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Question 9372 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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I refer the Member to the attachment for the details of expenditure by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) on hui, conferences, away-days, and staff events costing more than $10,000 in total since 27 November 2023. This period includes two…

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Question 9373 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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I refer the Member to the attached document.

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Question 9375 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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I refer the Member to the attachment for the amount that Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) has spent on external legal advice since 2020/21. Please note LINZ has not included any spend on legal advice from Crown Law.

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Question 9376 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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Casata Limited v Minister for Land Information: claim totalling approximately $2.1 million resulting from acquisition of land under the Public Works Act 1981 on behalf of the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) for Dowse to Petone SH2…

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Question 9380 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) has distributed no funding to any entity in which a current member of the governing parties’ boards, officers, or staff holds a governance or paid role since 27 November 2023.

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Question 9681 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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There are two contractor or consultant engagements currently active across Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) where the individual contractor or consultant is being paid at a rate exceeding $200 per hour. I refer the Member to the…

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Question 9684 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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I have not, nor any member of my office, travelled internationally for the Land Information portfolio between 27 November 2023 and 27 March 2027.

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Question 9685 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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I refer the Member to the attached list.

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Question 9688 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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From 27 November 2023 to 20 March 2026, there were 35 positions disestablished that resulted in redundancies at Land Information New Zealand (LINZ). The total cost of redundancy payments was $1,585,454.79.

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Question 9689 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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Please refer to the quarterly "Ministers expense releases" on the Department of Internal Affairs website: https://www.dia.govt.nz/Ministers-expense-releases

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Question 9692 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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

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Question 9944 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Veterans

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I do not believe it is in the public interest to release declined event invitations. My diary is proactively released.

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Question 9984 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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

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Question 9987 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) runs annual surveys to measure customer and stakeholder satisfaction with the products and services it provides. In addition to these annual surveys, LINZ’s contact centre surveys up to 2,000 customers…

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Question 9988 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) compiled information for previous select committee responses combining spend on advertising, public relations campaigns and publications. I refer the Member to the attachment for this information,…

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Question 9995 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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Land Information New Zealand entered into one communications, public relations or reputation management contract: INSIDE Recruitment Value = $51,456 Start date = July 2025 Purpose = short term vacancy back fill.

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Question 10014 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) has conducted one internally administered Culture Survey, completed in August 2024, and also participated in the Te Taunaki Public Service Census in March 2025, which was administered externally by the…

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Question 10057 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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Five contracts have been entered into by Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) with Deloitte and KPMG since 27 November 2023. I refer the member to the attachment for detail.

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Question 10217 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing

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I do not believe it is in the public interest to release declined event invitations. My diary is proactively released.

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Question 10257 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing

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None

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Question 10258 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 9 March 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing

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I do not believe it is in the public interest to release declined event invitations. My diary is proactively released.

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Question 10260 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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 received, if any, during the week beginning 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing

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I have received documents from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment as follows: Speaking at Manukau Heart of the South breakfast event - 09/03/2026 Talking points - Speaking at Rotabiz - 10/03/2026 Visit to Whanganui -…

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Question 10267 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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The artificial intelligence or machine system learning systems, tools, and platforms that Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) uses are listed, with the additional information requested, in the attached document.

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Question 10323 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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I do not believe it is in the public interest to release declined event invitations. My diary is proactively released.

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Question 10331 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Associate Minister of Immigration

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I do not believe it is in the public interest to release declined event invitations. My diary is proactively released.

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Question 10378 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Associate Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery

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The Member can find my diary proactively released on the Beehive website. I do not consider it in the public interest to prepare a list of meetings I did not attend, or declined to attend, for the Member.

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Question 10387 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Associate Minister of Defence

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I do not believe it is in the public interest to release declined event invitations. My diary is proactively released.

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Question 10400 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I do not believe it is in the public interest to release declined event invitations. My diary is proactively released.

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Question 8920 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing

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I have received the following documents from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. One item has been redacted as it is under active consideration. Speaking at Manukau Heart of the South breakfast event - 09/03/2026 Talking…

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Question 8947 (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 9 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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Members of my office will communicate with Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) on a number of issues, some which are not collated or registered in a way that could be included in a single answer. LINZ also supports me in other ways which…

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Question 8953 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Associate Minister of Immigration

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I have received the following document from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment: Weekly Report to the Minister and Associate Ministers of Immigration - 11 March 2026

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Question 8994 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I refer the member to the following attachment:

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Question 9010 (2026)

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Greg O'Connor

Member for Ōhāriu · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Veterans

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As Minister for Veterans, none.

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Question 8615 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Small Business and Manufacturing

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None

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Question 8641 (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 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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I took the following papers to Cabinet in the week beginning 9 March 2026: • Valuers Registration Board: Appointments, and • Orton Bradley Park Board: Reappointment of Chair.

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Question 8647 (2026)

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Phil Twyford

Member for Te Atatū · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Associate Minister of Immigration

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As Associate Minister of Immigration, nil.

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8679, 8765 (2026)

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    8679 (matches this search)

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

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    Teanau Tuiono

    List MP · Green Party

    8765 (matches this search)

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

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Associate Minister of Defence

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As Associate Minister of Defence, none.

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Question 8690 (2026)

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Arena Williams

Member for Manurewa · Labour Party

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

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Building and Construction

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I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March 2026.

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Question 8734 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 09/03/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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I took the following papers to Cabinet in the week beginning 9 March 2026: • Valuers Registration Board: Appointments, and • Orton Bradley Park Board: Reappointment of Chair.

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Question 8735 (2026)

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Lan Pham

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 received, if any, during the week beginning 09/03/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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Members of my office will communicate with Land Information New Zealand (LINZ) on a number of issues, some which are not collated or registered in a way that could be included in a single answer. LINZ also supports me in other ways which…

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Question 8763 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    How many complaints, if any, has the Minister, or any member of any office for which the Minister is responsible, been made aware of that have been made to the Inspector-General of Defence, and if so, what are the nature of those…

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Associate Minister of Defence

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None

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Question 8764 (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, since 9 March, by title and date?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Associate Minister of Defence

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Monthly lists of Defence portfolio briefings are regularly proactively released on the New Zealand Defence Force website at https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/media-centre/official-information-requests/. The March list is currently being prepared for…

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Question 8766 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    Is the Minister, or any member of any office for which the Minister is responsible, aware of any payments, if any, made to complainants who have complained to the Inspector-General of Defence and if so, what are the dates of those payments?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Associate Minister of Defence

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No

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Question 8767 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    How many complaints, if any, has the Minister, or any member of any office for which the Minister is responsible, been made aware of that have been made to the Inspector-General of Defence, and if so, what are the nature of those…

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Veterans

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None

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Question 8771 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    Is the Minister, or any member of any office for which the Minister is responsible, aware of any payments, if any, made to complainants who have complained to the Inspector-General of Defence and if so, what are the dates of those payments?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Veterans

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No

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Question 8773 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    How many complaints, if any, has the Minister, or any member of any office for which the Minister is responsible, been made aware of that have been made to the Inspector-General of Defence, by date?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Associate Minister of Defence

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None

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Question 8778 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    How many complaints, if any, has the Minister, or any member of any office for which the Minister is responsible, been made aware of that have been made to the Inspector-General of Defence, by date?

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Veterans

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None.

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Question 8790 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Veterans

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As Minister for Veterans, none.

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

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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Land Information New Zealand does not provide needs‑based services. As such, no exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs‑Based Service Provision Cabinet Office Circular of 13 September 2024 have been requested.

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

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Hon Chris Penk

Member for Kaipara ki Mahurangi · National Party · Minister for Land Information

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Land Information New Zealand does not provide needs‑based services. Accordingly, no exemptions from the expectations set out in the Needs‑Based Service Provision Cabinet Office Circular of 13 September 2024 have been granted, and no…