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Question 28196 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    Further to WPQ 20211, what specific documents, if any, did the Minister receive prior to making public statements supporting the removal of Māori and Pacific priority access, listed by titles and dates?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

Titles of all advice that I have received have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health and Pharmac websites: https://www.health.govt.nz/information-releases/lists-of-advice-provided-to-ministers-2019-2025…

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28197, 28198 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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  • 28197 (matches this search)

    Further to WPQ 20207, did the Minister instruct Pharmac, formally or informally, to review or remove ethnicity-based criteria across the diabetes and cardiovascular medicine groups, and if so, on what date and in what form?

  • 28198 (matches this search)

    Further to WPQ 20207, How does the Minister reconcile his claim that he gave no specific instruction on ethnicity-based criteria given that the Letter of Expectations directed Pharmac to give effect to Cabinet Circular CO(24)?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

I gave no specific formal or informal instruction on the removal of ethnicity based criteria.

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Question 28201 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    Further to WPQ 20216, has the Minister requested that Pharmac undertake Māori-specific modelling on access, complications, and unmet need before implementing any change, and if not, why not?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I have not requested any modelling. Assessment scoping decisions are operational matters for Pharmac.

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Question 28202 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    Further to WPQ 20216, what advice, if any, did the Minister receive on the potential negative impacts on Māori access or health outcomes?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

Titles of all advice that I have received have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health and Pharmac websites: https://www.health.govt.nz/information-releases/lists-of-advice-provided-to-ministers-2019-2025…

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Question 28203 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    Further to WPQ 20209, why did Pharmac not undertake an equity impact assessment before proposing the removal of Māori ethnicity as an eligibility criterion for Type 2 diabetes medication?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

Pharmac makes decisions using the Factors for Consideration, which include the impact of the health condition on Māori and other population groups experiencing health disparities. A summary of this information was released as part of the…

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Question 28279 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 28281 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 28285 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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28294, 28296, 28301 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 28294 (matches this search)

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

  • 28296 (matches this search)

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

  • 28301 (matches this search)

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

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that the information requested is not available in an easily reportable format. I do not consider it to be in the public interest to divert staff from their work to undertake a substantial collation exercise.

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Question 28007 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 28015 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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28019, 28026 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 28019 (matches this search)

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

  • 28026 (matches this search)

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

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

I am advised that the information requested is not available in an easily reportable format. I do not consider it to be in the public interest to divert staff from their work to undertake a substantial collation exercise.

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Question 28074 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Deputy Prime Minister

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None.

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Question 28082 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Deputy Prime Minister

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None.

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Question 28110 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Deputy Prime Minister

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None.

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Question 28111 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Deputy Prime Minister

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None.

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Question 27870 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    How many pieces of legislation, if any, are currently excluded from the assessment and review requirements of the Regulatory Standards Act?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

Answer

Details of legislation excluded from the requirements of the Regulatory Standard Act 2025 are in Schedule 2 of the Act. Additionally, details on further legislation excluded via Notice will be available to the Member after the Regulatory…

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Question 27871 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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 25 May 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

Answer

The titles of papers I received in my capacity as Minister for Regulation are considered for proactive release each month and are published on the Ministry for Regulation’s website. Some titles may be withheld where the material remains…

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Question 27875 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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 1 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

Answer

The titles of papers I received in my capacity as Minister for Regulation are considered for proactive release each month and are published on the Ministry for Regulation’s website. Some titles may be withheld where the material remains…

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Question 27900 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Deputy Prime Minister

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None.

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Question 26975 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 1 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Deputy Prime Minister

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None.

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Question 26985 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 1 June 2026, including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Deputy Prime Minister

Answer

I refer the member to written question 10834 (2025).

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Question 27002 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, during the week beginning 1June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Deputy Prime Minister

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None.

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Question 27051 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    How does Budget 2026’s funding uplift compare with the Pharmac operating increases in Budgets 2024 and 2025?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table for the funding allocated to Pharmac through Vote Health appropriations.

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Question 27052 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What funding amount did Pharmac itself request or identify as needed for Budget 2026, and how does $13.5 million per year compare with it?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

Information relating to Budget 2026 initiatives and Budget bids will be proactively released in due course as part of the Government’s Budget 2026 proactive release process.

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Question 27054 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many additional medicines does Budget 2026’s $13.5 million per year fund, and how many additional patients does this allow Pharmac to reach?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

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Decisions on which medicines are funded are operational matters for Pharmac, who makes those decisions independently within its statutory role and available funding. Pharmac will continue to use a combination of Budget funding and…

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Question 27077 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many funding applications did PHARMAC receive in each financial year since 2022/23, and of those, how many were approved, how many were declined, and how many remain pending?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

I refer the Member to the attached table.

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Question 27078 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    How much has been allocated to PHARMAC in each Vote Health budget since 2022/23, and what amount did PHARMAC request in each of those years?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 27051 (2026).

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Question 27132 (2026)

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Georgie Dansey

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 1 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

Answer

The titles of papers I received in my capacity as Minister for Regulation are considered for proactive release each month and are published on the Ministry for Regulation’s website. Some titles may be withheld where the material remains…

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Question 27138 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 1 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Deputy Prime Minister

Answer

None.

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Question 27153 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 1 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

Answer

None.

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Question 27165 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 1 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

Titles of all advice that I have received have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health and Pharmac websites: https://www.health.govt.nz/information-releases/lists-of-advice-provided-to-ministers-2019-2025…

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Question 27174 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 1 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Finance

Answer

My office receives a significant volume of information. To answer this question will require significant staff resources and I do not believe it is in the public interest to do so. If the member wishes to be more specific about the…

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Question 27184 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 1 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

None. Some titles have been withheld as they are sensitive in nature and are not in the public interest to release at this time. This answer does not cover members of my office who receive a large amount of material every week. Asking them…

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Question 27236 (2026)

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Georgie Dansey

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 1 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Minister for Regulation

Answer

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

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Question 27242 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 1 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Deputy Prime Minister

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None.

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Question 27258 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 1 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Justice

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None.

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Question 27270 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 1 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

None.

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Question 27279 (2026)

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 1 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Finance

Answer

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

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Question 27289 (2026)

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 1 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 27374 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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None.

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Question 27378 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

I am advised by the Charter School Agency that the following amounts have been paid in board and fees since 27 November 2023, as at 8 June 2026: Authorisation Board: $207,778.12 (1 October 2024 – March 2026 Establishment Board: $26,219.21…

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27382, 27686, 27690 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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  • 27382 (matches this search)

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

  • 27686 (matches this search)

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

  • 27690 (matches this search)

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

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

None. This is also my response to written parliamentary question 27686 and 27690 (2026).

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Question 27384 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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I am advised by the Charter School Agency advises that the following additional payments and expenses have been paid to board members since 27 November 2023, as at 8 June 2026: Travel costs (Authorisation Board) Total travel expenses:…

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Question 27386 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

Seven new appointments were made to the Charter Schools Establishment Board (July 2024 to October 2024 and subsequent Authorisation Board (October 2024 to present).

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Question 27388 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

Answer

I am advised that the following board fees are currently paid: Charter Schools Authorisation Board: Chair: $35,000 per annum Deputy Chair: $21,500 per annum Members: $17,000 per annum (5 members).

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Question 27393 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

Answer

Titles of all advice that I have received have been, or will be, proactively released on the Ministry of Health and Pharmac websites: https://www.health.govt.nz/information-releases/lists-of-advice-provided-to-ministers-2019-2025…

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8 questions (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 27406 (2026), 27700 (2026), 27701 (2026), 27705 (2026)

  • 27398 (matches this search)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Health

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I am advised that the information requested is not available in an easily reportable format. I do not consider it to be in the public interest to divert staff from their work to undertake a substantial collation exercise.

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Question 27689 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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Nil.

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Question 25916 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, early childhood teaching staff did not hold a teaching qualification in the week of May 25th 2026; and how many, if any, did?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Education

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The information sought by the Member is not collected by the Ministry of Education for the week of May 25 2026.