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Awaiting reply Question 40794 (2026)
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40794 (2026). Reuben Davidson to the Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

Question

What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 7 September 2026, by title and date?

For answer by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40790 (2026)
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40790 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment

Asked by

Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 7 September 2026, by title and date?

For answer by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40780 (2026)
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40780 (2026). Shanan Halbert to the Minister for Tertiary Education

Asked by

Shanan Halbert

List MP · Labour Party

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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 7 September 2026, by title and date?

For answer by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40680 (2026)
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40680 (2026). Reuben Davidson to the Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

Asked by

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 7 September 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

For answer by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40676 (2026)
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40676 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment

Asked by

Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

Question

What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 7 September 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

For answer by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40668 (2026)
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40668 (2026). Shanan Halbert to the Minister for Tertiary Education

Asked by

Shanan Halbert

List MP · Labour Party

Question

What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 7 September 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

For answer by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40574 (2026)
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40574 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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What allocations for Wānanga or Kaupapa Māori allocations, if any, will be available through the Transition Research Fund?

For answer by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40572 (2026)
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40572 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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What consultation, if any, occurred with iwi or kaupapa Māori organisations in the development of criteria for accepting proposals under the Transition Research Fund?

For answer by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40570 (2026)
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40570 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding Wānanga or Kaupapa Māori research allocations?

For answer by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40566 (2026)
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40566 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Tertiary Education

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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How much research funding, if any, was committed to Wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2020?

For answer by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40565 (2026)
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40565 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Tertiary Education

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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How much research funding, if any, was committed to Wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2021?

For answer by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40564 (2026)
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40564 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Tertiary Education

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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How much research funding, if any, was committed to Wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2022?

For answer by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40563 (2026)
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40563 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding Wānanga or Kaupapa Māori research allocations, listed by title and date?

For answer by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40561 (2026)
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40561 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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What advice, if any, has the Minister received regarding the Transition Research Fund, listed by title and date?

For answer by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40560 (2026)
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40560 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

How much research funding, if any, was committed to Wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2020?

For answer by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40559 (2026)
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40559 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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How much research funding, if any, was committed to Wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2021?

For answer by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40558 (2026)
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40558 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

How much research funding, if any, was committed to Wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2022?

For answer by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40557 (2026)
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40557 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Tertiary Education

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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How much research funding, if any, was committed to Wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2023?

For answer by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40556 (2026)
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40556 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Tertiary Education

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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How much research funding, if any, was committed to Wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2025?

For answer by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40555 (2026)
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40555 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Tertiary Education

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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How much research funding, if any, was committed to Wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2024?

For answer by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40554 (2026)
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40554 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Tertiary Education

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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What is the Minsiter’s understanding, if any, of the importance of Wānanga and Kaupapa Māori research, and how, if at all, is this reflected in the government’s current funding priorities?

For answer by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40553 (2026)
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40553 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Tertiary Education

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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How much research funding, if any, has been committed to Wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2026 to date?

For answer by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40552 (2026)
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40552 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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How much research funding, if any, was committed to Wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2024?

For answer by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40551 (2026)
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40551 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

How much research funding, if any, was committed to Wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2023?

For answer by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40550 (2026)
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40550 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

How much research funding, if any, was committed to Wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2025?

For answer by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40549 (2026)
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40549 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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How much research funding, if any, has been committed to Wānanga or kaupapa Māori research in 2026 to date?

For answer by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Awaiting reply Question 40548 (2026)
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40548 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

Asked by

Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

Question

What is the Minsiter’s understanding, if any, of the importance of Wānanga and Kaupapa Māori research, and how, if at all, is this reflected in the government’s current funding priorities?

For answer by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

Answer

No reply has been published yet.

Answered Question 39463 (2026)
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39463 (2026). Reuben Davidson to the Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

Asked by

Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

Question

What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

Answer

I did not take any papers to Cabinet during the week beginning 31 August 2026.

Answered Question 39452 (2026)
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39452 (2026). Shanan Halbert to the Minister for Tertiary Education

Asked by

Shanan Halbert

List MP · Labour Party

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What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 31 August 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

Answer

None.

Answered Question 39361 (2026)
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39361 (2026). Reuben Davidson to the Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

Asked by

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 31 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology

Answer

The titles of advice, briefings and or aide/memoires I received from MBIE during the week beginning 31 August 2026, will be released on the MBIE website in the coming weeks here:…

Answered Question 39358 (2026)
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39358 (2026). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment

Asked by

Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

Question

What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 31 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment

Answer

In my capacity as Associate Minister for Social Development and Employment, I regularly request and receive advice on a range of topics. In the interest of transparency, a list of reports received by my office from the Ministry of Social…

Answered Question 39349 (2026)
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39349 (2026). Shanan Halbert to the Minister for Tertiary Education

Asked by

Shanan Halbert

List MP · Labour Party

Question

What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 31 August 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

Answered by

Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

Answer

I refer the Member to the list below of the advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents, my office or I received during the week beginning 31 August 2026. Tertiary Education Commission 1 September 2026 - Fortnightly…