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Question 17755 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the quantum of investment, if any, being sought from the United States under the proposed critical minerals framework?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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The draft Framework does not specify particular investments or value of investments. The draft Framework is non-binding and is designed to facilitate further cooperation.

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Question 17756 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, briefings, reports, aide memoire, or any other document, if any, has the Minister received regarding the proposed critical minerals framework with the United States since February 1, 2026?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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I have received the following papers from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment: - 2 February 2026 - Cabinet Paper - A Non-Binding Framework on Critical Minerals Between the United States and New Zealand, - 26 February 2026 -…

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Question 17757 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, briefings, reports, aide memoire, or any other document, if any, has the Minister received that refers to the end use of critical minerals under the proposed framework for critical minerals with the United States since October…

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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. I also refer…

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17760, 17768 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    Recorded target Shane Jones, Minister for Resources

    Does the Government have a position on whether it is appropriate that New Zealand sourced critical minerals be used in overseas defence or weapons system, if so, what is the position?

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    Recorded target Todd McClay, Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs

    Does the Government have a position on whether it is appropriate that New Zealand sourced critical minerals be used in overseas defence or weapons system, if so, what is the position?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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The Government does not have a position on the military applications of critical minerals.

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Question 17396 (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 20 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…

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Question 17405 (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 20 April 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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To provide a list of all meeting and event requests, including attendees, subjects and purposes would impede the operation of my office which is not in the public interest.

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17411, 17458 (2026)

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    17411 (matches this search)

    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 20 April 2026, by title and date?

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    Rachel Boyack

    Member for Nelson · Labour Party

    17458 (matches this search)

    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 20 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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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 17445 (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 20 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

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 17448 (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 20 April 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 17487 (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 20 April 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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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 17494 (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 20 April 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 17550 (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 20 April 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 17553 (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 20 April 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 17563 (2026)

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Rachel Boyack

Member for Nelson · 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 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 17592 (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 20 April 2026, 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 17599 (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 20 April 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 17244 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the Minister commissioned or received any analysis comparing the long-term economic value of the Bendigo–Ophir Gold Project against the existing tourism, viticulture and horticulture industries in the region?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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No.

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Question 17246 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Did the estimated $800 million in company tax figure associated with the Bendigo–Ophir Gold Project come from Santana Minerals' own scoping study, or from a Government analysis?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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The figure did not derive from government analysis.

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Question 17247 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the Minister for Resources received any briefings correspondence from, or had meetings with, Santana Minerals or its representatives since the company lodged its fast-track application in November 2025?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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I have received no such briefings or correspondence. My diary is proactively released on the Beehive website.

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Question 17248 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the Minister for Resources made any public statements, press releases, or media appearances promoting the Santana Minerals Bendigo-Ophir gold project, or its purported economic benefits, while it is actively before the Fast-track…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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Information on any such activity would be in the public domain.

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16706, 16907 (2026)

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    Member for Nelson · Labour Party

    16706 (matches this search)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 13 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    16907 (matches this search)

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 13 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries

Answer

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 16896 (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 13 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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None.

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Question 16917 (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 13 April 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 16971 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 12091 (2026), which specific office or official, if any, within the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, holds formal authority to direct emergency fuel allocation to health facilities during Phase 3 and Phase…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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Phases 3 and 4 of the Fuel Response Plan is still under development. The intention is that at all phases of the fuel response plan fuel supply for critical services will be protected.

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Question 16991 (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 fast track mining projects, listed by title and date?

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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 16992 (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 fast track mining projects, listed 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 16993 (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 seabed mining, listed 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 16995 (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 gold mining, listed 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 16996 (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 coal mining, listed 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 16997 (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 oil and gas exploration, listed 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 17003 (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 seabed mining, listed by title and date?

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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 17005 (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 gold mining, listed by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

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 17006 (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 coal mining, listed by title and date?

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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 17007 (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 oil and gas exploration, listed by title and date?

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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 16762 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    Further to WPQ 11403 (2026), please provide an itemised breakdown of the $42.289m total expenditure relating to programmes funded by the petroleum or engine fuel monitoring levy in 2024/25?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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The breakdown is as follows: • $33.165m for oil ticket procurement for compliance with oil reserve obligation under the International Energy Agreement (including technical advice) • $4.95m for EECA’s programmes on low emissions transport •…

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Question 16763 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    Further to WPQ 11404 (2026) what is the value of the "prudential surplus" in the account as at 20 April 2026?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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The exact figure for the PEFM levy balance as at 20 April 2026 is not available, as the account is balanced at the end of each financial year after actual revenue received and actual expenditure are reconciliated.

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Question 16854 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    Further to WPQ 11813 (2026), what advice, if any, has the Minister received since 28 February on the potential impacts of diesel supply disruption on freight, food production, construction, and other critical sectors?

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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 16855 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    Further to WPQ 11813 (2026), what advice, if any, did the Minister receive on the Petroleum Demand Restraint Act 1981, and what decisions did he make in response?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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I received advice on the availability and operation of the Petroleum Demand Restraint Act 1981 as part of broader advice on fuel mitigation options and escalation pathways. This advice considered the Act as a last‑resort measure that could…

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Question 16856 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

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    Further to WPQ 11813 (2026), what advice, if any, did the Minister receive regarding New Zealand's obligations under the International Energy Agency framework?

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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 16857 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    Further to WPQ 11813 (2026), what decisions or actions, if any, did fuel importers or distributors take as a result of the Fuel Sector Coordination Entity being convened?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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Following the convening of the FSCE, fuel importers engaged with MBIE officials and provided regular updates to officials on stock levels, shpping status, and demand conditions through engagement with officials, including through the FSCE.…

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Question 16858 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    Further to WPQ 11813 (2026), on what date, if any, did the Fuel Sector Coordination Entity first meet following the Minister's direction to convene the entity?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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After the conflict started on 28th February, the Fuel Sector Coordinating Entity met on 5th March 2026.

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Question 16859 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    Further to WPQ 11813 (2026), what decisions, if any, did the Minister make as a result of the advice he sought?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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As a result of the advice I sought, I directed officials to convene the Fuel Sector Coordination Entity to engage with fuel importers and distributors, improve visibility of fuel supply chains, and test industry contingency planning. I…

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Question 16860 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    Further to WPQ 11813 (2026), what briefings, memos, or reports, if any, did the Minister receive from officials within the first seven days, and on what dates?

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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 16861 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    Further to WPQ 11813 (2026), on what date within the first seven days did the Minister undertake each of the actions listed in his response to WPQ 11813 (2026).

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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The actions listed in reply 11813 (2026) primarily involved seeking advice from officials and directing officials to undertake work. These actions were undertaken progressively as advice was received, rather than as discrete actions on…

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Question 16871 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    Further to WPQ 11810 (2026), can the Minister confirm whether the Government currently holds a complete and verified picture of fuel shipments scheduled to arrive in New Zealand in May and June 2026?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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The Government does not currently hold a complete and verified picture of fuel shipments scheduled to arrive in New Zealand in May and June 2026. However, I have confidence that fuel supply chains are continuing to operate normally, and…

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Question 16872 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    Further to WPQ 11810 (2026), what evidence, if any, has the Ministry received to verify oil company assurances that their supply chains "continue to operate as normal"?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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The Ministry has received information from fuel importers on a rolling basis to support their assurances that supply chains continue to operate as normal. This includes updates on current and near‑term fuel stock levels, the status of…

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Question 16873 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

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    Further to WPQ 11810 (2026), what specific information, if any, does the Ministry rely on to determine whether fuel supply chains are "operating as normal" when it does not hold confirmed shipment data?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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The Ministry relies on a combination of information provided by fuel importers on a rolling basis, including updates on current and near-term stock levels, the status of cargoes that are en route or being scheduled, information on refinery…

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

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    Further to WPQ 11810 (2026), if the Ministry does not hold complete contractual shipment information for May and June 2026, how does the Ministry assess New Zealand's fuel security for those months?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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In the absence of complete contractual shipment information, the Ministry assesses New Zealand’s fuel security using a combination of rolling information provided by fuel importers and wider market intelligence. This includes current and…

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Megan Woods

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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 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 16573 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

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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 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…