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Question 33447 (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 19 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

Answer

A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information

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Question 33452 (2026)

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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?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

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As Minister for Rural Communities I refer the member to the attached table. One title has been withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Question 31540 (2026)

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

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

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I refer the Member to the attached table. One title has been withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6. Please note I also receive a weekly update.

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Question 31546 (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 6 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

Answer

A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information

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Question 31616 (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 6 July 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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I refer the member to the attached table. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Question 31646 (2026)

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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 6 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

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As Minister for Rural Communities, none.

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Question 31651 (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 6 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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As Associate Minister for Regional Development, none.

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Question 31721 (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 6 July 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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As Associate Minister of Agriculture, none.

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Question 30779 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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As Associate Minister of Agriculture, I refer the member to page 66 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded.…

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Question 30780 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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As Associate Minister of Agriculture, I refer the member to the reply to written question 30814 by the Minister of Finance.

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Question 30872 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

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As Minister for Rural Communities, I refer the member to page 66 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded.…

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Question 30875 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

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As Minister for Rural Communities, I refer the member to the reply to written question 30814 by the Minister of Finance.

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Question 30896 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister instructed any chief executive not to action the head count reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026, and if so, which chief executives?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

Answer

I refer the Member to page 72 of the Budget 2026 - Summary of Initiatives - 28 May 2026 which outlines information relevant to the Baseline Savings initiative including which agencies are excluded…

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Question 30899 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What instructions, if any, has the Minister given to the Chief Executives they are responsible about the public service headcount reduction targets or baseline savings exercise as part of Budget 2026?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

Answer

I refer the member to the reply to written question 30814 by the Minister of Finance.

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Question 30437 (2026)

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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 29 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

Answer

As Minister for Rural Communities, I refer the Member to the attached table. Please note I also receive a weekly update.

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Question 30444 (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 29 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

Answer

A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information

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Question 30513 (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 29 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

As Associate Minister of Agriculture, I refer the member to the attached table. One title has been withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Question 30542 (2026)

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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 29 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

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As Minister for Rural Communities, none.

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Question 30548 (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 29 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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As Associate Minister for Regional Development, none.

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Question 30618 (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 29 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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As Associate Minister of Agriculture, none.

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Question 29927 (2026)

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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 22 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

Answer

As Minister for Rural Communities, I refer the Member to the attached table. Please note I also receive a weekly update.

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Question 29933 (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 22 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

Answer

A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information

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Question 30003 (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 22 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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As Associate Minister of Agriculture, none.

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Question 30032 (2026)

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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 22 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

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As Minister for Rural Communities, none.

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Question 30038 (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 22 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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As Associate Minister for Regional Development, none.

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Question 30108 (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 22 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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On 22 June 2026, the paper titled ‘Proposed Overseas Travel: Hon Mark Patterson – July 2026’ was considered by Cabinet.

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Question 29207 (2026)

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Dan Rosewarne

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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 15 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

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As Minister for Rural Communities, I refer the member to the attached table. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Question 29213 (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 15 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

Answer

A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information

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Question 29283 (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 15 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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As Associate Minister of Agriculture, I refer the member to the attached table. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Question 29312 (2026)

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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 15 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

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As Minister for Rural Communities, none.

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Question 29318 (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 15 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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As Associate Minister for Regional Development, none.

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Question 29388 (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 15 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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As Associate Minister of Agriculture, none.

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Question 28481 (2026)

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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 8 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

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As Minister for Rural Communities, I refer the member to the attached table. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Question 28487 (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 8 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information

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Question 28557 (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 8 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

As Associate Minister of Agriculture, I refer the member to the attached table. One title has been withheld under Speaker’s Ruling 199/6. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Question 28584 (2026)

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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 8 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

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As Minister for Rural Communities, none.

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Question 28587 (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 8 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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As Associate Minister for Regional Development, none.

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Question 28649 (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 8 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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As Associate Minister of Agriculture, none.

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Question 27127 (2026)

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

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

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As Minister for Rural Communities, I refer the member to the attached table. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Question 27133 (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 Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

Answer

A list of the briefings I have received from MBIE is proactively available on the MBIE website. You can access this information at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information

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Question 27203 (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 Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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As Associate Minister of Agriculture, I refer the member to the attached table. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Question 27232 (2026)

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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 1 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

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As Minister for Rural Communities, none.

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Question 27238 (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 Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister for Regional Development

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As Associate Minister for Regional Development, none.

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Question 27308 (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 Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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As Associate Minister of Agriculture, none.

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Question 25078 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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My staff have informed me that they have not used their private email accounts for any official information.

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Question 25079 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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None.

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Question 25082 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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No.

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Question 25083 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture

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No.

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Question 25335 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

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No.

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Question 25338 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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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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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

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None.