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Question 32084 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 28954 (2026): who gave MBIE officials instructions to revise the proposed budget for the planned visit to Canada?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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Myself and staff from my office in a meeting with officials.

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Question 32085 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 28954 (2026): on what date were instructions given to MBIE officials to revise the proposed budget for the planned visit to Canada?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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18 December 2024

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Question 32087 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answers to written questions 28995 and 28992 (2026): why were business class flights and premium economy class flights booked on the same day for the same trip?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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The journey contained multiple booking classes.

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Question 32088 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 28992 (2026): when his office requested that these flights be booked, did his office request that these flights be via Qantas?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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No.

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Question 32089 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 28992 (2026): when his office requested that these flights be booked, did his office request that they were premium economy class tickets?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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No.

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Question 32091 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 28992 (2026): when his office requested that these flights be booked, did his office request that they were business class flights?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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No.

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Question 32092 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 28986 (2026): were his flights to Toronto Canada in March 2025 booked on 7 February 2025, and if so, was this prior to Cabinet approving his Cabinet Paper, Proposed Travel Overseas: Hon Shane Jones…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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Flights were booked following PMO approval on 4 February 2025 in accordance with Ministerial Services guidelines.

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Question 32094 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 28988 (2026): did he ask or direct anyone to amend his flights to Toronto Canada in March 2025, if so, on what date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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No.

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Question 32095 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 28988 (2026): did any member of his office ask or direct anyone to amend his flights to Toronto Canada in March 2025, if so, on what date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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No.

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Question 32096 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 28970 (2026): what was the total cost of these charges?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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$24.86

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32097, 32098 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 28966 (2026): how was his office advised?

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    Further to his answer to written question 28966 (2026): who advised his office?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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Ministerial Services via email

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Question 32099 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 28963 (2026): on 4 February 2025, did the Prime Minister approve this travel on the understanding that the flights would be business class flights?

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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 Prime Minister's understanding.

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Question 32101 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 28963 (2026): on 4 February 2025, did the Prime Minister approve this travel on the understanding that the flights would be premium economy class flights?

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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 Prime Minister's understanding.

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Question 32102 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 28971 (2026): what was the total cost of these charges?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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$104.79

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Question 32103 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 29678 (2026): was his hotel during his 2025 stay in Toronto, Canada the InterContinental Toronto Centre?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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I am advised by Ministerial Services it is not in the public interest to publish the locations of overseas accommodation for Ministers.

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Question 32104 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 29677 (2026): how did he travel to each of the “several meetings and events that were not held at the Convention Centre” that he attended?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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For meetings and events that were not held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre complex a vehicle was used.

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Question 32106 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 29677 (2026): what were locations for each of the “several meetings and events that were not held at the Convention Centre” that he attended?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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A variety of venues across Toronto.

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Question 32107 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 29676 (2026): for each of the meetings, if any, that he attended during his March 2025 visit to Toronto, Canada that were not held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre or his hotel, what was the…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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A variety of venues across Toronto.

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Question 32108 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 29677 (2026): what were the names of each of the “several meetings and events that were not held at the Convention Centre” that he attended?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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A link to a summary of the meetings and events of the trip was provided in reply number 29000 (2026)

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Question 32109 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 29673 (2026): how many meetings, if any, did he attend during his March 2025 visit to Toronto, Canada that were not held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre or his hotel?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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As stated in reply 29673 (2026) I attended several meetings and events with industry, government and media at a variety of venues in Toronto.

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Question 32110 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 29673 (2026): for each of the meetings, if any, that he attended during his March 2025 visit to Toronto, Canada that were not held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre or his hotel, on what date…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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As stated in reply 29673 (2026) events and meetings were arranged in the weeks prior to and during the visit.

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Question 32111 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 29672 (2026): did he travel directly from Toronto Airport to his hotel upon arriving in Toronto Canada for his March 2025 ministerial visit, if not, where did he stop prior to travelling to his…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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Yes.

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Question 32112 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 29669 (2026): who attended each of these meetings?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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Travelling and Canadian-based NZ officials.

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Question 32113 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 29669 (2026): where were each of these meetings held?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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A variety of venues across Toronto.

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Question 32118 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the timeline for repayment of the $18.13 million loan provided by Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit for the "Tukituki Water Security Project (TSWP) Pre-Construction" project?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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Information regarding loan terms and conditions are commercially sensitive, and I do not consider it is in the public interest to release.

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Question 32119 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Who is the guarantor for the $18.13 million loan provided by Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit to the "Tukituki Water Security Project (TSWP) Pre-Construction" that will be liable for the loan if the primary borrower…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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Information regarding loan terms and conditions are commercially sensitive, and I do not consider it is in the public interest to release.

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Question 32120 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Who, specifically, will be required to pay back the $18.13 million loan provided by Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit to the "Tukituki Water Security Project (TSWP) Pre-Construction" if the project does not proceed to…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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Information regarding loan terms and conditions are commercially sensitive, and I do not consider it is in the public interest to release.

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Question 32121 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What, specifically, are the terms of the $18.13 million loan provided by Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit to the "Tukituki Water Security Project (TSWP) Pre-Construction"?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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Information regarding loan terms and conditions are commercially sensitive, and I do not consider it is in the public interest to release.

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31919, 31922 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    Do the conflicts of interest noted in relation to the Kānoa investment in the Tukituki Water Security Project / TWSP (as noted in the agenda for the Regional Development Ministerial Group meeting on 25 March 2026) relate to a conflict…

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    Do the conflicts of interest noted in relation to the Kānoa investment in the Tukituki Water Security Project (TWSP), mentioned in the agenda for the Regional Development Ministerial Group meeting on 25 March 2026, relate to Mike Peterson,…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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No.

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Question 31920 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Do the conflicts of interest in relation to the Kānoa investment in the Tukituki Water Security Project (TWSP), mentioned in the agenda for the Regional Development Ministerial Group meeting on 25 March 2026, relate to any of Sam Robinson,…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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No.

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Question 31921 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What are the "additional conditions" Kānoa is proposing in relation to the investment in the Tukituki Water Security Project (TWSP) in order to "address a conflict of interest", as mentioned in the agenda for the Regional Development…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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The details of the contract, including any additional conditions, are commercially sensitive, and I do not consider it is in the public interest to release.

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Question 31923 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the nature of the conflicts of interest noted, in relation to the Kānoa investment in the Tukituki Water Security Project, in the agenda for the Regional Development Ministerial Group meeting on 25 March 2026?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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An existing relationship resulted in a conflict of interest to be noted.

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Question 31924 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Are the conflicts of interest in relation to the Kānoa investment in the Tukituki Water Security Project, which are referred to in the agenda for the Regional Development Ministerial Group meeting on 25 March 2026, conflicts associated…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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The conflicts of interest are not associated with the applicant or a Minister and I do not consider it is in the public interest to release this information.

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Question 31925 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What conflicts of interest exist, if any, in relation to the Kānoa investment in the Tukituki Water Security Project, as referred to in the agenda for the Regional Development Ministerial Group meeting on 25 March 2026?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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I am advised Kānoa is not aware of any conflicts of interest for this project other than the existing relationship noted in reply 31923 (2026).

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31557, 31741 (2026)

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    Member for Nelson · Labour Party

    31557 (matches this search)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 6 July 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, during the week beginning 6 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: • Overview of Animal Welfare in Salmon Farming (8-Jun-26) • Bay of Plenty aquaculture settlement celebration ceremony (9-Jun-26) • Summary of National Climate Change Risk…

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Question 31746 (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 6 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 31762 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 6 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 31544 (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 6 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 31547 (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 6 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 31586 (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 6 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 31593 (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 6 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 31649 (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 6 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 31652 (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 6 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 31662 (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 6 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 31691 (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 6 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 31698 (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 6 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 31358 (2026)

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Rachel Boyack

Member for Nelson · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has he received regarding the falling stocks of the Tarakihi fishery?”

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries

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I have received the following: 2026 October sustainability round: proposals for public consultation (28 May 26) October 2026 tarakihi sustainability review: options for public consultation (12 June 26)

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Question 31359 (2026)

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Rachel Boyack

Member for Nelson · Labour Party

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    What options, if any, is he considering taking as Minister to ensure the sustainability of the Tarakihi fishery?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries

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Officials are currently consulting on proposed sustainability measures for east and west coast tarakihi fisheries. These proposals are available on the Ministry for Primary Industries’ website at:…

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Question 30760 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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I refer the Member to page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded…

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Question 30762 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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I refer the Member to the reply number 30814 (2026) by the Minister of Finance.