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Question 38013 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    How much electricity, if any, has been generated on site at Premier House since 1 January 2017, and how much, if any, has been exported to the grid, broken down by month?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that no electricity has been generated on site at Premier House since 1 January 2017.

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Question 38014 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    What energy efficiency work, if any, has been undertaken at Premier House since 1 January 2017. including insulation, glazing, heat pumps, lighting replacement or solar generation, what did each cost, when did it occur, and what annual…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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Interim reply: I am unable to provide the answer in the timeframe provided and will provide a detailed response in due course.

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Question 38015 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    Has any assessment been undertaken since 1 January 2017 of whether Premier House is on the lowest-cost available electricity plan, and if so, what did it find?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that the electricity plans for sites that are owned, leased or managed by the Department (including Premier House) are not assessed individually, All of Government rates for electricity…

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Question 38016 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    How many official functions, receptions or events, if any, were hosted at Premier House in each month since 1 January 2017, broken down by month?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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A range of functions are held at Premier House, from private functions to Head of State / Guest of Government events. For the purposes of the response, all events held at Premier House for the period specified have been included, as it…

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Question 38017 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    What was the total cost of electricity supplied to Premier House, if any, during the period in which the property was not occupied as a residence by the Prime Minister between November 2023 and September 2024?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

Answer

Premier House is a private and secure residence for the Prime Minister, a workplace for staff, and a function and event venue. The table sets out the amounts paid for electricity supplied to Premier House for the specified period. Energy…

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Question 38018 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    How many nights, if any, was Premier House occupied as a residence by the Prime Minister in each month since 1 January 2017, broken down by month?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

Answer

Under the Members of Parliament (Accommodation Services for Members and Travel Services for Family Members) Determination 2023, a Prime Minister may reside at Premier House. Accordingly, I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs…

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Question 38019 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    How much electricity, if any, consumed at Premier House since 1 January 2017 has been used to charge electric vehicles, including Crown-owned vehicles, broken down by month?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that the amount of electricity consumed to charge vehicles at Premier House is unable to be defined.

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Question 38020 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    How many kilowatt hours of electricity, if any, were consumed at Premier House in each month since 1 January 2017, broken down by month?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

Answer

Premier House is a private and secure residence for the Prime Minister, a workplace for staff, and a function and event venue. The costs of electricity can vary with the various uses of the property. Due to the volume of data, this is…

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Question 38021 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    Which entity is the account holder for each electricity and gas account at Premier House, if any, and who pays each invoice?

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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 that the Department of Internal Affairs (the Department) is the account holder for both electricity and gas at Premier House. Invoices are paid by the Department.

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38022, 38023 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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  • 38022 (matches this search)

    What was the total amount, if any, paid for gas or LPG supplied to Premier House in each month since 1 January 2017 to the most recent month for which figures are available, broken down by month, or by billing period if amounts are not…

  • 38023 (matches this search)

    What was the total amount, if any, paid for electricity supplied to Premier House in each month since 1 January 2017 to the most recent month for which figures are available, broken down by month and stated GST-inclusive; and if amounts…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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I am advised by the Department of Internal Affairs that records for amounts paid for electricity and LPG / gas supplied to Premier House are held as a combined amount. The table sets out the amounts paid for electricity and gas for each…

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38065, 38167 (2026)

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    Teanau Tuiono

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    38065 (matches this search)

    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    38167 (matches this search)

    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 24 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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

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38068, 38161 (2026)

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    38068 (matches this search)

    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    38161 (matches this search)

    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 24 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

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

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38075, 38265 (2026)

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    Teanau Tuiono

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    38075 (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    38265 (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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In my capacity as Prime Minister, I have taken the following paper to Cabinet within the specified timeframe: Proposed Overseas Travel: Prime Minister and Rt Hon Winston Peters - August / September 2026.

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38076, 38271 (2026)

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    38076 (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    38271 (matches this search)

    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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

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Question 38087 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 24 August 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

Answer

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

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Question 38088 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 24 August 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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

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Question 38168 (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 24 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

Answer

As Minister Responsible for Ministerial Services, I received the following: • Draft Department of Internal Affairs Annual Report, 25 August 2026.

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Question 38272 (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 24 August 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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

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Question 37887 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    Does the Minister and/or their office, or any Department for which they are responsible, have any contracts with Palantir and if so what?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

Answer

In my capacity as Minister for National Security and Intelligence, I do not have ministerial responsibility for any agencies. In my capacity as the Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and…

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Question 37889 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received about Palantir by date and title?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

Answer

In my capacity as Minister for National Security and Intelligence, I have not received or sent correspondence relating to Palantir. I refer the member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 37900 (2026) provided in my capacity as…

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Question 37896 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    Does the Minister and/or their office, or any Department for which they are responsible, have any contracts with Palantir and if so what?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

In my capacity as the Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). I am advised that DPMC does not contract with Palantir.

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Question 37900 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received about Palantir by date and title?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

In my capacity as Prime Minister, correspondence I have received and correspondence sent by my office, which references Palantir, are set out below by date and title: Date Title Received 21 August 2026 Re: MOIA Reply (PMO OIA 903-2026-27)…

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Question 38002 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Would the Prime Minister expect his Ministers to recuse themselves or declare a conflict of interest if they were to personally or commercially benefit from a decision made at cabinet?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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I expect all Ministers to manage their interests in accordance with Cabinet Manual guidance.

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Question 38003 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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    Did any Ministers recuse themselves from cabinet consideration or declare a conflict or interest in relation to decisions taken over amendment papers to the Natural Environment Bill and Planning Bill?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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Disclosures of information relating to Ministerial conflicts of interest are inherently confidential and not generally disclosed. This has been the approach of successive administrations, and I do not intend to depart from it. In order to…

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37504, 37729 (2026)

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    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    37504 (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 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    37729 (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 17 August 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

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

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37510, 37731 (2026)

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    37510 (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 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    37731 (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 17 August 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

Answer

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

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37608, 37744 (2026)

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    37608 (matches this search)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 17 August 2026, by title and date?

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    Teanau Tuiono

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    37744 (matches this search)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 17 August 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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

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37614, 37742 (2026)

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    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    37614 (matches this search)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 17 August 2026, by title and date?

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    Teanau Tuiono

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    37742 (matches this search)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 17 August 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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

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Question 37754 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 17 August 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

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

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Question 37756 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 17 August 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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

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Question 37511 (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 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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As Minister Responsible for Ministerial Services, I have received the following: • A draft response in relation to Briefing – Consultation on the Remuneration Authority’s 2026 Determinations. • Pre-publication notes for the 2025-26 Q4…

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Question 37615 (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 17 August 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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

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Question 37039 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to the reply to question 35324 (2026), will he release the email of 30 July 2026 from the Cabinet Office to his Chief of Staff; if not, why not?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

A request for the email referred to would be considered in accordance with the provisions of the Official Information Act, however DPMC’s initial view is that the email may be withheld in full under section 9(2)(g)(i) of the Act: the free…

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Question 37040 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to the reply to question 35324 (2026), what other correspondence, if any, has his office received from the Cabinet Office concerning the remarks made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs in Parliament on 29 July 2026, and on what…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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In my capacity as Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). I have received no further correspondence from the Cabinet Office, a business unit of DPMC, relating to the Rt Hon…

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Question 37041 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to the reply to question 35324 (2026), what informal briefings, oral advice, or verbal updates, if any, has he received from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade concerning…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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In my capacity as Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). I regularly request and receive advice from officials on a range of matters. I have received no advice from the…

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Question 37042 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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    Further to the reply to question 35324 (2026), did his Chief of Staff reply to the email of 30 July 2026 from the Cabinet Office; if so, on what date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

No.

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Question 37043 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to the reply to question 35324 (2026), was he made aware of the existence or contents of the email of 30 July 2026 from the Cabinet Office; if so, on what date and by what means?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

No.

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Question 37044 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to the reply to question 35324 (2026), what other recipients, by job title, were included in the "to", "cc", or "bcc" fields of the email of 30 July 2026 from the Cabinet Office?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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The email was copied to the two Deputy Secretaries of Cabinet.

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Question 37045 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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    Further to the reply to question 35324 (2026), was the email of 30 July 2026 from the Cabinet Office sent in response to a request from him or any member of his office; if so, who made that request, by what means, and on what date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

No.

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Question 37046 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to the reply to question 35324 (2026), which chapters, paragraphs, or provisions of the Cabinet Manual did the email of 30 July 2026 from the Cabinet Office relate to?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

The content and details of the advice I receive from the Cabinet Office, a business unit of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, is confidential and it is not in the public interest to release it.

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Question 37047 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to the reply to question 35324 (2026), did the email of 30 July 2026 from the Cabinet Office include any attachments; if so, what was the title of each attachment?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

No.

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Question 37048 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to the reply to question 35324 (2026), at what time was the email of 30 July 2026 from the Cabinet Office sent to his Chief of Staff?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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In my capacity as Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). The content and details of the advice I receive from the Cabinet Office, a business unit of DPMC, is confidential…

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Question 37049 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to the reply to question 35324 (2026), what was the job title of the Cabinet Office official who sent the email received by his Chief of Staff on 30 July 2026?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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Secretary of the Cabinet and Clerk of the Executive Council.

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Question 37050 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to the reply to question 35324 (2026), what was the subject line of the email received by his Chief of Staff from the Cabinet Office on 30 July 2026?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

The content and details of the advice I receive from the Cabinet Office, a business unit of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, is confidential and it is not in the public interest to release it.

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36376, 36806 (2026)

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    36376 (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 10 August 2026, by title and date?

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    36806 (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 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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

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36377, 36800 (2026)

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    36377 (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 10 August 2026, by title and date?

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    36800 (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 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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

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Question 36807 (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 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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As Minister Responsible for Ministerial Services, I received the following advice during the week beginning 10 August 2026: • Further advice related to the briefing titled Approval to consult on the draft determination for Ministers’ and…

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Question 36898 (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 10 August 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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

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Question 36971 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    On what dates, if any, did he use Air Force assets to travel in order to attend a National Party event?

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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 replies to written questions 35184 and 35186 (2026).

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Question 36972 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    On what dates, if any, did he use Air Force assets to travel following attending a National Party event?

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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 replies to written questions 35184 and 35186 (2026).