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Question 29728 (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 15 June 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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29141, 29579 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 29141 (matches this search)

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    Further to reply 24306 (2026), which of the Pukenui, Unahi and Rangitāne jetties have been completed, and which elements of the original scope will not be delivered?

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    Further to reply 24306 (2026), what was the original agreed scope and what is the reduced scope of the Far North District Council jetties project at Pukenui, Unahi and Rangitāne?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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Far North Holdings Limited was approved funding to upgrade jetties at Pukenui, Unahi and Rangitane. Pukenui and Unahi jetties are complete. The Rangitane component will not proceed.

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Question 29576 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 24306 (2026), how much Infrastructure Reference Group funding was spent on the Conical Hill Flyline prior to its cancellation, and what, if anything, was delivered?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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You can find a full list of all Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit managed projects on the Grow Regions website. This provides details of each project, including paid funding. The full list can be found here:…

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Question 29577 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 24306 (2026), following Hurunui District Council's decision to cancel the Conical Hill Flyline, how much Infrastructure Reference Group funding, if any, has been returned to the Crown?

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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 (Kānoa) is currently undertaking the contract closure process. Any unspent funding will remain with the fund’s administrator, Kānoa, and could be reprioritised and reallocated, or…

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Question 29578 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 24306 (2026), does the reduced scope of the Far North District Council jetties project reflect the Rangitāne component not proceeding, and how much of the funding allocated to that component has been spent or returned to…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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Yes. Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit (Kānoa) is currently undertaking the contract closure process. Any unspent funding will remain with the fund’s administrator, Kānoa, and could be reprioritised and reallocated,…

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5 questions (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 29396 (2026)

  • 29002 (matches this search)

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    What were the total travel costs for the GNS Science staff member who accompanied Hon Shane Jones on his ministerial visit to Canada in March 2025?

  • 29004 (matches this search)

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    What were the total accommodation costs for the GNS Science staff member who accompanied Hon Shane Jones on his ministerial visit to Canada in March 2025?

  • 29005 (matches this search)

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    What was the total travel costs for the two Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment staff members who accompanied Hon Shane Jones on his ministerial visit to Canada in March 2025?

  • 29006 (matches this search)

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    What was the total accommodation costs for the two Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment staff members who accompanied Hon Shane Jones on his ministerial visit to Canada in March 2025?

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  • 29396 (matches this search)

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    Did the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment officials who accompanied Hon Shane Jones on his ministerial visit to Canada in March 2025 stay at the Intercontinental Toronto Centre Hotel and if so, what were the dates of their…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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Identifying and classifying the requested information in the time available would require significant staff time and resources. Given the administrative burden and cost, we do not consider this to be in the public interest. I also note…

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7 questions (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 29410 (2026), 29411 (2026), 29413 (2026)

  • 29405 (matches this search)

    Did the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment officials who travelled to the Indigenous Geothermal Symposium, and Geothermal Rising Conference, in Reno, Nevada with Minister Shane Jones stay at the Peppermill Resort and if not,…

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    Did the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment officials who travelled to the Indigenous Geothermal Symposium, and Geothermal Rising Conference, in Reno, Nevada with Minister Shane Jones travel to any other cities or countries as…

  • 29407 (matches this search)

    Did Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment officials who travelled to the Indigenous Geothermal Symposium, and Geothermal Rising Conference, in Reno, Nevada with Minister Shane Jones attend any functions, events or meetings…

  • 29409 (matches this search)

    What was the total cost, if any, of travel for each of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment officials who travelled to the Indigenous Geothermal Symposium, and Geothermal Rising Conference, in Reno, Nevada with Minister…

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  • 29410 (matches this search)

    What was the total cost, if any, of accommodation for each of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment officials who travelled to the Indigenous Geothermal Symposium, and Geothermal Rising Conference, in Reno, Nevada with…

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    What was the total cost, if any, of meals for each of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment officials who travelled to the Indigenous Geothermal Symposium, and Geothermal Rising Conference, in Reno, Nevada with Minister Shane…

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    What was the total cost, if any, of ground transportation for each of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment officials who travelled to the Indigenous Geothermal Symposium, and Geothermal Rising Conference, in Reno, Nevada…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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Identifying and classifying the requested information in the time available would require significant staff time and resources. Given the administrative burden and cost, I do not consider this to be in the public interest. I also note that…

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Question 29408 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    On what date, if at all, did each of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment officials who travelled to the Indigenous Geothermal Symposium, and Geothermal Rising Conference, in Reno, Nevada with Minister Shane Jones depart New…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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The MBIE officials on the visit did not accompany me on my outbound or inbound flights to/from New Zealand.

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Question 29412 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    What was the total cost, if any, of airfares for each of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment officials who travelled to the Indigenous Geothermal Symposium, and Geothermal Rising Conference, in Reno, Nevada with Minister…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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The MBIE officials on the visit did not accompany me on my outbound or inbound flights.

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Question 29140 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 24306 (2026), what was the original agreed scope and what is the revised scope of the Conical Hill Flyline at Hanmer Springs?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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Hurunui District Council was approved funding to deliver a fly-ride on Conical Hill. The funding recipient has subsequently decided to withdraw from the contract.

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Question 29152 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 24306 (2026), what is the revised expected completion date for The Theatre Royal, and how does it compare with the date set out in the original funding agreement?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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The initial completion date was October 2023, which has now been revised to December 2026.

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Question 29153 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 24306 (2026), has the Crown's funding contribution to The Theatre Royal changed, and what is the current total estimated project cost and the share now met by Timaru District Council?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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The funding contribution has not changed. Information regarding total project costs is commercially sensitive, and I do not consider it is in the public interest to release.

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Question 29154 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 24306 (2026), what was the original agreed scope and what is the revised scope of The Theatre Royal project delivered by Timaru District Council?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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The initial scope was to support the upgrade of the Timaru Theatre Royal and construction of a connected heritage facility. This has now been revised to the separation of construction work into two stages to have the heritage museum be…

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Question 29155 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 24306 (2026), what is the current expected completion date for the Dawson Falls Lodge development, and which milestones under the funding agreement remain outstanding?

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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 is currently working with the funding recipient regarding the expected completion date. Information regarding milestones is commercially sensitive, and I do not consider it is in the…

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Question 29156 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 24306 (2026), what was the total Crown funding committed to the Dawson Falls Lodge development, how much has been paid to date, and has any been returned to the Crown?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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No funding has been returned to the Crown. You can find a full list of all Kānoa – Regional Economic Development & Investment Unit managed projects on the Grow Regions website. This provides details of each project, including approved and…

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Question 29157 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 24306 (2026), what was the original agreed scope and what is the revised scope of the Dawson Falls Lodge development delivered by Te Rere o Kapuni Limited?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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The initial scope was to support the refurbishment of the Dawson Falls Lodge. This was revised to support the demolition and rebuild of the lodge.

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Question 29211 (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 15 June 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 29214 (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 15 June 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 29253 (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 15 June 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 29260 (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 15 June 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 29316 (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 15 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 29319 (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 15 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 29329 (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 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…

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Question 29359 (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 15 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 29365 (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 15 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 29394 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    How many meetings, if any, held by the Minister involved individuals or entities that had made political donations to a governing party or to a Minister’s electoral campaign?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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My diary is proactively released. You may wish to make enquiries about specific meetings. Staff in my office manage a large volume of correspondence on a daily basis. To identify, classify and list all meetings and their relevant attendees…

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Question 29395 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    How many meetings, if any, has the Minister held with Fast-track applicants, applicant representatives, directors, shareholders, consultants, lobbyists, or associated entities since 1 January 2024?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Regional Development

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My diary is proactively released. You may wish to make enquiries about specific meetings. Staff in my office manage a large volume of correspondence and meetings on a daily basis. To identify, classify and list all meetings and their…

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11 questions (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 28955 (2026), 28956 (2026), 28957 (2026), 28958 (2026), 28959 (2026), 28960 (2026), 28961 (2026)

  • 28948 (matches this search)

    Who does he think that Rt Hon Winston Peters was referring to when he said “"They made a budgetary mistake at the start as to what it costs were…”?

  • 28952 (matches this search)

    Does he stand by his statement “To the best of my knowledge there was some sort of cock-up with the original booking, and then it was corrected, and by the time they corrected it there must have been a change in the cost structure of the…

  • 28953 (matches this search)

    Does he stand by his statement “To the best of my knowledge there was some sort of cock-up with the original booking, and then it was corrected, and by the time they corrected it there must have been a change in the cost structure of the…

  • 28954 (matches this search)

    Does he stand by his statement “To the best of my knowledge there was some sort of cock-up with the original booking, and then it was corrected, and by the time they corrected it there must have been a change in the cost structure of the…

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  • 28955 (matches this search)

    If no errors were made by his office as he stated on 18 June 2026, who made the “sort of cock-up with the original booking” that was made for his March 2025 ministerial travel to Toronto Canada?

  • 28956 (matches this search)

    If no errors were made by his office as he stated on 18 June 2026, how did he overspend his Cabinet approved budget for his ministerial visit to Toronto Canada in March 2025?

  • 28957 (matches this search)

    Who requested that the correction be made to the “sort of cock-up with the original booking” that was made for his March 2025 ministerial travel to Toronto Canada?

  • 28958 (matches this search)

    Who made the correction to the “sort of cock-up with the original booking” that was made for his March 2025 ministerial travel to Toronto Canada?

  • 28959 (matches this search)

    What was the correction that was made to the “sort of cock-up with the original booking” that was made for his March 2025 ministerial travel to Toronto Canada?

  • 28960 (matches this search)

    Who made the “sort of cock-up with the original booking” that was made for his March 2025 ministerial travel to Toronto Canada?

  • 28961 (matches this search)

    What was the “sort of cock-up with the original booking” that was made for his March 2025 ministerial travel to Toronto Canada?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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Yes. MBIE officials were instructed to revise the proposed budget for the planned visit to Canada. The revised budget was omitted from the Cabinet travel paper due to an administrative error by MBIE.

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Question 28950 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    What was the type or class of room he stayed in at his accommodation in Toronto Canada during his March 2025 ministerial visit called?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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I am advised the lowest cost room available was the type of room that was booked.

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Question 28962 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    During his March 2025 attendance at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada convention, which sessions did he attend?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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The primary Ministerial role of the visit was representing New Zealand at the International Mines Ministers Summit held in conjunction with PDAC. This summit was attended by Ministers from Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Australia, Canada, Germany,…

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Question 28963 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    On what date did the Prime Minister approve in-principle his March 2025 ministerial travel to Toronto Canada?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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February 4 2025

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28964, 28965, 28966, 28967 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • 28964 (matches this search)

    On what date, if any, did his office first become aware that he might overspend his Cabinet approved budget for his ministerial visit to Toronto Canada in March 2025?

  • 28965 (matches this search)

    On what date, if any, did he first become aware that he might overspend his Cabinet approved budget for his ministerial visit to Toronto Canada in March 2025?

  • 28966 (matches this search)

    On what date, if any, did his office first become aware that he had overspent his Cabinet approved budget for his ministerial visit to Toronto Canada in March 2025?

  • 28967 (matches this search)

    On what date, if any, did he first become aware that he had overspent his Cabinet approved budget for his ministerial visit to Toronto Canada in March 2025?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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My office was advised in May 2025.

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Question 28968 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    What were the pick up and drop off points for each limo service trip he took while in Toronto Canada in March 2025?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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Corrected reply: I refer the Member to reply 32072 (2026)

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Question 28969 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    While in Toronto Canada in March 2025, on how many occasions did he make use of a limo service?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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I am advised officials arranged a vehicle service to be available to transport the visiting delegation to scheduled meetings during the three-day visit.

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Question 28970 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    While staying in Toronto Canada in March 2025 did he charge back anything to his hotel room, if so, what?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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Yes, charges for food.

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Question 28971 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    While staying in Toronto Canada in March 2025 did his staff member charge back anything to his hotel room, if so, what?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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Yes, charges for food.

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28972, 28973 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • 28972 (matches this search)

    On how many occasions, if any, did Ministerial Services contact any member of his office regarding his overspend on Cabinet approved costs for his ministerial visit to Toronto Canada in March 2025?

  • 28973 (matches this search)

    On how many occasions, if any, did Ministerial Services contact him regarding his overspend on Cabinet approved costs for his ministerial visit to Toronto Canada in March 2025?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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My office regularly engages with Ministerial Services on a range of matters.

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28974, 28975 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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  • 28974 (matches this search)

    On how many occasions, if any, did the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet contact any member of his office regarding his overspend on Cabinet approved costs for his ministerial visit to Toronto Canada in March 2025?

  • 28975 (matches this search)

    On how many occasions, if any, did the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet contact him regarding his overspend on Cabinet approved costs for his ministerial visit to Toronto Canada in March 2025?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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My office regularly engages with DPMC on a range of matters.

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6 questions (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 28980 (2026), 28981 (2026)

  • 28976 (matches this search)

    On how many occasions, if any, did the Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff contact any member of his office regarding his overspend on Cabinet approved costs for his ministerial visit to Toronto Canada in March 2025?

  • 28977 (matches this search)

    On how many occasions, if any, did the Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff contact him regarding his overspend on Cabinet approved costs for his ministerial visit to Toronto Canada in March 2025?

  • 28978 (matches this search)

    On how many occasions, if any, did any member of his office contact the Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff his overspend on Cabinet approved costs for his ministerial visit to Toronto Canada in March 2025?

  • 28979 (matches this search)

    On how many occasions, if any, did he contact the Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff his overspend on Cabinet approved costs for his ministerial visit to Toronto Canada in March 2025?

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  • 28980 (matches this search)

    On how many occasions, if any, did any member of his office discuss with the Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff his overspend on Cabinet approved costs for his ministerial visit to Toronto Canada in March 2025?

  • 28981 (matches this search)

    On how many occasions, if any, did he discuss with the Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff his overspend on Cabinet approved costs for his ministerial visit to Toronto Canada in March 2025?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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My office regularly engages with the Prime Minister's Chief of Staff on a range of matters.

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Question 28982 (2026)

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    What was the name of his hotel accomodation during his stay in Toronoto Canada during March 2025?

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Hon Shane Jones

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I did not stay in 'Toronoto' in March 2025.

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28983, 28984, 28985, 28986 (2026)

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  • 28983 (matches this search)

    Were business class flights to Toronto Canada in March 2025 booked prior to Cabinet approving his Cabinet Paper Proposed Travel Overseas: Hon Shane Jones – March 2025?

  • 28984 (matches this search)

    Were business class flights to Toronto Canada in March 2025 booked prior to him submitting his Cabinet Paper Proposed Travel Overseas: Hon Shane Jones – March 2025?

  • 28985 (matches this search)

    Were his flights to Toronto Canada in March 2025 booked prior to him submitting his Cabinet Paper Proposed Travel Overseas: Hon Shane Jones – March 2025?

  • 28986 (matches this search)

    Were his flights to Toronto Canada in March 2025 booked prior to Cabinet approving his Cabinet Paper Proposed Travel Overseas: Hon Shane Jones – March 2025?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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I am advised flights were booked in accordance with Cabinet Office and Ministerial Services processes.

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Question 28987 (2026)

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    Did any member of his office amend his flights to Toronto Canada in March 2025, if so, how were they amended?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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No.

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Question 28988 (2026)

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    Did any member of his office 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 28989 (2026)

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    Did any member of his office book 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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28990, 28993 (2026)

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  • 28990 (matches this search)

    On what date, if any, were his ministerial staff member’s Premium Economy flights to Toronto Canada and back in March 2025 amended to Business Class flights?

  • 28993 (matches this search)

    On what date, if any, were his Premium Economy flights to Toronto Canada and back in March 2025 amended to Business Class flights?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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None.

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Question 28991 (2026)

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    On what date, if any, were his ministerial staff member’s Business Class flights to Toronto Canada in March 2025 and back booked?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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February 7 2025

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Question 28992 (2026)

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    On what date, if any, were his Business Class flights to Toronto Canada and back in March 2025 booked?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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February 7 2025

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Question 28994 (2026)

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    On what date, if any, were his ministerial staff member’s Premium Economy flights to Toronto Canada and back in March 2025 booked?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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February 7 2025

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Question 28995 (2026)

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    On what date, if any, were his Premium Economy flights to Toronto Canada and back in March 2025 booked?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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February 7 2025

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Question 28996 (2026)

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    What was the job title of the GNS Science staff member who accompanied him on his March 2025 ministerial visit to Canada?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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Two GNS staff members accompanied my trip, a Senior Minerals Geologist and a Business Development Manager.