Search written questions to Ministers and the replies they have received.
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Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 18 May 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Hunting and Fishing
None.
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
Matching question numbers: 21245 (2026), 21246 (2026)
On what date, if at all, did the Minister first receive advice from the Government Chief Digital Officer, the Public Service Commissioner, the Privacy Commissioner, Treasury, or any other agency regarding the feasibility, cost, delivery…
Which AI vendors, products, or platforms are expected to be procured, expanded, or relied upon as part of savings made in Budget 2026 for votes the Minister is responsible for, if any; what is the forecast contract value of each, in which…
What evidence base, including any business cases, pilot results, productivity studies, benchmark data, or independent advice, was relied upon in determining that AI could absorb the workload of the roles being disestablished as part of…
What is the total forecast spend on (a) AI software licences and subscriptions, (b) AI-related cloud and compute infrastructure, (c) AI implementation consultants and systems integrators, (d) AI-related staff training and change…
How many, if any, of the roles being disestablished as part of savings made in Budget 2026 for votes the Minister is responsible for, if any, will have any of their functions or tasks performed, in whole or in part, by artificial…
Has any (a) algorithmic impact assessment, (b) Privacy Impact Assessment, (c) Treaty of Waitangi impact assessment, or (d) Health and Safety at Work Act psychosocial risk assessment been completed in respect of the AI tools being deployed…
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island
As part of Budget 26, Cabinet has agreed to a programme of reform aimed at transforming the public service to streamline how it is organised, accelerate digital transformation, strengthen leadership and talent and improve efficiency and…
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
On what date, if at all, did the Minister first receive advice from the Government Chief Digital Officer, the Public Service Commissioner, the Privacy Commissioner, Treasury, or any other agency regarding the feasibility, cost, delivery…
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport
As Associate Minister of Transport, I have received no such advice.
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
Matching question numbers: 21294 (2026), 21295 (2026)
Recorded target James Meager, Associate Minister of Transport
Which AI vendors, products, or platforms are expected to be procured, expanded, or relied upon as part of savings made in Budget 2026 for votes the Minister is responsible for, if any; what is the forecast contract value of each, in which…
Recorded target James Meager, Associate Minister of Transport
What evidence base, including any business cases, pilot results, productivity studies, benchmark data, or independent advice, was relied upon in determining that AI could absorb the workload of the roles being disestablished as part of…
Recorded target James Meager, Associate Minister of Transport
What is the total forecast spend on (a) AI software licences and subscriptions, (b) AI-related cloud and compute infrastructure, (c) AI implementation consultants and systems integrators, (d) AI-related staff training and change…
Recorded target Chris Bishop, Minister of Transport
Has any (a) algorithmic impact assessment, (b) Privacy Impact Assessment, (c) Treaty of Waitangi impact assessment, or (d) Health and Safety at Work Act psychosocial risk assessment been completed in respect of the AI tools being deployed…
Recorded target James Meager, Associate Minister of Transport
How many, if any, of the roles being disestablished as part of savings made in Budget 2026 for votes the Minister is responsible for, if any, will have any of their functions or tasks performed, in whole or in part, by artificial…
Recorded target James Meager, Associate Minister of Transport
Has any (a) algorithmic impact assessment, (b) Privacy Impact Assessment, (c) Treaty of Waitangi impact assessment, or (d) Health and Safety at Work Act psychosocial risk assessment been completed in respect of the AI tools being deployed…
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport
As part of Budget 26, Cabinet has agreed to a programme of reform aimed at transforming the public service to streamline how it is organised, accelerate digital transformation, strengthen leadership and talent and improve efficiency and…
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Did Treasury, the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, or the Public Service Commission advise against any element of the role reductions being made as part of savings made in Budget 2026 for votes the Minister is responsible for,…
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth
The public sector transformation announced in the Minister of Finance’s speech on 19 May is included in Budget 2026. The Budget will be followed by a proactive release of documents informing budget decisions, including advice related to…
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What savings target, if any, expressed in dollars or FTE, was set as part of savings made in Budget 2026 for votes the Minister is responsible for, by whom, and on what date, broken down by agency, department, Crown entity, company, or…
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth
For Budget 26 baseline savings targets I refer the member to page 66 and 67 of the following document: https://budget.govt.nz/budget/pdfs/summary-initiatives/b26-sum-initiatives.pdf
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Were any relevant unions consulted prior to the announcement of the role reductions being made as part of savings made in Budget 2026 for votes the Minister is responsible for, if any; if so, on what date, and were the unions provided with…
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth
I refer the member to the Minister for Social Development and Employment's response to written parliamentary question 22634 (2026).
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Was the Public Service Commissioner consulted on the role reductions being made as part of savings made in Budget 2026 for votes the Minister is responsible for, if any, and what advice did the Commissioner provide, if anything, broken…
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth
I refer the member to the Minister for Social Development and Employment's response to written parliamentary question 22651 (2026).
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
On what date, if at all, did the Minister first receive advice regarding the role reductions being made as part of savings made in Budget 2026 for votes the Minister is responsible for, if any, and from whom, broken down by agency,…
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth
As Minister for Youth, I am not responsible for any votes.
Asked by
Camilla Belich
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What is the forecast change to each published performance measure (as set out in the most recent Statement of Performance Expectations or equivalent), if any, as a result of the role reductions being made as part of savings made in Budget…
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth
I refer the member to the Minister for Social Development and Employment's response to written parliamentary question 23016 (2026).
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about the Hector’s and Māui Dolphin Threat Management Plan since March 30th 2026?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Hunting and Fishing
I refer the member to the Minister of Conservation's response to WPQ 20222 as the responsible Minister.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
How, if at all, has artificial intelligence been deployed in a customer service function in 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 · Associate Minister of Transport
MNZ and CAA have not deployed AI in a customer service function. TAIC has no customer service functions.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding any proposed merger of their department, agency, crown entity or any other body that they are responsible for, if any, listed by title and date?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island
None.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding any proposed merger of their department, agency, crown entity or any other body that they are responsible for, if any, listed by title and date?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport
None.
Asked by
Willie Jackson
List MP · Labour Party
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How many times, if any, has the Minister of the South Island, formally meet with Ngai Tahu to discuss priorities for the South Island?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island
My diary is proactively released on the beehive website and can be found here: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/minister/hon-james-meager
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What is the topic for the aides-mémoire, briefing, memo, note, report, or other advice the Minister withheld in accordance with Speaker's ruling 199/6 in respect to his answer to WPQ 17434 (2026)?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island
The topic and title requested remains withheld in accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 199/6, as it relates to matters that are currently under active consideration.
Asked by
Arena Williams
Member for Manurewa · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 4 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth
MYD Report: An evaluation of Youth Parliament 2025: Insights from young people and stakeholders (REP/26/05/322) – Received 7 May 2026.
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 4 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport
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: CAA Board…
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 4 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island
MBIE - Event briefing: Attend the Century Farms New Zealand Farm and Station Awards Ceremony, 16 May 2026 (04/05/2026) MBIE - Fortnightly report: South Island fortnightly report to 4 May 2026 (04/05/2026) MBIE - Event briefing: Meeting…
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 4 May 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Hunting and Fishing
- Department of Conservation - ADVB-204 – Title withheld - 7/05/2026 - Department of Conservation - ADVB-147 – Title withheld - 8/05/2026 - Department of Conservation - ADVB-190 – Title withheld - 8/05/2026
Asked by
Arena Williams
Member for Manurewa · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 4 May 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth
None.
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 4 May 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport
None.
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 4 May 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island
None.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 4 May 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Hunting and Fishing
None.
Asked by
Teanau Tuiono
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office seen about an invitation from the US to reopen the strait of Hormuz by date and title?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport
I refer the Member to the Minister of Foreign Affairs' response to Written Parliamentary Question 18795 (2026).
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Hunting and Fishing
Budget 2026 will be delivered on 28 May and Budget information remains confidential before that date. I direct the member to the upcoming examination of the Estimates by select committee which includes questions on cost pressures.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island
Budget 2026 will be delivered on 28 May and Budget information remains confidential before that date. I direct the member to the upcoming examination of the Estimates by select committee which includes questions on cost pressures.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport
Budget 2026 will be delivered on 28 May and Budget information remains confidential before that date. I direct the member to the upcoming examination of the Estimates by select committee which includes questions on cost pressures.
Asked by
Francisco Hernandez
List MP · Green Party
(matches this search)
What cost pressures within relevant portfolio Votes, if any, has the Minister been informed of since 1 January 2026?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth
Budget 2026 will be delivered on 28 May and Budget information remains confidential before that date. I direct the member to the upcoming examination of the Estimates by select committee which includes questions on cost pressures.
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
How many domestic and international flights have been cancelled by Air New Zealand and other carriers operating in New Zealand since 28 February 2026 as a direct or indirect consequence of jet fuel supply constraints?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport
This information is held by Air New Zealand. The Government is not involved in the day-to-day operational decisions of airlines, including decisions about flight cancellations or schedule changes, which are made by airlines on a commercial…
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What discussions, if any, has the Minister of Transport and/or officials had with Air New Zealand about the airline's jet fuel supply outlook for the period from May to September 2026, and has the airline indicated any risk of further…
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport
Officials and I are in regular communication with Air New Zealand representatives, including on matters relating to fuel supply. New Zealand's jet fuel supply continues to be within normal levels. The Government is not involved in the…
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Has the Minister received any advice on delays to vehicle imports resulting from the Strait of Hormuz closure, after vehicle carrier visits fell 22.6 percent between Q1 2025 and Q1 2026, and what is the current average delay compared to…
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport
No.
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
How many, if any, New Zealand-bound cargo shipments are currently delayed or stranded as a result of the Strait of Hormuz closure, and what is the estimated value of that cargo?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport
As Associate Minister of Transport, I do not hold the specific information sought. My officials are in regular contact with the international shipping lines and advise me that there have been no changes to the frequency of scheduled…
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Will the Minister direct Maritime New Zealand to publish monthly rather than quarterly ship visit data for the duration of the Strait of Hormuz crisis so that Parliament and the public can monitor the impact on New Zealand's maritime…
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport
This matter is not under active consideration at present. The supply chain remains resilient, and current efforts are focused on monitoring and publishing fuel data, which is released twice weekly.
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What is the total estimated additional freight cost burden on New Zealand importers and exporters resulting from war risk surcharges, fuel surcharges, and rerouting costs since 28 February 2026?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport
I am advised by officials that it is not possible to estimate the additional freight cost burden. This would require detailed information about freight types, routes, and contracts.
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Has the Minister received any advice that major shipping lines have reduced the frequency of scheduled services to New Zealand ports as a consequence of vessel diversions, and if so, which lines and which ports are affected?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport
Officials are in regular contact with the international shipping lines and advise that there have been no changes to the frequency of scheduled services to New Zealand.
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What assessment has the Minister received on the impact of the Strait of Hormuz closure and resumed Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping on container shipping schedules and freight capacity to New Zealand, after container ship visits fell…
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport
Officials are in regular contact with the international shipping lines and advise that there have been no changes to the schedules and capacity of container services to New Zealand.
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Does the Minister expect Q2 2026 overseas ship visit figures to show a further decline given the Strait of Hormuz was effectively closed from late February 2026 and Q1 data captures only approximately one month of disruption, and has the…
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport
No. The Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment is the lead agency on fuel supplies. The Ministry of Transport has not undertaken any modelling to understand the impact of a prolonged closure of the Straits of Hormuz on overseas…
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What assessment has the Ministry of Transport or Maritime New Zealand made of the extent to which the closure of the Strait of Hormuz since 28 February 2026 has contributed to the 14.8 percent decline in overseas ship visits to New Zealand…
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport
I am advised that neither the Ministry of Transport or Maritime NZ have undertaken an assessment of the reduction in overseas ship visits, between Q1 2025 and Q1 2026.
Asked by
Arena Williams
Member for Manurewa · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 27 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth
MYD Report: Nominations for the New Year Honours List 2027 (REP/26/4/297) – Received 29 April 2026.
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 27 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport
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.
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 27 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island
Talking points: Nelson Tasman Briefing for Ministers 2026 (28/04/2026) Talking points: BOC Announcement Draft Talking Points (28/04/2026) Event Briefing: Attend and speak at the BOC Limited announcement event, 6 May 2026 (01/05/2026)
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 27 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Hunting and Fishing
One title has been withheld in accordance with Speaker's Ruling 199/6.
Asked by
Arena Williams
Member for Manurewa · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Youth
None.
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport
As Associate Minister of Transport, I can advise that I took one paper through Cabinet during this time period. It is not in the public interest to release the title at this stage.
Asked by
Dan Rosewarne
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for the South Island
None.
Asked by
Jo Luxton
List MP · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 27 April 2026, by title and date?
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Minister for Hunting and Fishing
None.
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Does the Minister consider that the values and ethical orientation of a company holding a classified all-of-government national security contract, such as the Data Fusion System contract held by Starboard Maritime Intelligence, are a…
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport
All suppliers providing goods or services to the Government are required to comply with the Supplier Code of Conduct. Under this code, the Government expects its suppliers to: - Conduct their activities and manage their affairs with…
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
Has any foreign government, foreign investor, or entity associated with a foreign state acquired or sought to acquire an ownership stake in Starboard Maritime Intelligence, which holds the all-of-government Data Fusion System contract for…
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport
We understand Starboard Maritime Intelligence secured new investment in August 2025. The contract was novated from the New Zealand Defence Force to the Ministry of Transport from 1 July 2025. The Ministry of Transport is not aware of a…
Asked by
Tangi Utikere
Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party
(matches this search)
What contractual protections are in place to ensure that classified New Zealand government data held within Starboard Maritime Intelligence's Data Fusion System, including the Government Data Store, is not accessible to Starboard's…
Answered by
Hon James Meager
Member for Rangitata · National Party · Associate Minister of Transport
There are detailed clauses in the contract that relate to use of agency data and confidentiality, which limits Starboard’s use, access, transmission only to extent necessary to provide the Services to the relevant participating agencies.…