Search written questions to Ministers and the replies they have received.
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Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
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What correspondence, if any, has the Minister had from countries regarding the supply of critical minerals to the United States?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment
None.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
Has the United States, in communication with the New Zealand government, threatened or warned of increased tariffs on New Zealand exports if New Zealand does not enter a critical minerals framework with the United States, and if so, what…
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment
No.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
Recorded target Winston Peters, Minister of Foreign Affairs
Why is the Government discussing a critical minerals framework with the United States?
Recorded target Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment
Why is the Government discussing a critical minerals framework with the United States?
Answered by
Rt Hon Winston Peters
List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs
Discussions with the United States on critical mineral cooperation are informed by New Zealand's Minerals Strategy to 2040. The Minerals Strategy recognises that international cooperation on critical minerals contributes to strengthened…
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What would the purpose, if any, be of a critical minerals framework with the United States?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment
I refer the Member to the response to WPQ 1993 (2026).
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding a critical minerals framework with the United States, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment
I received the following: • A non-binding Framework on critical minerals between the United States and New Zealand (30 January 2026) • Going For Growth Trade and Investment Ministerial Group (26 January 2026) • US-NZ Critical Minerals…
Asked by
Damien O'Connor
List MP · 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 period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), listed by agency, title and date…
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment
I refer the Member to the attached table. Five titles are withheld under Speaker's Ruling 199/6 as it is not in the public interest to release.
Asked by
Cushla Tangaere-Manuel
Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party
(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 period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), listed by agency, title and date…
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry
I refer the Member to the attached table. One title is withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6 as it is not in the public interest to release. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.
Asked by
Peeni Henare
List MP · Labour Party
(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 period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), listed by agency, title and date…
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs
I received one briefing. The title is withheld under Speaker's Ruling 199/6 as it is not in the public interest to release.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(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 period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), listed by agency, title and date…
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture
I refer the Member to the attached table. Four titles are withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6 as it is not in the public interest to release. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.
Asked by
Damien O'Connor
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment
I took the following papers: 27/01/2026 Report on Overseas Travel: Hon Todd McClay – November 2025 27/01/2026 Proposed Overseas Travel: Hon Todd McClay – January 2026
Asked by
Cushla Tangaere-Manuel
Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry
None.
Asked by
Peeni Henare
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs
None.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture
The papers titled ‘The New Zealand Meat Board: Appointment’ and ‘New Zealand Dairy Core Database Access Panel: Appointment’.
Asked by
Lawrence Xu-Nan
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
Has the US government contacted the NZ government regarding the World Trade Organisation since November 2025; if so, what was the content of the contact made?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment
I am advised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, that New Zealand and the United States maintain regular contact, primarily led by our respective permanent missions in Geneva, on the full span of trade matters addressed through…
Asked by
Lawrence Xu-Nan
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What reports, briefings, emails, memos, aides-memoire, notes or written advice, if any, has the Minister and/or his Office received regarding the World Trade Organisation since November 2025; listed by date, title, and agency received?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment
I received the following: - 14/01/26 Brief for Meeting: Switzerland 21-23 January 2026 - 1/12/25 Submission: WTO Ministerial Conference 14: WTO Reform Agenda - 18/11/25 Submission: WTO Plurilateral on Investment Facilitation for…
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received about the US trying to acquire Greenland?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs
None.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received about the US military intervention into Venezuela by date and title?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs
None.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received about US President Donald Trump's 'board of peace' by date and title?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs
None.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister sent or received from any other Minister about the US trying to acquire Greenland by…
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs
None.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 December 2025 by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs
None.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister sent or received from any other Minister about US President Donald Trump's 'board of…
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs
None.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received about the US military intervention into Venezuela by date and title?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment
None.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received about the US trying to acquire Greenland?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment
The paper titled "United States Pressure on Denmark and Greenland"
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received about US President Donald Trump's 'board of peace' by date and title?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment
The paper titled "Invitation to join US-led ‘Board of Peace'"
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister sent or received from any other Minister about the US trying to acquire Greenland by…
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment
None.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office sent or received about the US leaving the World Health Organization (WHO) listed by agency, title and date?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs
None.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister sent or received from any other Minister about the US leaving the World Health…
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs
None.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office sent or received about the US leaving the World Health Organization (WHO) listed by agency, title and date?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment
None.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister sent or received from any other Minister about the US leaving the World Health…
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment
None.
Asked by
Damien O'Connor
List MP · Labour Party
(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 15 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment
I refer the Member to the attached table. Four titles are withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6 as it is not in the public interest to release.
Asked by
Cushla Tangaere-Manuel
Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party
(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 15 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry
None.
Asked by
Peeni Henare
List MP · Labour Party
(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 15 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs
I received the following: 15/12/25 Submission: Government Appointments in 2026 15/12/25 Submission - Niue Renewable Energy Project - Funding Approval 15/12/25 Post-2025 climate related support for developing countries
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(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 15 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture
I refer the Member to the attached table. One title is withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6 as it is not in the public interest to release. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.
Asked by
Damien O'Connor
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 December 2025, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment
I took the following: Report on Overseas Travel: Hon Chris Penk on behalf of Hon Todd McClay – G20 Trade and Investment Ministers Meeting October 2025
Asked by
Cushla Tangaere-Manuel
Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 December 2025, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry
The paper titled ‘New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme: Approval to publicly consult on changes to cost recovery settings’
Asked by
Peeni Henare
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 December 2025, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs
None.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 December 2025, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture
None.
Asked by
Damien O'Connor
List MP · Labour Party
(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 8 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment
I refer the Member to the attached table. Five titles are withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6 as it is not in the public interest to release.
Asked by
Cushla Tangaere-Manuel
Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party
(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 8 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry
I refer the Member to the attached table. Three titles are withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6 as it is not in the public interest to release. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.
Asked by
Peeni Henare
List MP · Labour Party
(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 8 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs
None.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(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 8 December 2025, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture
I refer the Member to the attached table. Four titles are withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6 as it is not in the public interest to release. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.
Asked by
Damien O'Connor
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 December 2025, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment
I took the following: New Zealand – Singapore Agreement on Trade in Essential Supplies: Approval for Final Outcomes, Signature and Ratification
Asked by
Cushla Tangaere-Manuel
Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 December 2025, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry
None.
Asked by
Peeni Henare
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 December 2025, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs
None.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 December 2025, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture
None.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(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, since December 10 2025, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs
None
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 December 2025 by title and date?
Answered by
Hon Todd McClay
Member for Rotorua · National Party · Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs
None.