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Question 38743 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2024/25 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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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 its expenditure on artificial intelligence for the 2024/25 financial year was approximately $20,000.

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Question 38748 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025?

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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 the department spend on consultancy costs is reported in Annual Reports which are publicly available at this link:…

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Question 38750 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, was spent in the 2023/24 financial year in the Minister's departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, on artificial intelligence, including costs on training…

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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 its expenditure on artificial intelligence for the 2023/24 financial year was approximately $20,000.

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Question 38767 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on consultancy costs, from 1 July 2025 - 30 June 2026?

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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 answer to written parliamentary question 38748 (2026). I am advised that the 2025/26 Annual Report is scheduled to be published in October 2026.

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Question 38784 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The Department of Conservation advises me that, since 27 November 2023, up to and including 2 September 2026, the total cost of redundancies was $6,941,440.

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Question 38856 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much was the total cost in New Zealand dollar terms, if any, of redundancy processes initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27…

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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 between 27 November 2023 and 3 September 2026, $4,259,811 has been paid in staff redundancies.

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Question 38988 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many redundancy processes have been initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The Department of Conservation advises me that it does not initiate redundancy processes; redundancy is the last resort for individuals if the Department is unable to re-assign them to alternative roles as part of an organisational change.…

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Question 39054 (2026)

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Tākuta Ferris

Member for Te Tai Tonga · Independent

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    What assessment, if any, was undertaken on the vaccination of the local Kaikōura population of kororā, and was the decision not to vaccinate this population made by the Department of Conservation or the Minister of Conservation?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised that the Department of Conservation has not assessed the Kaikoura population of kororā / little blue penguins for vaccination for H5 bird flu, as the species is not nationally threatened. As an operational matter, this…

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Question 39055 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many redundancy processes have been initiated, if any, in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, since 27 November 2023?

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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 between 27 November 2023 and 3 September 2026, six change management processes that resulted in one or more redundancies were initiated.

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Question 39056 (2026)

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Tākuta Ferris

Member for Te Tai Tonga · Independent

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    What consideration, modelling, or other work, if any, was done on the likely mortality and population consequences of H5N1 for little penguins/kororā?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised that the Department of Conservation has not assessed the impact of H5 bird flu on kororā / little blue penguins. Kororā are not classified as threatened, so while H5 bird flu may cause losses, the national population is…

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Question 39057 (2026)

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Tākuta Ferris

Member for Te Tai Tonga · Independent

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    Will all 28 species for which vaccination is one of the actions in the Species Protection Plan relating to highly pathogenic avian influenza be vaccinated, if so, what is the timeframe for completion of this vaccination?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised by the Department of Conservation that consideration and planning for the second tranche of H5 bird flu vaccination is underway, and no decisions have been taken yet on which of the 28 species will be vaccinated.

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Question 39058 (2026)

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Tākuta Ferris

Member for Te Tai Tonga · Independent

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    When will the Department of Conservation make final decisions about which species will be vaccinated in tranche 2 of the H5 vaccination plan?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised by the Department of Conservation that timings for the delivery of the H5 bird flu vaccination are being assessed to account for the disease status and impact in Aotearoa, and vaccination feasibility for the different species.

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Question 39059 (2026)

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Tākuta Ferris

Member for Te Tai Tonga · Independent

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    Has consideration been given to facilitating wider access to the Poulvac Flufend RG vaccine, for example by allowing wildlife hospitals and bird sanctuaries to access the vaccine?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised that the Ministry for Primary Industries has approved the Department of Conservation’s vaccination plan which limits use of the vaccine for emergency purposes in New Zealand wildlife. The vaccine is not available for use…

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Question 39061 (2026)

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Tākuta Ferris

Member for Te Tai Tonga · Independent

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    Has the Department of Conservation considered or trialled any vaccines other than Poulvac Flufend RG vaccine to protect native birds from H5 bird flu?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised that the Department of Conservation used the Poulvac Flufend RG in the vaccine trial to confirm safety and efficacy for some native bird species but now uses Avian Influenza Vaccine H5N2 Subtype Killed Virus vaccine as this is…

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39062, 39063 (2026)

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Tākuta Ferris

Member for Te Tai Tonga · Independent

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    How many Poulvac Flufend RG vaccine doses has the Department of Conservation ordered in total, and are any doses yet to arrive in New Zealand, if any?

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    How many Poulvac Flufend RG vaccine doses, if any, does the Department of Conservation currently hold?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised that the Department of Conservation has received 3 litres of the Avian Influenza Vaccine H5N2 Subtype Killed Virus vaccine and is no longer using Poulvac Flufend RG vaccine. The vaccine is supplied in bulk 500ml bottles and…

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39065, 39066 (2026)

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Tākuta Ferris

Member for Te Tai Tonga · Independent

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  • 39065 (matches this search)

    How much has the Department of Conservation spent in total on doses of the Poulvac Flufend RG vaccine, if any?

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    What is the total cost per bird for two doses of the Poulvac Flufend RG vaccine, excluding handling and veterinary costs, if any?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised that the Department of Conservation has received all H5 bird flu vaccine via donation. This is also my response to written question 39066 (2026).

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Question 38349 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Following reply 36371 (2026), how many mines and/or mining operations, if any, has the Department of Conservation approved access arrangements or concessions for on Public Conservation Land under delegated authority during this term of…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised that the Department of Conservation has approved 44 access arrangements for mines and/or mining operations under delegated authority during this term of Government, based on data available from 1 December 2023. No access…

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Question 38129 (2026)

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Shanan Halbert

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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 24 August 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 38171 (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 24 August 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 38172 (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 24 August 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 38184 (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 24 August 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(s) of 3 paper(s) has been withheld in accordance with SR 199/6 as it is under active consideration and it is not in the public interest to release. MCERT 24-Aug MCERT2026-010507 Meeting with the New Zealand Property Investors…

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Question 38213 (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 24 August 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 24 to 28 August is attached. Five titles have been withheld in accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 199/6.

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Question 38233 (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 24 August 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 38275 (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 24 August 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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I took one paper to Cabinet in the week beginning 24 August 2026; however, the title is withheld in accordance with Speaker's Ruling 199/6.

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Question 38276 (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 24 August 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 38288 (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 24 August 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 38317 (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 24 August 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 took two papers to Cabinet in the week beginning 24 August: Tongariro Taupo Conservation Board: Reappointment and Appointment Vessel Asset Replacement Project: Indicative Business Case

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Question 37995 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Further to Reply 36371, how many mining access arrangements or concessions for mining on conservation land have been processed by the Department of Conservation and either approved or decline under delegated authority, and how does this…

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised that from 1 September 2021 to 1 September 2026, the Department of Conservation approved 58 mining access arrangements and declined two under delegated authority. In the previous comparative five-year period, from 1 September…

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Question 37775 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Is the Department of Conservation considering including Kaikoura Blue Penguins in tranche 2 of the HPAI (highly pathogenic avian influenza) vaccine roll-out?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised that the Department of Conservation is not currently considering kororā / little blue penguins for vaccination for H5 bird flu as the species is not nationally threatened.

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Question 37776 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

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    Is the Department of Conservation considering including regional populations in tranche 2 of the HPAI (highly pathogenic avian influenza) vaccine roll-out?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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I am advised that the Department of Conservation is not considering regionally threatened bird populations for inclusion in tranche 2 of the H5 bird flu vaccination programme. This is focused on nationally threatened species at highest…

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Question 37777 (2026)

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Marama Davidson

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    What advice, if any, has the Department of Conservation produced on tranche 2 of the HPAI (highly pathogenic avian influenza) vaccine roll-out; listed by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The Department of Conservation has not provided me with specific advice relating to tranche 2 of the H5 bird flu vaccination programme, as this is currently in the planning stage.

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Question 37472 (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 17 August 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 37514 (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 17 August 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 37515 (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 17 August 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 37527 (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 17 August 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(s) of 2 paper(s) has been withheld in accordance with SR 199/6 as it is under active consideration and it is not in the public interest to release. MCERT 20-Aug MCERT2026-010098 Māori Housing Delivery Reporting – July 2026 MCERT…

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37555, 37688 (2026)

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    List MP · Labour Party

    37555 (matches this search)

    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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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their office received, if any, during the week beginning 17/08/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Minister of Conservation

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The list of advice, reports, briefings, and aides-memoire that I have received from 17 to 21 August is attached. Three titles have been withheld in accordance with Speaker’s Ruling 199/6.

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Question 37576 (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 17 August 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 37618 (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 17 August 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 37619 (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 17 August 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 37632 (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 17 August 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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37661, 37687 (2026)

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    Priyanca Radhakrishnan

    List MP · Labour Party

    37661 (matches this search)

    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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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 17/08/2026, 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 17 August.

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Question 37288 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Have Kāinga Ora staff advised tenants at risk of eviction that if they gave 21-days notice to end their tenancy that Kāinga Ora would assist them to find alternative housing and if so, were tenants advised that the alternative housing…

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that a Kāinga Ora tenant may give 21 days written notice to end their tenancy at any time. In situations where Kāinga Ora has taken a tenant to the Tenancy Tribunal to seek termination of a…

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Question 37289 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Have Kāinga Ora staff advised tenants at risk of eviction that it would be better for them to give 21-days notice to end their tenancy and if so, why?

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities advises me that this practice is not within policy and Kāinga Ora has clear guidance and expectations on the process that is to be followed if a tenant is at risk of eviction as described in response to…

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Question 37290 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Have Kāinga Ora staff encouraged tenants at risk of eviction to voluntarily give 21-days notice to end their tenancy and if so, what housing assistance, if any, was given to those tenants?

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

I refer the member to the answer provided to Written Parliamentary Question 37289.

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Question 37291 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Does Kāinga Ora have a policy of encouraging tenants at risk of eviction to voluntarily give 21-days notice to end their tenancy and if so, why?

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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I refer the member to the answer provided to Written Parliamentary Question 37289.

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Question 37292 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many Kāinga Ora tenants, if any, who gave 21-days notice to end their state house tenancy in 2024 were rehoused in a state house within a year of their voluntarily ending their earlier tenancy?

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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I refer the member to the answer provided to Written Parliamentary Question 37288.

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Question 37293 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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    How many Kāinga Ora tenants, if any, who gave 21-days notice to end their state house tenancy in 2025 were rehoused in a state house within a year of their voluntarily ending their earlier tenancy?

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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I refer the member to the answer provided to Written Parliamentary Question 37288.

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Question 37294 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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    How many Kāinga Ora tenants, if any, who gave 21-days notice to end their state house tenancy in 2023 were rehoused in a state house within a year of their voluntarily ending their earlier tenancy?

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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I refer the member to the answer provided to Written Parliamentary Question 37288.

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Question 37295 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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    How many Kāinga Ora tenants, if any, gave 21-days notice to end their state house tenancy in each Auckland local board in each month in calendar years 2023, 2024, 2025 and so far in 2026?

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

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I refer the member to the answer provided to Written Parliamentary Question 37288.

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Question 37296 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

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    How many Kāinga Ora tenants, if any, gave 21-days notice to end their state house tenancy in each territorial local authority in each month in calendar years 2023, 2024, 2025 and so far in 2026?

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Hon Tama Potaka

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

Answer

I refer the member to the answer provided to Written Parliamentary Question 37288.