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Question 18338 (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 April 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 18367 (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 27 April 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 18373 (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 27 April 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 18444 (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 27 April 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 17441 (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 20 April 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 17447 (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 20 April 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 17517 (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 20 April 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 17546 (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 20 April 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 17552 (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 20 April 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 17622 (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 20 April 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 16438 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What briefings, if any, has the Minister received on the risk of nitrate contamination to rural communities in Southland, following the Environment Southland report on nitrate contamination in groundwater?

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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 16542 (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 13 April 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 16612 (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 13 April 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 16617 (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 13 April 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 16647 (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 13 April 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. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Question 16717 (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 13 April 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 16724 (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 13 April 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 portfolio Weekly Update.

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Question 14062 (2026)

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    Will the Minister advocate for maintained or increased Mayors' Taskforce for Jobs funding for rural regions?

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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 have a positive view of Mayor's Taskforce for Job's initiatives. As witnessed by successful Jobbortunity initiatives in Clutha.

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Question 13871 (2026)

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What impact, if any, does the Minister expect on rural employers, when access to programmes like the Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs is reduced?

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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 Minister for Social Development.

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Question 13873 (2026)

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What mechanisms, if any, exist for feedback to the Ministry of Social Development on the suitability of national eligibility criteria for programmes like the Mayors' Taskforce for Jobs in rural districts?

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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 Minister for Social Development.

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Question 13874 (2026)

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Dan Rosewarne

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advocacy, if any, has he undertaken on the Mayors' Taskforce for Jobs in rural districts?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

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As the Minister for Rural Communities, none.

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Question 13470 (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 23 March 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 13476 (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 23 March 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 13515 (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 April 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 portfolio Weekly Update.

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Question 13521 (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 April 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 13591 (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 April 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. Please note I also receive a portfolio Weekly Update.

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Question 13620 (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 April 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 13626 (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 April 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 13696 (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 April 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 13772 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What fee increases have been proposed or approved since 27 November 2023 for any chair, deputy chair, member, presiding member, or other appointed role on any Crown entity board, committee, authority, tribunal, or other statutory body…

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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 have no financial responsibilities.

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Question 13819 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What fee increases have been proposed or approved since 27 November 2023 for any chair, deputy chair, member, presiding member, or other appointed role on any Crown entity board, committee, authority, tribunal, or other statutory body…

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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 have no financial responsibilities.

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Question 13831 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What fee increases have been proposed or approved since 27 November 2023 for any chair, deputy chair, member, presiding member, or other appointed role on any Crown entity board, committee, authority, tribunal, or other statutory body…

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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, I am not responsible for any Crown entity boards, committees, authorities, tribunals, or other statutory bodies.

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Question 13031 (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 23 March 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 12465 (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 23 March 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 12503 (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 30 March 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 12508 (2026)

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Damien O'Connor

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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 30 March 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 12578 (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 30 March 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. Please note I also receive a Weekly Update.

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Question 12607 (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 30 March 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 12107 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What briefings, aide-memoires, or other information, if any, listed by title and date, has the Minister received regarding the impact of potential fuel shortages caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on rural communities?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rural Communities

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Minister McClay is leading the Government’s primary sector response to the conflict in the Middle East. I have not received any information or advice to date from the Ministry for Primary Industries on the impact of the war at the Strait…

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Question 11826 (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 23 March 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 11898 (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 23 March 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 for Agriculture, none.

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Question 11521 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 16 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Mark Patterson

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Agriculture

Answer

As Associate Minister of Agriculture I refer you to WQ 11057 (2026), 11165 (2026).

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Question 11538 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 16 March 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, I refer you to WQ 10981 (2026), 11088 (2026).

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Question 11568 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 16 March 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

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 11586 (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 16 March 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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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 10981 (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 16 March 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 portfolio Weekly Update.

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Question 10985 (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 16 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

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. This information can be accessed at https://www.mbie.govt.nz/about/open-government-and-official-information/release-of-information.

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Question 11057 (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 16 March 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 11088 (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 16 March 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 11093 (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 16 March 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 Regional Development Minister, none.