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6 questions (2026)

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Matching question numbers: 6148 (2026), 6150 (2026)

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    Steve Abel

    List MP · Green Party

    5710 (matches this search)

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    How do assets for critical minerals projects, such as extraction infrastructure or mineral processing plants, meet investment eligibility for individual businesses under the Regional Infrastructure Fund, that businesses must have as a…

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    Steve Abel

    List MP · Green Party

    5711 (matches this search)

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    What specific types of critical minerals infrastructure, if any, are eligible for the ring-fenced funding for critical minerals in the Regional Infrastructure Fund?

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    Steve Abel

    List MP · Green Party

    5712 (matches this search)

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    Are research and development projects for critical minerals eligible for Regional Infrastructure Fund funding?

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    Steve Abel

    List MP · Green Party

    5716 (matches this search)

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    Will applications to the Regional Infrastructure Fund for critical minerals projects only be considered for the West Coast, noting the West Coast is the only region that identified mineral extraction as a regional priority?

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    6148 (matches this search)

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    Is it the Minister's intention that the recently "ring-fenced" $80 million in the Regional Infrastructure Fund to develop and process domestic critical minerals resources is a one-off fund or an annual fund?

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    6150 (matches this search)

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    What criteria are being used to assess applications to the recently "ring-fenced" $80 million in the Regional Infrastructure Fund to develop and process domestic critical minerals resources?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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As the funding has been ring-fenced through the RIF, Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit will assess critical minerals investment proposals against the fund’s eligibility and location criteria. Information on the RIF’s…

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9 questions (2026)

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Matching question numbers: 5723 (2026), 5724 (2026), 5725 (2026), 6147 (2026), 6149 (2026)

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    Steve Abel

    List MP · Green Party

    5717 (matches this search)

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    Have any applications to the Regional Infrastructure Fund been made by offshore operators for critical minerals projects?

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    Steve Abel

    List MP · Green Party

    5719 (matches this search)

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    How many applications, if any, have been made to the Regional Infrastructure Fund for critical minerals projects?

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    Steve Abel

    List MP · Green Party

    5721 (matches this search)

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    Have the Regional Infrastructure Fund applications for Taiko Critical Minerals or Westland Minerals Sands gone to, or been discussed by, Cabinet?

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    Steve Abel

    List MP · Green Party

    5722 (matches this search)

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    Is the Westland Minerals Sands application to the Regional Infrastructure fund for a new project, or an existing operation?

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    Steve Abel

    List MP · Green Party

    5723 (matches this search)

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    What is the status of the Westland Minerals Sands application to the Regional Infrastructure Fund, and when can a decision be expected on the application?

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    Steve Abel

    List MP · Green Party

    5724 (matches this search)

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    What is the proposed regional location of Taiko Critical Minerals application to the Regional Infrastructure Fund?

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    Steve Abel

    List MP · Green Party

    5725 (matches this search)

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    What is the status of the Taiko Critical Minerals application to the Regional Infrastructure Fund, and when can a decision be expected on the application?

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    6147 (matches this search)

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    Which existing applications for the Regional Infrastructure Fund are being considered for funding under the recently "ring-fenced" $80 million portion to develop and process domestic critical minerals resources?

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    6149 (matches this search)

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    Who, if anyone, has been invited to apply for funding under the recently "ring-fenced" $80 million in the Regional Infrastructure Fund to develop and process domestic critical minerals resources?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

Answer

Information regarding applications, and their status is commercially sensitive, and I do not consider it is in the public interest to release.

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Question 6177 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    What legal advice, if any, has the Minister received on whether the Fast-track Approvals Act could override or weaken the judicial findings that led to the decline of Trans-Tasman Resources seabed mining application?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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Any legal advice received by me would be subject to legal privilege.

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Question 6178 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    Has any provisional or in-principal approval been granted for marine mineral projects?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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Information on the status of permits and consents is held by the administering bodies, including the Department of Conservation, the Environmental Protection Authority, Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment, and local and regional…

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Question 6179 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    Have any funding applications been received from Trans-Tasman Resources Ltd or Manuka Resources Ltd, if so, what for?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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There is no funding available under the Resources portfolio for mining projects.

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Question 6180 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    Is funding available for baseline environmental studies, sediment plume modelling, offshore exploration surveys, vessel procurement or retrofitting, port infrastructure upgrades and consenting preparation work?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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There is no funding available under the Resources portfolio for these activities in general. Funding is available under this portfolio for the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment to complete environmental monitoring related to…

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Question 6181 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    Has the Minister considered amendments to regulatory thresholds, environmental standards, or panel criteria that would affect seabed mining applications?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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I have been consulted in my capacity as Minister for Resources on amendments to the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement and resource management reforms broadly by the Minister Responsible for Resource Management Reform.

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Question 6182 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    Can funding or support under the Minerals Strategy be used for marine mineral extraction projects?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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There is no funding available under the Resources portfolio for marine mineral extraction projects under the Minerals Strategy for New Zealand to 2040. The Government has ring-fenced $80 million in the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF)…

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Question 6183 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    Following Trans-Tasman Resources Ltd withdrawal of the Fast-track application has the Minister discussed relodgement options with the companies' representatives?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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No.

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Question 6184 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    Were any draft policy documents shared with Trans-Tasman Resources Ltd or Manuka Resources Ltd since 1 January 2024, if yes, title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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Officials consulted Trans-Tasman Resources Limited on the Offshore Renewable Energy Bill by email and through a number of in-person meetings.

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Question 6185 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    Did officials receive submissions, papers, or technical briefings from Trans-Tasman Resources Ltd or Manuka Resources Ltd relating to marine mineral sands or vanadium titanomagnetite, if yes, title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

Officials received one letter from Trans-Tasman Resources Ltd (TTR Ltd) - TTR Letter to Minister of Energy 19 March 2025. TTR Ltd was one of 58 stakeholders contacted by Wood Mackenzie to provide input during the mineral longlisting phase…

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Question 6186 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    Was Trans-Tasman Resources Ltd or Manuka Resources Ltd consulted during the development of the Government's Critical Minerals Strategy or Critical Minerals List, if so, what dates?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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Trans-Tasman Resources Ltd (TTR Ltd) was one of 58 stakeholders contacted in June 2024 by Wood Mackenzie to provide input during the mineral longlisting phase of the New Zealand Critical Minerals List development. Wood Mackenzie received…

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Question 6187 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    Since 1 January 2024, has the Minister met, spoke with, or corresponded with representatives of Trans-Tasman Resources Ltd or Manuka Resources Ltd, if so, on what dates and regarding what subject matter?

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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 met with representatives of Trans-Tasman Resources Ltd (TTR) on the following occasions: - 23 January 2024, I met with Straterra and mining industry stakeholders including a representative…

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Question 6024 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, has the Minister taken to Cabinet between 1 December 2025 and 24 February 2026, listed by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries

Answer

I refer the Member to my responses to WPQs: - 57428 (2025) - 132 (2026) - 1326 (2026) - 1789 (2026) - 4534 (2026) - 4325 (2026) - 5902 (2026) For the week beginning 23 February 2026, none.

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Question 6091 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Minister consider the Radiation Safety Act 2016 to be fit for purpose for managing radiation risk associated with naturally occurring radioactive material; if not, what amendments, if any, does he intend to make to it?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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I am not responsible for the Health portfolio.

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Question 5705 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    Is seabed mining eligible for Regional Infrastructure Fund funding?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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Information on the Regional Infrastructure Fund’s (RIF) eligibility and location criteria can be found on the Grow Regions website: www.growregions.govt.nz/new-funding/regional-infrastructure-fund/. The Regional Development Ministerial…

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Question 5706 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    On how many occasions, if any, has the Minister or their office corresponded with Trans-Tasman Resources since January 1, 2026?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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Staff in my office 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…

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Question 5708 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the Minister corresponded with Trans-Tasman Resources regarding a potential Regional Infrastructure Fund application?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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None.

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Question 5713 (2026)

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Steve Abel

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    What advice, briefings, reports, or aide-memoire, if any, did the Minister receive to inform his decision to ring-fence $80 million of the Regional Infrastructure Fund for critical minerals, listed by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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I received the following papers from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment: - Briefing: Regional Infrastructure Fund investment proposals - 19 November 2025 (12/11/2025) - Briefing: Regional Development Ministerial Group…

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Question 5714 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    Did the Minister request feedback from individual Ministers in the Regional Development Ministerial Group prior to ring-fencing $80 million for critical minerals projects, if so, who did he receive feedback from?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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The Regional Development Ministerial Group decided in December 2025 to ring-fence $80 million of the Regional Infrastructure Fund for critical minerals projects. Please refer to my response to WPQ 5713 (2026).

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Question 5715 (2026)

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Steve Abel

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    Has the ring-fencing of Regional Infrastructure Funding for critical minerals projects been undertaken in light of reports of the United States looking for “shovel ready critical minerals projects in New Zealand”?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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Critical minerals have become a key geostrategic lever, and the need to diversify supply chains is the subject of global discussion. New Zealand has critical mineral resources, creating an enduring economic opportunity for us as a country.

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Question 5718 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    Will business investment cases be required as part of applications for the ring-fenced funding for critical minerals under the Regional Infrastructure Fund?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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Critical Minerals projects will follow the same process as all Regional Infrastructure Fund projects: application, evaluation, decision making, contracting, project delivery and loan repayment.

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Question 5720 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    Is the Minister seeking to take equity stakes in critical minerals companies under his ring-fenced funding from the Regional Infrastructure Fund?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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Advice and recommendations on the investment proposal and the most appropriate financial instrument will then be provided to decision makers for consideration.

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Question 5736 (2026)

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Steve Abel

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received that radon gas, a radioactive decay product of uranium and thorium, can be produced in large quantities during the mining and processing of mineral sands?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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None. I refer the member to my colleague, Hon Simeon Brown, Minister of Health and the Office of Radiation Safety.

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Question 5737 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received about concerns raised by Health New Zealand regarding the risks posed by naturally occurring radon in New Zealand?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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I am not responsible for the Health portfolio.

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Question 5740 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    Will the Westland Mineral Sands mineral sand ore extraction at the Mananui mine in Hokitika have independent oversight for exposure to ionising radiation?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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I am not responsible for Workplace Relations and Safety portfolio.

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Question 5741 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received about the possible impacts of exposure to ionising radiation from Westland Mineral Sands mineral sand ore extraction at the Mananui mine in Hokitika to the public in the surrounding area?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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I am not responsible for Workplace Relations and Safety portfolio.

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Question 5742 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received about the possible impacts of exposure to ionising radiation to mine workers working at the Westland Mineral Sands mineral sand ore extraction at the Mananui mine in Hokitika?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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I am not responsible for Workplace Relations and Safety portfolio.

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Question 5747 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the incorporation of IAEA Basic Safety Standards for the regulation of naturally occurring radioactive material into the 2016 Radiation Safety Act to ensure regulatory oversight of…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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I am not responsible for the Health portfolio.

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Question 5748 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received about the Australian mineral sand mining industry being regulated through State and National legislation to manage and minimise the risk of ionising radiation exposure during mineral…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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None.

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Question 5755 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the Office of Radiation Safety Council's acknowledgment that the 2016 Radiation Safety Act requires amendments applicable to naturally occurring radioactive material in all…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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I am not responsible for the Health portfolio.

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Question 5784 (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 16 February 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 5786 (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 16 February 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 5796 (2026)

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Rachel Boyack

Member for Nelson · 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 16 February 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 5826 (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 16 February 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 5833 (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 16 February 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 5891 (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 16 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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None.

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Question 5892 (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 16 February 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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None.

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Question 5902 (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 16 February 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 5932 (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 16 February 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 5939 (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 16 February 2026, by title and date?

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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 5456 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence (including emails, text messages, letters, briefings, meeting notes, or aide-mémoire), by date and topic, has the Minister had with Damian Spring, Chief Executive of Santana Minerals?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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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 5457 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the Minister received or sent any correspondence since that refers to “climate change” in relation to the Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project or Santana Minerals; if so, what were the dates, parties, and general subject matter of that…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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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 5458 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence or written advice, by date and topic, has the Minister had with Santana Minerals regarding the fast-track consenting process for the Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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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 5459 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the Minister received or sent any written advice since that refers to “climate change” in relation to the Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project or Santana Minerals; if so, what were the dates, parties, and general subject matter of that written…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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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 5460 (2026)

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Scott Willis

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    What correspondence or written advice, by date and topic, has the Minister had with Santana Minerals or Central Otago District Council regarding road access arrangements associated with the Bendigo-Ophir Gold Project?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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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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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence (including emails, text messages, letters, briefings, meeting notes, or aide-mémoire), by date and topic, has the Minister had with Santana Minerals Limited?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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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 5462 (2026)

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Scott Willis

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    Further to reply 3530, was OpenStar Technologies invited by the Minister to apply for Regional Infrastructure Funding, or was the application entered of their own initiative?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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OpenStar Technologies proactively engaged with the Government seeking support for its OpenStar Fusion Energy Research and Development Facility project. OpenStar Technologies was then referred to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and…

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    Rachel Boyack

    Member for Nelson · 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 9 February 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, since Februrary 9 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 5031 (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, if any, about the Pacific unemployment rate rising to 12.3%, by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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None.