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Question 13992 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    Would the Department of Conservation provide a departmental report to the select committee considering the Fisheries Amendment Bill on its potential implications for marine conservation; if not, why not?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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Typically, public servants from the department of the Minister in charge of a bill act as advisers to a select committee considering that bill, including by providing the departmental report. The lead agency for the Fisheries Amendment…

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7 questions (2026)

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Oriini Kaipara

Member for Tāmaki Makarau · Te Pāti Māori

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Matching question numbers: 13287 (2026), 13289 (2026), 13730 (2026)

  • 13283 (matches this search)

    Question published

    What modelling or analysis, if any, has been undertaken on the potential number of job losses, service reductions, or station closures that could result from a reduction in Te Māngai Pāho funding in 2026/27?

  • 13284 (matches this search)

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    What consultation, if any, has been undertaken since 1 January 2026 with individual iwi radio stations regarding proposed funding changes or alternative delivery models; if so, which stations were consulted and when?

  • 13285 (matches this search)

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    What consultation, if any, has been undertaken since 1 January 2026 with Te Whakaruruhau o Ngā Reo Irirangi Māori o Aotearoa regarding proposed reductions to iwi radio funding; if so, what were the dates and purposes of that consultation?

  • 13286 (matches this search)

    Question published

    What advice, if any, has he received on the effect of any proposed reduction in Te Māngai Pāho funding on the Crown’s obligation to actively protect te reo Māori under Te Tiriti o Waitangi?

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  • 13287 (matches this search)

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    How much funding within Te Māngai Pāho’s current appropriation is time‑limited funding due to expire on or after 1 July 2026, and what services, contracts, or programmes are funded from that time‑limited funding as at 31 March 2026?

  • 13289 (matches this search)

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    What reports, briefings, aide‑mémoires, or other advice has he received since 1 January 2026 on the effect of proposed reductions in Te Māngai Pāho funding on iwi radio stations; if so, what are the dates and titles of those items?

  • 13730 (matches this search)

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    What replacement service, if any, has been funded to deliver the te reo Māori radio news service previously provided by Radio Waatea from 1 April 2026 onwards, including the provider, funding amount, and commencement date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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Budget 2023 appropriated $16 million in time‑limited funding to support Māori news and current affairs and related infrastructure on a sector‑wide basis and the funding was not specifically allocated to individual contracts. This…

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Question 13437 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many jobs, if any, have been cut at Te Puni Kokiri since 2023?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I refer the member to WPQ 13922 (2026) for the detailed position FTE reductions and increases since 27 November 2023.

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Question 13450 (2026)

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Shanan Halbert

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 23 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Whānau Ora

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I frequently request and receive advice on a range of kaupapa. Te Puni Kōkiri publishes monthly lists of advice that I receive from officials as Minister for Whānau Ora on its website at the following link:…

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Question 13481 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    What reports, briefings, emails, memos, aides-memoire, notes or written advice, if any, has the Minister provided to the Minister of Education regarding the requirement to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi under section 6 and 9 of the…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

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As part of ministerial and Cabinet processes, I consulted with Minister of Education regarding proposed changes to section 127 in the Education and Training Amendment Bill (No2).

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Question 13482 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    What reports, briefings, emails, memos, aides-memoire, notes or written advice, if any, has the Minister provided to the Minister of Education regarding the requirement to give effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi under section 6 and 9 of the…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

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I was consulted as part of Cabinet processes.

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Question 13494 (2026)

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Shanan Halbert

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 6 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Whānau Ora

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I frequently request and receive advice on a range of kaupapa. Te Puni Kōkiri publishes monthly lists of advice that I receive from officials as Minister for Whānau Ora on its website at the following link:…

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Question 13537 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 6 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I frequently request and receive advice on a range of kaupapa. Te Puni Kōkiri publishes monthly lists of advice that I receive from officials as Minister for Māori Development on its website at the following link:…

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Question 13538 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 6 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

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I frequently request and receive advice on a range of kaupapa. Te Puni Kōkiri publishes monthly lists of advice that I receive from officials as Minister for Māori Crown Relations on its website at the following link:…

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Question 13550 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 6 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Associate Minister of Housing

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The title of 1 paper have been withheld in accordance with SR 199/6 as they are under active consideration and it is not in the public interest to release. HUD 7-Apr n/a HSA monthly reporting Mar 26 HUD 10-Apr HUD2026-009561 Weekly report…

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Question 13579 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 6 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The list of advice, reports, briefings, and aides-memoire that I have received from 6 to 10 April is attached. Two titles have been withheld in accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 199/6.

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Question 13600 (2026)

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Shanan Halbert

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Whānau Ora

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None.

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Question 13642 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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None.

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Question 13643 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

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None.

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Question 13655 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Associate Minister of Housing

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None.

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Question 13685 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 6 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I did not take any papers to Cabinet in the week beginning 6 April.

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Question 13780 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised that, since 27 November 2023, fee increases have been proposed or approved for only one statutory body within my portfolio as Minister of Conservation. The responses to your further questions follow: a) The fee increases were…

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Question 13801 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Associate Minister of Housing

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None.

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Question 13808 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

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I refer the member to my response to written parliamentary question 13809 (2026).

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Question 13809 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I refer the member to my response to written parliamentary question 10535 (2026) in which I noted that I had jointly approved, with the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, one board fee increase in 2026 for Te Māori Manaaki Taonga…

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Question 13826 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Whānau Ora

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I refer the member to my response to written parliamentary question 13809 (2026).

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13259, 13265 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Recorded target Tama Potaka, Minister of Conservation

    What assessment has the Government made of how much of the wilding pine control programme could be funded if a greater share of International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy revenue were allocated to conservation initiatives?

  • 13265

    Recorded target Louise Upston, Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

    What assessment has the Government made of how much of the wilding pine control programme could be funded if a greater share of International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy revenue were allocated to conservation initiatives?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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Allocation decisions for 2026/27 are currently underway and no final decisions have been made at this point.

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13271, 13274 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 13271 (matches this search)

    Recorded target Tama Potaka, Minister of Conservation

    How much International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy revenue has been allocated specifically to wilding pine control programmes in each financial year since the levy was introduced?

  • 13274

    Recorded target Louise Upston, Minister for Tourism and Hospitality

    How much International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy revenue has been allocated specifically to wilding pine control programmes in each financial year since the levy was introduced?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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Funding towards wilding conifer control has been allocated from the IVL revenue for the past three years, with the first being in 2023/24 where $7.051 million was allocated. In 2024/25 $3.5 million was allocated and in 2025/26 $3 million…

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Question 13272 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the existence of the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy resulted in any adjustment to baseline funding for conservation programmes administered by the Department of Conservation, and if so what was the value of those…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy funds Conservation in two ways. There is an annual allocation of $55 million approved for discretionary new investment. This new investment is for additional work that is not funded…

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Question 13273 (2026)

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Jo Luxton

List MP · Labour Party

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    What was the baseline Crown appropriation to Vote Conservation excluding International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy revenue in each financial year since 2017/18?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The ‘Total Annual Appropriations and Forecast Permanent Appropriations and Multi-Year Appropriations’ figures, published in the Supplementary Estimates for Vote Conservation each financial year since 2017/18, excluding specified…

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Question 13290 (2026)

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Oriini Kaipara

Member for Tāmaki Makarau · Te Pāti Māori

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    What involvement, if any, does the Ministry of Social Development have in planning for potential impacts on people experiencing homelessness in the Tāmaki Makaurau electorate arising from the Government’s proposed changes to Police move‑on…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Associate Minister of Housing

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I am advised that the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is not leading this policy but is being consulted by the Ministry of Justice on the development of options to ensure continued access to services and supports for people who may be…

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Question 13082 (2026)

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Celia Wade-Brown

List MP · Green Party

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    How will the Department of Conservation investment of $5.5 million over five years be spent to support Predator Free Wellington Te Whanganui-a-Tara, broken down by organisation, year, and area of funding?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The Department of Conservation’s investment of $5.5m to support Predator Free Wellington will be spent on activities associated with achieving one of the 19 goals in the new ‘National Action Plan 2026-2030’ for the Predator Free 2050…

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Question 13083 (2026)

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Celia Wade-Brown

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice reports, briefings, aides-memoire, or any other documents, if any, has the Minister or any member of their Office received regarding the Department of Conservation investment of $5.5 million over five years to support Predator…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I received the following advice reports, briefings, and aides-memoire regarding the Department of Conservation’s investment of $5.5 million over five years to support Predator Free Wellington: 26-M-13: Predator Free 2050 (PF2050) Landscape…

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Question 13115 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 23 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

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I frequently request and receive advice on a range of kaupapa. Te Puni Kōkiri publishes monthly lists of advice that I receive from officials as Minister for Māori Crown Relations on its website at the following link:…

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Question 13156 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 23 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Associate Minister of Housing

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The titles of 2 papers have been withheld in accordance with SR 199/6 as they are under active consideration and it is not in the public interest to release. HUD 23-Mar HUD2026-009351 Launch of Doors to Dignity campaign (Christchurch…

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Question 13214 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Have any internal memos, emails, or policy documents been issued since 27 November 2023 directing Te Māngai Pāho staff to work from home specifically because of a lack of physical desk space or hot-desking overflows; if so, how many such…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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This is an operational matter for Te Māngai Pāho. However, I am advised by officials that there were no such documents.

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Question 13215 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    Did any briefing notes or reports regarding the decision to move Te Māngai Pāho to Te Iho, 1 Bowen Street discuss the desk-to-staff ratio and how it aligns with Cabinet expectations regarding office-based work; if so, what desk-to-staff…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I recieved no breifing notes or reports which discussed those matters.

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Question 12984 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 23 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I frequently request and receive advice on a range of kaupapa. Te Puni Kōkiri publishes monthly lists of advice that I receive from officials as Minister for Māori Development on its website at the following link:…

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Question 12985 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much funding from Te Puni Kōkiri, if any, is provided to support Polyfest 2026?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am advised by Te Puni Kōkiri that funding of up to $100,000 was approved to support Te Paparewa Māori Stage at Polyfest 2026.

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Question 12986 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has he recieved regarding the government's intention to repeal the Canterbury Regional Council (Ngāi Tahu Representation) Act 2022?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I am advised that Te Puni Kōkiri has provided advice to the Department of Internal Affairs regarding its concern that local government proposals should not override the Canterbury Regional Council (Ngāi Tahu Representation) Act 2022.

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Question 12987 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many briefings, if any, has he recieved regarding Maori unemployment since November 2025?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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Since November 2025, I have received four briefings from Te Puni Kōkiri that included information on Māori employment and unemployment as part of wider reporting on Government Targets and Beyond the Targets for Māori.

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Question 12997 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    What correspondance has he received, if any, from iwi radio regarding cuts to funding for news content by date, name of iwi radio provider, and method of correspondance.

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

Answer

On 26 January 2026, I received an email and paper from Te Whakaruruhau o Ngā Reo Irirangi Māori regarding the impact of the end of time-limited funding on Iwi radio.

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Question 13012 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    What correspondence, if any, has he received from the Minister for Social Development regarding benefit reform options since 1 January 2026 and the impact this may have on Māori?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I have not received any correspondence from the Minister for Social Development on benefit reform and the impact this may have on Māori since 1 January 2026.

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Question 13019 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 23 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

Answer

The list of advice, reports, briefings, and aides-memoire that I have received from 23 to 30 March is attached. Six titles have been withheld in accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 199/6.

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Question 13020 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Minister provided any input or advice to any Minister in relation to the India Free trade agreement to advance Maori interests, and if so, when and what was it?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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My Officials at Te Puni Kōkiri have successfully worked to include the most advanced Māori economic trade chapter to date, known as the 'Cultural, Trade, Traditional Knowledge and Economic Cooperation Chapter'. Alongside this chapter there…

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Question 13040 (2026)

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Shanan Halbert

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 23 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Whānau Ora

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None.

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12478, 12479, 12480 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 12478 (matches this search)

    Has Te Māngai Pāho received any internal survey results or formal staff complaints regarding the inability to find a desk or being directed to work remotely due to space constraints at Te Iho; if so, how many complaints or survey responses…

  • 12479 (matches this search)

    What is the maximum safe or comfortable occupancy of Te Māngai Pāho's tenancy at Te Iho, 1 Bowen Street, as determined by building management or health and safety assessments?

  • 12480 (matches this search)

    How many FTE staff and contractors are currently assigned to Te Māngai Pāho's office at Te Iho, 1 Bowen Street, Wellington, and how many functional desks or workstations are available for those staff?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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This is an operational matter for Te Māngai Pāho. Please refer your questions to that entity if you require further information.

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Question 12484 (2026)

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Shanan Halbert

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 30 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Whānau Ora

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I frequently request and receive advice on a range of kaupapa. Te Puni Kōkiri publishes monthly lists of advice that I receive from officials as Minister for Whānau Ora on its website at the following link:…

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Question 12524 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 30 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I frequently request and receive advice on a range of kaupapa. Te Puni Kōkiri publishes monthly lists of advice that I receive from officials as Minister for Māori Development on its website at the following link:…

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Question 12525 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 30 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

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I frequently request and receive advice on a range of kaupapa. Te Puni Kōkiri publishes monthly lists of advice that I receive from officials as Minister for Māori Crown Relations on its website at the following link:…

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Question 12537 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 30 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Associate Minister of Housing

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Corrected reply: The titles of 3 papers have been withheld in accordance with SR 199/6 as they are under active consideration and it is not in the public interest to release. HUD 31-Mar HUD2026-009505 Waimakariri affordable rentals HUD…

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Question 12563 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

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    What advice, if any, has he or Te Puni Kokiri provided to the the Minister of Local Governemnt regarding the governments intention to repeal the Canterbury Regional Council (Ngāi Tahu Representation) Act 2022?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti

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I am advised that Te Puni Kōkiri has provided advice to the Department of Internal Affairs regarding its concern that local government proposals should not override the Canterbury Regional Council (Ngāi Tahu Representation) Act 2022.

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Question 12568 (2026)

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Priyanca Radhakrishnan

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 30 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The list of advice, reports, briefings, and aides-memoire that I have received from 30 March to 3 April is attached. Five titles have been withheld in accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 199/6.

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Question 12588 (2026)

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Shanan Halbert

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 30 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Whānau Ora

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None.

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Question 12608 (2026)

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Willie Jackson

List MP · Labour Party

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    Since May 10 2024, how many times has he met with Te rōpu whakahaere to discuss the future of Ihumatao?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister for Māori Development

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I have met with Te Rōpū Whakahaere a further two times since 10 May 2024.