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Question 17309 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What measurements and conditions determine whether a river is safe to swim in?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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E. coli and cyanobacteria are measured to determine, based on risk of exposure, if rivers are suitable for swimming and other water recreation activities in rivers. These should be targeted on areas where the community want to swim, at the…

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Question 17252 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What statements, if any, has the Minister made regarding the application of animal welfare standards to imported products or the Animal Products (Closing the Welfare Gap) Amendment Bill, by date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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I have made a number of statements to the media and public regarding the application of animal welfare standards to imported products. I do not think it is in the public interest for my office to spend considerable time collating them.

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Question 17253 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the Minister brought officials to any meetings with any organisations about the application of animal welfare standards to imported products or the Animal Products (Closing the Welfare Gap) Amendment Bill, and if so, what were those…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Question 17254 (2026). Officials were present at both of these meetings.

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Question 17254 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the Minister met with any organisations regarding the application of animal welfare standards to imported products or the Animal Products (Closing the Welfare Gap) Amendment Bill, if so, when and with whom?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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I have met the following groups about the application of animal welfare standards to imported products: - Animal Policy International and the Animal Law Association: 4 March 2024 - Animal Policy International and Walt Cavendish: 11…

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Question 17255 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence, if any, has the Minister had with businesses or organisations regarding the application of animal welfare standards to imported products or the Animal Products (Closing the Welfare Gap) Amendment Bill, by correspondent…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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My office handles a high volume of communications each week and compiling a detailed record of this would require significant time and resources. I do not believe that listing each communication represents a good use of staff time.

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Question 17257 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, briefings, aides-memoire, memos, or other reports has the Minister received regarding the application of animal welfare standards to imported products or the Animal Products (Closing the Welfare Gap) Amendment Bill, by title…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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I have received the documents in the attached table relating to the application of animal welfare standards to imported products:

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Question 16999 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, has the Minister, taken to cabinet since 1 January 2025 related to pig farrowing crates, listed by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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Since 1 January 2025, I have taken the papers in the attached table that relate to pig farrowing crates to Cabinet. These documents are already available on the Ministry for Primary Industries’ website below. Code of Welfare: Pigs Public…

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Question 17001 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, has the Minister, taken to cabinet since 1 January 2025 related to intensive winter grazing, listed 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 17011 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, correspondence or any other documents, if any, has the Minister, or any member of their Office received since 1 January 2025 related to pig farrowing crates, listed by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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Since 1 January 2025, I have received the documents in the attached table relating to pig farrowing crates from the Ministry for Primary Industries. Several of these documents are already available on the department’s website: Changes to…

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Question 17012 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, correspondence or any other documents, if any, has the Minister, or any member of their Office received since 1 January 2025 related to intensive winter grazing, listed by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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I have received the following advice related to winter grazing since 1 January 2025: AM25-0380: Southland Winter Grazing 2025 Update (20 May 2025) AM25-0991: Winter grazing 2025 end-of-season summary (20 November 2025) Please note I also…

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Question 17016 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to cabinet about whether or not the government would progress the resumption of live animal exports since January 2025, listed by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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Two papers were considered by Cabinet Committee during this period: - "Supporting the highest Standards of Animal Welfare for Livestock Exported by Sea: Release of Discussion Document" 21 July 2025 and 25 August 2025 - "Animal Welfare…

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Question 17017 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, briefings, aide memoirs or correspondence, if any, did the Minister receive on whether or not the government would progress the resumption of live animal exports since January 2025, listed by title and date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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My office receives a large amount of correspondence and it is not in the public interest to devote time and resources to detail each item separately. Since January 2025, I have received the briefings in the attached table on whether or not…

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Question 17018 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    Which Ministers, if any, made the decision not to progress the resumption of live animal exports at sea?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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It's a decision of the government.

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Question 17019 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What reasons, if any, did the government have for not resuming live animal exports at sea?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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There is, as yet, no consensus among Ministers on proposed new legislation. Considering the packed legislative agenda, the government’s priorities are better served by focusing on other programmes such as resource management reform.

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17021, 17023 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    When, if at all, did the Minister make the decision not to progress the resumption of live animal exports at sea?

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    When, if at all, did the cabinet decide to not progress the Coalition agreement policy to resume live animal exports at sea?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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I support the policy, but it has been clear since early this year that there is not enough time to achieve consensus among Ministers and pass the required legislation.

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Question 16540 (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 13 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 16546 (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 13 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 16567 (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 13 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 16572 (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 13 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 16645 (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 13 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 16651 (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 13 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 16672 (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 13 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 13 April 2026: 16/4/2026: Final Environment Weekly Update week ending 17 April 2026. It is not in the public interest to…

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Question 16678 (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 13 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 16325 (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 13/04/2026, 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 16326 (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 13/04/2026, 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 13395 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What contact, if any, has the Minister had with meat companies or their representative bodies in relation to the proposal to transfer meat inspection responsibilities from AsureQuality to meat processing companies, listed by date?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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I met with the Meat Industry Association on this topic, as well as AsureQuality, and will soon meet with the Public Service Association.

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Question 13396 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What are the names and dates of any briefings the Minister has received from the Ministry for Primary Industries about the Red Meat Regulatory Inspection and Supervision Programme and/or the proposal to transfer meat inspection…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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I received the following papers from the Ministry for Primary Industries that refer to red meat regulatory work: • Veterinary supervision and Risk Management Programme verification frequency requirements for meat establishments’ – 13…

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Question 13397 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister received information from the Ministry for Primary Industries explaining how the proposed model of meat inspection differs from the current Alternative Post-Mortem Meat Inspection Standards (APMIS) model, and if so, what…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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To date, I have not received any specific advice on this matter but have received a number of papers on the red meat regulatory work as per my response in WPQ 13396 (2026).

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Question 13398 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    Has the Ministry for Primary Industries given the Minister any assurances that it has fully considered the implications for food safety of its proposal to transfer meat inspection responsibilities from AsureQuality to meat processing…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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The Ministry for Primary Industries advises that the proposals provided for in the draft Animal Products Notices have been developed in line with international guidelines, including the Codex Alimentarius Code of Hygienic Practice for…

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Question 13399 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    Was the Red Meat Regulatory Inspection and Supervision Programme added to the Minister for Food Safety's food safety priorities for 2025/26 at the request of the Minister for Food Safety?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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Food Safety portfolio priorities are developed by the Ministry for Primary Industries to reflect significant work programmes within the food safety system. The Red Meat Regulatory Inspection and Supervision Programme forms part of MPI’s…

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Question 13400 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    What matters did the Ministry for Primary Industries consider when developing the proposal to transfer meat inspection responsibilities from AsureQuality to meat processing companies?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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The Ministry for Primary Industries advises it considered matters including alignment with international guidelines, the requirements of the Animal Products Act 1999, food safety outcomes, operator capability and capacity, workforce…

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Question 13401 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    Was any data or evidence about the impact of the proposal provided to the Minister in developing the proposal to transfer meat inspection responsibilities from AsureQuality to meat processing companies, and if so, what are the dates and…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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The proposal is an operational matter for the Ministry for Primary Industries. MPI undertook public consultation on the draft Notices and is considering all submissions, including stakeholder provided analysis and evidence, before making…

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Question 13402 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    Was any assessment or analysis of possible options provided to the Minister in developing the proposal to transfer meat inspection responsibilities from AsureQuality to meat processing companies, and if so, what are the dates and titles of…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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I have not received assessments or analysis of alternative options in relation to this proposal. Decisions on inspection models and regulatory settings under the Animal Products Act 1999 are operational matters for the Ministry for Primary…

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Question 13403 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    Was any information provided to the Minister explaining the rationale for the proposal to transfer meat inspection responsibilities from AsureQuality to meat processing companies, and if so, what are the dates and titles of this…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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I refer the member to my response to WPQ13398 (2026).

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Question 13405 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    Did the Ministry for Primary Industries commission the collection of any data or evidence about the impact of its proposal to transfer meat inspection responsibilities from AsureQuality to meat processing companies, and if so, what are the…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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I have not received information indicating that MPI commissioned specific data or evidence collection for this purpose.

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Question 13406 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    Was any information released by the Ministry for Primary Industries as part of its consultation on the proposal to transfer meat inspection responsibilities from AsureQuality to meat processing companies assessing an analysis of possible…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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No information was released by the Ministry for Primary Industries on an analysis of possible options.

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Question 13409 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    Was any information released by the Ministry for Primary Industries as part of its consultation on the proposal to transfer meat inspection responsibilities from AsureQuality to meat processing companies explaining the rationale for the…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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The Ministry for Primary Industries has advised that the rationale for the proposal is to better align New Zealand’s export meat inspection and examination requirements with the Animal Products Act 1999, international guidelines (including…

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Question 13413 (2026)

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Rachel Brooking

Member for Dunedin · Labour Party

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    Was any cost-benefit analysis undertaken by the Ministry for Primary Industries in developing its proposal to transfer meat inspection responsibilities from AsureQuality to meat processing companies, and if so, what are the dates and…

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Food Safety

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I have not received cost benefit analysis in relation to this proposal. MPI is considering feedback received through consultation, including cost information provided by stakeholders, before making final decisions.

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Question 13560 (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 6 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. 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 13566 (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 6 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 6 April 2026: Ministry for the Environment: 9/04/2026: 26-BRF-00908 - Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust - Northland…

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Question 13587 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 6 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon 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 13593 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 6 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon 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 13665 (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 6 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 13671 (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 6 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 13692 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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On 6 April, one paper under my Biosecurity portfolio was considered by Cabinet. Please note, this title is being withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6.

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Question 13698 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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None.

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13770, 13771, 13774, 13793 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

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

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    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Associate Minister of Agriculture

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

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    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity

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

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    Recorded target Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Food Safety

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

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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Agricultural and Marketing Research and Development Trust (AGMARDT) On 30 July 2024, I approved a 5% increase for the AGMARDT Chair, bringing the fee amount to $24,950 per annum. The increase recognises the additional responsibilities and…

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Question 13788 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Associate Minister for the Environment

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I am not responsible for any Crown entity boards, committees, authorities, tribunals, or other statutory bodies within my Associate Environment portfolio.

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Question 13270 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the estimated funding required to eradicate, or control wilding conifers across New Zealand over the next ten years?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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The level of funding required to control wilding conifers depends on the level of control sought. I am advised that various options for control were considered at a high level in the 2018 and 2022 Cost Benefit Analysis documents which have…

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Question 13321 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Is the Minister confident yellow-legged wasps will be eradicated from New Zealand?

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Hon Andrew Hoggard

List MP · ACT Party · Minister for Biosecurity

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I am advised that all indicators show that we are progressing towards eradication. I remain confident that the Ministry for Primary Industries has both the plans and the expertise needed to achieve this outcome.