Search written questions to Ministers and the replies they have received.
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Asked by
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 9 March 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy
None.
Asked by
Barbara Edmonds
Member for Mana · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What is the current size of New Zealand's strategic fuel reserves, if any, and are they adequate to buffer a short-term supply disruption?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy
The Government’s minimum stock obligation (MSO), introduced in 2025, acts as a strategic reserve of fuel to safeguard domestic supply during disruptions. Minimum mandated levels are: 28 days of petrol, 21 days of diesel and 24 days of jet…
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
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What correspondence, if any, has he received from Te Ohu Kaimoana in 2026; listed by date and title?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries
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…
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
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What advice, if any, has he requested relating to bottom trawling in 2026; listed by date and title?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries
None.
Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
What written advice, if any, has the Minister received from officials in the past month about domestic economic impacts of a reduction in fuel imports by title and date?
What written advice, if any, has the Minister received from officials in the past month on implementing fuel rationing or demand-reduction measures by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy
I have received the following information: Options for mitigating fuel shortages Date: 14 March 2026; - 2026.03.06 Fortnightly Report- Associate Energy; - Cabinet Oral item- Updates on the Middle East conflict March 08 March 2026; -…
Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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What written advice, if any, has the Minister received from officials in the past month by title and date regarding New Zealand’s fuel supply levels?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy
I have received the following information: Implications to oil and gas markets of Middle East conflict: 1 March 2026; Options for mitigating fuel shortages Date: 14 March 2026; - weekly update on fuel stocks 4 March 2026; - weekly update…
Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What contingency plans, if any, are in place if fuel imports are significantly reduced?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy
New Zealand has well established contingency arrangements to manage significant fuel supply disruptions. The National Fuel Plan sets out how government agencies and the fuel sector coordinate their response if fuel imports are…
Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
Is the government considering fuel rationing or demand reduction measures?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy
New Zealand has established frameworks in place to manage severe fuel supply disruptions, including provisions for demand reduction measures if required. At present, there is no change to normal fuel purchasing arrangements. If such…
Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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Will a government assessment take place to measure the potential impact of fuel supply if global fuel supply disruptions continue?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy
The Government is already undertaking ongoing assessments of fuel supply risks as part of its fuel security monitoring. MBIE continually assesses fuel supply conditions, including the potential impacts of prolonged global disruptions, and…
Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What government’s assessment has occurred, if any, to measure the potential impact of fuel supply if global fuel supply disruptions continue?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy
The Government, through MBIE, is actively assessing New Zealand’s fuel supply position in light of ongoing global fuel market disruptions. MBIE monitors fuel stocks and supply chains on an ongoing basis, working closely with fuel companies…
Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
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What advice, briefings, reports or any other document, if any, has the Minister received from the Gas Security Fund panel since its establishment, listed by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development
None.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office, sent, received or requested on the impact of the war at the Strait of Hormuz on New Zealand by date and title?
What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office, sent, received or requested on the impact of the war at the Strait of Hormuz on New Zealand by date and title?
What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office, sent, received or requested on the impact of the war at the Strait of Hormuz on New Zealand by date and title?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy
As the Minister for Associate Energy- I have received the following information: Implications to oil and gas markets of Middle East conflict Date: 1 March 2026; Advice on New Zealand response to a proposed IEA collection action Date: 11…
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
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…
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Finance
None
Asked by
Megan Woods
Member for Wigram · Labour Party
(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 2 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources
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.
Asked by
Damien O'Connor
List MP · Labour Party
(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 2 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development
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.
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
(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 2 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries
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.…
Asked by
Barbara Edmonds
Member for Mana · Labour Party
(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 2 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Finance
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:…
Asked by
Megan Woods
Member for Wigram · Labour Party
(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 2 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy
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.
Asked by
Megan Woods
Member for Wigram · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources
None.
Asked by
Damien O'Connor
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development
None.
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries
None.
Asked by
Barbara Edmonds
Member for Mana · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Finance
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…
Asked by
Megan Woods
Member for Wigram · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy
None.
Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What advice, if any, has the Minister received on the National Fuel Plan and it's potential activation since February 25, 2026, listed by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy
I received the following papers from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment: - 6 March 2026: Associate Energy Portfolio Fortnightly Report for the week commencing Monday 9 March 2026
Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What thresholds exist, if any, that would trigger the activation of the National Fuel Plan?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy
I refer the member to Minister Mitchell's response to question 7666 (2026).
Asked by
Scott Willis
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What written advice, if any, has the Minister received by title and date since 1 February 2026?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources
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.
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
Is there an active application being considered to provide funding to the 'Waitaha Hydo' project under the Regional Infrastructure Fund?
How much money, if any, has the 'Waitaha Hydro' project applied for under the Regional Infrastructure Fund?
How much money, if any, has the 'Waitaha Hydro' Fast-track project been granted from the Regional Infrastructure Fund?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development
Information regarding applications and their status is commercially sensitive, and I do not consider it is in the public interest to release.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What advice since 1 July 2025, if any, has the Minister received regarding the Carbon Neutral Government Programme?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources
I refer the member to the Climate change portfolio.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What advice since 1 July 2025, if any, has the Minister received regarding the Carbon Neutral Government Programme?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy
None.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What advice since 1 July 2025, if any, has the Minister received regarding the Carbon Neutral Government Programme?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Finance
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:…
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What advice since 1 July 2025, if any, has the Minister received regarding the Carbon Neutral Government Programme?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries
None.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What advice since 1 July 2025, if any, has the Minister received regarding the Carbon Neutral Government Programme?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development
I refer the member to the Climate change portfolio.
Asked by
Megan Woods
Member for Wigram · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy
None.
Asked by
Barbara Edmonds
Member for Mana · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Finance
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…
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries
None.
Asked by
Damien O'Connor
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development
None.
Asked by
Megan Woods
Member for Wigram · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 February 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources
None.
Asked by
Megan Woods
Member for Wigram · Labour Party
(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 23 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy
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.
Asked by
Barbara Edmonds
Member for Mana · Labour Party
(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 23 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Finance
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:…
Asked by
Rachel Boyack
Member for Nelson · Labour Party
(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 23 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries
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.…
Asked by
Damien O'Connor
List MP · Labour Party
(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 23 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development
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.
Asked by
Megan Woods
Member for Wigram · Labour Party
(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 23 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources
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.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office seen, if any, regarding alternative statutory or regulatory pathways for seabed mining activities in the South Taranaki…
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources
None.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What meetings, if any, has the Minister or their office held this year with representatives of Trans-Tasman Resources by date and title?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources
My diary is proactively released.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office seen, if any, regarding alternative statutory or regulatory pathways for seabed mining activities in the South Taranaki…
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries
None.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What meetings, if any, has the Minister or their office held this year with representatives of Trans-Tasman Resources by date and title?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries
None.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 February 2026 by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries
None.
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
How much money from the Regional Infrastructure Fund, if any, has been allocated to the Klondyke Storage project?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development
None. The application was approved for funding through the Regional Infrastructure Fund, however, the applicant subsequently decided to withdraw their request.
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
How much money from the Regional Infrastructure Fund, if any, has been allocated to the Tukituki Water Security project?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development
I refer the member to the Grow Regions website, which lists projects which have received funding through the Regional Infrastructure Fund: https://www.growregions.govt.nz/established-funds/what-we-have-funded.
Asked by
Lan Pham
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
Does the Minister agree with the majority of New Zealanders surveyed in the latest national Environmental Perceptions Survey, who consider climate change as the top environmental issue facing New Zealand?
Answered by
Hon Shane Jones
List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources
As Minister for Resources I do not have ministerial responsibility for public perceptions of climate change.