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Question 37459 (2026)

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    Further to reply 35395 (2026), was any written record made of the discussion between the senior MFAT secondees in DPMC and MFAT on 30 July 2026; if so, what does it comprise?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On the issue of comments made by the New Zealand First Leader in the general debate on 29 July 2026, the Member has already been provided, through replies to her many previous WPQs on the issue, all relevant information. The Members is…

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Question 37460 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

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    Further to reply 35341 (2026), is he aware of whether the Prime Minister or any member of the Prime Minister's Office was informed of the representations of 30 July 2026 at any time before question time on 5 August 2026?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On the issue of comments made by the New Zealand First Leader in the general debate on 29 July 2026, the Member has already been provided, through replies to her many previous WPQs on the issue, all relevant information. The Members is…

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Question 37461 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 35341 (2026), what information was communicated between the senior MFAT secondees in OMFA and DPMC prior to question time on 5 August 2026, in what form (orally, by email, or otherwise), and at what time?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On the issue of comments made by the New Zealand First Leader in the general debate on 29 July 2026, the Member has already been provided, through replies to her many previous WPQs on the issue, all relevant information. The Members is…

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Question 37462 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 35711 (2026), did the MFAT secondees in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet decide that information concerning the representations of 30 July 2026 needed to be sent to the Prime Minister's Office; if so, was…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On the issue of comments made by the New Zealand First Leader in the general debate on 29 July 2026, the Member has already been provided, through replies to her many previous WPQs on the issue, all relevant information. The Members is…

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Question 37463 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 35342 (2026), does he consider the representations lodged by the Chinese Embassy on 30 July 2026 to constitute a formal complaint; if not, what in his view distinguishes a formal complaint from formal representations?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On the issue of comments made by the New Zealand First Leader in the general debate on 29 July 2026, the Member has already been provided, through replies to her many previous WPQs on the issue, all relevant information. The Members is…

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Question 37464 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 35391 (2026), did the Chinese Government in either telephone call use the phrase "solemn representations" or an equivalent formulation, and does he consider representations described by the lodging state as "solemn…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On the issue of comments made by the New Zealand First Leader in the general debate on 29 July 2026, the Member has already been provided, through replies to her many previous WPQs on the issue, all relevant information. The Members is…

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Question 37465 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 35387 (2026), what was the title, date, and security classification of the formal message sent by the New Zealand Embassy in Beijing on 31 July 2026, and to whom was it distributed?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On the issue of comments made by the New Zealand First Leader in the general debate on 29 July 2026, the Member has already been provided, through replies to her many previous WPQs on the issue, all relevant information. The Members is…

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Question 37466 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 35402 (2026), to whom was the email of 30 July 2026 sent or forwarded, including whether it was provided to his office, to the MFAT secondees in the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, or to the Office of the…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On the issue of comments made by the New Zealand First Leader in the general debate on 29 July 2026, the Member has already been provided, through replies to her many previous WPQs on the issue, all relevant information. The Members is…

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Question 37467 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 35391 (2026), did either telephone call of 30 or 31 July 2026 convey any request, expectation, or hope that New Zealand take any action, including but not limited to an apology, retraction, clarification, or assurance…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On the issue of comments made by the New Zealand First Leader in the general debate on 29 July 2026, the Member has already been provided, through replies to her many previous WPQs on the issue, all relevant information. The Members is…

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Question 37468 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 35384 (2026), what specific points did the Deputy Director-General in the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs make in the telephone call of 31 July 2026 to the Acting Deputy Head of Mission at the New Zealand Embassy in…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On the issue of comments made by the New Zealand First Leader in the general debate on 29 July 2026, the Member has already been provided, through replies to her many previous WPQs on the issue, all relevant information. The Members is…

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Question 37469 (2026)

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Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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    Further to reply 35391 (2026), what specific points did the Acting Deputy Head of Mission of the Chinese Embassy make in the telephone conversation of 30 July 2026 with the Unit Manager of the North Asia Division?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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On the issue of comments made by the New Zealand First Leader in the general debate on 29 July 2026, the Member has already been provided, through replies to her many previous WPQs on the issue, all relevant information. The Members is…

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Question 37500 (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 17 August 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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None.

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Question 37501 (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 17 August 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 37536 (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 17 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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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 37604 (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 17 August 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 37605 (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 17 August 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 37640 (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 17 August 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 37231 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to the reply to written question 35235 (2026), is he currently aware of any procurement decision by Ferry Holdings Ltd that did not comply with the Government Procurement Rules; if so, which decisions?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Ferry Holdings has followed the Government Procurement Rules including taking decisions for exemptions where a fair basis has been established.

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Question 37232 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to the reply to written question 35235 (2026), have any contracts been suspended, varied, re-tendered, or terminated, or any procurement processes paused, as a result of matters identified in or connected to the review; if so,…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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No.

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Question 37233 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to the reply to written question 35235 (2026), has any matter arising from or connected to the review been referred to the Office of the Auditor-General, the Serious Fraud Office, the New Zealand Police, or any other enforcement or…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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No.

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Question 37234 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to the reply to written question 35235 (2026), have any Ferry Holdings Ltd staff or contractors been stood down, suspended, reassigned, or had their delegations altered in connection with the review; if so, how many?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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No.

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Question 37235 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to the reply to written question 35235 (2026), what are the terms of reference for the review, and will he release them; if not, why not?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Yes, following completion of the review, consideration by the board, consideration Ministers of any update from the board, and consideration of the material in accordance with the provisions of the Official Information Act, the terms of…

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Question 37236 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Further to the reply to written question 35235 (2026), who is conducting the review, and is that reviewer internal or external to Ferry Holdings Ltd?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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The reviewer is Esby & Co and is external to Ferry Holdings.

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Question 37237 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    Further to the reply to written question 35235 (2026), what briefings, aides-memoire, or other written advice has he or his office received regarding the review, listed by date and title?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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None regarding the review itself, and as noted in the reply to WPQ 35235 (2026), "we will be updated in due course."

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Question 37238 (2026)

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    Further to the reply to written question 35235 (2026), on what date was he first informed of the review, and by whom?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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We do not have a record of the exact date; however, Ferry Holdings started the work in May 2026, and their Chair is in regular contact with my Office and mentioned it to my Private Secretary as is appropriate.

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Question 37239 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    Further to the reply to written question 35235 (2026), was the review commenced in response to any complaint, protected disclosure, audit finding, or concern raised internally or externally; if so, on what date was that matter first raised?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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No. The review was commenced by the board and chief executive in reference to best practice.

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Question 37240 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    Further to the reply to written question 35235 (2026), on what date did Ferry Holdings Ltd commence its review into its procurement practices, and who made the decision to commence it?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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11 May 2026, based on the decision of the chief executive and board.

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Question 37287 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    When, if ever, does the Minister expect to provide further updates on the proposed critical minerals framework with the United States?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Further updates will occur after Cabinet consideration.

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Question 37185 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    In what meetings, if any, with the United States has a critical minerals framework been discussed by representatives of the New Zealand Government, listed by date and attendees since May 1, 2026?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) advised that officials discussed the proposed critical minerals framework at meetings with US Embassy counterparts on: 20 July 2026 attended by: - Lead Adviser, Americas Division, MFAT; -…

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Question 37187 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    Have discussions with the United States regarding a proposed critical minerals framework stalled or ceased, if so, why?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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Discussions with the United States regarding a proposed critical minerals framework remain ongoing.

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Question 36796 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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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 10 August 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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KiwiRail, KiwiRail Quarter 4 FY26 Performance report, 13 August

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Question 36797 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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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 10 August 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 36832 (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 10 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade publishes a monly 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 36893 (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 10 August 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 36894 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 10 August 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 36372 (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 10 August 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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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 36391 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 10 August 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 36396 (2026)

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List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 10 August 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 36409 (2026)

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    What briefings, advice, aide memoires, emails, text messages, memorandums and any other form of communication, if any, broken down by title and date has the Minister and/or their office received or sent about the judicial review filed on…

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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 36276 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What further work, if any, has he requested from KiwiRail or from officials on options to lift passenger frequency above eight trains per hour south of Wiri station, and by what date is that work due to be reported to him?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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This work is ongoing between KiwiRail and Auckland Council as part of the transport planning process.

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Question 36277 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has he sought or received on rail freight scheduling practices in other jurisdictions, including Australia, where freight services are reported to run off-peak, at night, or on dedicated freight tracks?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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We have sought no advice on the scheduling practices of other countries.

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36278, 36279 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    What directions, if any, has he given to KiwiRail in his capacity as Minister for Rail concerning freight movements on the Auckland metro rail network during weekday peak periods?

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    What expectations, if any, has he set for KiwiRail regarding the prioritisation of passenger services over freight movements during peak periods on the Auckland metro rail network, whether by letter of expectations, statement of corporate…

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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The peaks are due to passenger demand, and as such passengers are the priority during the peak. Freight is also essential for our economy, and also for reducing truck volumes in the busy Auckland centre. We have always been clear that…

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Question 36280 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    When does he expect eight trains per hour to operate south of Wiri station, and what advice, if any, has he received on that timeframe?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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In the fullness of time, following confirmation by the relevant safety case holders.

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Question 36281 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What funding, if any, has been allocated by the Government to date for an extension of the third main line or for a fourth main line on the Auckland metro rail network, and over what period?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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In 2020, the Minister for State Owned Enterprises (Rt Hon Winston Peters) committed and announced the funding to build the third main line at the busiest rail junction in New Zealand. In 2025, the Minister for Rail (Rt Hon Winston Peters)…

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Question 36282 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    What advice, if any, has he received on the estimated cost of extending the third main line, and on the estimated cost of constructing a fourth main line, on the Auckland metro rail network?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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KiwiRail and Auckland Transport estimated this activity and noted it in the KiwiRail briefing to incoming Ministers. To the best of our knowledge, this estimate has not been made public. It is a major transport project and would likely be…

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Question 36283 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    When did he first become aware that the trains-per-hour service levels initially anticipated for the City Rail Link would not be achieved at opening?

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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 a date, as these are detailed technical matters that have been discussed ad nauseum between KiwiRail, Auckland Council, NZTA, Auckland One Rail, the Ministry officials and so on. We have been aware for some…

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Question 36284 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What reports, if any, has he received on the January test of City Rail Link services which reportedly found that the trains-per-hour service levels initially anticipated would not be achieved?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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City Rail Link Limited, Auckland Transport and KiwiRail provided advice to the Minister of Transport and the Minister for Rail on 23 April 2026 titled ‘Results of CRL Network Wide Testing’. The advice was an update on testing and advised…

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Question 36285 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What analysis, if any, has he received on shifting weekday peak-period freight movements south of Wiri station to off-peak times, and what did that analysis conclude?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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None. We are aware of the issue, and understand KiwiRail, Auckland Council, Auckland Transport are working on this matter now. Publicly available timetable information on Auckland Transport’s website shows City South Line trains travel at…

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Question 36286 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has he received on the revenue KiwiRail would forgo, if any, were all freight movements on the Auckland metro rail network moved outside weekday peak periods?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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The question assumes a slight shift in train movements results in foregone revenue. We have received no such advice as optimising the timetable is a common occurrence for a rail freight operator and leave that sort of detail to the…

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Question 36287 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has he received on the effect of uneven headways between passenger services on public transport patronage in Auckland?

Answered by

Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

Answer

None with that specific terminology.