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Question 41289 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 14 September 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

As Prime Minister, I regularly request and receive advice from officials in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) on a range of matters. In accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 210/6, I consider that the time and resources,…

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Question 41290 (2026)

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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 14 September 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister for National Security and Intelligence

Answer

As Minister for National Security and Intelligence, I regularly request and receive advice from officials in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) on a range of matters. In accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 210/6, I…

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Question 41302 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 14 September 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister for National Security and Intelligence

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In my capacity as Minister for National Security and Intelligence I have not presented papers to Cabinet within the specified timeframe.

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Question 41303 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 14 September 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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In my capacity as Prime Minister, I have not presented papers to Cabinet within the specified timeframe.

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Question 41315 (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 14 September 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

I refer the member to my reply to written question 10834 (2025).

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Question 41316 (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 14 September 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister for National Security and Intelligence

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I refer the member to my reply to written question 10834 (2025).

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Question 40932 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to Reply 38352 (2026), how does the Prime Minister's office define a "forthcoming Cabinet decision" for the purposes of Cabinet Manual compliance?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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My office has no further definition of “forthcoming Cabinet decision” for the purposes of the Cabinet Manual. The ordinary meaning of those words applies.

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Question 40933 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to Reply 38352 (2026), does the Prime Minister consider that ministers commenting publicly about forthcoming Cabinet decisions undermines the integrity of the Cabinet decision-making process?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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I consider that Ministers commenting publicly about forthcoming Cabinet decisions could undermine the integrity of the Cabinet decision-making process in some situations and depending on the context.

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9 questions (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 40938 (2026), 40939 (2026), 40940 (2026), 40941 (2026), 40942 (2026)

  • 40934 (matches this search)

    Further to Reply 38352 (2026), how did the Cabinet Office become aware of the Minister's public statement?

  • 40935 (matches this search)

    Further to Reply 38352 (2026), has the Prime Minister imposed any disciplinary consequences, ministerial reprimand, or other sanction on the Minister for the public statement?

  • 40936 (matches this search)

    Further to Reply 38352 (2026), what response did the Prime Minister or Prime Minister's Chief of Staff send to the Cabinet Office email?

  • 40937 (matches this search)

    Further to Reply 38352 (2026), which Cabinet Manual provisions were cited in the Cabinet Office email as potentially breached by the Minister's statement?

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  • 40938 (matches this search)

    Further to Reply 38352 (2026), on what date did the Minister's public statement occur, and in what publication or forum did it appear?

  • 40939 (matches this search)

    Further to Reply 38352 (2026), what specific Cabinet decision or policy matter was the subject of the Minister's public comments?

  • 40940 (matches this search)

    Further to Reply 38352 (2026), which Minister was the subject of the Cabinet Office email?

  • 40941 (matches this search)

    Further to Reply 38352 (2026), what is the full text of the email titled "comments in article" dated 24 April 2025?

  • 40942 (matches this search)

    Further to Reply 38352 (2026), who within the Cabinet Office authored the email titled "comments in article" dated 24 April 2025?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

The Cabinet Office’s email of 24 April 2025 refers to a media article. The email was sent by the Secretary of the Cabinet and referred to the convention set out in paragraph 5.23 of the Cabinet Manual. No written response to that email was…

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40602, 40700 (2026)

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    Teanau Tuiono

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    40602 (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 7 September 2026, by title and date?

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    40700 (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 7 September 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister for National Security and Intelligence

Answer

As the Minister for National Security and Intelligence, I regularly request and receive advice from officials in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) on a range of matters. In accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 210/6, I…

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40604, 40693 (2026)

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    40604 (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 7 September 2026, by title and date?

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    40693 (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 7 September 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

As Prime Minister, I regularly request and receive advice from officials in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) on a range of matters. In accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 210/6, I consider that the time and resources,…

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40614, 40808 (2026)

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    40614 (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 7 September 2026, by title and date?

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    40808 (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 7 September 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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In my capacity as Prime Minister, I have presented no papers to Cabinet within the specified timeframe.

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40615, 40815 (2026)

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    40615 (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 7 September 2026, by title and date?

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    40815 (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 7 September 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister for National Security and Intelligence

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In my capacity as Minister for National Security and Intelligence, I have presented no papers to Cabinet within the specified timeframe.

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Question 40627 (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 7 September 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister for National Security and Intelligence

Answer

I refer the member to my reply to written question 10834 (2025).

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Question 40629 (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 7 September 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

I refer the member to my reply to written question 10834 (2025).

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Question 40699 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · 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 7 September 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

Answer

As Minister Responsible for Ministerial Services, I can confirm my Office has received the following papers: • Department of Internal Affairs: ‘Update on Determinations work’ – email dated 8 September 2026; • Department of Internal…

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Question 40816 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 7 September 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

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As Minister Responsible for Ministerial Services, I have taken no papers to Cabinet during the specified period.

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Question 40573 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Further to Reply 38003, why is the existence of a conflict of interest considered a disclosure of information that is "inherently confidential and not generally disclosed", when the existence of Ministerial conflicts of interest are…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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The six-monthly proactive releases of information about the management of ministerial conflicts of interest are not full records of Ministers’ declared interests. The proactive releases cover conflicts of interest that are managed by a…

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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: 40465 (2026), 40466 (2026)

  • 40459 (matches this search)

    How much, if any, was spent by his Office on prepaid international roaming products, local SIM cards or eSIMs, or portable wi-fi or satellite communications devices for use in connection with the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting…

  • 40460 (matches this search)

    Which agency, department, or appropriation, if any, met the cost of international mobile roaming charges in connection with attendance at the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting held in Koror, Palau, from 31 August to 3 September…

  • 40461 (matches this search)

    How many invoices for international mobile roaming charges in connection with the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting held in Koror, Palau, from 31 August to 3 September 2026, if any, remained unbilled or unpaid as at 9 September…

  • 40463 (matches this search)

    How many mobile devices funded by his Office, if any, incurred international roaming charges during travel to, attendance at, or return from the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting held in Koror, Palau, from 31 August to 3 September…

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  • 40465 (matches this search)

    How much, if any, was spent on international mobile roaming charges on mobile devices issued to him personally in connection with attendance at the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting held in Koror, Palau, from 31 August to 3…

  • 40466 (matches this search)

    How much, if any, did his Office spend on international mobile roaming charges in connection with attendance at the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting held in Koror, Palau, from 31 August to 3 September 2026?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

I am advised that no international roaming charges were incurred as New Zealand mobile networks do not support roaming in Palau. I am informed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) purchased local SIM cards for use whilst I…

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Question 40464 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    How much, if any, did the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet spend on international mobile roaming charges for staff or officials travelling to, attending, or returning from the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting held in…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

In my capacity as the Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). I am advised that no international roaming charges were incurred by DPMC staff, as New Zealand mobile networks…

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Question 39374 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · 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 31 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

As Prime Minister, I regularly request and receive advice from officials in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) on a range of matters. In accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 210/6, I consider that the time and resources,…

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39381, 39545 (2026)

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    39381 (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 31 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    39545 (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 31 August 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister for National Security and Intelligence

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As Minister for National Security and Intelligence, I regularly request and receive advice from officials in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) on a range of matters. In accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 210/6, I…

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Question 39382 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · 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 31 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

Answer

As Minister Responsible for Ministerial Services, I can confirm my Office has received the following papers: • Department of Internal Affairs: ‘Parliament Act’ – email dated 4 September 2026 • Department of Internal Affairs: ‘MS Portfolio:…

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39476, 39556 (2026)

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    39476 (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31 August 2026, by title and date?

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    39556 (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31 August 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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In my capacity as Prime Minister, I have not presented papers to Cabinet within the specified timeframe.

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39482, 39555 (2026)

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    39482 (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31 August 2026, by title and date?

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    39555 (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31 August 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister for National Security and Intelligence

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In my capacity as Minister for National Security and Intelligence I have not presented papers to Cabinet within the specified timeframe.

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Question 39483 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31 August 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

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As Minister Responsible for Ministerial Services, I have taken no papers to Cabinet during the specified period.

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Question 39544 (2026)

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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 31 August 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

I refer the member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 39374 (2026). Background

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Question 39570 (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 31 August 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

I refer the member to my reply to written question 10834(2025.

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Question 39571 (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 31 August 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister for National Security and Intelligence

Answer

I refer the member to my reply to written question 10834(2025.

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Question 39580 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What consultation, if any, has the Prime Minister undertaken with the people of Penrhyn/Tongareva about the Penrhyn Port Redevelopment project?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

The issue of consultation with interested communities regarding the Penrhyn Port project is a matter that falls within the Foreign Affairs portfolio. I refer the member to the response to Written Parliamentary Question 39583 (2026)…

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Question 39582 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What assurances, if any, has the Minister sought that the New Zealand-United States funded Penrhyn Port Redevelopment project will not be used to support future seabed-mining operations?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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In my capacity as Prime Minister, I have not sought any assurances regarding the New Zealand-United States funded Penrhyn Port project and future seabed-mining operations.

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Question 39586 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    Was the Prime Minister aware of the Critical Minerals Framework the United States and the Cook Islands agreed to earlier this year when decisions relating to New Zealand funding for the Penrhyn Port Redevelopment Project were made; if so,…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

In my capacity as Prime Minister, I was aware of the Critical Minerals Framework the United States and the Cook Islands agreed to earlier this year when decisions relating to New Zealand funding for the Penrhyn Port Redevelopment Project…

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Question 39593 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Prime Minister support a precautionary approach to deep-sea mining in the Pacific and if not, why not?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

New Zealand respects the rights of Pacific countries to manage their own stewardship responsibilities, consistent with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). New Zealand supports the development of options towards a…

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Question 39595 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What consideration, if any, has the Prime Minister given to statements by U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau that the Penrhyn Port project builds on the Critical Minerals Framework the United States and the Cook Islands…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

This matter falls within the Foreign Affairs portfolio. I refer the member to the response to Written Parliamentary Question 39604 (2026) provided by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rt Hon Winston Peters.

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39596, 39598 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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  • 39596 (matches this search)

    What information, advice, assessments, or briefings received by the Prime Minister since 1 January 2024, if any, refer to minerals, seabed minerals, critical minerals, or mineral exploration in relation to the Penrhyn Port Redevelopment…

  • 39598 (matches this search)

    What information, advice, assessments, or briefings received by the Prime Minister, if any, support his statement that New Zealand's funding of the Penrhyn Port Redevelopment Project is not related to minerals?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

In my capacity as the Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). I regularly request and receive advice from officials on a range of matters relating to my Prime Minister…

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17 questions (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 39194 (2026), 39195 (2026), 39196 (2026), 39197 (2026), 39198 (2026), 39199 (2026), 39200 (2026), 39201 (2026), 39202 (2026), 39203 (2026), 39204 (2026), 39205 (2026), 39207 (2026)

  • 39188 (matches this search)

    As New Zealand will host the Pacific Islands Forum in 2027, what expectations does the Government have of the level of representation other members will send, and what level of representation will New Zealand itself provide?

  • 39191 (matches this search)

    How many visits has the Prime Minister made to Pacific Islands Forum member countries since 27 November 2023, and to which countries?

  • 39192 (matches this search)

    On how many occasions since 27 November 2023 has New Zealand been represented at a multilateral leaders' meeting to which the Prime Minister was invited by an official rather than by the Prime Minister or a Minister, and at which meetings?

  • 39193 (matches this search)

    What criteria, if any, does the Government apply in determining the level at which New Zealand will be represented at multilateral leaders' meetings, and who applies those criteria?

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  • 39194 (matches this search)

    Does the Government consider that New Zealand's level of representation at the formal Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting on 2 September 2026 was consistent with New Zealand's stated commitment to the centrality of the Pacific Islands…

  • 39195 (matches this search)

    Was any other Minister considered to represent New Zealand at the formal Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting on 2 September 2026, and if so, which Ministers were considered and why was no Minister sent?

  • 39196 (matches this search)

    What engagements or commitments in New Zealand prevented the Prime Minister from departing for Palau in time to attend the formal Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting on 2 September 2026?

  • 39197 (matches this search)

    What alternative travel arrangements, if any, were examined to enable the Prime Minister to arrive in Palau before the formal Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting on 2 September 2026, including any chartered flight, and what was the…

  • 39198 (matches this search)

    Did Cabinet or any Cabinet committee consider New Zealand's representation at the 2026 Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting, and if so, on what date or dates?

  • 39199 (matches this search)

    How many written briefings did the Prime Minister receive concerning attendance at the 2026 Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting between 1 June 2026 and 2 September 2026?

  • 39200 (matches this search)

    On what date was the decision made regarding the timing of the Prime Minister's arrival in Palau for the 2026 Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting?

  • 39201 (matches this search)

    On what date did the Government first receive the draft programme for the 2026 Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting, and on what date was the timing of the formal leaders' meeting confirmed to New Zealand?

  • 39202 (matches this search)

    Who decided that the Prime Minister would arrive in Palau after the conclusion of the formal Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting — the Prime Minister personally, his office, the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, or officials…

  • 39203 (matches this search)

    Which sessions or agenda items of the 2026 Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting did the Prime Minister not attend, and what were the subjects of those sessions?

  • 39204 (matches this search)

    What was the Prime Minister's programme in Palau in connection with the 2026 Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting, and which sessions of that meeting did he attend?

  • 39205 (matches this search)

    Why was New Zealand not represented by the Prime Minister or by any Minister at the formal Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting held in Koror, Palau, on 2 September 2026?

  • 39207 (matches this search)

    Who represented New Zealand at the formal Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting held in Koror, Palau, on 2 September 2026, and in what capacity?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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New Zealand was actively engaged at the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in the lead-up to and throughout the week. The Minister of Foreign Affairs hosted delegations from 13 Pacific Islands Forum members plus the Forum Secretariat on…

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Question 39189 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the estimated total cost to the Crown of the Prime Minister's travel to and attendance at the 2026 Pacific Islands Forum, and from which appropriation is it funded?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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The total estimated expenditure for my attendance, and that of my accompanying staff, at the 2026 PIF is $6,616 (CAB-26-MIN-0275 refers). These costs will be met from the Vote Internal Affairs (Members of the Executive – Travel)…

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Question 39190 (2026)

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    Why did the Prime Minister's office not respond to media requests for comment on 2 September 2026 concerning New Zealand's representation at the formal Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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My office did respond and is quoted in The Post that New Zealand has been “actively engaged” at the forum throughout the week. “The prime minister will arrive this evening to attend the concluding phase of the week, including the leaders’…

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Question 39206 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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    On what date and at what time did the Prime Minister depart New Zealand for Palau to attend the 2026 Pacific Islands Forum leaders' meeting, and on what date and at what time did he arrive in Koror?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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My scheduled departure for Palau was on 2 September at 0930. I arrived in Palau on 2 September in time to attend the dinner for Forum Leaders.

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38793, 38794, 38807 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2025/26 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

  • 38794 (matches this search)

    How much, if any, was spent in the 2024/25 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

  • 38807 (matches this search)

    How much, if any, was spent in the 2023/24 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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In my capacity As Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). I am advised that DPMC has purchased artificial intelligence (AI) services including tools using its shared…

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38801, 38822 (2026)

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025?

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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In my capacity As Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). I am advised that for the details for DPMC expenditure on consultancy cost covering the 2024/25 and 2025/26 (up to…

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38906, 39097 (2026)

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    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

  • 39097 (matches this search)

    How many redundancy processes have been initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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In my capacity as the Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) was a departmental agency hosted by DPMC until 25 September…

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Question 38352 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    What advice, if any, has the Prime Minister received on whether public statements by Ministers about decisions not yet taken by Cabinet are consistent with the Cabinet Manual, and what are the titles and dates of any such advice?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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As Prime Minister, from time to time I receive advice, including via my office staff, from the Cabinet Office about aspects of the Cabinet Manual. This includes an email from the Cabinet Office to my Chief of Staff about a Minister who…

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Question 38358 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    On how many occasions, if any, have the agree-to-disagree provisions of the coalition agreements been invoked since 27 November 2023, and in relation to which decisions?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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The agree to disagree provisions have been used in relation to the following 12 topics: 1. Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19 Lessons: Establishing a Second Phase of Inquiry; 2. Support for NZ’s Media and Content Production Sector…

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Question 38007 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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    What amount, if any, is budgeted or appropriated for utilities at Premier House in the 2026/27 financial year, and how does that compare with actual utilities spending in 2025/26?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

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The table sets out the budgeted amounts for utilities at Premier House for the 2026/27 financial year and the actual costs for the 2025/26 financial year. Utility Actual FY 2025/26 (GST excl.) Budget FY 2026/27 (GST excl.) Internet/Phone…

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Question 38008 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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    Has any late payment fee, interest charge, penalty or disconnection notice, if any, been incurred on any utility account for Premier House since 1 January 2017, and if so, on what dates and for what amounts?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

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I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that no late payment fees, interest charges, penalties or disconnections notices on any utility accounts have been incurred for Premier House since 1 January 2017.

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Question 38009 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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    What was the total cost of water and wastewater services, if any, at Premier House in each year since 2017?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

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I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that in 2025/26 the cost of water and wastewater services was $1,984.48. Information for prior years is unable to be provided without substantial collation and review.

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Question 38010 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    Who is responsible for reviewing utility costs at Premier House, and when was the most recent such review completed?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

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I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that the Department’s Property Contract Management team is responsible for reviewing the utility costs. Reviews most recently occurred in July and October 2025.

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Question 38011 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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    Has the cost of electricity consumed by contractors during renovation or remedial work at Premier House since 2024 been met by the Crown or by the contractors, and what was the amount, if any?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

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I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that the amount of electricity consumed by contractors during the remedial works is unable to be defined. I refer the Member to my replies to questions 38022 (2026) and 38017 (2026).

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Question 38012 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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    What were the estimated greenhouse gas emissions, if any, attributable to energy use at Premier House in each year since 2017, as reported under the Carbon Neutral Government Programme?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

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The table sets out the greenhouse gas emissions attributed to Premier House since the Carbon Neutral Government Programme commenced in December 2020. Emissions Source 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 Electricity 5.79 7.14 5.25 4.65 5.58 4.78…