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Question 28525 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the end of the month after the advice is provided. Refer to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 28589 (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 8 June 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Refer to the response to WPQ 6251 (2026).

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Question 28590 (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 8 June 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Racing

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None.

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Question 28622 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 28692 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, briefings, reports, or any other document, if any, has the Minister received relating to the proposed framework between New Zealand and the United States on critical minerals since May 1st, listed by title and date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

We received advice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade relating to the proposed non-binding framework betweeen New Zealand and the United States on critical minerals on 11 and 18 May. - Email Correspondence, 11 May - Email…

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28702, 28707 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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  • 28702

    Recorded target Shane Jones, Minister for Resources

    When does the Minister expect to make further announcements or updates about the proposed framework between New Zealand and the United States on critical minerals?

  • 28707 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Winston Peters, Minister of Foreign Affairs

    When does the Minister expect to make further announcements or updates about the proposed framework between New Zealand and the United States on critical minerals?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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All elements of the non-binding Framework text remain subject to ongoing discussions with the United States and will require further Cabinet consideration. An update will be provided following that Cabinet consideration.

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28703, 28708 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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  • 28703

    Recorded target Shane Jones, Minister for Resources

    Are negotiations between New Zealand and the United States regarding a framework for critical minerals still ongoing, if so, how regularly are engagements occurring?

  • 28708 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Winston Peters, Minister of Foreign Affairs

    Are negotiations between New Zealand and the United States regarding a framework for critical minerals still ongoing, if so, how regularly are engagements occurring?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Yes. An updated version of the non-binding Framework text was shared with the US in May for consideration. We are awaiting US feedback on the text.

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Question 28289 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    In how many cases, if any, was a director or member of a board or committee excluded from or absent for more than one-third of agenda items during their tenure at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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None.

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Question 28290 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What total fees or other remuneration, if any, were paid to each director or member of a board or committee subject to a conflict of interest management plan at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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None.

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Question 28297 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What total fees or other remuneration, if any, were paid to each director or member of a board or committee subject to a conflict of interest management plan at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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None.

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Question 28320 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    In how many cases, if any, was a director or member of a board or committee excluded from or absent for more than one-third of agenda items during their tenure at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Racing

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As per Speaker’s Ruling 199/6, I do not consider it to be in the public interest to undertake an exercise to identify and collate the material requested, as it will require a significant diversion of resources. The Member may wish to…

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Question 28324 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What total fees or other remuneration, if any, were paid to each director or member of a board or committee subject to a conflict of interest management plan at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Racing

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As per Speaker’s Ruling 199/6, I do not consider it to be in the public interest to undertake an exercise to identify and collate the material requested, as it will require a significant diversion of resources. The Member may wish to…

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Question 28325 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What total fees or other remuneration, if any, were paid to each director or member of a board or committee subject to a conflict of interest management plan at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Racing

Answer

As per Speaker’s Ruling 199/6, I do not consider it to be in the public interest to undertake an exercise to identify and collate the material requested, as it will require a significant diversion of resources. The Member may wish to…

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Question 28359 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    In how many cases, if any, was a director or member of a board or committee excluded from or absent for more than one-third of agenda items during their tenure at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Consistent with standard conflict management practices, KiwiRail director Scott O’Donnell declared conflicts of interest and a conflict management plan was in place. Mr O'Donnell did not participate in about 17% of the agenda items before…

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Question 28363 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What total fees or other remuneration, if any, were paid to each director or member of a board or committee subject to a conflict of interest management plan at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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The requested information on fees or remuneration for directors or board members subject to conflict management plans cannot be provided within the standard timeframe for a written parliamentary question. The member may seek this…

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Question 28364 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What total fees or other remuneration, if any, were paid to each director or member of a board or committee subject to a conflict of interest management plan at any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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The requested information on fees or remuneration for directors or board members subject to conflict management plans cannot be provided within the standard timeframe for a written parliamentary question. The member may seek this…

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Question 28016 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many agenda items, if any, was each director or member of any board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible excluded from or absent for…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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None.

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Question 28023 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many people, if any, appointed or reappointed by the Minister since 27 November 2023 to any board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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None.

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Question 28043 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many agenda items, if any, was each director or member of any board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible excluded from or absent for…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Racing

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As per Speaker’s Ruling 199/6, I do not consider it to be in the public interest to undertake an exercise to identify and collate the material requested, as it will require a significant diversion of resources. The Member may wish to…

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Question 28046 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many people, if any, appointed or reappointed by the Minister since 27 November 2023 to any board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Racing

Answer

As per Speaker’s Ruling 199/6, I do not consider it to be in the public interest to undertake an exercise to identify and collate the material requested, as it will require a significant diversion of resources. The Member may wish to…

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Question 28055 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with OECD countries about the US call…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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None.

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Question 28060 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with ASEAN countries about the US call…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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None.

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Question 28079 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with Five Eyes countries about the US…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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None.

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Question 28081 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with the US embassy or other US…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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None.

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Question 28091 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many people, if any, appointed or reappointed by the Minister since 27 November 2023 to any board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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The Office is aware of one instance where a conflict management plan was developed as part of the due diligence process during the appointment phase. This occurred in relation to Scott O'Donnell, who was appointed as a Director on the…

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Question 28126 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many agenda items, if any, was each director or member of any board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible excluded from or absent for…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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It is not possible to provide this level of detail within the standard timeframe for a written parliamentary question regarding other directors. The member is welcome to seek this information directly from KiwiRail and Ferry Holdings.…

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Question 27873 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of their office sent or received with any other Minister or member of…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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As Foreign Minister, None.

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Question 27913 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office sent or received about the Chatham Rise orange roughy fishery by date and title?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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As Foreign Minister, None.

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Question 26977 (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 1 June 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 26987 (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 1 June 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Refer to the response to WPQ 10239 (2026).

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Question 26993 (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 1 June 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the end of the month after the advice is provided. Refer to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 27021 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    Further to PWQ 20472 Have other visits occurred and if so when and where?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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No visits have been made since 30 April, shortly after which Ms Wihongi was moved to a different facility in Arizona. Since then, the New Zealand Consulate in Los Angeles has been in communication with Ms Wihongi in accordance with agreed…

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Question 27135 (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 1 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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There are two titles withheld under active consideration.

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Question 27136 (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 1 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Racing

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None.

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Question 27171 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the end of the month after the advice is provided. Refer to that list, which can be found here:…

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Question 27240 (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 1 June 2026, by title and date?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Refer to the response to WPQ 6251 (2025).

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Question 27241 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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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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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Racing

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None.

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Question 27276 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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With the exception of Cabinet Appointments and Honours (APH) papers and minutes, all Cabinet and Cabinet committee papers and minutes must be proactively released and published online within 30 business days of final decisions being taken…

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Question 27387 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, did the Minister or their officials receive recommending against, or proposing a lower figure than, any board fee increase the Minister subsequently approved since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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None.

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Question 27391 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What is the total amount, if any, paid in board and committee fees by each agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 27 November 2023, broken down by…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The total amount paid in fees for committees in which I am the responsible Minister are as follows: For the Public Advisory Committee on Disarmament and Arms Control: FY 23/24 - NZ$4073.60; FY 24/25 - NZ$8147.20; FY 25/26 - NZ$6110.40 For…

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Question 27395 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve since 27 November 2023 that exceeded the rate or range in the Cabinet Fees Framework for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Refer to the table of approved board fee increases for Antarctica New Zealand.

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Question 27396 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What additional payments, allowances, or expenses, if any — including but not limited to meeting fees, daily rates, travel, or accommodation — were paid to board or committee members of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The additional payments, allowances or expenses paid to board members on committees I am the responsible Minister for are as follows: For the Public Advisory Committee on Disarmament and Arms Control: Travel costs: NZ$12,333.57;…

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Question 27397 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many board or committee appointments and reappointments, if any, did the Minister make since 27 November 2023 to any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down by…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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I refer the Member to my response to WPQ 41273 (2025) and WPO 41257 (2025).

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Question 27400 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What board fees, if any, are currently paid to the chair and to each member of every board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The annual fee currently paid to the board members on committees I am the responsible Minister for are as follows: For the Asia New Zealand Foundation: Board Chair NZ$20,000 Deputy Chair NZ$10,000 Audit & Risk Committee Chair NZ$8,000…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 27450 (2026), 27453 (2026), 27732 (2026), 27733 (2026), 27737 (2026)

  • 27445 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, did the Minister or their officials receive recommending against, or proposing a lower figure than, any board fee increase the Minister subsequently approved since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown…

  • 27446 (matches this search)

    What is the total amount, if any, paid in board and committee fees by each agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 27 November 2023, broken down by…

  • 27448 (matches this search)

    What additional payments, allowances, or expenses, if any — including but not limited to meeting fees, daily rates, travel, or accommodation — were paid to board or committee members of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or…

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    How many board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve since 27 November 2023 that exceeded the rate or range in the Cabinet Fees Framework for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the…

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    How many board or committee appointments and reappointments, if any, did the Minister make since 27 November 2023 to any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down by…

  • 27453 (matches this search)

    What board fees, if any, are currently paid to the chair and to each member of every board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down…

  • 27732 (matches this search)

    How many board fee increases, if any, approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible were backdated or applied retrospectively,…

  • 27733 (matches this search)

    What is the total additional annual cost, if any, of all board fee increases approved by the Minister since 27 November 2023 across any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible,…

  • 27737 (matches this search)

    What board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve for any board, committee, or other body of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible since 27 November 2023, broken…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Racing

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As per Speaker's Ruling 199/6, it is not in the public interest to undertake an exercise to identify and collate the material requested, as it will require a significant diversion of resources. The Member may wish to consider resubmitting…

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Question 27522 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What advice, if any, did the Minister or their officials receive recommending against, or proposing a lower figure than, any board fee increase the Minister subsequently approved since 27 November 2023 for any agency, department, Crown…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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None.

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Question 27524 (2026)

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    What additional payments, allowances, or expenses, if any — including but not limited to meeting fees, daily rates, travel, or accommodation — were paid to board or committee members of any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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As has already been advised in previous responses to written questions, a special duties pool of up to $100,000 was approved for Ferry Holdings Limited directors given the high workloads on directors during the establishment phase of the…

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Question 27525 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What is the total amount, if any, paid in board and committee fees by each agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible in each financial year since 27 November 2023, broken down by…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

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The member is referred to the attached table.

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Question 27528 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many board fee increases, if any, did the Minister approve since 27 November 2023 that exceeded the rate or range in the Cabinet Fees Framework for any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

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None.

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Question 27529 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many board or committee appointments and reappointments, if any, did the Minister make since 27 November 2023 to any agency, department, Crown entity, company, or other organisation for which the Minister is responsible, broken down by…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

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The information requested is not gathered in the format specified. For details regarding fee increases relevant to specific boards, please refer to the attached spreadsheet. It is important to note that fees are reviewed independently of…