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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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Matching question numbers: 10947 (2026), 10950 (2026)

  • 10933 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, received from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

  • 10936 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, requested from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

  • 10937 (matches this search)

    What communication, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office received from the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

  • 10946 (matches this search)

    What communication, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the…

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  • 10947 (matches this search)

    What directions, if any, broken down by date and title, has the Minister or their office, sent to the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, regarding the National…

  • 10950 (matches this search)

    What specific actions, if any, broken down by action taken and date, has the Minister done to prepare the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, to implement the…

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

Answer

As Associate Minister of Transport, I am not directly responsible for the development or implementation of the National Fuel Plan. However, as the Associate Minister of Transport I have portfolio responsibility for sectors directly…

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · 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 16 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

Answer

None.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · 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 16 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

Answer

MoT: The titles and dates of briefings received from the Ministry of Transport are or will soon be proactively released here: https://www.transport.govt.nz/about-us/our-corporate-publications/proactive-releases/results. CAA: Police request…

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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 16 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Hunting and Fishing

Answer

• ADVM-39: Addressing recommendations in 'WARO Problem Statement' - 16/03/2026 • ADVM-50: Canada goose issues in the Lake Ellesmere/Te Waihora region - 19/03/2026 • Status Report for the Minister for Hunting and Fishing 40 week beginning…

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 March 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

Answer

None.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 16 March 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

Answer

None

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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 16 March 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Hunting and Fishing

Answer

None.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve between 1 October and 31 December 2025, by organisation?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Hunting and Fishing

Answer

None.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What board fee increases, if any, has the Minister approved in 2026 to date, by organisation?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Hunting and Fishing

Answer

None.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What board fee increases, if any, has the Minister approved in 2026 to date, by organisation?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

Answer

As Associate Minister of Transport, I approved the Civil Aviation Authority Board Fees increases on 17 February 2026. In accordance with the Cabinet Fees Framework, the fees are now: • Chair: $84,600 • Deputy Chair: $52,875 • Members:…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve between 1 October and 31 December 2025, by organisation?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

Answer

None

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What board fee increases, if any, has the Minister approved in 2026 to date, by organisation?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

Answer

None.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve between 1 October and 31 December 2025, by organisation?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

Answer

None.

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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 9 March 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

Answer

I regularly request advice on a range of matters from officials and I do not believe it is in the public interest to provide this level of detail. If the member wishes to see what I received in the week beginning 9 March 2026, I refer them…

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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 9 March 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island

Answer

I regularly request advice on a range of matters from officials and I do not believe it is in the public interest to provide this level of detail.

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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 9 March 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Hunting and Fishing

Answer

I regularly request advice on a range of matters from officials and I do not believe it is in the public interest to provide this level of detail. If the member wishes to see what I received in the week beginning 9 March 2026, I refer them…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What hui, conferences, away-days, or staff events, if any, costing more than $10,000 in total have been held by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, event…

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

Answer

I refer the member to the Minister for Social Development and Employment's response to written parliamentary question 9412 (2026).

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What legal proceedings, if any, are currently being defended by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible where the total claimed or estimated liability exceeds $1 million, listed by department or entity, the nature of…

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

Answer

I refer the member to the Minister for Social Development and Employment's response to written parliamentary question 9416 (2026).

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What technology or software systems, if any, used by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible have been identified as end-of-life, unsupported, or requiring urgent replacement since 27 November 2023, listed by…

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

Answer

I refer the member to the Minister for Social Development and Employment's response to written parliamentary question 9414 (2026).

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What property leases, if any, have been entered into, renewed, or exited by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by department or entity, address, annual rent, lease term, and…

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

Answer

I refer the member to the Minister for Social Development and Employment's response to written parliamentary question 9417 (2026).

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What external legal costs, if any, were incurred by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 2020/21, broken down by department or entity and by the nature of the legal work (litigation,…

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

Answer

I refer the member to the Minister for Social Development and Employment's response to written parliamentary question 9418 (2026).

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What funding, if any, has been distributed by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible to any entity in which a current member of the governing parties' boards, officers, or staff hold a governance or paid role since…

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

Answer

I refer the member to the Minister for Social Development and Employment's response to written parliamentary question 9421 (2026).

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

Answer

I refer the member to the Minister for Social Development and Employment's response to written parliamentary question 9727 (2026).

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What contractor or consultant engagements, if any, are currently active across any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible, where the individual contractor or consultant is being paid at a rate exceeding $200 per hour,…

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

Answer

I refer the member to the Minister for Social Development and Employment's response to written parliamentary question 9721 (2026).

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

Answer

I refer the member to the quarterly Ministerial expense releases - https://www.dia.govt.nz/Ministers-expense-releases.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

Answer

I refer the member to the Minister for Social Development and Employment's response to written parliamentary question 9732 (2026).

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

Answer

I refer the member to the quarterly Ministerial expense releases - https://www.dia.govt.nz/Ministers-expense-releases.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What hospitality expenditure, if any, was incurred by the Minister's office in each financial year since 2023/24, broken down by year and by category (meals, functions, gifts, or other)?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

Answer

I refer the member to the response to WPQ 9770 from the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

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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 9 March, including location, event description, and attendees?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

Answer

I receive a large number of invitations and I do not believe it is in the public interest to provide this level of detail for declined invitations. The member can refer to my published diary for invitations which were accepted.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

Answer

I refer the member to the Minister for Social Development and Employment's response to written parliamentary question 10029 (2026).

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

Answer

I refer the member to the Minister for Social Development and Employment's response to written parliamentary question 10034 (2026).

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

Answer

I refer the member to the response to WPQ 10065 from the Minister responsible for Ministerial Services.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

Answer

I refer the member to the Minister for Social Development and Employment's response to written parliamentary question 10031 (2026).

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Asked by

Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

Answer

I refer the member to the Minister for Social Development and Employment's response to written parliamentary question 10058 (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 9 March, including location, event description, and attendees?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island

Answer

I receive a large number of invitations and I do not believe it is in the public interest to provide this level of detail for declined invitations. The Member can refer to my published diary for invitations which were accepted

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

Answer

I refer the member to the Minister for Social Development and Employment's response to written parliamentary question 10096 (2026).

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

Question

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 9 March, including location, event description, and attendees?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Hunting and Fishing

Answer

I receive a large number of invitations and I do not believe it is in the public interest to provide this level of detail for declined invitations. The Member can refer to my published diary for invitations which were accepted.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What new artificial intelligence or machine learning systems, tools, or platforms, if any, have been commissioned, contracted, or deployed by any department or entity for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, listed by…

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

Answer

I refer the member to the Minister for Social Development and Employment's response to written parliamentary question 10298 (2026).

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 9 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

Answer

None.

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 9 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

Answer

MoT: The titles and dates of briefings received from the Ministry of Transport are or will soon be proactively released here: https://www.transport.govt.nz/about-us/our-corporate-publications/proactive-releases/results. MNZ: MNZ 26-006…

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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 9 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Hunting and Fishing

Answer

• 26-M-16: Wild Chix – Women in Hunting & Fishing – 10/03/2026 • Status Report for the Minister for Hunting and Fishing 39 Week Beginning 16 March – 12/03/2026 • ADVB-162: Title withheld – 13/03/2026 One title has been withheld in…

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

Answer

None.

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Asked by

Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

Answer

None

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Asked by

Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

Question

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Hunting and Fishing

Answer

I took one paper to Cabinet in the week beginning 9 March. The title of this paper is withheld in accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 199/6.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Hunting and Fishing

Answer

I refer the member to the Minister of Conservation’s response to written question 8053 (2026) as the Minister responsible for the Department of Conservation.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Hunting and Fishing

Answer

None.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Hunting and Fishing

Answer

I refer the member to the Minister of Conservation’s response to written question 8047 (2026) as the Minister responsible for the Department of Conservation.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Hunting and Fishing

Answer

I refer the member to the Minister of Conservation’s response to written question 8055 (2026) as the Minister responsible for the Department of Conservation.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Hunting and Fishing

Answer

None.

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Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

Answer

Nil