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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    When, if ever, has the Minister met with the NZ College of Midwives to discuss the risk of nitrates in South Island drinking water supplies to expectant mothers, foetuses, and babies?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

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

Answer

I have not met with the NZ College of Midwives on this issue. I expect drinking water across the South Island to be below the safe drinking level of 11.3 mg/L.

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the Minister read the report by Southland Regional Council titled "Nitrogen Contamination in Southland Groundwater", dated January 2026?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

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

Answer

No. I expect drinking water across the South Island to be below the safe drinking level of 11.3 mg/L.

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Is the Minister aware of the report by Southland Regional Council titled "Nitrogen Contamination in Southland Groundwater" and dated January 2026?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

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

Answer

I expect drinking water across the South Island to be below the safe drinking level of 11.3 mg/L.

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice has the Minister for the South Island received, if any, about nitrate in drinking water supplies, including private supplies, across the South Island?

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Hon James Meager

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

Answer

I expect drinking water across the South Island to be below the safe drinking level of 11.3 mg/L.

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    When, if ever, has the Minister for the South Island met with the Minister for Local Government, Minister for Health, and/or Minister for the Environment about nitrate in drinking water sources, including private bore sources, during this…

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Hon James Meager

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

Answer

I have not met with these Ministers on this issue. I expect drinking water across the South Island to be below the safe drinking level of 11.3 mg/L.

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    When did the Minister become aware that the previous water supply for Laghmor School exceeded the legal limit for nitrate in drinking water?

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Hon James Meager

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

Answer

I was first made aware of a scare campaign on this issue 4 August 2026.

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Does the Minister agree with the Minister for the Environment's response to written question 6172 (2026), in which the Minister stated that "Yes. The sources of nitrate pollution are well documented...", when asked if she accepted the…

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Hon James Meager

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

Answer

Yes.

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What is the Minister's response, if any, to the Environment Southland report on nitrate contamination in groundwater which shows that "approximately 1,530 people on private supplies and 13,632 on public groundwater supplies are served by…

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Hon James Meager

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

Answer

The report shows the importance of making it easier and cheaper to improve water supplies, build more water storage, and enable projects like Managed Aquifer Recharge and Near River Recharge to improve our aquifers.

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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 3 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

Answer

MYD Report: Contract Consolidation Progress Update (REP/26/6/422) – Received 3 August 2026. MYD Aide-Memoire: Attendance at the Young Enterprise Agenda Launch Event (REP/26/8/628) – Received 3 August 2026.

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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 3 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

Answer

The titles and dates of Transport briefings received from the Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport are or will soon be proactively released here:…

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Dan Rosewarne

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 3 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon James Meager

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

Answer

MBIE – Advice: JMITC - 60 - Invitation to comment - Southern Link Inland Port project (3/08/2026) MBIE – Event Briefing: Attend the Tavendale and Partners Business Development event, 11 August 2026 (4/08/2026) MBIE – Event Briefing: Visit…

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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 3 August 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

- Ministry for Primary Industries - AM26-0781 - High Pathogenicity Influenza H5N1 in New Zealand Update (03/08/2026) - Department of Conservation - Status Report for the Minister for Hunting and Fishing 55 Week Beginning 10 August 2026…

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp messages, Signal messages, or any other form of written or electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of the Minister’s office sent or received…

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Hon James Meager

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

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None.

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp messages, Signal messages, or any other form of written or electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of the Minister’s office sent or received…

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Hon James Meager

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

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None.

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp messages, Signal messages, or any other form of written or electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of the Minister’s office sent or received…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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None.

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp messages, Signal messages, or any other form of written or electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of the Minister’s office sent or received…

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

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None.

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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 3 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

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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 3 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

Answer

- Maritime Transport (Infringement Fees for Offences Regulations – Queenstown Lakes District Council Navigation Safety Bylaw 2025/Te Ture ā-Rohe mō te Haumaru Whakatere 2025) Regulations 2026 – 3 August 2026 - Maritime Levies Amendment…

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 3 August 2026, by title and date?

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Hon James Meager

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

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 3 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

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

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None.

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

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

Answer

MYD Report: Procurement Update: Youth Development Partnership and Innovation Fund (REP/26/7/590) – Received 27 July 2026. MYD Aide-Memoire: Attendance at the Student Volunteer Army Service Award Ambassador Programme (REP/26/7/607) –…

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

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

Answer

The titles and dates of Transport briefings received from the Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport are or will soon be proactively released here:…

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Dan Rosewarne

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

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Hon James Meager

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

Answer

MBIE - Fortnightly report: South Island fortnightly report to 27 July 2026 (27/07/2026) MCERT – Report: Excerpt of Local Government weekly report for week ending 30 July 2026 (30/07/2026)

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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 27 July 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

- Ministry for Primary Industries - AM26-0761 - High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza H5N1 in New Zealand: Weekly Update (27/07/2026) - Department of Conservation - 26-M-68 – Meeting with NZ Fish & Game - 29 July 2026 (27/07/2026) -…

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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 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

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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 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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None.

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon James Meager

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

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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 27 July 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

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

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None.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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Nil

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

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Nil

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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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 34788 (2026).

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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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 34786 (2026).

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

Answer

Nil

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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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 34790 (2026).

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

Answer

Nil

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

Answer

Nil

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

Answer

I am advised that the CAA has undertaken one direct source procurement for an artificial intelligence (AI) proof-of-concept project. The CAA has also purchased a limited number of Microsoft Copilot licences for a product trial through its…

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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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 34117 (2026).

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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 34118 (2026).

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What automated approvals, if any, are currently operating within the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any?

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 34120 (2026).

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport

Answer

Nil

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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 34129 (2026).

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Since receiving the letter titled "2026 02 20 Minister for the South Island - Mayoral Joint Priorities" on 2 March 2026 and directing his "office to review the information and gather relevant context and input from the appropriate…

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Hon James Meager

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

Answer

I advocate for projects that demonstrate clear community benefits, are well developed, and align with the Government's priorities for economic growth, infrastructure, resilience and regional development.

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Has the Minister received a formal request/s from Christchurch City Council (CCC) and/or the Mayor of Christchurch in 2026 to meet with the governing body of CCC and/or CCC, and if so, when did he receive the request/s and has he formally…

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Hon James Meager

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

Answer

In 2026, I received two invitations from Christchurch City Council and/or the Mayor of Christchurch. The first was on 12 March 2026, when I was copied into letter regarding a request for a meeting with Hon Nicola Willis and Hon Paul…

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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 19 July 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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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 19 July 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

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

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 19 July 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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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 19 July 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth

Answer

None.

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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 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

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

Answer

- Department of Conservation - 26-M-64 - NZDA National Conference and Expo (20/07/2026) - Department of Conservation - ADVM-95 - Covering advice for Fish and Game Annual Anglers Notice Submission (21/07/2026) - Department of Conservation -…

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Dan Rosewarne

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 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Hon James Meager

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

Answer

MBIE - Aide Memoire: Context on Canterbury Ambition (20/07/2026) MCERT – Report: Excerpt of Local Government weekly report for week ending 23 July 2026 (23/07/2026)