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9760, 9768 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 9760 (matches this search)

    What international travel, if any, has been undertaken by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office since 27 November 2023, listed by destination, purpose, dates of travel, and total cost including flights, accommodation, and per…

  • 9768 (matches this search)

    What domestic travel expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister or any member of the Minister's office in each quarter since November 2023, broken down by quarter and by travel category (flights, accommodation, ground transport, or…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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For the period since 27 November 2023, I am advised that providing a detailed breakdown of international travel undertaken would require a substantial collation of information. This would divert staff from their core duties. In accordance…

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Question 9761 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What independent reviews, evaluations, or inquiries, if any, have been commissioned by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the name or subject of 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, 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 9769 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What redundancy or restructuring costs, if any, have been incurred by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the number of positions disestablished, and the…

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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 56173 (2025). In addition, information on redundancy in DPMC in the 2024/25 financial year is set out in the DPMC Annual Review 2024/25:…

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9893, 9958, 10065, 10104 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 9893

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister of Agriculture

    What is the total cost of the Minister's ministerial office — including all salaries, accommodation, travel, and operating expenses — for each financial year since 2023/24 (including the current financial year to present)?

  • 9958

    Recorded target Chris Bishop, Minister of Housing

    What is the total cost of the Minister's ministerial office — including all salaries, accommodation, travel, and operating expenses — for each financial year since 2023/24 (including the current financial year to present)?

  • 10065 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Christopher Luxon, Minister responsible for Ministerial Services

    What is the total cost of the Minister's ministerial office — including all salaries, accommodation, travel, and operating expenses — for each financial year since 2023/24 (including the current financial year to present)?

  • 10104

    Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment

    What is the total cost of the Minister's ministerial office — including all salaries, accommodation, travel, and operating expenses — for each financial year since 2023/24 (including the current financial year to present)?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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Further to my answer to WPQ 9760 and 9770 (2026), I am advised that it is not in the public interest to provide the information being sought within the timeframe of a written parliamentary question, as it would require a substantial amount…

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Question 10066 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much has been spent on external communications, public relations, advertising, or media monitoring by each department or entity for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 2021/22, broken down by department or…

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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 10067 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What surveys or polling, if any, have been commissioned by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, the organisation commissioned to conduct the survey or poll,…

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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 10068 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What communications, public relations, or reputation management contracts, if any, have been entered into by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, supplier,…

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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 10093 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What staff engagement, morale, or culture surveys, if any, have been conducted by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, date conducted, the organisation that…

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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 10131 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What contracts, if any, have been entered into by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible with any of the following firms since 27 November 2023: McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, EY,…

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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 10321 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What new artificial intelligence or machine learning systems, tools, or platforms, if any, have been commissioned, contracted, or deployed by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible 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) is a departmental agency hosted by DPMC until 25 September…

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Question 8795 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    How much, if anything, was spent in 2024/25 and to date in 2025/26 on interior painting at Premier House and how many rooms, if any, were painted?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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I am advised by Ministerial Services that $67,639 was spent on interior painting and preparations (walls, ceilings, doors, skirtings & architraves) of Premier House in FY 2024/25. No interior painting has been completed in FY2025/26,…

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Question 8796 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    How much, if anything, was spent in 2024/25 and to date in 2025/26 on carpet for Premier House and how much, if any, new carpet installed was wool carpet?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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I am advised by Ministerial Services that $38,758 was spent on carpet in FY2024/25. $3,411 has been spent on carpet in FY2025/26 as at 28 February 2026. All new carpet installed is 100% New Zealand wool. Replacement was required as the…

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Question 8797 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    How much, if anything, has been budgeted in 2025/26 for purchasing furniture for Premier House and how much, if anything, has been spent to date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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A small programme of remedial works is currently underway at Premier House. $7,300 has been spent in FY 2025/26 as at 28 February 2026. All furniture is NZ made and manufactured and has been sourced from available products. Officials…

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Question 8798 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    What furniture costing $2,500 or more, if any, has been purchased for Premier House in 2025/26 and for each item, what was it and what did it cost?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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Ministerial Services is replacing some furniture in the function areas of Premier House where existing furniture is damaged or no longer functional. Final costs are not yet available.

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Question 8799 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    How much, if anything, was spent in 2024/25 on furniture at Premier House and for each item of furniture valued at $2,500 or more, what was it and what was its cost?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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Ministerial Services have advised that no furniture was purchased for Premier House in FY 2024/25.

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Question 8801 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    How much, if anything, was spent in 2024/25 and to date in 2025/26 on wallpaper for Premier House and how many rolls of wallpaper, if any, were purchased?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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Ministerial Services have advised that no wallpaper was purchased for Premier House in 2024/25 or to-date in 2025/26.

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Question 8802 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    How much, if anything, has been budgeted in 2025/26 for scaffolding and building wrap at Premier House and how much, if anything, has been spent to date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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Ministerial Services have advised that 175,081 has been spent in FY2025/26 as at 28 February 2026.

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Question 8803 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    How much, if anything, was spent in 2024/25 on scaffolding and building wrap at Premier House?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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Ministerial Services have advised that $200,000 was spent in FY2024/25.

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Question 8806 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    How much, if anything, has been budgeted in 2025/26 for curtains, blinds, shutters or other window furnishings at Premier House and how much, if anything, has been spent to date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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Ministerial Services has advised that as of 28 February 2026, $18,534 has been spent in FY 2025/26.

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Question 8807 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    How much, if anything, was spent in 2024/25 on curtains, blinds, shutters or other window furnishings at Premier House?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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Ministerial Services has advised that $30,703 was spent in FY 2024/25 on curtains and blinds.

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Question 8808 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    Further to his reply to Question 56334 (2025), what functional improvements to staff and function areas at Premier House are being undertaken and why are these improvements required?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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A programme of remedial work is underway; this is aligned with the long-term maintenance plan for the site. Works are required to ensure the property remains weathertight, staff and service areas are fit-for purpose, and the functionality…

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Question 8809 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    Further to his reply to Question 56334 (2025), what has been budgeted in 2025/26 for functional improvements to staff and function areas at Premier House and how much, if any, thing has been spent to date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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Ministerial Services has advised that approximately $0.250m has been budgeted for functional improvements to staff and function areas (spanning FY 2024/25 and FY 2025/26 as part of the PHRW project). $48,153 has been spent as at 28…

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Question 8810 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    Further to his reply to Question 56334 (2025), what has been budgeted in 2025/26 for cladding repairs at Premier House and how much, if any, thing has been spent to date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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Ministerial Services has advised that they are unable to separate the costs of cladding repairs. The total cost of all carpentry work as at 28 February 2026 for FY 2025/26 is $283,764.

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Question 8811 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    Further to his reply to Question 56334 (2025), what has been budgeted in 2025/26 for the full exterior repaint at Premier House and how much, if any, thing has been spent to date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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Ministerial Services has advised that $0.310m was budgeted for the exterior repaint (covering FY25 and FY26 as budgeted for the full project). $240,183 was spent as of 28 February 2026 on the exterior painting.

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Question 8812 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    How much, if anything, has been spent on the maintenance and refurbishment of Premier House in 2024/25 and to date in 2025/26 and how does that breakdown by project?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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I am advised by Ministerial Services that actual costs incurred for the maintenance and refurbishment of Premier House in FY2024/25 is available as part of the Department of Internal Affairs’ annual report, this available here -…

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Question 8813 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    Further to his reply to Question 56334 (2025), what has been budgeted in 2025/26 for roof replacement at Premier House and how much, if any, thing has been spent to date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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Ministerial Services has advised that $0.320m was budgeted for the roof replacement (covering FY25 and FY26 as budgeted for the full project). $242,961 was spent as of 28 February 2026 on the roof replacement.

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Question 8941 (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 9 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: • Budget 2026 Draft Documentation for Vote Internal Affairs - Ministerial Services Appropriations - received 11 March 2026. • Ministerial…

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Question 8635 (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 9 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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18 questions (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 8705 (2026), 8706 (2026), 8707 (2026), 8708 (2026), 8709 (2026), 8710 (2026), 8711 (2026), 8712 (2026), 8713 (2026), 8714 (2026), 8715 (2026), 8716 (2026), 8717 (2026), 8718 (2026)

  • 8701 (matches this search)

    On what date, was his office first informed of the possibility that he might be granted a Samoan matai title during his visit to Samoa during the week of 16 March 2026, and who informed his office?

  • 8702 (matches this search)

    On what date, was he first informed of the possibility that he might be granted a Samoan matai title during his visit to Samoa during the week of 16 March 2026, and who informed him?

  • 8703 (matches this search)

    On what date, was his office first informed that he would be granted a Samoan matai title during his visit to Samoa during the week of 16 March 2026, and who informed his office?

  • 8704 (matches this search)

    On what date, was he first informed that he would be granted a Samoan matai title during his visit to Samoa during the week of 16 March 2026, and who informed him?

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  • 8705 (matches this search)

    Did New Zealand’s High Commissioner to Samoa tell the Samoan Government that the Prime Minister wished to be granted a Samoan title or honour, if so, on what date?

  • 8706 (matches this search)

    On what dates, if any, has his office communicated with any member of New Zealand’s High Commission to Samoa regarding the possibility of a Samoan matai title, or other honours, being granted to him?

  • 8707 (matches this search)

    On what dates, if any, has his office communicated with New Zealand’s High Commissioner to Samoa regarding the possibility of a Samoan matai title, or other honours, being granted to him?

  • 8708 (matches this search)

    On what dates, if any, has his office communicated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the possibility of a Samoan matai title, or other honours, being granted to him?

  • 8709 (matches this search)

    On what dates, if any, has his office communicated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding a Samoan matai title, or other honours, being granted to him?

  • 8710 (matches this search)

    Has any member of his office requested that he be granted a Samoan title, if so, on what date?

  • 8711 (matches this search)

    Has any member of his office requested that he be granted a Samoan honour, if so, on what date?

  • 8712 (matches this search)

    Has any member of his office requested that he be granted a Samoan matai title, if so, on what date?

  • 8713 (matches this search)

    Has he ever requested that any member of his office investigate whether he can be granted a Samoan honour, if so, on what date?

  • 8714 (matches this search)

    Has he ever requested that any member of his office investigate whether he can be granted a Samoan title, if so, on what date?

  • 8715 (matches this search)

    Has he ever requested that any member of his office investigate whether he can be granted a Samoan matai title, if so, on what date?

  • 8716 (matches this search)

    Has he ever requested that he be granted a Samoan honour, if so, on what date?

  • 8717 (matches this search)

    Has he ever requested that he be granted a Samoan title, if so, on what date?

  • 8718 (matches this search)

    Has he ever requested that he be granted a Samoan matai title, if so, on what date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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On Monday 16 March 2026, the title Tuisinavemaulumoto’otua was bestowed on me in my capacity as Prime Minister of New Zealand. While the bestowal of an honorary title is a great honour for New Zealand, I did not ask, and nor did my…

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9 questions (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 8499 (2026), 8500 (2026), 8501 (2026), 8502 (2026), 8503 (2026)

  • 8494 (matches this search)

    Has the Government received intelligence assessments from New Zealand agencies regarding the likelihood of regional escalation or threats to New Zealand interests arising from the conflict involving Iran?

  • 8496 (matches this search)

    Have New Zealand intelligence or cyber security agencies participated in any cyber-security or cyber-operations activities connected to the conflict involving Iran?

  • 8497 (matches this search)

    Are any New Zealand intelligence personnel currently seconded or embedded within United States or United Kingdom operational intelligence centres involved in monitoring or targeting activities related to Iran?

  • 8498 (matches this search)

    Have New Zealand intelligence agencies provided signals intelligence, imagery intelligence, cyber support, or analytical assistance that has been shared with partners engaged in military operations against Iran?

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  • 8499 (matches this search)

    Have New Zealand Ministers or officials participated in any discussions with United States or Britain about contributions that partners including New Zealand could make to the United States war against Iran; and if so what options were…

  • 8500 (matches this search)

    Has New Zealand been asked by the United States to contribute any intelligence or security personnel to operations as part of its war against Iran; and if so how many and where are they based?

  • 8501 (matches this search)

    Are any New Zealand intelligence and security personnel based in United States or British intelligence facilities that are actively involved in supporting the United States was against Iran; and if so how many in which countries?

  • 8502 (matches this search)

    Are any New Zealand intelligence and security agencies contributing in any way to the United States war against Iran; and if so which agencies are contributing, where and in what roles?

  • 8503 (matches this search)

    How many New Zealand intelligence and security personnel in total have been based in Middle East/Red Sea/Persian Gulf countries during some or all the last six months; and what is the breakdown of this total into personnel per country?

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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 regularly request and receive advice from officials on a range of matters relating to my National Security and Intelligence portfolio, including from the Department…

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Question 8600 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet been asked to provide information to the Office of the Auditor-General for their consideration of potential conflicts of interest around the decision to transfer Infrastructure Acceleration…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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I am advised the Office of the Auditor-General has asked the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet for information about the City Link bridge project.

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Question 8143 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Did the Cabinet Office or any Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet officials have any communications with the Hon Chris Bishop or his staff on the management of the Minister’s potential conflicts of interest regarding the Melling…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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In the period prior to 13 February 2025, the Cabinet Office met with Hon Chris Bishop on appointment and then as part of its regular reviews of ministerial interests. These meetings included discussing or reviewing his conflict of interest…

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8151, 8160 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 8151 (matches this search)

    Why did the Cabinet Office change, on 13 February 2025, their advice given to the Hon Chris Bishop on 14 December 2023 that he should not make Ministerial decisions in respect of the Melling Interchange, given his advocacy for that project…

  • 8160 (matches this search)

    Why did the Cabinet Office give advice to the Hon Chris Bishop on 14 December 2023 saying that he should not make Ministerial decisions in respect of the Melling Interchange, given his advocacy for that project as an MP?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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Cabinet Office advice to Ministers about conflicts of interest (and related information) is inherently confidential and not disclosed. This has been the approach of successive administrations, and I do not intend to depart from it.

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5 questions (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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Matching question numbers: 8236 (2026)

  • 8208 (matches this search)

    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been requested in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

  • 8209 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

  • 8210 (matches this search)

    What policy changes, if any, have occurred in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, following the Cabinet directive on 13 September 2024 that 'public…

  • 8211 (matches this search)

    What exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office circular of 13 September 2024, if any, have been granted in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that…

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  • 8236 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that 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, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). I am advised that no exceptions to the requirements set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet…

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Question 8338 (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 sent or received about the Army's Bicultural Plan by date and title?

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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 received correspondence from the public relating to the New Zealand Army’s Bicultural Plan last month.

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8437, 8479 (2026)

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office seen, if any, on estimation when the Israeli-US war with Iran will end; by date and title?

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    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office, sent, received or requested on the impact of the war at the Strait of Hormuz on New Zealand 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 and National Security and Intelligence portfolios, including from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet…

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Question 8465 (2026)

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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 8469 (2026) provided in my capacity as Prime Minister.

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Question 8469 (2026)

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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 I have neither sent nor received correspondence from the Embassy of the United States relating to the Israeli-US war with Iran. Staff in my office have…

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Question 8477 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office, sent, received or requested on the impact of the war at the Strait of Hormuz on New Zealand by date and title?

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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 8437 (2026) provided in my capacity as Prime Minister.

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Question 7793 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

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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 2 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. I am advised that DPMC publishes a monthly list of titles of advice provided to me,…

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Question 7800 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

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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 2 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. I am advised that DPMC publishes a monthly list of…

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Question 7801 (2026)

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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 2 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 7899 (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 2 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 the Prime Minister, I presented no papers to Cabinet within the specified timeframe.

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Question 7906 (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 2 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 the Minister for National Security and Intelligence, I presented no papers to Cabinet within the specified time frame.

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Question 7907 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 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 7704 (2026)

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Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, did he receive to inform his statement to RNZ on 9 March that "Relative to any of the other 195 countries in the world that are dealing with the same impacts of this conflict we are incredibly well positions and that's…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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I receive regular updates on domestic economic conditions, including on the Government’s programme of steady fiscal consolidation. Fiscal consolidation is supporting lower levels of inflation, lower interest rates, and lower public debt.…

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Question 7492 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Did any member of his office contact any member of the Office of the Minister of Broadcasting between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February 2026, if so, who?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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Yes, my media team spoke with the Broadcasting Minister’s Office regarding the lack of balance in a 1 News story that aired on 26 February.

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7493, 7496 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Did he have any discussions with the Minister of Justice regarding the Television New Zealand Board between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February 2026, if so, what was the nature of those…

  • 7496 (matches this search)

    Did he have any discussions with the Minister of Justice regarding the Television New Zealand Board between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February 2026, if so, on what date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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No. I had no discussions between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026 with the Minister of Justice regarding the Television New Zealand Board.

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Question 7494 (2026)

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    Did any member of his office contact any member of the Office of the Minister of Justice between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February 2026, if so, who?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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Yes, my media team spoke with the Broadcasting Minister’s Office regarding the lack of balance in a 1 News story that aired on 26 February.

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Question 7497 (2026)

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Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Did he have any discussions with the Minister of Police regarding the Television New Zealand Board between 23 February 2026 and 3 March 2026, regarding 1 News’ reporting on Thursday 26 February 2026, if so, what was the nature of those…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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No.