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Question 15376 (2026)

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for 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 15380 (2026)

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for 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 15397 (2026)

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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The Tertiary Education Commission only used electricity to power or heat buildings in 2023.

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Question 15401 (2026)

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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The Tertiary Education Commission only used electricity to power or heat buildings in 2025.

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Question 15410 (2026)

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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The Tertiary Education Commission only used electricity to power or heat buildings in 2024.

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Question 15417 (2026)

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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The Tertiary Education Commission only used electricity to power or heat buildings in 2020.

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Question 15420 (2026)

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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The Tertiary Education Commission only used electricity to power or heat buildings in 2022.

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Question 15421 (2026)

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    What was the composition - in percentage terms - of sources of energy consumed to power or heat buildings, if any, in the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any,…

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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The Tertiary Education Commission only used electricity to power or heat buildings in 2021.

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Question 15680 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2025?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for 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 15695 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2024?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for 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 15704 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2023?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for 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 15712 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2022?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for 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 15713 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2021?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for 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 15721 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2025?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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The Tertiary Education Commission only used electricity to power or heat buildings in 2021.

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Question 15723 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2020?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for 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 15739 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2024?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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The Tertiary Education Commission did not use diesel to power or heat buildings in 2024.

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Question 15748 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2023?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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The Tertiary Education Commission did not use diesel to power or heat buildings in 2023.

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Question 15750 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2021?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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The Tertiary Education Commission did not use diesel to power or heat buildings in 2021.

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Question 15752 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2022?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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The Tertiary Education Commission did not use diesel to power or heat buildings in 2022.

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Question 15767 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of diesel, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2020?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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The Tertiary Education Commission did not use diesel to power or heat buildings in 2020.

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Question 16019 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2025?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for 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 16037 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2024?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for 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 16040 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2022?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for 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 16043 (2026)

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    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2023?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for 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 16046 (2026)

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    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2020?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for 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 16058 (2026)

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    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2021?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for 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 16061 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2025?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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The Tertiary Education Commission did not use LPG to power or heat buildings in 2025.

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Question 16080 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2024?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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The Tertiary Education Commission did not use LPG to power or heat buildings in 2024.

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Question 16082 (2026)

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    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2023?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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The Tertiary Education Commission did not use LPG to power or heat buildings in 2023.

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Question 16083 (2026)

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    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2022?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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The Tertiary Education Commission did not use LPG to power or heat buildings in 2022.

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Question 16086 (2026)

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    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2020?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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The Tertiary Education Commission did not use LPG to power or heat buildings in 2020.

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Question 16101 (2026)

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    How many litres of LPG, if any, did the Minister’s department’s, agencies, crown entities or any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, consume to power or heat buildings in 2021?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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The Tertiary Education Commission did not use LPG to power or heat buildings in 2021.

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Question 16103 (2026)

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Ayesha Verrall

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    What was the number of funded nursing training places in each of the 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 academic years, by institution?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) has provided the attached information on the number of enrolments for nursing (leading to registration) in the 2020-2025 academic years. I am advised by TEC that tertiary education organisations…

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Question 14008 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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    How, if at all, is the Tertiary Education Commission receiving advice on regional skills needs to inform its investment guidance to the tertiary sector?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) receives advice from key government, industry and regional stakeholders to inform its investment guidance. Where relevant, national level intelligence often includes a regional lens e.g. from Health…

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Question 14032 (2026)

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Shanan Halbert

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    What fiscal or financial risks, if any, has the Minister been informed of within the university sector in 2026?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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I have been advised of the following fiscal and financial risks: • Domestic enrolment growth is strong with nearly all universities delivering well above their funding allocations. There is a key risk that this growth may not be funded…

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Question 14042 (2026)

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Shanan Halbert

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received about un-subsidised domestic students at New Zealand universities, by date and title?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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I refer the member to the following papers which contain advice I have received on un-subsidised domestic students at New Zealand universities AM-25-01180 - University enrolment forecasts and projected unfunded delivery – 12 September 2025…

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Question 14043 (2026)

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    Which New Zealand universities, if any, have requested to deliver provision beyond 105% of their approved funding allocation in 2026, listed by university and percentage requested?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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I have been advised by the Tertiary Education Commission that five universities have requested, and been approved, to delivery above 105% of their approved allocation for 2026 as at 31 March 2026. University Fund Requested percentage…

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Question 14044 (2026)

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    Which New Zealand universities, if any, delivered provision above 105% of their approved funding allocation in 2025, listed by university and percentage delivered?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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I have been advised by the Tertiary Education Commission that five universities delivered provision above 105% of their allocation in 2025. TEO Fund Percentage delivered Massey University DQ3-7 116% Victoria University of Wellington DQ3-7…

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Question 14045 (2026)

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    How many enrolments, if any, were not funded by the TEC at New Zealand universities in 2025, listed by university and number of EFTS not funded?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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I am advised by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) that an estimated 2,599 EFTS were not funded by New Zealand universities in 2025. I refer the member to the list below for a breakdown by each university: TEO name Est Unfunded EFTS…

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Question 14047 (2026)

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Shanan Halbert

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    What were the actual enrolment totals at each New Zealand university in 2025 listed by university and EFTS?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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I refer the member to the list table that shows domestic funded Equivalent Full Time Students (EFTS) reported to TEC by each university in 2025. Each SDR submission reflects all known delivery at the time of the relevant reporting year.…

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Question 14048 (2026)

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Shanan Halbert

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received about additional funding for university enrolments in 2026, by date and title?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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I have not received any advice about additional funding for university enrolments in 2026 from the Tertiary Education Commission.

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Question 13457 (2026)

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Shanan Halbert

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

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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I refer the member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 11962 (2026).

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Question 13465 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Penny Simmonds

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

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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…

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Question 13469 (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 23 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

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

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I did not receive any aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, in my capacity as Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology during the week beginning 23 March 2026. I am advised that a list of advice which…

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Question 13502 (2026)

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Shanan Halbert

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

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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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 6 April 2026: Tertiary Education Commission 8 April - Report to the Ministers…

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Question 13510 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Penny Simmonds

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

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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…

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Question 13514 (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 6 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for 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 6 April 2026 will be released on the MBIE website in the coming weeks here:…

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Question 13607 (2026)

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Shanan Halbert

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for Tertiary Education

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None.

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Question 13615 (2026)

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Willow-Jean Prime

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

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Hon Penny Simmonds

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

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None.

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Question 13619 (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 6 April 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

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

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On the week beginning 6 April 2026, I am advised that my predecessor took one paper to Cabinet in his role as Minister of Science, Innovation and Technology: 'Report on Overseas Travel: Hon Dr Shane Reti – February 2026'