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Question 29896 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Will the Minister release the full text of the redacted portion of paragraph 36 of the Cabinet paper dated 27 May 2026, and if not, under which provision of the Official Information Act 1982 does the Minister intend to withhold it?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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The material the member is referring to is being withheld at this time. I refer the member to the paper itself, which notes the specific provision of the OIA under which it is being withheld, 9(2)(g)(i).…

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Question 29897 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What legal advice, if any, did the Minister seek on whether removing voting rights from committee members appointed pursuant to Treaty settlement legislation, or in fulfilment of Treaty obligations, is consistent with the Crown's Treaty…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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Any legal advice received by me would be subject to legal privilege.

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Question 29898 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received on whether the removal of voting rights from non-elected committee members affects councils' ability to fulfil their obligations under section 81 of the Local Government Act 2002 to provide…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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As Minister of Local Government, I received the following advice relating to the impact of the proposal to remove voting rights from non-democratically elected members on section 81 obligations in the Local Government Act 2002: • Briefing:…

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Question 29899 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Why did the Minister decide not to consult any iwi, hapū, local authority, or member of the public before bringing the proposal to remove voting rights from non-democratically elected committee members to Cabinet?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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Limited consultation was undertaken to allow the proposal to meet timeframes to be included in the Local Government (System Improvements) Amendment Bill.

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Question 29900 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Why did the date error in the overflows standard — which causes aspects of a standard commencing in 2028 to apply retrospectively from 2025 — not result in an urgent correction being gazetted before the March 2026 amendment process, and…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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An amendment process is underway to ensure that all technical issues identified in the wastewater standards are addressed. The Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai is actively engaged with impacted parties (councils and consent…

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Question 29901 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received on whether businesses or consumers suffered financial harm as a result of disruption to the sale of biosolids products caused by the biosolids drafting errors, and what steps, if any, did the…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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I am advised that officials have worked directly with parties who could have been impacted to manage the risk of a disruption in the sale of biosolids products.

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Question 29902 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What legal advice, if any, has the Minister received on the liability of the Crown in respect of resource consents granted or declined during the period when the Regulations contained the drafting errors identified in the March 2026…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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Any legal advice received by me would be subject to legal privilege.

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Question 29903 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    For how long did Crown-owned wastewater treatment plants operate outside the intended scope of the discharge to water and land standard as a result of the drafting error that linked the definition of "publicly owned wastewater treatment…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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The drafting errors have had no material impact on the current operation of Crown-owned wastewater treatment plants.

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Question 29929 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

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 22 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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The following titles are from Inland Revenue: 23/06/2026 IR2026/162 Outcomes from targeted consultation on approved issuer levy 24/06/2026 BN2026/160 Tax Results to May 2026 24/06/2026 BN2026/185 Investment Boost – Update on monitoring and…

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Question 29951 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · 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 22 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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As the Minister of Local Government, I received the following advice, reports, briefings, aide memoire, or any other documents from the Department of Internal Affairs during the week beginning 22 June 2026: • Talking Points - Meeting with…

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Question 29995 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

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 22 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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The titles of papers I received from the Ministry for the Environment and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change are considered for proactive release each month and are published on the…

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Question 30000 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 22 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Auckland

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I refer the Member to reply number 19279 (2026).

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Question 30033 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 22 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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None.

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Question 30056 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 22 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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None.

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Question 30100 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 22 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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Nil

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Question 30105 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 22 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Auckland

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None.

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Question 29726 (2026)

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Mike Davidson

List MP · Green Party

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    Since November 2025, what is the number of Local Government Councillors who have personally written to the Minister with a complaint about non-elected members on Council committees, and if any, what Councils were they elected to and what…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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Since November 2025, I have received one item from a member elected to the Far North District Council on 9 April 2026.

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Question 29731 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    Further to 27884 (2026) is the Minister asserting that he or any member of his office did not receive any advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires or any other documents as per his reply to PWQs 28689, 27878, 20318, 19498, 17904 and 17643…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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No. I regularly receive advice, reports, briefings and other documents from both the Ministry for the Environment and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The titles of documents will be proactively released. In addition, there were…

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9 questions (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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Matching question numbers: 29493 (2026), 29494 (2026), 29495 (2026), 29496 (2026), 29497 (2026)

  • 29488 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, did the Minister receive on the impacts of discontinuing Māori Climate Platform funding on communities at higher risk of climate‑related hazards?

  • 29489 (matches this search)

    What assessment, if any, has the Minister received regarding the loss of Māori‑led climate‑action capability resulting from the cessation of Māori Climate Platform funding?

  • 29490 (matches this search)

    What feedback, if any, was received from Māori stakeholders regarding the impacts of discontinuing funding for the Māori Climate Platform?

  • 29491 (matches this search)

    What engagement, if any, occurred with iwi, hapū, Māori organisations, or marae before the decision was made to discontinue funding for the Māori Climate Platform?

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    What advice, if any, did the Minister receive regarding the impact of discontinuing marae climate-resilience funding on community preparedness for climate-related events?

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    How many marae had approved or active climate-resilience projects at the time funding for the Māori Climate Platform was discontinued?

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    What reasons, if any, were provided to the Minister for discontinuing funding for the Māori Climate Platform?

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    On what date, if any, did the Minister first receive any advice recommending the discontinuation of funding for the Māori Climate Platform?

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    What advice, if any, did the Minister receive on the implications of discontinuing funding for the Māori Climate Platform for Māori communities disproportionately affected by climate change?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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The Māori Climate Platform programme was reset in 2024 to be delivered with time-limited funding and is scheduled to end on 30 June 2027. The Ministry for the Environment continues to implement the existing programme, and regional…

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Question 29492 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    What alternative funding mechanisms, if any, does the Government intent to provide to support marae climate-resilience initiatives previously funded through the Māori Climate Platform?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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The Government recognises the role marae play in supporting community resilience. Marae and Māori communities can access existing funding mechanisms to support climate resilience, including the following: • The Māori Development Fund…

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Question 29498 (2026)

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    What savings, if any, are expected to result from the decision to discontinue funding for the Māori Climate Platform, broken down by financial year?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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The Budget 2024 baseline savings initiative “Climate Change Programmes” returned funding from the appropriation “Supporting Equitable Transitions and Climate Resilience for Māori” which holds the funding for the Māori Climate Platform. The…

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Question 29051 (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 15 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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Corrected reply: The titles of papers I received from the Ministry for the Environment and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change are considered for proactive release each month and are…

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Question 29053 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 15 June 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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The Member can find my diary proactively released on the Beehive website. I do not consider it in the public interest to prepare a list of meetings I did not attend, or declined to attend, for the Member.

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Question 29209 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

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 15 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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The following documents are from Inland Revenue: 17/06/2026 IR2026/188 Income charging: Summary of consultation on changes to the Approved Information Sharing Agreement and next steps 18/06/2026 IR2026/159 Approval of non-fiscal remedials…

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Question 29231 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · 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 15 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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As the Minister of Local Government, I received the following advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents from the Department of Internal Affairs during the week beginning 15 June 2026: • Aide Memoire - Taituarā Local…

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Question 29275 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

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 15 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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I refer the Member to my response to Written Parliamentary Question 29051 (2026).

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Question 29280 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 15 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Auckland

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I refer the Member to reply number 19279 (2026).

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Question 29314 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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None.

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Question 29336 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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None.

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Question 29380 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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None

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Question 29385 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Auckland

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None.

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Question 29017 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    Why, if Taumata Arowai intends to publish its January-March 2026 quarterly performance report on its website when it is completed, does there appear to be no other previous quarterly performance reports available on the Taumata Arowai…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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The Water Services Authority – Taumata Arowai decided to proactively publish Quarterly Performance Reports on its website, after reviewing its approach to proactive release of information and with the aim of supporting greater transparency…

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28828, 28831, 28835, 28836 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • 28828 (matches this search)

    What estimate, if any, has the Minister received of the value of council expenditure that may be duplicated or wasted as a result of sequencing local government reorganisation alongside resource management and water services reform?

  • 28831 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, has the Minister received on the risk that councils will incur expenditure on governance arrangements or service delivery models that later require redesign as a result of reorganisation under the Head Start or…

  • 28835 (matches this search)

    What is the Minister's estimate of the costs councils will incur in implementing a reorganisation proposal approved under the Head Start pathway?

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    What is the Minister's estimate of the costs councils will incur in developing and submitting outline proposals under the Head Start pathway?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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There may be some financial implications for councils seeking to enter the Head Start pathway. To the extent the Head Start is voluntary and reflects the aspirations and preparatory work already under way among relevant councils, this…

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28829, 28839, 28840 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • 28829 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, has the Minister received on the risk that water services delivery plans or entities established under Local Water Done Well will require redesign as a result of local government reorganisation?

  • 28839 (matches this search)

    Are water services council-controlled organisations established under Local Water Done Well required to align with the boundaries of any new unitary authorities created under the Head Start pathway, and what advice has the Minister…

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received on the implications for water services delivery entities established under Local Water Done Well if the boundaries of their member councils change as a result of reorganisation under the Head…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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The Local Government (Water Services) Act 2025 provides mechanisms for councils to change how water services are delivered over time, including ownership and service arrangements. The Head Start pathway under Simplifying Local Government…

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28830, 28838 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • 28830 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, has the Minister received on the risk that first-generation plans prepared under the new planning system will need to be redone if councils are reorganised after the 2028 local elections?

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received on the implications for regional spatial planning boundaries if local government boundaries change as a result of reorganisation under Simplifying Local Government?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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The Head Start pathway is designed to support delivery of the new planning system. It gives councils that are ready to move early the confidence to keep implementing the new planning system now, while shaping governance arrangements that…

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Question 28832 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Will the Minister release any departmental costing of the Head Start pathway and resulting reorganisations; if not, why not?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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Head Start proposals are voluntary and locally led. The Department of Internal Affairs has not developed costings of the Head Start pathway as this will be dependent on who submits proposals and which ones the Government agrees to progress.

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28833, 28834 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • 28833 (matches this search)

    What financial support, if any, will central government provide to councils to meet the costs of implementing approved reorganisation proposals?

  • 28834 (matches this search)

    What financial support, if any, will central government provide to councils to meet the costs of participating in the Head Start process, and in what form?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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The Head Start pathway is voluntary. The Government does not have any current plans to offer financial assistance to councils to implement Head Start proposals.

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28837, 28843, 28844, 28845 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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  • 28837 (matches this search)

    What advice, if any, has the Minister received on the status and validity of first-generation plans prepared by councils that are subsequently amalgamated or reorganised?

  • 28843 (matches this search)

    What analysis, if any, has the Minister received on the interaction between the new regional spatial planning system and local government reorganisation under the Head Start pathway announced on 5 May 2026?

  • 28844 (matches this search)

    What analysis, if any, has the Minister undertaken or received on the interaction between local government reorganisation under Simplifying Local Government and the new regional spatial planning system?

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    What analysis, if any, has the Minister undertaken or received on the interaction between local government reorganisation under the Head Start pathway and the water services delivery entities established under Local Water Done Well?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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Any unitary authorities formed through Head Start must continue with spatial planning at the regional level at the time of enactment of the Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill. The Bills, as introduced, allow for subregional plans…

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Question 28841 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    Will the Minister release any cross-government or interdepartmental analysis of how the Simplifying Local Government, Local Water Done Well and resource management reform programmes interact; if not, why not?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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The Department of Internal Affairs and the Ministry for the Environment are working together closely to ensure that Simplifying Local Government is designed to support delivery of the new planning system—a key criteria for Head Start…

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5 questions (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 28850 (2026)

  • 28846 (matches this search)

    Does the Minister hold any independent or peer-reviewed evidence that larger unitary authorities deliver services at lower cost than current arrangements; if so, what is it?

  • 28847 (matches this search)

    Will the Minister release any analysis he or the Department of Internal Affairs holds on the costs, benefits and risks of local government amalgamation; if not, why not?

  • 28848 (matches this search)

    What analysis, if any, has the Minister received on the financial risks and long-term fiscal implications for communities of amalgamating into new unitary authorities under Simplifying Local Government?

  • 28849 (matches this search)

    Has the Minister received any analysis quantifying the expected savings to ratepayers from local government amalgamation; if so, what level of savings does that analysis identify?

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    What analysis, if any, has the Minister received on the financial costs and savings to ratepayers of amalgamating territorial and/or unitary authorities into new unitary authorities, as contemplated by the Head Start pathway announced on 5…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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I have received advice on the increasing costs of preserving the status quo. Council reorganisation is about delivering services more effectively and efficiently, while reducing duplication and strengthening accountability.

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Question 28447 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What specific purposes are Inland Revenue's 3,000 Microsoft Copilot licences being used for, and is Copilot used in any way to inform, support, or prioritise tax assessments, audit selection, debt recovery, or the risk-profiling of…

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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Officials advise Inland Revenue has 5000 Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses as at 15 June 2026. Microsoft 365 Copilot is used by officials to enhance productivity in their use of the M365 suite of products. Specific purposes include…

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Question 28483 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

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 8 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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The following titles are from Inland Revenue: 10/06/2026 IR2026/161 Overseas donee status: Approvals for inclusion in the 2026-27 Annual Rates Bill 11/06/2026 BN2026/164 Inland Revenue 2026 Annual Report key messages 11/06/2026 BN2026/176…

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28505, 28656 (2026)

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    Tangi Utikere

    Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

    28505 (matches this search)

    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 8 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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    Lan Pham

    List MP · Green Party

    28656 (matches this search)

    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 08/06/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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As the Minister of Local Government, I received the following advice, reports, briefings, aide memories, or any other documents from the Department of Internal Affairs during the week beginning 8 June 2026: • PM brief – Christchurch – 8…

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Question 28549 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

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 8 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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The titles of papers I received from the Ministry for the Environment and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in my capacity as the Minister of Climate Change are considered for proactive release each month and are published on the…

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Question 28554 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 8 June 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Auckland

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I refer the Member to reply number 19279 (2026).

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Question 28583 (2026)

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Deborah Russell

List MP · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Revenue

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None.

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Question 28645 (2026)

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Carmel Sepuloni

Member for Kelston · Labour Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister for Auckland

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None.

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Question 28655 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 08/06/2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Local Government

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None.

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Question 28684 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What events or meetings, if any, did the Minister decline to attend during the week beginning 8 June 2026 , including location, event description, and attendees?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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The Member can find my diary proactively released on the Beehive website. I do not consider it in the public interest to prepare a list of meetings I did not attend, or declined to attend, for the Member.

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Question 28685 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 8 June 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Simon Watts

Member for North Shore · National Party · Minister of Climate Change

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None.