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Question 30809 (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 · Associate Minister for Energy

Answer

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 30810 (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 · Associate Minister for Energy

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

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Question 30819 (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 · Associate Minister of Finance

Answer

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 30820 (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 · Associate Minister of Finance

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

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Question 30859 (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 Oceans and Fisheries

Answer

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 30861 (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 Oceans and Fisheries

Answer

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

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Question 30868 (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 Regional Development

Answer

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 30871 (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 Regional Development

Answer

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

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30454, 30660 (2026)

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    Rachel Boyack

    Member for Nelson · Labour Party

    30454 (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 29 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    30660 (matches this search)

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 29 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries

Answer

In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests and visits. If a meeting or visit proceeds, the title of the advice provided for that event has been included in the list.…

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Question 30669 (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 29 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries

Answer

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 30683 (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 29 June 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 30441 (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 29 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information.

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Question 30443 (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 29 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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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 30483 (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 29 June 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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Question 30490 (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 29 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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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 30546 (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 29 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

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 30549 (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 29 June 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 30559 (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 29 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries

Answer

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 30588 (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 29 June 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 30595 (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 29 June 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 30194 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What, if anything, was discussed at his 28 April meeting with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries

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Matters relating to the Oceans and Fisheries portfolio.

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Question 30195 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    How many, if any, Hectors and Māui dolphins were caught in trawl nets so far in 2026?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries

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No Hector’s or Māui dolphins have been reported caught in trawl nets to date in 2026.

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Question 30196 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has he received on bottom trawling in 2026; listed by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries

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Advice I have received in 2026 specifically on bottom trawling is: Upcoming release of bottom trawling and observer coverage data (19-May-2026). Additionally, I receive information on bottom trawling as part of advice for a range of other…

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Question 30239 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What Weekly Reports and other briefings during meetings with officials did the Minister receive relating to the proposed framework between New Zealand and the United States on critical minerals since May 1st, listed by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

I have received a weekly report update on the proposed framework between New Zealand and the United States on critical minerals each week since 1 May, except for the week of 8 June. A list of the proactively released documents I have…

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Question 30119 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    During his time “stranded for seven hours” in Vancouver on his way to Toronto, Canada, did he visit any airport lounge, if so, which?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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I waited for my flight in the airport food court.

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30120, 30121 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    During his time “stranded for seven hours” in Vancouver on his way to Toronto, Canada, did he visit the Vancouver Airport Cathay Pacific Lounge?

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    When he said that during his March 2025 stopover in Vancouver on his way to Toronto, Canada that “they had an average set of facilities where I was marooned”, was he referring to the Vancouver Airport Cathay Pacific Lounge?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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It would be unlikely as Vancouver to Toronto is a domestic flight.

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29772, 29944 (2026)

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    29772 (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 22 June 2026, by title and date?

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    Rachel Boyack

    Member for Nelson · Labour Party

    29944 (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 22 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries

Answer

In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests and visits. If a meeting or visit proceeds, the title of the advice provided for that event has been included in the list. I…

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Question 29788 (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 22 June 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 29837 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much of the Regional Infrastructure Fund, if any, was allocated to marae in Budget 2026?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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There was no commitment through the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) to marae as part of Budget 2026. The RIF is a multi-year appropriation established through Budget 2024. In the financial year 2025/26, $24,485,000 of funding was…

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Question 29838 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much of the Regional Infrastructure Fund, if any, was allocated to marae in Budget 2025?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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There was no commitment through the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) to marae as part of Budget 2025. The RIF is a multi-year appropriation established through Budget 2024. In the financial year 2024/25, $21,698,000 of funding was…

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Question 29841 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much of the Regional Infrastructure Fund, if any, was allocated to marae in Budget 2024?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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There was no commitment through the Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) to marae as part of Budget 2024. The RIF is a multi-year appropriation established through Budget 2024. In the financial year 2023/24, no funding was approved for…

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29856, 29859 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Did any member of his office request that his flights to Toronto, Canda for his March 2025 ministerial visit be via Quantas?

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    Did he request that his flights to Toronto, Canda for his March 2025 ministerial visit be via Quantas?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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No, and regarding 'Canada' and 'Qantas', no.

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Question 29931 (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 22 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information.

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Question 29934 (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 22 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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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 29973 (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 22 June 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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Question 29979 (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 22 June 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 30035 (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 22 June 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 30040 (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 22 June 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 30049 (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 22 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries

Answer

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 30078 (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 22 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Finance

Answer

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 30085 (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 22 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Energy

Answer

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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29224, 29701 (2026)

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    Rachel Boyack

    Member for Nelson · Labour Party

    29224 (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 15 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    29701 (matches this search)

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 15 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Oceans and Fisheries

Answer

In addition to this list, my office also occasionally receives information relating to potential meeting requests and visits. If a meeting or visit proceeds, the title of the advice provided for that event has been included in the list.…

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Question 29667 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Can he confirm that he and the staff member travelling with him during his March 2025 visit to Canada only used the limousine hired for him for official business?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

Answer

A limousine vehicle was not hired for myself and officials during the March 2025 visit to Canada.

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29668, 29669, 29670, 29671 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Does he stand by his statement regarding his ministerial visit to Toronto in March 2025 that “As I recall we went from the airport and I went straight into a host of meetings”, if so, who were those meetings with?

  • 29669 (matches this search)

    Does he stand by his statement regarding his ministerial visit to Toronto in March 2025 that “As I recall we went from the airport and I went straight into a host of meetings”, if so, where were those meetings held?

  • 29670 (matches this search)

    Does he stand by his statement regarding his ministerial visit to Toronto in March 2025 that “As I recall we went from the airport and I went straight into a host of meetings”, if so, were those meetings held at his hotel?

  • 29671 (matches this search)

    Does he stand by his statement regarding his ministerial visit to Toronto in March 2025 that “As I recall we went from the airport and I went straight into a host of meetings”, if so, were those meetings held at the Metro Toronto…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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Yes, I attended meetings and events with industry, government and media at a variety of venues in Toronto. Events and meetings were arranged in the weeks prior to and during the visit.

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29672, 29674 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • 29672 (matches this search)

    Did he travel straight from Toronto Airport to his hotel upon arriving in Toronto Canada for his March 2025 ministerial visit?

  • 29674 (matches this search)

    Did he travel straight from Toronto Airport to his hotel upon arriving in Toronto Canada for his March 2025 ministerial visit, if not, where did he stop on his way to his hotel?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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I travelled from Toronto airport accompanied by New Zealand's High Commissioner to Canada.

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29673, 29675, 29676 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    How many meetings did he attend during his March 2025 visit to Toronto, Canada that were not held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre or his hotel, and for each of these, on what date were they first organised?

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    How many meetings did he attend during his March 2025 visit to Toronto, Canada that were not held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, and for each of these, on what date were they first organised?

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    How many meetings did he attend during his March 2025 visit to Toronto, Canada that were not held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, and for each of these, what was the location of the meeting?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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I attended several meetings and events with industry, government and media at a variety of venues in Toronto. Events and meetings were arranged in the weeks prior to and during the visit.

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    How many meetings did he attend during his March 2025 visit to Toronto, Canada that were not held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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I attended several meetings and events that were not held at the Convention Centre complex including the International Mines Ministers Summit.

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    Was his hotel in Toronto, Canada during his March 2025 visit connected to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre?

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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 design of hotels and convention centers.

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Chris Hipkins

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    Was his hotel in Toronto, Canada during his March 2025 visit connected via a tunnel or passageway to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre?

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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 design of hotels and convention centers.

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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 15 June 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…