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13380, 13390 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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  • 13380 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, did the Prime Minister request between 12 June 2025 and 28 February 2026 on the implications for New Zealand's fuel security of a potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz?

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    What advice, if any, did the Prime Minister receive from DPMC prior to 28 February 2026 on the risk to New Zealand's fuel supply from a potential escalation of Middle East conflict following the Israel-Iran strikes of June 2025?

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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 on a range of matters relating to my Prime Minister and National Security and Intelligence portfolios, including from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet…

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Question 13383 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What national security or resilience exercises involving fuel supply disruption scenarios, if any, had the government conducted in the 24 months prior to February 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 DPMC led three National Exercise Programme exercises involving discussion of a range of risks,…

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Question 13388 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    Was the Strait of Hormuz closure scenario discussed at ODESC or any other national security coordination meeting between June 2025 and February 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). DPMC leads and stewards New Zealand’s strategic crisis response arrangements, the Officials’ Committee for…

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Question 13391 (2026)

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What specific dates did the Prime Minister attend meetings of the Ministerial Economic Security and Supply Chains Group?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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1 April and 16 April. I have also attended other meetings relating to fuel updates and commercial supply options on 31 March, 1-2 , 4, 6-10, 13 and 15 April.

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Question 13486 (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 23 March 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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I refer the member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 12256 (2026).

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Question 13527 (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 6 April 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 13533 (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 6 April 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 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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Question 13534 (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 6 April 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, my office received the following information: • CoS memo - Recommendation for the re-allocation of Ministerial Office Suites – received 7 April 2026.

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Question 13633 (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 6 April 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 presented the following papers to Cabinet within the specified timeframe: • Overseas Travel: Governor-General – April 2026 • Report on Overseas Travel: Prime Minister, Hon Dr Shane Reti and Hon Mark…

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Question 13639 (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 6 April 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 13708 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 30 March 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 presented no papers to Cabinet within the specified timeframe.

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Question 13721 (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 30 March 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.

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Question 13810 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What fee increases have been proposed or approved since 27 November 2023 for any chair, deputy chair, member, presiding member, or other appointed role on any Crown entity board, committee, authority, tribunal, or other statutory body…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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There are no active Crown entity boards, committees, authorities, tribunals, or other statutory bodies within the Ministerial Services portfolio.

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Question 13811 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What fee increases have been proposed or approved since 27 November 2023 for any chair, deputy chair, member, presiding member, or other appointed role on any Crown entity board, committee, authority, tribunal, or other statutory body…

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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 WPQ 13829 (2026) provided in my capacity as Prime Minister.

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Question 13829 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What fee increases have been proposed or approved since 27 November 2023 for any chair, deputy chair, member, presiding member, or other appointed role on any Crown entity board, committee, authority, tribunal, or other statutory body…

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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 13371 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Why did he not include the appointment of the Hon Mark Mitchell as Associate Minister for National Security and Intelligence in his announcement of 2 April 2026?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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I refer the member to the ministerial list https://www.beehive.govt.nz/sites/default/files/2026-04/Ministerial%20List%20-%202%20April%202026%20%281%29.pdf which was circulated to the media at the time of the announcement.

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Question 13372 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    What circumstances, if any, meant that it was necessary to delegate responsibilities within the National Security and Intelligence portfolio to an Associate Minister?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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None. I believe in providing additional opportunities to members of my Cabinet where possible.

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12249, 13105 (2026)

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    12249 (matches this search)

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 23 March 2026, by title and date?

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    13105 (matches this search)

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 23 March 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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Question 13069 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Does he consider the current arrangements for the Associate Minister for National Security and Intelligence to be consistent with the intent of the Intelligence and Security Act 2017?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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Yes.

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Question 13070 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Has the Intelligence and Security Committee been informed of the delegation of responsibilities to the Hon Mark Mitchell; if so, has that committee expressed any view on the matter?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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No, as in my capacity as Prime Minister, decisions on delegated responsibilities in the National Security Intelligence portfolio are under consideration.

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13071, 13073 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    How frequently, if at all, does he meet with the Directors-General of the NZSIS and GCSB; and will the Hon Mark Mitchell attend or hold separate meetings with those Directors-General in his capacity as Associate Minister?

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    Does the Hon Mark Mitchell receive intelligence briefings from the NZSIS or GCSB in his capacity as Associate Minister; and if so, to what classification level?

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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 Prime Minister and as Minister for National Security and Intelligence, I receive advice, and meet with a range of officials from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet and approriate national security agencies…

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Question 13072 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Is the delegation of functions to the Hon Mark Mitchell documented in a formal instrument; and will he release that instrument publicly?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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Once confirmed, these will be published on the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet’s website and in the Schedule of Responsibilities Delegated to Associate Ministers and Parliamentary Under-Secretaries which is presented in the…

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Question 13074 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Does he retain full ministerial accountability for all decisions made under the National Security and Intelligence portfolio, including those made by the Hon Mark Mitchell under delegation?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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Yes.

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Question 13075 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Has he personally reviewed all intelligence assessments provided to the Minister for National Security and Intelligence since taking office; and if not, who has reviewed those he has not?

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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, I receive regular intelligence assessments from a range of officials including from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. I will not comment…

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Question 13076 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Has he delegated any functions or responsibilities under the Minister for National Security and Intelligence portfolio to any other Minister; and if so, to whom, what functions, and when did that delegation take effect?

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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 13077 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Is it his intention to delegate further responsibilities under the Minister for National Security and Intelligence portfolio to the Hon Mark Mitchell or any other Minister?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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Decisions on delegated responsibilities in the National Security Intelligence portfolio to Hon Mark Mitchell are under consideration.

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Question 13078 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Does he consider the Minister for National Security and Intelligence portfolio to be manageable alongside the full duties of the Prime Ministership without delegation; and if so, why has he delegated it?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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Yes. Portfolio decisions are made taking into account a range of practical and political considerations.

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Question 13079 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    How many meetings of the Cabinet Foreign Policy and National Security Committee, if any, has he personally chaired since taking office?

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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 chaired the Cabinet Foreign Policy and National Security Committee. The member should note that the chair of the Foreign Policy and National Security Committee is the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

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Question 13108 (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 23 March 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, my office received the following information: • Decisions needed to draft a determination for Ministers’ and Parliamentary Under-Secretaries’ travel within New Zealand – received 26 March…

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Question 13175 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    When was the decision made that Chris Bishop would retain the portfolios of Housing and Transport following the Cabinet reshuffle of 3 April 2026; and was that the same decision that was in contemplation two weeks prior to the reshuffle?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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Decisions regarding portfolios were made in the days before 3 April.

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Question 13176 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Did his office instruct, request, or suggest to entities for which the Minister of Transport or the Minister of Housing is responsible that they prepare briefings for an incoming minister at any point prior to the Cabinet reshuffle of 3…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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No and no.

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Question 12514 (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 30 March 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 12520 (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 30 March 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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Neither I, nor my office, received any correspondence or advice relating to the Ministerial Services portfolio in the specified period.

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Question 12669 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about New Zealand ratifying the High Seas Treaty by date and title?

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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 on a range of matters relating to my Prime Minister portfolio, including from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). I have received advice from…

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12448, 12449, 12450 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Which Cabinet decisions, listed by title of the Cabinet Minute of Decision, during the period of the 54th Parliament, have NOT met Cabinet's impact analysis requirements for regulatory proposals?

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    How many of Cabinet's decisions, during the period of the 54th Parliament, have NOT met Cabinet's impact analysis requirements for regulatory proposals?

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    How many of Cabinet's decisions, during the period of the 54th Parliament, HAVE met Cabinet's impact analysis requirements for regulatory proposals?

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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. I am advised that from 27 November 2023 to 2 April 2026 there were 2,190 policy papers presented to Cabinet or a Cabinet…

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11839, 12266 (2026)

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    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 March 2026, by title and date?

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    12266 (matches this search)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 March 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 12188 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Cabinet Office considered the Auditor General’s suggestion in his June 2025 report concerning Fast-Track related conflicts of interest that it could be more transparent about how conflicts of interest are identified and managed in…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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I am advised that the Cabinet Office has considered this observation. As mentioned in the Auditor-General’s report, the Cabinet Office proactively releases certain information about the management of Ministers’ interests every six months.…

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Question 12196 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    What remedies, if any, are available to him to correct situations where a Minister has been found to have made a ministerial decision without properly managing a conflict of interest that they had in making that decision?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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I am advised that the remedies available will depend on the particular situation.

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12197, 12207 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    When, if at all, does he expect his Ministers, who recognise that they have a conflict of interest in making a decision, to discuss managing the decision making process with the Cabinet Office?

  • 12207 (matches this search)

    Does he expect his Ministers to seek Cabinet Office advice on each occasion that they identify a conflict of interest or a potential conflict of interest and if not, when does he not expect Ministers to consult the Cabinet Office on…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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Ministers are responsible for proactively identifying and reviewing possible conflicts of interests and ensuring that any conflicts of interest are addressed promptly (Cabinet Manual para 2.62). I expect them to seek advice from the…

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Question 12198 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    How, if at all, does the Cabinet Office define advocacy for or advocating for a project or person in terms of identifying or managing conflicts of interest in ministerial decisions?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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This will depend on the context; however, I am advised that the Cabinet Office has previously advised Ministers that advocacy “means making strong statements in support of, or opposition to a project or category of projects, or taking…

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Question 12208 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Is he satisfied that the Hon Chris Bishop managed his conflict of interest regarding the Melling Interchange appropriately when he decided to reallocate funding from the Infrastructure Acceleration Fund to the City Link bridge and if so,…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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As I have said previously, shortly after his appointment as Minister of Transport, Hon Bishop received advice from the Cabinet Office that he could make decisions on the Melling Interchange as Minister, putting aside his role as Member of…

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Question 12213 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to his reply to Question 8143 (2026), has he discussed Hon Chris Bishop’s conflict of interest regarding the Melling Interchange with the Minister and if so, on what dates?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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I have not discussed this matter with the Hon Chris Bishop.

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Question 12227 (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 23 March 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 10283 (2026).

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Question 12256 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 23 March 2026, by title and date?

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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 12267 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 March 2026, by title and date?

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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 11832 (2026).

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Question 12271 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice reports, briefings, aides-memoire, or any other documents, if any, has the Minister or any member of their Office received or sent that informed the decision to abstain on the recent vote at the U.N General Assembly on the…

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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 on a range of matters relating to my Prime Minister portfolio. Advice relating to the U.N General Assembly on the resolution to condemn the trafficking of enslaved…

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Question 12279 (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 sent or received about the U.N. General Assembly Resolution on the trafficking of…

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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 neither sent nor received correspondence relating to U.N. General Assembly Resolution on the trafficking of enslaved Africans and the transatlantic slave trade.

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Question 12363 (2026)

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Scott Willis

List MP · Green Party

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    Is it correct that the Prime Minister, not Cabinet, will make the final decision on the investment in Liquefied Natural Gas infrastructure?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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The final decision on the investment will go to Cabinet.

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Megan Woods

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    Recorded target Christopher Luxon, Prime Minister

    How many meetings of the Ministerial Economic Security and Supply Chains Group has the Prime Minister attended, by date?

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    Recorded target Nicola Willis, Minister of Finance

    How many meetings, if any, of the Ministerial Economic Security and Supply Chains Group has the Prime Minister attended, by date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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I attended, and continue to attend, ministerial meetings on economic security, as needed.

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Question 11832 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 March 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.