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Question 20406 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 18 May 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries

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I attend events and meet regularly, formally and informally, with officials and various stakeholders. To provide a list of all meeting and event requests, including attendees, subjects and purposes would impede the operation of my office…

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Question 20473 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What protections, if any, does the Government believe should apply specifically to UNESCO World Heritage areas compared with other conservation land?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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No specific additional protections have been determined.

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Question 20474 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What applications, if any, has the Government received for prospecting, exploration, or mining activities within UNESCO World Heritage areas since the withdrawal of the recent West Coast proposal?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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Since the submission of a surrender application for minerals prospecting permit 61322, one application (for a Tier 3 minerals mining permit) has been submitted for an area that overlaps the Te Wahipounamu South West New Zealand World…

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Question 20475 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Government intend to amend the Crown Minerals Act, conservation legislation, or related policy settings to facilitate greater mining access within protected or internationally recognised conservation areas?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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The Government has not made any decision to amend the Crown Minerals Act to facilitate greater mining access within protected or internationally recognised conservation areas.

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Question 20476 (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 regarding the future of mining or mineral development within UNESCO World Heritage areas since 1 January 2025, listed by date and title?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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None.

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Question 20477 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What criteria, if any, does the Government use to determine whether mining-related activities are appropriate within UNESCO World Heritage areas?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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The Minerals Programme for Minerals (Excluding Petroleum) 2025 sets out matters that the Minister will or will ordinarily consider when considering the permit area and work programme for a proposed Crown Minerals permit.

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Question 20478 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Government intend to approve future mining, prospecting, or exploration permits within UNESCO World Heritage areas?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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Applications for mining, prospecting and exploration permits will continue to be assessed against the relevant legislative criteria.

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Question 20479 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, briefings, aides-memoire, memos, or other reports, if any, has the Minister received regarding the possible risks of mining activity within UNESCO World Heritage areas to New Zealand’s World Heritage status or international…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information.

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Question 20489 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    What communications, if any, has the Minister had with entities named in the RNZ investigation regarding fast-track matters since 1 January 2023?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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I receive and reply to a large volume of physical and electronic correspondence on a daily basis. To identify, classify and list all physical and electronic correspondence would impede the operation of my office which is not in the public…

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Question 20490 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister sought or received from the Cabinet Office, the Public Service Commission, or any departmental agency regarding conflicts of interest associated with political donations and fast-track applicants,…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet have strict rules and guidelines for managing conflicts of interest and can be found here:…

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Question 20491 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    What hospitality, gifts, flights, accommodation, event invitations, or support, if any, has the Minister received from any individual or entity connected to a fast-track application since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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Regarding gifts, I refer the member to the publicly available Register of Pecuniary and Other Specified interests of Members of Parliament. Regarding event invitations, staff in my office receive and reply to a large volume of physical and…

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Question 20492 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    What meetings, if any, has the Minister had with fast-track applicants, their representatives, lobbyists, consultants, or associated parties since 27 November 2023, including dates and whom?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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My diary is proactively released.

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Question 20493 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    Has the Minister declared any actual, perceived, or potential conflict of interest relating to political donations from any individual, company, director, shareholder, or representative associated with a fast-track application, if so, when…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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Conflicts of interest for Fast-Track was proactively released here: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/government-releases-more-fast-track-detail

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Question 20227 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about the Hector’s and Māui Dolphin Threat Management Plan since March 30th 2026?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries

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My office was advised by Fisheries New Zealand that the Hector’s Dolphin Bycatch Reduction Plan Annual Report for 2024-25 was ready for publication. This public report assesses the effectiveness of the Bycatch Reduction Plan in meeting…

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Question 20236 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What public sector roles, if any, that falls within the Ministerial responsibility of the Minister will be impacted by the public sector jobs cuts announced last week by job title and description?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries

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I am not responsible for any public sector roles.

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Question 20241 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office seen about the merging of agencies as a part of the announced public sector job cuts by date and title?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries

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I am not responsible for any government agencies.

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Question 19712 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Will the Minister be providing assistance to Wellington City and its residents to make space for water, as Auckland city is, including by improving stormwater systems, following the flooding experienced in the city in April 2026?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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This matter falls outside my responsibilities as Minister for Regional Development and does not sit within my current portfolio or decision-making remit.

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Question 19760 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    How does the Minister reconcile nuclear fusion with New Zealand's current emissions reduction obligations and the need to ensure energy security?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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This matter falls outside my responsibilities as Minister for Regional Development and does not sit within my current portfolio or decision-making remit.

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Question 19763 (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 Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Finance

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I am advised that the Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 19519 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 19534 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 11 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries

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In addition to this list, my office occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests and visits. If a meeting or visit proceeds, the title of the advice provided for that event has been included in the list. Please…

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Question 19548 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 11 May 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries

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I attend events and meet regularly, formally and informally, with officials and various stakeholders. To provide a list of all meeting and event requests, including attendees, subjects and purposes would impede the operation of my office…

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Question 19577 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Following Reply 17866 (2026), does the Minister expect potential disruptions to cargo and cruise ship refuelling in New Zealand ports in the next 6 months?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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We are not anticipating disruptions to refuelling in NZ ports. Fuel supplies are expected to remain stable in the near future, and we are closely monitoring this as the situation evolves over time.

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Question 19578 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Following Reply 17866 (2026), what advice, if any, has the Minister received on the potential for disruptions to cargo and cruise ship refuelling in New Zealand ports in the last month?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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None.

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Question 19579 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Following Reply 17866 (2026), has the Minister received any indication of disruptions to cargo and cruise ship refuelling in New Zealand ports in the last month?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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I have not received any advice on potential disruptions to cargo and cruise ship refuelling in New Zealand ports in the last month.

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Question 19219 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · 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 Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information.

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Question 19222 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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 Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information.

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Question 19254 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · 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 Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Finance

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I am advised that the Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 19260 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · 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 Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information.

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Question 19312 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · 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 Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 19315 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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 Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 19346 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · 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 Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Finance

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 19353 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · 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 Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 19087 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green 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 Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 19092 (2026)

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 4 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries

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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 that event has been included in the list.…

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Question 19112 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 4 May 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries

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I attend events and meet regularly, formally and informally, with officials and various stakeholders. To provide a list of all meeting and event requests, including attendees, subjects and purposes would impede the operation of my office…

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Matching question numbers: 18931 (2026), 18932 (2026), 18933 (2026), 18934 (2026), 18935 (2026)

  • 18926 (matches this search)

    What lifecycle carbon analysis, if any, has the Minister received comparing nuclear fusion to renewables, including construction, fuel processing, and decommissioning emissions?

  • 18927 (matches this search)

    Has the Minister identified any sites in New Zealand suitable for long-term nuclear waste disposal, and if yes, has any engagement occurred with tangata whenua of those rohe?

  • 18928 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, has the Minister received on where nuclear waste from fusion power generation would be stored in New Zealand, and for how long?

  • 18930 (matches this search)

    What analysis, if any, has the Minister received comparing nuclear fusion costs and timeframes against accelerated investment in solar, wind, and geothermal generation to address New Zealand's energy security needs?

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  • 18931 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, has the Minister received on nuclear waste storage and disposal options for New Zealand?

  • 18932 (matches this search)

    What is the estimated cost range and timeframe for constructing a nuclear fusion power plant in New Zealand, based on any advice received by the Minister?

  • 18933 (matches this search)

    Has the Minister sought advice on whether nuclear fusion development would require engagement with Māori under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and if yes, what form would that engagement take?

  • 18934 (matches this search)

    Has the Minister commissioned any work from the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment, Ministry for the Environment, or external consultants on nuclear fusion feasibility, if yes, what?

  • 18935 (matches this search)

    Has Cabinet discussed nuclear energy as part of any energy security or fuel supply response, if yes, on what dates?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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In my capacity as Minister for Regional Development I have not sought, commissioned or received any advice or analysis on this matter.

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Question 18936 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    What Cabinet papers, briefings, reports, if any, has the Minister received on the feasibility of nuclear fusion energy in New Zealand, listed by name and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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In my capacity as Minister for Resources I have not sought, commissioned or received any advice or analysis on this matter.

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Question 18771 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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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 with the US embassy or other US…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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None.

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Question 18772 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about an invitation from the US to reopen the strait of Hormuz by date and title?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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The titles and dates of briefings received by Ministers involved in the Fuel response have been published on the MBIE website:…

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Question 18776 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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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 with any other Minister or member of…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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Such topics are the portfolio responsibility of the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

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Question 18780 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about an invitation from the US to reopen the strait of Hormuz by date and title?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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The titles and dates of briefings received by Ministers involved in the Fuel response have been published on the MBIE website:…

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Question 18787 (2026)

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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 with the US embassy or other US…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Finance

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None.

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Question 18792 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about an invitation from the US to reopen the strait of Hormuz by date and title?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Finance

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None.

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Question 18566 (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 Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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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 18610 (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 Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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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 18615 (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 Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Finance

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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 18635 (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 Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries

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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 18640 (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 Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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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 18141 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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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 Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…