operation and maintenance of the nitrogen cap database.

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Question 19980 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the compliance rate of farmers who are required to meet the 190 kgN/ha/yr synthetic nitrogen fertiliser cap?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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I am advised that in 2025, 61% of dairy farms (nearly 6,000 farms in all) submitted reports on their use of synthetic nitrogen fertiliser as required by Clause 36 of the Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Freshwater)…

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Question 19981 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Have any upgrades been made to the synthetic nitrogen fertiliser cap webform or database under the term of the current Government?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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There have been no updates to the online webform under the term of this Government. The nitrogen report database is updated weekly as new reports come in.

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Question 19764 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding any proposed merger of their department, agency, crown entity or any other body that they are responsible for, if any, listed by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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I refer you to WPQ 19719.

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Question 19580 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Following Reply 18564 (2026), what role does the Associate Minister believe catchment groups should have, if any, in relation to regulatory settings for land use and water quality in their catchments, such as those that may exist in a…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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Farmer-led catchment groups are already improving water quality and land management in their local communities, demonstrating that voluntary actions can also improve water quality without resorting to rules and regulations. Where rules are…

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Question 19610 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Associate Minister for the Environment believe his expertise was sufficient to be "Policy Lead" for the development of changes to the National Environmental Standards for sources of human drinking water (as per the 'Ministerial…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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In regards to consultation with the Minister for the Environment, I refer the Member to my reply to written Parliamentary question 19435 (2026). In regards to consultation with the Minister of Health, officials from the Ministry for the…

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Question 19433 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    As a "Policy Lead" for the development of changes to the NPS for Freshwater Management and NES for Freshwater (as per the 'Ministerial Grouping for Delegated Decisions on National Direction Package') , what correspondence and consultation…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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A number of Ministers have been consulted in the course of making decisions on changes to the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management and National Environmental Standards for Freshwater. This included consulting the Minister…

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19434, 19436 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents, if any, related to RMA reform and national direction, has the Associate Minister received, that were not also provided to the Minister for the Environment?

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    Does the Associate Minister receive advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents that the Minister for the Environment does not?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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Yes, I receive advice, reports, briefings, aides-memoire and other documents that relate to matters for which I have delegated responsibility as the Associate Minister for the Environment. The Minister for the Environment does not…

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Question 19435 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    As a "Policy Lead" for the development of changes to the NES for sources of human drinking water (as per the 'Ministerial Grouping for Delegated Decisions on National Direction Package') , what correspondence and consultation did the…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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I engaged with a range of Ministerial colleagues in the course of making decisions on changes to the National Environmental Standards for Sources of Human Drinking Water. This included consulting the Minister for the Environment and…

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Question 19443 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Associate Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 11/05/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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None.

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Question 19444 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Associate Minister or any member of their office received, if any, during the week beginning 11/05/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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In my capacity as the Associate Minister for the Environment, I received the following advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire and other documents in the week beginning 11 May 2026: Ministry for the Environment: 14/05/2026: Final…

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Question 19447 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 11/05/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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None.

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Question 19448 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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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 11/05/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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I refer the member to the attached table. In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests and visits. If a meeting or visit proceeds, the title of the advice provided for…

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Question 19449 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Following Reply 18564 (2026), can the Minister provide an example of a catchment group that has publicly shared water quality data illustrating that it has improved "water quality... in their local communities", as per his statement?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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In the Amuri Basin, catchment groups have used water testing and historical data to assess mitigation actions and to track changes in water quality across 13 sub-catchments. Further information can be found on Ecan's website at:…

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Question 19450 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    Following Reply 18564 (2026), what specific evidence is the Minister considering when he says that "Farmer-led catchment groups are already improving water quality and land management in their local communities"?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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I have met with many catchment groups across the country who have shown me the work they are doing to improve the knowledge and implementation of sustainable practices among their community. One example is the Pomahaka catchment groups…

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Question 19252 (2026)

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Member for Dunedin · 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 4 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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I refer the Member to the attached table. Please note three titles have been withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Question 19258 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

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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 4 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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In my capacity as the Associate Minister for the Environment, I received the following advice, reports, briefings, aides-mémoire and other documents in the week beginning 4 May 2026: Ministry for the Environment: 07/05/2026: Final…

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Question 19278 (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 4 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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I refer the member to the attached table. In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests and visits. If a meeting or visit proceeds, the title of the advice provided for…

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Question 19284 (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 4 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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I refer the member to the attached table. One title has been withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6. In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests and visits. If a meeting…

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Question 19345 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 4 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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On 4 May 2026, the papers titled Government response to the Petitions Committee Report on the Petition of Benjamin Plows-Kolff: Fair and affordable food regulations for small food businesses, and Agricultural and Horticultural Products…

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Question 19351 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 4 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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In my capacity as the Associate Minister for the Environment, I took the following paper to Cabinet in the week beginning 4 May 2026: Ministry for the Environment: 04/05/2026: Implementing New Zealand’s Approach to Grow Voluntary Markets

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Question 19371 (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 4 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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None.

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Question 19377 (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 4 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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None.

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Question 18850 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 04/05/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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None.

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Question 18851 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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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 04/05/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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I refer the member to the attached table. In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests and visits. If a meeting or visit proceeds, the title of the advice provided for…

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Question 18564 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What, if anything, is the Minister's intention for the role of catchment groups in the new farm plan system?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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Freshwater farm plans will be a key tool within the new planning system, helping farmers identify environmental risks on their farm and then plan practical actions to manage these. Farmer-led catchment groups are already improving water…

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Question 18590 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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Budget 2026 will be delivered on 28 May and Budget information remains confidential before that date. I direct the member to the upcoming examination of the Estimates by select committee which includes questions on cost pressures.

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Question 18597 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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Budget 2026 will be delivered on 28 May and Budget information remains confidential before that date. I direct the member to the upcoming examination of the Estimates by select committee which includes questions on cost pressures.

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Question 18611 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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Budget 2026 will be delivered on 28 May and Budget information remains confidential before that date. I direct the member to the upcoming examination of the Estimates by select committee which includes questions on cost pressures.

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Question 18616 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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Budget 2026 will be delivered on 28 May and Budget information remains confidential before that date. I direct the member to the upcoming examination of the Estimates by select committee which includes questions on cost pressures.

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Question 18307 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

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

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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I refer the member to the attached table. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Question 18312 (2026)

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

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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In my capacity as the Associate Minister for the Environment, I received the following documents in the week beginning 27 April 2026: The Ministry for the Environment: 28/04/2026: 26 – BRF – 01073 - Talking points: 26-CAB-00456 -…

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Question 18334 (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 27 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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I refer the member to the attached table. In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests and visits. If a meeting or visit proceeds, the title of the advice provided for…

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Question 18340 (2026)

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

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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I refer the member to the attached table. One title has been withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6. In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests and visits. If a meeting…

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Question 18412 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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On 28 April 2026, the paper titled Policy Approvals: Amendments to the Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines (Exemptions and Prohibited Substances) Regulations 2011 was considered by Cabinet.

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Question 18418 (2026)

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Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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None.

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Question 18437 (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 27 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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On 28 April 2026, the paper titled Amendments to the Biosecurity (National Bovine Tuberculosis Pest Management Plan) Order 1998 was considered by Cabinet.

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Question 18445 (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 27 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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None.

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Question 17486 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · 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 20 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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I refer the member to the attached table. Please note three titles have been withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Question 17493 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · 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 20 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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In my capacity as the Associate Minister for the Environment, I received the following document in the week beginning 20 April 2026: 16/4/2026: Final Environment Weekly Update week ending 20 April 2026

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Question 17513 (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 20 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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I refer the member to the attached table. In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests and visits. If a meeting or visit proceeds, the title of the advice provided for…

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Question 17519 (2026)

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

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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I refer the member to the attached table. In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests and visits. If a meeting or visit proceeds, the title of the advice provided for…

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Question 17591 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 20 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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None.

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Question 17596 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 20 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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None.

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Question 17618 (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 20 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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None.

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Question 17624 (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 20 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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None.

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Question 17649 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 20/04/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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None.

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Question 17652 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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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 20/04/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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I refer the member to the attached table. In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests and visits. If a meeting or visit proceeds, the title of the advice provided for…

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Question 17306 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What does he mean by his statement “Sometimes, our measurements don’t tell the real story”, with regards to water quality in rivers?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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Rivers may be graded as unsuitable for swimming are not necessarily unsuitable at everygiven point in time. These grades are based on a five-year period of monthly E. coli sampling, that is used to calculate the likelihood that a swimmer…

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Question 17307 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What steps, if any, will he take as a result of his belief that “there should be swimmable rivers” to ensure rivers are swimmable?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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The Government is in the process of replacing the Resource Management Act 1991 with a system that supports economic growth and opportunities for New Zealanders. The Planning and Natural Environment Bills are currently before the…