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Question 11840 (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 23 March 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 12030 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the most recent restructure, if any, to take place in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, and how many roles were affected, if any?

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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 12031 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    Since 27 November 2023, what persons, if any, have been appointed to a board role position that wasn't on a shortlist provided to you as responsible Minister?

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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). I confirm that in my capacity as Prime Minister, appointments either I approved or recommended to the…

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11765, 11766 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 11765 (matches this search)

    Of the roles added at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in the year to 31 December 2025, if any, how many are funded beyond 30 June 2026, and what is the estimated cost of disestablishing those that are not?

  • 11766 (matches this search)

    What specific roles, by title and unit, were created at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in the year to 31 December 2025, if any, and when were each of those roles created?

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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 11767 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What specific roles, by title and unit, were disestablished at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet in the year to 31 December 2025, broken down by the date of disestablishment, any redundancy costs, and the number of functions…

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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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10 questions (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 11773 (2026), 11774 (2026), 11775 (2026), 11776 (2026), 11777 (2026), 11780 (2026)

  • 11768 (matches this search)

    On what date, if any, did anyone on his behalf consult with Cabinet regarding ending his quarterly action plans?

  • 11769 (matches this search)

    On what date, if any, did he consult with Cabinet regarding ending his quarterly action plans?

  • 11771 (matches this search)

    On what date, if any, did anyone on his behalf consult with the New Zealand First Party regarding ending his quarterly action plans?

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    On what date, if any, did anyone on his behalf consult with Winston Peters regarding ending his quarterly action plans?

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  • 11773 (matches this search)

    On what date, if any, did he consult with the New Zealand First Party regarding ending his quarterly action plans?

  • 11774 (matches this search)

    On what date, if any, did he consult with Winston Peters regarding ending his quarterly action plans?

  • 11775 (matches this search)

    On what date, if any, did anyone on his behalf consult with the ACT Party regarding ending his quarterly action plans?

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    On what date, if any, did he consult with the ACT Party regarding ending his quarterly action plans?

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    On what date, if any, did anyone on his behalf consult with David Seymour regarding ending his quarterly action plans?

  • 11780 (matches this search)

    On what date, if any, did he consult with David Seymour regarding ending his quarterly action plans?

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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 actively considering the Government’s approach and looking at a broader plan for the remainer of the year, to be…

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5 questions (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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Matching question numbers: 11609 (2026)

  • 10283 (matches this search)

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Prime Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 9 March, including location, event description, and attendees?

  • 10305 (matches this search)

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 9 March, including location, event description, and attendees?

  • 10309 (matches this search)

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 9 March, including location, event description, and attendees?

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Prime Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 16 March 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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  • 11609 (matches this search)

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 16 March 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 receive a large volume of invitations to attend meetings and events. I do not believe it is in the public interest to provide this level of detail.

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10999, 11532 (2026)

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    10999 (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 16 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    11532 (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 16 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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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. I am advised that DPMC publishes a monthly list of…

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11099, 11495 (2026)

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    11099 (matches this search)

    Question published

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 March 2026, by title and date?

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    11495 (matches this search)

    Question published

    What papers, if any, did the Prime Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 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.

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11106, 11493 (2026)

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    11106 (matches this search)

    Question published

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 March 2026, by title and date?

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    11493 (matches this search)

    Question published

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 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 11499 (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 Prime Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 16 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 10992 (2026).

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Question 11524 (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 16 March 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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Neither I, nor any member of my office requested any correspondence or advice relating to the Ministerial Services portfolio in the specified period.

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10827, 10829, 10836 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • 10827 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, received from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

  • 10829 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, requested from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

  • 10836 (matches this search)

    What directions, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the National…

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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 a variety of…

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10832, 10838, 10840 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • 10832 (matches this search)

    What communication, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office received from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

  • 10838 (matches this search)

    What communication, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

  • 10840 (matches this search)

    What specific actions, if any, broken down by action taken and date, has the Minister done to prepare the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, to implement the…

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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, there has been frequent communication exchanges between myself, Ministers and agencies relating to New Zealand’s situation and potential next steps on fuel security in response to the Middle East…

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Question 10992 (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 16 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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Corrected reply: In accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 210/6, I consider that the time and resources, and hence the expense, required to answer this question within the timeframe allowed for written parliamentary questions is not in the…

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Question 11000 (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 16 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: • Monthly update on Ministerial office workforce costs - received 16 March 2026. • Monthly update on Ministerial travel costs - received 16…

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Question 11107 (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 16 March 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 11171 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 7492 (2026): if this was a written message or messages, what was the content of that message or messages?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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There was a discussion about the lack of balance in a 1 News story.

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Question 11172 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 7492 (2026): was contacting any member of the TVNZ Board discussed?

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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 11173 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 7492 (2026): was contacting TVNZ management discussed?

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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 11174 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 7492 (2026): what was discussed?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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The lack of balance in a story on 1News.

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Question 11175 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 7492 (2026): in what format did this take place?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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Via phone and text message.

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Question 11176 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 7492 (2026): what was the job title of the member of Hon Paul Goldsmith’s media team who spoke with your media team?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

Press secretary.

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Question 11177 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 7492 (2026): what was the job title of the member of the media team who spoke with the Broadcasting Minister’s Office?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

Press Secretary.

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Question 11178 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 7492 (2026): on what date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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26 and 27 February 2026.

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Question 11179 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 7494 (2026): if this was a written message or messages, what was the content of that message or messages?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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The discussion involved the lack of balance in a 1News story.

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Question 11180 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 7494 (2026): was contacting any member of the TVNZ Board discussed?

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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 11181 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 7494 (2026): was contacting TVNZ management discussed?

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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 11182 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 7494 (2026): in what format did this take place?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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Via phone and text message.

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Question 11183 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 7494 (2026): what was discussed?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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The lack of balance in a 1News story.

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Question 11184 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 7494 (2026): what was the job title of the member of your media team?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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Press secretary.

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Question 11185 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 7494 (2026): what was the job title of the member of Hon Paul Goldsmith’s office?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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Press secretary.

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Question 11186 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 7494 (2026): on what date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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27 February 2026.

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11187, 11188 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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  • 11187 (matches this search)

    Further to his answer to written question 7499 (2026): did any person acting on his behalf contact any member of Television New Zealand’s management between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26…

  • 11188 (matches this search)

    Further to his answer to written question 7500 (2026): did any member of his office contact any member of Television New Zealand’s management between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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Yes. My Chief Press Secretary contacted TVNZ on 27 February.

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11275, 11276, 11277, 11278 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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  • 11275 (matches this search)

    How many Ministers, if any, declared conflicts of interest in relation to the Resource Management (Duration of Consents) Amendment Bill?

  • 11276 (matches this search)

    Which Ministers, if any, listed by name and portfolio, declared conflicts of interest in relation to the Resource Management (Duration of Consents) Amendment Bill?

  • 11277 (matches this search)

    How many Ministers, if any, recused themselves from decisions in relation to the Resource Management (Duration of Consents) Amendment Bill?

  • 11278 (matches this search)

    Which Ministers, if any, listed by name and portfolio, recused themselves from decisions in relation to the Resource Management (Duration of Consents) Amendment Bill?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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Details regarding conflicts of interest are inherently confidential and not generally disclosed. This is to ensure the confidentiality of Cabinet proceedings, to maintain the effective conduct of public affairs and, in some cases, to…

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10434, 10435, 10436, 10437 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • 10434 (matches this search)

    Why does Hon Chris Bishop’s actual or potential conflict of interest regarding Riverlink not appear on the proactive release of information about management of ministerial conflicts of interests 2023-2024?

  • 10435 (matches this search)

    Why does Hon Chris Bishop’s actual or potential conflict of interest regarding Riverlink not appear on the proactive release of information about management of ministerial conflicts of interests 1 May 2024 – 31 December 2024?

  • 10436 (matches this search)

    Why does Hon Chris Bishop’s actual or potential conflict of interest regarding Riverlink not appear on the proactive release of information about management of ministerial conflicts of interests 1 January 2025 to 30 June 2025?

  • 10437 (matches this search)

    Why does Hon Chris Bishop’s actual or potential conflict of interest regarding Riverlink not appear on the proactive release of information about management of ministerial conflicts of interests 1 July to 31 December 2025?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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The proactive release of information about the management of ministerial conflicts of interests is not a full record of Ministers’ declared interests and should not be confused with the entire list. The Cabinet Office does not publish a…

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10444, 10562, 10563 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 10444 (matches this search)

    What instructions, if any, has he issued ministers regarding the use of exceptions to the Cabinet Fees Framework since 1 November 2025?

  • 10562 (matches this search)

    What board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve between 1 October and 31 December 2025, by organisation?

  • 10563 (matches this search)

    What board fee increases, if any, has the Minister approved in 2026 to date, by organisation?

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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). In July 2025, Cabinet agreed to a revised Fees Framework for determining or reassessing the fees paid to…

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10445, 10446 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 10445 (matches this search)

    How many exceptions to the Cabinet Fees Frameworks, if any, were declined by Cabinet in 2025, broken down by Ministerial portfolio?

  • 10446 (matches this search)

    How many exceptions to the Cabinet Fees Frameworks, if any, were agreed to by Cabinet in 2025, broken down by Ministerial portfolio?

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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). In my capacity as Prime Minister and Minister for National Security and Intelligence, I presented no papers to…

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8627, 9257 (2026)

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    8627 (matches this search)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    9257 (matches this search)

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    What papers, if any, did the Prime Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March, 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 the Prime Minister, I presented the following paper to Cabinet within the specified timeframe: Proposed Overseas Travel: Prime Minister, Hon Dr Shane Reti and Hon Mark Mitchell - March 2026.

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8634, 8782, 9256 (2026)

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    8634 (matches this search)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    8782 (matches this search)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March 2026 by title and date?

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    9256 (matches this search)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March, 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 the Minister for National Security and Intelligence, I presented no papers to Cabinet within the specified time frame.

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8777, 8940, 9154 (2026)

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    8777 (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, since 9 March, by title and date?

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    8940 (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 9 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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    Teanau Tuiono

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    9154 (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 9 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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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. I am advised that DPMC publishes a monthly list of…

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8933, 9147 (2026)

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    8933 (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 9 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    9147 (matches this search)

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Prime Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 9 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. I am advised that DPMC publishes a monthly list of titles of advice provided to me,…

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Question 9447 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What hui, conferences, away-days, or staff events, if any, costing more than $10,000 in total have been held by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, event…

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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) is a departmental agency hosted by DPMC until 25 September…

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Question 9450 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What technology or software systems, if any, used by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible have been identified as end-of-life, unsupported, or requiring urgent replacement since 27 November 2023, listed by…

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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 9451 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What legal proceedings, if any, are currently being defended by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible where the total claimed or estimated liability exceeds $1 million, listed by department or entity, the nature of…

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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). I am advised that DPMC is not a party, or an interested part to, any current litigation where the total…

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Question 9454 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What property leases, if any, have been entered into, renewed, or exited by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, address, annual rent, lease term, and…

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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) is a departmental agency hosted by DPMC until 25 September…

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Question 9455 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What external legal costs, if any, were incurred by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 2020/21, broken down by department or entity and by the nature of the legal work (litigation,…

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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 9458 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What funding, if any, has been distributed by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible to any entity in which a current member of the governing parties' boards, officers, or staff hold a governance or paid role since…

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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) is a departmental agency hosted by DPMC until 25 September…

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9588, 9670, 9770, 9806 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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  • 9588

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    What hospitality expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister's office in each financial year since 2023/24, broken down by year and by category (meals, functions, gifts, or other)?

  • 9670

    Recorded target Chris Bishop, Minister of Housing

    What hospitality expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister's office in each financial year since 2023/24, broken down by year and by category (meals, functions, gifts, or other)?

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    Recorded target Christopher Luxon, Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

    What hospitality expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister's office in each financial year since 2023/24, broken down by year and by category (meals, functions, gifts, or other)?

  • 9806

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment

    What hospitality expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister's office in each financial year since 2023/24, broken down by year and by category (meals, functions, gifts, or other)?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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In addition to the first part of my answer to WPQ 9760 (2026), I have been advised by Ministerial Services that they do not record hospitality expenditure in the format requested by the Member. I therefore refer the Member to the…

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Question 9759 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What contractor or consultant engagements, if any, are currently active across any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible, where the individual contractor or consultant is being paid at a rate exceeding $200 per hour,…

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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) is a departmental agency hosted by DPMC until 25 September…