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Question 10223 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

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I have received a large number of meeting requests and invites over this period. My office does not keep record which of these are unable to be attended.

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Question 10276 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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In my capacity as Minister of Statistics, I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March 2026.

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Question 10278 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I have received a large number of meeting requests and invites over this period. My office does not record which of these are unable to be attended.

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Question 10279 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office received, if any, during the week beginning 9 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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Titles of all advice, including briefings, I have received has been, or will be, proactively released on the Stats NZ website here: https://www.stats.govt.nz/about-us/what-we-do/advice-for-the-minister-of-statistics/. I regularly request…

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Question 10281 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

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I am advised by the Ministry for Pacific Peoples (the Ministry), that since 27 November 2023, the Ministry has enabled Microsoft Copilot in June 2024 as part of its transition to Microsoft 365 E5 and associated Microsoft enterprise…

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Question 10295 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

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I have received a large number of meeting requests and invites over this period. My office does not keep record which of these are unable to be attended.

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Question 10336 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

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As Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology, I have no responsibility for any government departments. With regard to agencies, Crown entities and any other bodies under the Science, Innovation and Technology portfolio, please refer…

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Question 10346 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I am not the responsible Minister for any educational departments in my capacity as Minister for Universities.

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Question 10392 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I refer the Member to the table attached for Stats NZ.

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Question 8910 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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Titles of all advice, including briefings, I have received has been, or will be, proactively released on the Stats NZ website here: https://www.stats.govt.nz/about-us/what-we-do/advice-for-the-minister-of-statistics/. I regularly request…

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Question 8921 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

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The titles of advice, reports, briefings and/or aide memoires I received from MBIE during the week of 9 March 2026 will be released on the MBIE website in the coming weeks here:…

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Question 8937 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

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I received the following aides mémoire, briefings, memos, and reports from the Ministry for Pacific Peoples during the week beginning 9 March 2026: • Aide-memoire: 2026 ASB Polyfest festival; 11/03/2026. • Weekly Report and Progress Report…

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Question 9018 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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In my capacity as Minister of Statistics, I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March 2026.

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Question 8611 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

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

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Question 8631 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

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I took no papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 9 March 2026.

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Question 8788 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

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

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Question 8592 (2026)

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Steve Abel

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, briefings, correspondence, or communications, if any, has the Minister received about the safety of public and residential housing under development by Tainui Holding at Ruakura in Waikato?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

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I am advised that I have not received any advice about the safety of public and residential housing under development by Tainui Holding at Ruakura in Waikato.

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Question 8593 (2026)

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Steve Abel

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    What advice, briefings, correspondence, or communications, if any, has the Minister received about the removal of heritable material from the animal containment facility at Ruakura in Waikato, as required by HSNO?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

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I am advised that I have not received any advice about the removal of heritable material from the animal containment facility at Ruakura in Waikato. HSNO is administered by the Ministry for the Environment, and is enforced by the…

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Question 8594 (2026)

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Steve Abel

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    What advice, briefings, correspondence, or communications, if any, has the Minister received about the closure procedures of the animal containment facility at Ruakura in Waikato, as required by HSNO?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

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I am advised that I have not received any advice about the closure procedures of the animal containment facility at Ruakura in Waikato. HSNO is administered by the Ministry for the Environment, and is enforced by the Environmental…

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Question 8156 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

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I am advised by the Ministry for Pacific Peoples (the Ministry) that no exemptions have been requested from the expectations set out in the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet Office Circular of 13 September 2024 for the Ministry.

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Question 8157 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

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I received a weekly report update from the Ministry for Pacific Peoples for the period ending 27 September 2024 outlining the implications of the Needs based Service Provision Cabinet Office Circular of 13 September 2024 for the Ministry…

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Question 8158 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

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I am advised by the Ministry for Pacific Peoples (the Ministry) that no exemptions have been granted from the expectations set out in the Needs based Service Provision Cabinet Office Circular of 13 September 2024 for the Ministry.

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Question 8161 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What policy changes, if any, have occurred in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, following the Cabinet directive on 13 September 2024 that 'public…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

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I am advised by the Ministry for Pacific Peoples that no policy changes have occurred following the Cabinet directive of 13 September 2024 that public services should be prioritised on the basis of need, not race.

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Question 8183 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

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On 16 September 2024, my office requested a weekly report update on the work the Ministry for Pacific Peoples (the Ministry) is undertaking to address the issues raised in the Needs based Service Provision Cabinet Office Circular…

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Question 8238 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

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I am advised that no exemptions to Cabinet Circular CO (24) 5 have been requested.

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8239, 8265 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

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I am advised that I received the following advice regarding Cabinet Circular CO (24) 5 Needs-based Service Provision: • 13 August 2025, BRIEFING-REQ-0018989 Refocussing the He tipu ka hua programme fund towards a Biodiscovery Platform

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Question 8240 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

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I am advised that no exemptions to Cabinet Circular CO (24) 5 have been granted.

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Question 8241 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What policy changes, if any, have occurred in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, following the Cabinet directive on 13 September 2024 that 'public…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

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I am advised that no policy changes have occurred due to Cabinet Circular CO (24) 5.

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Question 8261 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I am not responsible for any educational departments in my capacity as Minister for Universities.

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Question 8262 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I have not received any advice regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 in my capacity as Minister for Universities.

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Question 8263 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I am not responsible for any educational departments in my capacity as Minister for Universities.

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Question 8264 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What policy changes, if any, have occurred in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, following the Cabinet directive on 13 September 2024 that 'public…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I am not responsible for any educational departments in my capacity as Minister for Universities.

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Question 8289 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I have not requested any advice regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 in my capacity as Minister for Universities.

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8314, 8315, 8317, 8342 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet office Circular of 13 September 2024 for their departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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As Minister of Statistics, I have not received advice on the implications of the Needs-based Service Provision, nor have there been any requests for exemptions to the expectations as outlined in the Cabinet Office circular CO (24) 5). This…

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Question 8319 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What policy changes, if any, have occurred in the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, following the Cabinet directive on 13 September 2024 that 'public…

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I am advised that Stats NZ has implemented an operational policy to ensure that support is provided to any population group where there is evidence of need.

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7604, 7764 (2026)

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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 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    7764 (matches this search)

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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 2 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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Titles have been withheld as they are either sensitive in nature or still under active consideration, and it is not in the public interest to release them at this time.

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7605, 7870 (2026)

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    Francisco Hernandez

    List MP · Green Party

    7605 (matches this search)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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    Deborah Russell

    List MP · Labour Party

    7870 (matches this search)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026 as the Minister for Universities.

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Question 7770 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · 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 2 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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Titles of all advice, including briefings, I have received has been, or will be, proactively released on the Stats NZ website here: https://www.stats.govt.nz/about-us/what-we-do/advice-for-the-minister-of-statistics/. I regularly request…

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Question 7781 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · 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 2 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

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The titles of advice, reports, briefings and/or aide memoires I received from MBIE during the week beginning 2 March 2026 will be released on the MBIE website in the coming weeks here:…

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Question 7797 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · 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 2 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

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I received the following from the Ministry for Pacific Peoples during the week beginning 2 March 2026: • Report: Weekly & Progress report to the Minister for Pacific Peoples; 6 March 2026

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Question 7876 (2026)

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Lemauga Lydia Sosene

Member for Māngere · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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In my capacity as Minister of Statistics, I took one paper to Cabinet during the week of 2 – 6 March 2026. I am withholding the title of this paper as it relates to matters under active consideration. I do not consider it to be in the…

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Question 7887 (2026)

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

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I did not take any papers to Cabinet in the week beginning 2 March 2026.

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Question 7903 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Pacific Peoples

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I took no papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 2 March 2026.

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Question 7675 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What goods and services, if any, in the Consumers Price Index are most impacted by climate change, or weather events?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I am advised by Stats NZ that although it publishes the Consumers Price Index (CPI) and co-produce New Zealand’s official environmental reporting, the information requested is not readily available and would require a customised data…

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Question 7676 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What data, if any, does Statistics New Zealand keep on how climate change, or weather events, impact food prices?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I am advised by Stats NZ that there are no official statistics that quantifies the effect of climate change or weather events, on food prices.

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Question 7677 (2026)

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    Does Statistics New Zealand keep data on the impact of weather events on CPI?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I am advised by Stats NZ that although it publishes the Consumers Price Index (CPI) and co-produce New Zealand’s official environmental reporting, it does not produce any dataset that links specific weather events to price movements for…

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    Does Statistics New Zealand keep data on the impact of climate change on CPI?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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I am advised by Stats NZ that while it publishes the Consumers Price Index (CPI) and co-produce New Zealand’s official environmental reporting, Stats NZ does not produce a dataset showing how climate change affects specific items in the…

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Question 7700 (2026)

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Scott Willis

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    What written advice, if any, has the Minister received by title and date since 1 February 2026?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology

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The titles of advice I received from MBIE since 1 February 2026 will be released on the MBIE website in the coming weeks here:…

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Question 7606 (2026)

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 2 March 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister for Universities

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I have received a large number of meeting requests and invites over this period. My office does not keep record which of these are unable to be attended.

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Question 7615 (2026)

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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 2 March 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Dr Shane Reti

Member for Whangārei · National Party · Minister of Statistics

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Titles of all advice, including briefings, I have received has been, or will be, proactively released on the Stats NZ website here: https://www.stats.govt.nz/about-us/what-we-do/advice-for-the-minister-of-statistics/. I regularly request…