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34139, 34801 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • 34139 (matches this search)

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, have been completed regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

  • 34801 (matches this search)

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    What public engagement surveys, if any, are planned or currently underway regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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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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34305, 34505 (2026)

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    34305 (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 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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    Chris Hipkins

    Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

    34505 (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 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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

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Question 34306 (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 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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

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Question 34317 (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 27 July 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 34318 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 27 July 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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Interim reply: I refer the member to my reply to written question 10834 (2025).

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Question 34499 (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 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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I refer the member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 34306 (2026). Background

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Question 34506 (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 27 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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As Minister Responsible for Ministerial Services, I have not received official advice, but officials have worked with my office on operational matters relating to my portfolio.

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Question 34604 (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 27 July 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 the following papers to Cabinet within the specified timeframe: • Report on Overseas Travel: Prime Minister, Hon Nicola Willis and Hon Todd McClay - May 2026 • Report on Overseas Travel:…

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Question 34610 (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 27 July 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 34611 (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 27 July 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 34724 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How much, if any, is the total (finalised) budget in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, for the 2026/27 financial year on artificial intelligence-…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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In my capacity as Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). I am advised that for the current financial year, DPMC has budgeted $364,510 for its AI Adoption Programme.

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34803, 34805 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • 34803 (matches this search)

    How much, if any, is budgeted to be spent in the 2026/27 financial year in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector…

  • 34805 (matches this search)

    How much, if any, has been spent in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on consultants who advise on public sector reform management or similar, since 27…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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In my capacity as Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). I am advised that for the current financial year, DPMC has not budgeted nor spent funding for consultants in…

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Question 34138 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What procurement process, if any, was used for purchasing artificial intelligence tools, if any, currently being used within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if…

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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 has procured its artificial intelligence tools using its shared service provider…

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Question 34140 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, 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 Prime Minister, I am the responsible minister for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC). I am advised that DPMC does not use any automated approval systems.

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Question 34151 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What algorithm impact assessments, if any, have been done in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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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 34274 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    What was the cost of accessories or modifications fitted to ministerial self-drive vehicles in the last three financial years, if any, broken down by Minister and by item?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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None.

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Question 34276 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    How many ministerial self-drive vehicles were returned following the ministerial reshuffle of April 2026, and what was the average number of days between a Minister ceasing to hold the relevant office and the return of the vehicle?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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Former Ministers may retain a self-drive vehicle for up to 14 days after ceasing to hold a ministerial warrant for administrative purposes while VIP Transport arranges collection. Since 27 November 2023, one Minister has retained a…

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Question 33884 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    Has any Minister requested a specific make, model or optional feature for their self-drive vehicle since 27 November 2023, and if so, what was requested and was the request granted?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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Under the Ministers Travel Services within New Zealand Determination 2023, Ministers are entitled to one self-drive vehicle. Vehicles must meet the criteria specified in the Ministerial Self-Drive Vehicle Policy. Ministers can request the…

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Question 33885 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    Is a vehicle condition and odometer check undertaken at the point a self-drive vehicle is returned, and are any costs recovered for damage identified at that point?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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Yes. Vehicle condition is checked and the odometer reading is recorded when a vehicle is returned to VIP Transport. Where damage is identified, an insurance claim form is sent to the relevant Minister for completion and VIP Transport…

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Question 33886 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    Has any person retained a ministerial self-drive vehicle after ceasing to hold ministerial office since 27 November 2023, and if so, for how long in each case?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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Former Ministers may retain a self-drive vehicle for up to 14 days after ceasing to hold a ministerial warrant for administrative purposes while VIP Transport arranges collection. Since 27 November 2023, one Minister has retained a…

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Question 33887 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    Is a Minister required to report an accident involving a ministerial self-drive vehicle, if so, to whom?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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Yes, all damage is required to be reported to VIP Transport as soon as practicable.

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Question 33888 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    How many insurance claims, if any, were made in respect of ministerial self-drive vehicles in each of the last three financial years, and what was the total value of those claims?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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The attached table sets out the insurance claims made in respect of Ministerial self-drive vehicles in each of the three last financial years, including the number of claims and cost of each claim. FY Number Cost incl. excess (excl GST)…

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Question 33889 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    What was the total cost of repairs to ministerial self-drive vehicles in each of the last three financial years, broken down by financial year and by whether the damage was covered by insurance?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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The attached table sets out repairs which were not covered by an insurance claim and the Department of Internal Affairs paid for. I refer the Member to reply number 33888 (2026) for details of insurance claim repairs. The repairs in this…

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Question 33890 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    How many accidents, collisions or damage incidents, involving ministerial self-drive vehicles, if any, were recorded in each of the last three financial years, broken down by financial year?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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The attached table sets out the number of accidents, collisions or damage incidentals, involving ministerial self-drive vehicles recorded in each of the last three financial years. FY Number Insurance Claim No Insurance Claim 23/24 1 1 0…

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Question 33891 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, unpaid road user charges, tolls or infringement notices, are currently outstanding in respect of ministerial self-drive vehicles?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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There are currently no unpaid road user charges, tolls, or infringement notices outstanding in respect of ministerial self-drive vehicles. Road user charges and toll payments for ministerial self-drive vehicles are managed by VIP…

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Question 33892 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, traffic infringement notices were issued in respect of ministerial self-drive vehicles in each of the last three financial years, broken down by financial year, infringement type, and whether the infringement was paid by…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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The attached table sets out the traffic infringement notices issued in respect of ministerial self-drive vehicles in each of the last three financial years, broken down by infringement type, number, and whether the infringement was paid by…

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Question 33893 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    What happens to a home charging unit installed at Crown expense when the Minister ceases to hold ministerial office, and is any residual value recovered?

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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 when a Minister ceases to hold Ministerial office, and if they had an EV charger installed by the Department of Internal Affairs at their primary residence, the EV charger will remain at the residence as this is the most…

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Question 33894 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    Is a Minister reimbursed for electricity used to charge a ministerial self-drive vehicle at a private residence, and if so, what was the total amount reimbursed in each of the last three financial years, broken down by Minister?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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Yes, for full battery electric vehicles only. The attached table sets out the amount reimbursed in each of the last financial years, broken down by Minister. Minister 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26 Total Hon A Bayly $327.25 $365.69 $692.94 Hon C…

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33895, 33896 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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  • 33895 (matches this search)

    What was the total cost of installing home charging units for Ministers, broken down by Minister and by financial year?

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    How many home electric vehicle charging units, if any, have been installed at Ministers' private residences at Crown expense, broken down by Minister?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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The attached table sets out the total cost of installing home charging units for Ministers since 27 November 2023, broken down by financial year, Minister, and cost, excluding GST. Financial Year Minister Cost excl GST FY23/24 Hon S Watts…

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33897, 33906, 33907 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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  • 33897 (matches this search)

    Are fuel or charging card transactions reconciled against vehicle trip or odometer records, and if so, how often?

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    What was the odometer reading of each ministerial self-drive vehicle as at 30 June 2025 and 30 June 2026, broken down by Minister?

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    How many kilometres were travelled by each ministerial self-drive vehicle in the 2025/26 financial year, broken down by Minister?

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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 this information is not available as ministerial self-drive vehicles do not have GPS, nor are odometer readings monitored in such a way as to make this information readily accessible.

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Question 33898 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    How many fuel or charging card transactions, if any, in respect of ministerial self-drive vehicles have been queried, declined, reversed or reimbursed in each of the last three financial years, broken down by financial year and by reason?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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None.

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Question 33899 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    How many fuel or charging card transactions, if any, in respect of ministerial self-drive vehicles in the last three financial years were for goods or services other than fuel or charging, broken down by financial year and by category of…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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The attached table sets out fuel or charging card transactions relating to ministerial self-drive vehicles only that were for goods or services other than fuel or charging during the last three financial years. The information is broken…

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Question 33900 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    Is a fuel card or charging card issued in respect of each ministerial self-drive vehicle?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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Yes.

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33901, 33902 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    What was the total fuel or charging card expenditure for ministerial self-drive vehicles in the 2025/26 financial year, broken down by Minister?

  • 33902 (matches this search)

    How many fuel or charging card transactions, if any, were recorded against ministerial self-drive vehicles in the 2025/26 financial year, broken down by Minister?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

Answer

The attached table sets out the total fuel or charging card expenditure for ministerial self-drive vehicles only in the 2025/26 financial year, broken down by Minister and number of transactions. Minister Fuel & Charging Expenses - $ Car…

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Question 33903 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    Is fringe benefit tax paid in respect of ministerial self-drive vehicles, and if so, what was the total FBT liability in each of the last three financial years?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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Yes, Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) is paid in respect of ministerial self-drive vehicles. The total FBT liability in the last three financial years is as follows: • FY23/24 - $140,438.03 • FY24/25 - $139,607.28 • FY25/26 - $129,823.35

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33904, 33912 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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  • 33904 (matches this search)

    Are ministerial self-drive vehicles permitted to be used for private purposes, and if so, is any contribution required from the Minister?

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    Is any Minister currently allocated more than one self-drive vehicle, and if so, which Ministers and how many?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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Yes. Under clause 2.3 of the Ministers Travel Services within New Zealand Determination 2023, Ministers are entitled to one self-drive vehicle for use at the Minister’s discretion. No contribution is required.

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Question 33905 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    What is the annual cost to the Crown of providing each ministerial self-drive vehicle, broken down by Minister, and what is the resulting cost per kilometre travelled?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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The total annual cost for providing ministerial self-drive vehicles in FY 25/26 is $364,698.47. This figure is based on actual costs incurred during the year and is not indicative of the standard annual cost of providing ministerial…

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33908, 33909 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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  • 33908 (matches this search)

    Is a Minister required to hold a current driver licence in order to be allocated a self-drive vehicle, and is any check of licence status undertaken at the point of allocation or thereafter?

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    Who, other than the Minister to whom a self-drive vehicle is allocated, is authorised to drive that vehicle?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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The Ministerial Self-Drive Operational Guidelines do not require a Minister to hold a current driver licence in order to be allocated a self-drive vehicle. The Guidelines state that any holder of a current New Zealand driver licence may…

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33910, 33911 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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  • 33910 (matches this search)

    How many, if any, ministerial self-drive vehicles are ordinarily garaged at a Minister's private residence, broken down by Minister?

  • 33911 (matches this search)

    For each ministerial self-drive vehicle, at what location is the vehicle ordinarily garaged, broken down by Minister?

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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 does not hold information on where ministerial self-drive vehicles are ordinarily garaged.

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Question 33913 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    How many ministerial self-drive vehicles were in service as at 30 June 2026, broken down by Minister, make, model, year of manufacture, and whether owned or leased?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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All ministerial self-drive vehicles are owned by the Department of Internal Affairs. The attached table sets out how many ministerial self-drive vehicles were in service as at 30 June 2026, broken down by Minister, vehicle make, vehicle…

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Question 33914 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    Have any Crown VIP fleet vehicles been recorded exceeding the applicable speed limit in each of the last three financial years, and if so, on how many occasions?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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The attached table sets out speeding infringements recorded for Crown VIP fleet vehicles over the last three financial years, including the number of occasions. The data refers to vehicles driven by chauffeurs only. I refer the member to…

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Question 33915 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    How many traffic infringement notices, if any, were issued in respect of Crown VIP fleet vehicles in each of the last three financial years, broken down by infringement type, and who was liable for payment in each case?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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The attached table sets out traffic infringements recorded for Crown VIP fleet vehicles over the last three financial years, including the infringement type, number of occasions, and who was liable for payment. The data refers to vehicles…

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Question 33916 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    How many complaints, queries or reviews, if any, concerning the use of a Crown VIP vehicle have been received or undertaken since 1 January 2024, broken down by financial year and by outcome?

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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 33917 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

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    What was the total amount invoiced for non-ministerial use of Crown VIP vehicles in each of the last three financial years, and what amount was actually recovered in each year?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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Under clause 2.1 of the Ministers Travel Services within New Zealand Determination 2023, a Minister may use a chauffeur-driven car arranged by VIP Transport at any time for any purpose, at the Minister’s discretion. There is no invoicing…

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Question 33918 (2026)

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    Does the booking system for the VIP transport service record a purpose or category for each trip, and if so, what categories are used?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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Yes. The categories currently used are: · Passenger Carrying – bookings for the transportation of entitled users and authorised passengers. · Confidential Ministerial Documents – bookings for the secure transport of confidential…

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Question 33919 (2026)

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    On how many occasions, if any, in each of the last three financial years was use of a Crown VIP vehicle identified as non-ministerial, broken down by financial year and by the outcome in each case?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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Under clause 2.1 of the Ministers Travel Services within New Zealand Determination 2023, a Minister may use a chauffeur-driven car arranged by VIP Transport at any time for any purpose, at the Minister’s discretion. Regarding the purpose…

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Question 33920 (2026)

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    What is the policy governing the use of Crown VIP vehicles for party political or campaign purposes, and when was it last reviewed?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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The Ministers Travel Services within New Zealand Determination 2023 determines the use of Crown VIP vehicles. Clause 2.1 states that a Minister may use a chauffeur-driven car arranged by VIP Transport at any time for any purpose, at the…

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Question 33921 (2026)

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    How many kilometres were travelled by the Crown VIP fleet in each of the last three financial years, broken down by vehicle class?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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The attached table sets out the kilometres travelled by the Crown VIP Fleet in each of the last three financial years, broken down by vehicle class. FY23/24 FY24/25 FY25/26 Class 1 2,924,218 435,604 2,353,133 Class 2 431,448 259,108…

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Question 33922 (2026)

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    How many trips were provided by the VIP transport service in each of the last three financial years, broken down by Minister?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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

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The attached table sets out the number of unique VIP Transport trips provided to each Minister during the last three financial years. Each trip represents a unique booking, and journey lengths vary in terms of travel time. Accordingly, the…

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Question 33923 (2026)

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    For how long is Crown VIP fleet trip data retained, and what is the earliest date for which such data is currently held?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

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I am advised that the earliest trip data held by VIP Transport is from 1 July 2014.