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Question 35555 (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 3 August 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 35566 (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 3 August 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 35594 (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 3 August 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 35600 (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 3 August 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 35308 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    When, if ever, has Kānoa had to recover taxpayer funding given out under the Regional Infrastructure Fund when the terms of a loan agreements were not met?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit has not had to recover taxpayer funding given out under the Regional Infrastructure Fund.

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Question 35318 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What, if anything, is the formal protocol followed by Kānoa for recovering taxpayer monies given out under the Regional Infrastructure Fund when the terms of loan agreements are not met?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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The funding agreements for Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) include terms and conditions under which Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit (Kānoa) is entitled to recover taxpayer funds from RIF recipients in…

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Question 35473 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 32072 (2026): what does his diary show for the specific pick-up and drop off points for each vehicle service trip he took while in Toronto Canada in March 2025, and what are they, if any?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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Summaries of my ministerial diaries are available on the Beehive website,

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Question 35172 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 32072 (2026): what was the total distance travelled by the vehicle service while it was engaged for his travelling party in Toronto Canada in March 2025?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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I refer the Member to reply number 32072 (2026)

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Question 35173 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 32045 (2026): did he travel by the vehicle service to Seequent's headquarters in Toronto for the business-to-business event co-hosted by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, and if so from what…

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Question 35174 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 32072 (2026): what was the longest single journey, by distance, undertaken using the vehicle service, and between which two points?

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Question 35175 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 32070 (2026): which agency or office booked the vehicle service, and what instructions were given to that provider as to the destinations required?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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I am advised New Zealand Trade and Enterprise made the booking.

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Question 35176 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 32070 (2026): what do the records of New Zealand Trade and Enterprise show for the specific pick-up and drop-off points for each vehicle service trip taken while he was in Toronto Canada in March…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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I do not have ministerial responsibility for New Zealand Trade and Enterprise.

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Question 35177 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 32070 (2026): what do the records of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade show for the specific pick-up and drop-off points for each vehicle service trip taken while he was in Toronto Canada…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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I do not have ministerial responsibility for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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Question 35178 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 32070 (2026): which officials or staff, by position, made use of the vehicle service that had been booked for the wider travelling party while he was in Toronto Canada in March 2025?

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Question 35179 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 32072 (2026): has he or his office requested from the vehicle service provided any record identifying the pick-up and drop-off points for each trip, and if not, why not?

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Question 35180 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 32072 (2026): did the vehicle service provide any record other than the invoice, including any booking confirmation, dispatch record, trip log, or driver record, that identifies pick-up or drop-off…

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Question 35181 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 32072 (2026): what were the pick-up and drop-off points for the two airport transfers identified on the invoice?

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Question 35182 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 32072 (2026): how many trips did he take using the vehicle service?

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Question 35183 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 32072 (2026): what does the itinerary show for the specific pick-up and drop off points for each vehicle service trip he took while in Toronto Canada in March 2025, if anything?

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7 questions (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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Matching question numbers: 35219 (2026), 35220 (2026), 35221 (2026)

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    What work-related material, if anything, has the Minister received using a non-work (e.g. personal or business) email address from mining companies or mining industry groups during this term of Government?

  • 35216 (matches this search)

    Has the Minister received any work-related correspondence from mining industry groups or mining companies on a non-work (e.g. personal or business) email address during this term of Government?

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    Have any staff within the Minister's office sent or received any work-related material using a non-work (e.g. personal or business) email address during this term of Government?

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    Has the Minister sent or received any work-related material using a non-work (e.g. personal or business) email address during this term of Government?

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  • 35219 (matches this search)

    Has the Minister received any correspondence from fishing industry groups on a non-work email address during this term of Government?

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    Have any staff within the Minister's office sent or received any work-related using a non-work (e.g. personal or business) email address during this term of Government?

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    Has the Minister sent or received any work-related material using a non-work (e.g. personal or business) email address during this term of Government?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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The deliberate use of a personal email account to conduct work activities as an alternate to using the work email provided to staff is not permitted. However, from time to time there are justifiable reasons for a private email to be used –…

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34309, 34504 (2026)

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    34309 (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 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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    Rachel Boyack

    Member for Nelson · Labour Party

    34504 (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 27 July 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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Papers with titles currently in the public interest to publish: Speech for Seafood Directions Conference 2026 (27-Jul-26) MPI Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets as at 30 June 2026 - Ministerial Certification (28-Jul-26) Public…

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Question 34322 (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 27 July 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 34491 (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 27 July 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 34494 (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 27 July 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 34533 (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 27 July 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 34540 (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 27 July 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 34596 (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 27 July 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 34599 (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 27 July 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 34609 (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 27 July 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 34638 (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 27 July 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 34644 (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 27 July 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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32042, 33666 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • 32042 (matches this search)

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    When, if at all, did he or his office approve booking for the ground transportation for his Toronto trip in March 2025?

  • 33666 (matches this search)

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    Further to the reply to written question 32114 (2026) from the Minister Responsible for Ministerial Services: was this invoice approved by Hon Shane Jones’ office, if not, then who approved it?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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Following the conclusion of the trip.

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Question 33642 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Following Reply 31923 (2026), does the conflict of interest noted, in relation to the Kānoa investment in the Tukituki Water Security Project, relate to a staff member from the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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I refer the Member to reply 31924 (2026)

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Question 33664 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to the answer to written question 32114 (2026) from the Minister Responsible for Ministerial Services: on what date, if any, was this invoice approved by Hon Shane Jones’ office?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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25 March 2025.

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Question 33294 (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 19 July 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 33301 (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 19 July 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 33330 (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 19 July 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 33340 (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 19 July 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 33344 (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 19 July 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 33399 (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 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

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 33406 (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 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Finance

Answer

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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33435, 33596 (2026)

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    Rachel Boyack

    Member for Nelson · Labour Party

    33435 (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 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    33596 (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 July 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries

Answer

Papers with titles currently in the public interest to publish: • Proposed Hauraki Gulf Temporary Closures: Umupuia Beach, Te Mātā and Waipatukahu, and Waiheke Island (22-Jul-26) • Two mātaitai reserve applications at Whangārei Harbour and…

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Question 33444 (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 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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 33448 (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 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

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 33574 (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 July 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries

Answer

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 33587 (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 July 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 33147 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the investment today by the government, if any, on offshore oil and gas exploration?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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The Government has not made any direct investment in offshore oil and gas exploration at this time. It has established a $200 million Gas Security Fund to provide co-investment in a range of projects that will bring more gas to market.

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Question 33148 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What areas, if any, of New Zealand's offshore areas have been surveyed by the oil and gas industry over the past 40 years?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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Historically onshore and offshore Taranaki has been the focus of oil and gas exploration however data exists across a number of New Zealands on and offshore sedimentary basins. The density, quality and vintage of data varies significantly.…

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Question 33149 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What data, if any, from historical offshore oil and gas surveys does the government have access to?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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Data aquired under permit and through government funded acquisition programmes is available publicy via the Geodata Catalogue on the New Zealand Petroleum & Minerals Website. Data submitted under regulation is released publicly under…

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Question 33077 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 13 July 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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Papers with titles currently in the public interest to publish: • Forum Fisheries Committee Chair Approval to Sign Letter to Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat Chair (15-Jul-26) • Appointment of replacement members to the East Otago…