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Question 28790 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 20419 (2026): on what date will the Department of Internal Affairs review of his former Chief Policy Advisor’s emails be made public, if ever?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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I have not been provided a date. I refer the Member to reply number 25779 (2026).

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Question 28791 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 20419 (2026): on what date will the Department of Internal Affairs review of his former Chief Policy Advisor’s emails be delivered to his office?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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I have not been provided a date. I refer the Member to reply number 25779 (2026).

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Question 28792 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 20419 (2026): on what date will the Department of Internal Affairs review of his former Chief Policy Advisor’s emails be completed?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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I have not been provided a date. I refer the Member to reply number 25779 (2026).

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Question 28793 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 20419 (2026): when he said, “we have been advised that the information provided in hard copy in this meeting was also sent from a Fonterra staff member to a former Beehive staff member’s private…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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My office.

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Question 28794 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 20419 (2026): when he said, “we have been advised that the information provided in hard copy in this meeting was also sent from a Fonterra staff member to a former Beehive staff member’s private…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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My office was advised by Fonterra by phone on 29 May 2026..

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Question 28795 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 20419 (2026): was the briefing note provided to any member of the National Leaders Office, if so, whom?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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No.

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Question 28796 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 20419 (2026): on which dates did meetings between Fonterra and/or Z Energy and his former Chief Policy Advisor regarding the Smith v Fonterra case take place?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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My office has sought assistance from the Department of Internal Affairs to ascertain when any meeting on this matter took place and if it was recorded. I am advised that actions include engagement with a former Ministerial staff member and…

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Question 28500 (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 8 June 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

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As Minister Responsible for Ministerial Services, I have not received any papers or advice in the specified period.

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Question 28593 (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 8 June 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 28598 (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 8 June 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 28599 (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 8 June 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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28680, 28687 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • 28680 (matches this search)

    What assessment, if any, has the Government undertaken of the risk that political donations linked to fast‑track applicants or associated individuals or entities could undermine public confidence in the integrity or independence of…

  • 28687 (matches this search)

    Does the Government consider political donations made by Fast-track applicants create a risk of perceived preferential access; if not, why not?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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There is a well-established process for managing Ministerial conflicts of interest, including in the fast-track approvals context. The Audit Office completed an inquiry on this topic in June 2025, here:…

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Question 28682 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    How many Fast-track applicants, applicant representatives, directors, shareholders, consultants, lobbyists, or associated entities, if any, attended fundraising events, dinners, receptions, or similar events organised by or for any…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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I do not hold information relating to fundraising events’ attendance organised by political parties in my capacity as the Prime Minister.

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Question 28686 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    Has the Government sought or received any advice on whether the Auditor-General’s 2025 inquiry examined political donations made after the Fast-track Approvals legislation was introduced; if so, what advice was received?

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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 have not received such advice from DPMC. The scope of the inquiry is clear from the Audit Office’s report.

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Question 28693 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    Has the Government undertaken any assessment of the cumulative value of political donations made by Fast-track applicants, applicant representatives, directors, shareholders, consultants, lobbyists, or associated entities since 1 January…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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I have not undertaken such assessment in my capacity as the Prime Minister. Political parties must send an annual return relating to the donations they receive to the Electoral Commission. This information is publicly available: Party…

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Question 28695 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    Has the Government received any advice regarding risks to public confidence arising from political donations made by Fast-track applicants or associated entities; if so, from whom and on what date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

In my capacity as Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). I advise that my office received advice from DPMC in May 2024 regarding the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024.

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8 questions (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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Matching question numbers: 28721 (2026), 28722 (2026), 28723 (2026), 28724 (2026)

  • 28717 (matches this search)

    How many concerns, if any, regarding actual or perceived conflicts of interest in the Fast-track process have been raised with the Prime Minister or the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet since 1 January 2024?

  • 28718 (matches this search)

    Has any Minister exercising powers under the Fast-track Approvals Act 2024 recused themselves from any fast-track matter due to an actual, perceived, or potential conflict of interest; if so, on what date and in relation to which project?

  • 28719 (matches this search)

    How many conflict declarations, if any, relating to Fast-track matters resulted in a Minister taking any other management action?

  • 28720 (matches this search)

    How many conflict declarations, if any, relating to Fast-track matters resulted in a Minister standing aside from receiving papers?

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  • 28721 (matches this search)

    How many conflict declarations, if any, relating to Fast-track matters resulted in a Minister recusing themselves?

  • 28722 (matches this search)

    How many conflict declarations, if any, relating to Fast-track matters resulted in a Minister transferring decision-making responsibility?

  • 28723 (matches this search)

    What number of conflicts‑of‑interest declarations, if any, made by Ministers involved individuals or entities that had contributed political donations to a governing party or to a Minister’s electoral campaign?

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    How many Ministers have declared an actual, perceived, or potential conflict of interest relating to any Fast-track applicant, representative, shareholder, director, consultant, lobbyist, or associated entity, since the 5 December 2023?

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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). On my behalf, the Cabinet Office supports Ministers in identifying and managing conflicts of interest that may…

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Question 28347 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    In how many cases, if any, was a director or member of a board or committee excluded from or absent for more than one-third of agenda items during their tenure at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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I am advised that no member of the Prime Minister's Science, Innovation and Technology Advisory Council has missed more than a third of the agenda items for any reason. I also refer the member to my response to Written Parliamentary…

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Question 28351 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What total fees or other remuneration, if any, were paid to each director or member of a board or committee subject to a conflict of interest management plan at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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I am advised that members of the Prime Minister's Science, Innovation and Technology Advisory Council are paid subject to the Cabinet Fees Framework for members appointed to bodies in which the Crown has an interest (2025). Of the nine…

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Question 28352 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What total fees or other remuneration, if any, were paid to each director or member of a board or committee subject to a conflict of interest management plan at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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I refer the member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 28073 (2026) and 28351 (2026).

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Question 28003 (2026)

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What correspondence, including emails and letters, if any, has he received from Hon Matt Doocey regarding the Pegasus Golf Course for the month beginning 8 May 2026?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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None.

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Question 28064 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with ASEAN countries about the US call…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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I refer the member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 28075 (2026) provided in my capacity as Prime Minister. I also refer the member to the response to Written Parliamentary Question 28060 (2026) provided by the Minister of…

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Question 28065 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with OECD countries about the US call…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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I refer the member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 28072 (2026) provided in my capacity as Prime Minister. I also refer the member to the response to Written Parliamentary Question 28055 (2026) provided by the Minister of…

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Question 28068 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with OECD countries about the US call…

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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 response to Written Parliamentary Question 28072 (2026) provided in my capacity as Prime Minister. I also refer the member to the response to Written Parliamentary Question 28055 (2026) provided by the Minister of…

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Question 28070 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with ASEAN countries about the US call…

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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 response to Written Parliamentary Question 28075 (2026) provided in my capacity as Prime Minister. I also refer the member to the response to Written Parliamentary Question 28060 (2026) provided by the Minister of…

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Question 28072 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with OECD countries about the US call…

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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 and Minister for National Security and Intelligence, neither I nor my staff have sent or received correspondence from the OECD countries about the US call to lift Defence spending to 3.5 percent of a…

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Question 28073 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many people, if any, appointed or reappointed by the Minister since 27 November 2023 to any board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible…

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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 28075 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with ASEAN countries about the US call…

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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 and Minister for National Security and Intelligence, neither I nor my staff have sent or received correspondence from the ASEAN countries about the US call to lift Defence spending to 3.5 percent of a…

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Question 28090 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with the US embassy or other US…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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I refer the member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 28104 (2026) provided in my capacity as Prime Minister. I refer the member to the response to Written Parliamentary Question 28085 (2026) provided by the Minister of…

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Question 28096 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with the US embassy or other US…

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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 response to Written Parliamentary Question 28104 (2026) provided in my capacity as Prime Minister. I refer the member to the response to Written Parliamentary Question 28085 (2026) provided by the Minister of…

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Question 28097 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many agenda items, if any, was each director or member of any board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible excluded from or absent for…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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I am advised that no members of the Prime Minister's Science, Innovation and Technology Advisory Council have been excluded from any agenda items for conflict of interest or other reason. I also refer the member to my response to Written…

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Question 28102 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with Five Eyes countries about the US…

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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 response to Written Parliamentary Question 28105 (2026) provided in my capacity as Prime Minister. I refer the member to the response to Written Parliamentary Question 28079 (2026) provided by the Minister of…

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Question 28104 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with the US embassy or other US…

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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 and Minister for National Security and Intelligence, neither I nor my staff have sent or received correspondence from the Embassy of the United States about the US call to lift Defence spending to 3.5…

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Question 28105 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with Five Eyes countries about the US…

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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 and Minister for National Security and Intelligence, neither I nor my staff have sent or received correspondence from the Five Eyes countries about the US call to lift Defence spending to 3.5 percent of a…

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27881, 27886, 27895 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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  • 27881 (matches this search)

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with any other Minister or member of…

  • 27886 (matches this search)

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with any other Minister or member of…

  • 27895 (matches this search)

    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with any other Minister or member of…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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There were texts and emails between my office and Hon Chris Penk between 31 May 2026 and 5 June 2026. There was also a phone call between the Minister and one of my staff on 5 June 2026.

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Question 27887 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with any other Minister or member of…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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None.

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26970, 27248 (2026)

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    26970 (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 1 June 2026, by title and date?

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    27248 (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 1 June 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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26972, 27244 (2026)

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    26972 (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 1 June 2026, by title and date?

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    27244 (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 1 June 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 26982 (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 1 June 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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

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Question 26984 (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 1 June 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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26995, 27144 (2026)

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    26995 (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 1 June 2026, by title and date?

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    27144 (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 1 June 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

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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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26997, 27139 (2026)

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    26997 (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 1June 2026, by title and date?

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    27139 (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 1 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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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 27146 (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 1 June 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

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As Minister, I received the following paper: • Internal Affairs draft Strategic Intentions 2026-2030

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Question 27250 (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 1 June 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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I have delivered no papers to Cabinet.

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9 questions (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 27505 (2026), 27506 (2026), 27759 (2026), 27761 (2026), 27763 (2026)

  • 27498 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, did the Minister or their officials receive recommending against, or proposing a lower figure than, any board fee increase the Minister subsequently approved since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown…

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    What additional payments, allowances, or expenses, if any — including but not limited to meeting fees, daily rates, travel, or accommodation — were paid to board or committee members of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or…

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    What is the total amount, if any, paid in board and committee fees by each agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 27 November 2023, broken down by…

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    How many board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve since 27 November 2023 that exceeded the rate or range in the Cabinet Fees Framework for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the…

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    How many board or committee appointments and reappointments, if any, did the Minister make since 27 November 2023 to any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down by…

  • 27506 (matches this search)

    What board fees, if any, are currently paid to the chair and to each member of every board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down…

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    How many board fee increases, if any, approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible were backdated or applied retrospectively,…

  • 27761 (matches this search)

    What is the total additional annual cost, if any, of all board fee increases approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 across any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible,…

  • 27763 (matches this search)

    What board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve for any board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, broken…

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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 27716 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does he know the job title of the Z Energy staff member who provided a document to his former Chief Policy Advisor regarding the Smith v Fonterra case, and if so, what is it?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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No.

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Question 27720 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does he know the job title of the Fonterra staff member who provided a document to his former Chief Policy Advisor regarding the Smith v Fonterra case, and if so, what is it?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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No.

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9 questions (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 26477 (2026), 26497 (2026), 26498 (2026), 26501 (2026), 26507 (2026)

  • 26101 (matches this search)

    How many financial settlements, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible…

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    How many confidential settlement agreements, non-disclosure agreements or confidentiality clauses, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity,…

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    What is the total expenditure, actual or projected, if any, on staff redundancies across all agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible arising from Budget 2026 decisions,…

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    What is the total amount, if any, spent by agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026,…

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    What new spending initiatives or Budget bids, if any, did the Minister or their agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, submit for Budget 2026, listed by title, amount sought,…

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    How many staff, if any, at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, since 27 November 2023, have been made redundant, broken down by month and by (a) voluntary redundancy…

  • 26498 (matches this search)

    Which agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible, if any, have been required to identify or deliver baseline savings or staffing reductions since 27 November 2023, and how…

  • 26501 (matches this search)

    What is the total sum, if any, spent on wages for any contractors and consultants who have been previously employed in a different capacity at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is…

  • 26507 (matches this search)

    What redundancy or restructuring costs, if any, have been incurred by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by organisation, the number of…

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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 am not responsible for any agencies or departments. Ministerial Services is administered by the Department of Internal Affairs, and part of Vote Internal Affairs.

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26111, 26198 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 26111 (matches this search)

    Has the Minister had any lobbying or advocacy meetings since 27 November 2023 that do not appear in the Minister's published diary, and if so, on what dates, with whom, and for what purpose, as at 5 June 2026?

  • 26198 (matches this search)

    Has the Minister had any lobbying or advocacy meetings since 27 November 2023 that do not appear in the Minister's published diary, and if so, on what dates, with whom, and for what purpose, as at 5 June 2026?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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Any formal meetings I have as Prime Minister with lobbyists, advocacy groups, or any other organisations are recorded in my ministerial diaries which are proactively released. However, as the Member will well know, all Ministers and…

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Question 26121 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does the Minister, or any member of their office, hold or store any official information relating to their portfolio or ministerial duties in private or personal email accounts, and if so, what steps are being taken to ensure that…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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As the Minister for Ministerial Services, I can confirm my office relies upon policies and procedures on information management produced by the Department of Internal Affairs. The Department of Internal Affairs has a strict policy on…