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Question 26998 (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 1 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs

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None.

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Question 27112 (2026)

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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 week beginning 1 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

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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.

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Question 27169 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · 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 1 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

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I refer the Member to the attached table. Two 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.

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Question 27170 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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 week beginning 1 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs

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None.

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Question 27206 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

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 week beginning 1 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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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. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Question 27217 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 1 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

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None.

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Question 27274 (2026)

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Cushla Tangaere-Manuel

Member for Ikaroa-Rāwhiti · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 1 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Forestry

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'Climate Change (Forestry) Amendment Regulations 2026' and 'Climate Change (Emissions Rulings: Fees and Charges) Amendment Regulations 2026' were considered by Cabinet.

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Question 27275 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 1 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs

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None.

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Question 27311 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 1 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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None.

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Question 27323 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, did the Minister or their officials receive recommending against, or proposing a lower figure than, any board fee increase the Minister subsequently approved since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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None.

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Question 27325 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the total amount, if any, paid in board and committee fees by each agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 27 November 2023, broken down by…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I am advised that this information is not held centrally by the Ministry for Primary Industries. In accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 210/6, I consider that the time and resources, and hence the expense, required to collate this information…

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Question 27329 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many board or committee appointments and reappointments, if any, did the Minister make since 27 November 2023 to any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down by…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I refer the Member to the attached table. I am advised there were no board fee increases included in the appointment or reappointment of a member.

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Question 27330 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What additional payments, allowances, or expenses, if any — including but not limited to meeting fees, daily rates, travel, or accommodation — were paid to board or committee members of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I am advised that this information is not held centrally by the Ministry for Primary Industries. In accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 210/6, I consider that the time and resources, and hence the expense, required to collate this information…

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Question 27332 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve since 27 November 2023 that exceeded the rate or range in the Cabinet Fees Framework for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I am advised, none.

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Question 27333 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What board fees, if any, are currently paid to the chair and to each member of every board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I am advised that the time and resources, and hence the expense, required to answer this question within the timeframe allowed for written parliamentary questions is not in the public interest, in accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 210/6.

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Question 27527 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, did the Minister or their officials receive recommending against, or proposing a lower figure than, any board fee increase the Minister subsequently approved since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

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None.

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Question 27530 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What additional payments, allowances, or expenses, if any — including but not limited to meeting fees, daily rates, travel, or accommodation — were paid to board or committee members of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

Answer

For New Zealand Trade and Enterprise I refer the Member to the attached table. I am advised board members do not receive any payments or allowances in addition to their annual board fee. For Invest NZ, I am advised it is not possible to…

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Question 27531 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the total amount, if any, paid in board and committee fees by each agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 27 November 2023, broken down by…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

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I am advised New Zealand Trade and Enterprise has paid a total of $284,846 in board fees for the current financial year. For prior periods, I refer the member to NZTE’s Annual Report 2023/24 (page 46) and NZTE’s Annual Report 2024/25 (page…

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Question 27534 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve since 27 November 2023 that exceeded the rate or range in the Cabinet Fees Framework for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

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None.

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Question 27535 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many board or committee appointments and reappointments, if any, did the Minister make since 27 November 2023 to any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down by…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

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I appointed to the NZTE Board two members and one Chair; and re-appointed three members and one Deputy Chair. The fees increase was paid to all members. I appointed to the Invest NZ Board six members and one Deputy Chair; and re-appointed…

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Question 27538 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What board fees, if any, are currently paid to the chair and to each member of every board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

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The NZTE Board Chair receives $82,828, the Deputy Chair receives $51,705, and Board members receive $41,364 per annum. The Invest New Zealand Board Chair receives $100,000, the Deputy Chair receives $62,500, and Directors receive $50,000…

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Question 27641 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many board fee increases, if any, approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible were backdated or applied retrospectively,…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

Answer

I refer the Member to the responses to WPQ 13770 (2026) and WPQ 27645 (2026). Board fees are generally administered directly by the organisations they represent. As such I am advised fulsome data pertaining to remuneration paid to date is…

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Question 27645 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve for any board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, broken…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I refer the Member to the response to WPQ 13770 (2026). In addition, I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Question 27646 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the total additional annual cost, if any, of all board fee increases approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 across any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible,…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I have approved four board fee increases since 27 November 2023; none have incurred additional cost to the Crown. In each case, the relevant board is responsible for its remuneration.

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Question 27774 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many board fee increases, if any, approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible were backdated or applied retrospectively,…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

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I am advised for NZTE, one board fee review was applied retrospectively and effective from 1 July 2025. The total amount of backdated fees was $56,568. For Invest NZ, I am advised none.

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Question 27776 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the total additional annual cost, if any, of all board fee increases approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 across any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible,…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

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In line with the review of the Cabinet Fees Framework in 2025, I am advised the New Zealand Trade and Enterprise board’s fees were increased on 3 December 2025 and applied retrospectively to 1 July 2025. The total additional annual cost of…

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Question 27778 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve for any board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, broken…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

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For NZTE, I have approved one fee increase on 3 December 2025. I refer the Member to the attached table. For Invest NZ, none.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 25206 (2026), 25207 (2026), 25208 (2026), 25209 (2026), 25210 (2026), 25211 (2026), 25213 (2026), 25216 (2026), 25447 (2026), 25452 (2026), 25454 (2026), 25461 (2026), 25976 (2026), 26228 (2026)

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    Will the Minister undertake a review of current and former staff members’ private email accounts to identify any official information that should be on the public record; if not, why not?

  • 25069 (matches this search)

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    What official information, if any, is held on a private email account of a current or former staff member in the Minister’s office and has not been placed on the official record since 27 November 2023; and what steps are being taken to…

  • 25071 (matches this search)

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    Has the Minister or any staff member in their office received a briefing, document, or correspondence from a company, lobbyist, or other third party at a private email account that hasn't then been forwarded to an official email account or…

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    Has any staff member in the Minister’s office used a private email account to send or receive official information since the Government took office; if so, on how many occasions since 27 November 2023?

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  • 25206 (matches this search)

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    Will the Minister undertake a review of current and former staff members’ private email accounts to identify any official information that should be on the public record; if not, why not?

  • 25207 (matches this search)

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    Has any staff member in the Minister’s office used a private email account to send or receive official information since the Government took office; if so, on how many occasions since 27 November 2023?

  • 25208 (matches this search)

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    What official information, if any, is held on a private email account of a current or former staff member in the Minister’s office and has not been placed on the official record since 27 November 2023; and what steps are being taken to…

  • 25209 (matches this search)

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    Has the Minister or any staff member in their office received a briefing, document, or correspondence from a company, lobbyist, or other third party at a private email account that hasn't then been forwarded to an official email account or…

  • 25210 (matches this search)

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    Will the Minister undertake a review of current and former staff members’ private email accounts to identify any official information that should be on the public record; if not, why not?

  • 25211 (matches this search)

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    Has any staff member in the Minister’s office used a private email account to send or receive official information since the Government took office; if so, on how many occasions since 27 November 2023?

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    What official information, if any, is held on a private email account of a current or former staff member in the Minister’s office and has not been placed on the official record since 27 November 2023; and what steps are being taken to…

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    Has the Minister or any staff member in their office received a briefing, document, or correspondence from a company, lobbyist, or other third party at a private email account that hasn't then been forwarded to an official email account or…

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    Has any staff member in the Minister’s office used a private email account to send or receive official information since the Government took office; if so, on how many occasions since 27 November 2023?

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    What official information, if any, is held on a private email account of a current or former staff member in the Minister’s office and has not been placed on the official record since 27 November 2023; and what steps are being taken to…

  • 25454 (matches this search)

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    Will the Minister undertake a review of current and former staff members’ private email accounts to identify any official information that should be on the public record; if not, why not?

  • 25461 (matches this search)

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    Has the Minister or any staff member in their office received a briefing, document, or correspondence from a company, lobbyist, or other third party at a private email account that hasn't then been forwarded to an official email account or…

  • 25976 (matches this search)

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    Does the Minister, or any member of their office, hold or store any official information relating to their portfolio or ministerial duties in private or personal email accounts, and if so, what steps are being taken to ensure that…

  • 26228 (matches this search)

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    Does the Minister, or any member of their office, hold or store any official information relating to their portfolio or ministerial duties in private or personal email accounts, and if so, what steps are being taken to ensure that…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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The deliberate use of a personal email account to conduct work activities as an alternate to using the work email provided to staff is not permitted. However, from time to time there are justifiable reasons for a private email to be used –…

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25975, 26234 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister had any lobbying or advocacy meetings since 27 November 2023 that do not appear in the Minister's published diary, and if so, on what dates, with whom, and for what purpose, as at 5 June 2026?

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    Has the Minister had any lobbying or advocacy meetings since 27 November 2023 that do not appear in the Minister's published diary, and if so, on what dates, with whom, and for what purpose, as at 5 June 2026?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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No. All Ministerial engagements are published in my Ministerial diary.

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Question 25978 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many confidential settlement agreements, non-disclosure agreements or confidentiality clauses, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity,…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I am advised that the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) provides this information as part of the annual Estimates process. The 2026/27 Estimates responses will be publicly available on the New Zealand Parliament website soon.

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Question 25979 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many financial settlements, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I am advised that the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) provides this information as part of the annual Estimates process. The 2026/27 Estimates responses will be publicly available on the New Zealand Parliament website soon.

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Question 25980 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the total expenditure, actual or projected, if any, on staff redundancies across all agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible arising from Budget 2026 decisions,…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I am advised MPI has not made any decisions about changes to its operations as part of the Government’s public sector reform programme. That work will take place over the coming months however I have an expectation that front line services…

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Question 25981 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What is the total amount, if any, spent by agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026,…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I am advised none.

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Question 26215 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many financial settlements, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

Answer

For NZTE, I refer the Member to the attached table. For Invest NZ, I am advised of one financial settlement. The total cost is withheld under Speaker's Ruling 199/6 as it is not in the public interest to release in order to protect the…

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Question 26222 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many confidential settlement agreements, non-disclosure agreements or confidentiality clauses, if any, have been entered into with employees, former employees, contractors, or office holders by any agency, department, Crown entity,…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

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For NZTE and Invest NZ, I am advised confidential settlement agreements are incorporated into their definition of financial settlements. I refer the Member to the response to WPQ 22615 (2026).

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Question 26225 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the total expenditure, actual or projected, if any, on staff redundancies across all agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible arising from Budget 2026 decisions,…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

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I am advised NZTE and Invest NZ have no current plans to disestablish roles as part of Budget 2026.

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Question 26230 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What is the total amount, if any, spent by agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible on advertising, communications, or promotional activity relating to Budget 2026,…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

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I am advised, none.

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Question 26353 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What new spending initiatives or Budget bids, if any, did the Minister or their agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, submit for Budget 2026, listed by title, amount sought,…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I am advised that the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) provides this information as part of the annual Estimates process. The 2026/27 Estimates responses will be publicly available on the New Zealand Parliament website soon.

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Question 26376 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Which agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible, if any, have been required to identify or deliver baseline savings or staffing reductions since 27 November 2023, and how…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I refer the Member to the information available below: • Mini Budget and Budget 2023: https://www.treasury.govt.nz/sites/default/files/2024-05/mini-budget-2023-4898710.pdf…

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Question 26377 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What is the total sum, if any, spent on wages for any contractors and consultants who have been previously employed in a different capacity at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I am advised MPI has engaged two contractors who were previously employed by MPI. I am advised $4,025.00 was spent on one engagement between 27 November 2023 and 31 December 2023 for an international food safety standard specialist within…

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Question 26378 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many staff, if any, at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, since 27 November 2023, have been made redundant, broken down by month and by (a) voluntary redundancy…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I am advised that the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) provides this information as part of the annual Estimates process. The 2026/27 Estimates responses will be publicly available on the New Zealand Parliament website soon.

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Question 26379 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What redundancy or restructuring costs, if any, have been incurred by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by organisation, the number of…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I am advised that the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) provides this information as part of the annual Estimates process. The 2026/27 Estimates responses will be publicly available on the New Zealand Parliament website soon.

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Question 26585 (2026)

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    What new spending initiatives or Budget bids, if any, did the Minister or their agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, submit for Budget 2026, listed by title, amount sought,…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

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I am advised, none.

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Question 26603 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many staff, if any, at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, since 27 November 2023, have been made redundant, broken down by month and by (a) voluntary redundancy…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

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For NZTE, I refer the Member to the attached table. I am advised it is not possible to provide a comprehensive answer to the rest of the question within the timeframe for answers to Written Questions, in accordance with Speaker's Ruling…

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Question 26604 (2026)

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    What is the total sum, if any, spent on wages for any contractors and consultants who have been previously employed in a different capacity at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

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For NZTE, I am advised it is not possible to provide a comprehensive answer to the rest of the question within the timeframe for answers to Written Questions, in accordance with Speaker's Ruling 210/6. For Invest NZ, I am advised none.

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Question 26609 (2026)

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    Which agencies, departments, Crown entities, companies, or other organisations for which the Minister is responsible, if any, have been required to identify or deliver baseline savings or staffing reductions since 27 November 2023, and how…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

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For NZTE, I am advised the operating baseline appropriation was reduced by $3.5 million in the 2024/25 FY, and decreased by a further $2.5 million in the 2025/26 FY. I refer the Member to NZTE’s Annual Reports for information on staffing…

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Question 26620 (2026)

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    What redundancy or restructuring costs, if any, have been incurred by any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by organisation, the number of…

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister for Trade and Investment

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For NZTE, I am advised 131 positions were disestablished and the total cost of redundancy payments was $4,545,783. For Invest NZ, I am advised none.

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Question 26738 (2026)

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    What cost pressures within their relevant portfolio Votes, if any, was the Minister informed of prior to Budget 2026 - listing any advice received on this by date and title?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I am advised that the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) provides this information as part of the annual Estimates process. The 2026/27 Estimates responses will be publicly available on the New Zealand Parliament website soon.

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Question 26742 (2026)

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    What rules or directives, if any, were sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding making bids for Budget 2026?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I am advised that the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) provides this information as part of the annual Estimates process. The 2026/27 Estimates responses will be publicly available on the New Zealand Parliament website soon.

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Question 26743 (2026)

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    Which, if any, of the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, were invited to make Budget bids as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Todd McClay

Member for Rotorua · National Party · Minister of Agriculture

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I am advised that the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) provides this information as part of the annual Estimates process. The 2026/27 Estimates responses will be publicly available on the New Zealand Parliament website soon.