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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has she received on the fiscal sensitivity of the Crown's accounts to a sustained increase in global oil prices?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

The Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles and dates of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Did she discuss the Treasury advice received by her office on 24 March 2025 where officials outlined their reasons for not supporting the transfer of $26.9 million of Infrastructure Acceleration Fund funding from a stormwater project to…

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

No. I also considered advice from both the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and Kainga Ora before making the decision.

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    On what date, if at all, was she first notified that changes had been made to the agreement between Kāinga Ora and the Hutt City Council about how a stormwater project funded through the Infrastructure Acceleration Fund would be delivered?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

I refer the Member to Written Parliamentary Questions 54462 (2025) and 55885 (2025).

Corrected reply

Question 8528 (2026)

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    On what date, if at all, did she sign the briefing, “Variation Request to IAF Funding Agreement with Hutt City Council, Riverlink Development” and was that date before or after Treasury provided their advice not supporting the variation…

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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Corrected reply: My office received Treasury's advice on 24 March 2025, and I signed the Variation Request to IAF Funding Agreement on 27 March 2025.

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister recieved regarding Watties announcement of closures of manufacturing facilities in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin, and packing facilities in Hastings, by title and date?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

Answer

The list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on MBIE's website…

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    On what date, if any, did the Minister first request advice regarding Watties announcement of closures of manufacturing facilities in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin, and packing facilities in Hastings?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

Answer

The list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on MBIE's website…

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Ginny Andersen

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister requested regarding Watties announcement of closures of manufacturing facilities in Auckland, Christchurch and Dunedin, and packing facilities in Hastings, by title and date?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

Answer

The list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on MBIE's website…

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has she been asked to provide information to the Office of the Auditor-General for their consideration of potential conflicts of interest around the decision to transfer Infrastructure Acceleration Fund funding from a Hutt City stormwater…

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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No.

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Kieran McAnulty

List MP · Labour Party

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    Has the Treasury been asked to provide information to the Office of the Auditor-General for their consideration of potential conflicts of interest around the decision to transfer Infrastructure Acceleration Fund funding from a Hutt City…

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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No.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

I refer the Member to Written Parliamentary Question 357 (2025).

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

I refer the Member to Written Parliamentary Question 357 (2025).

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

The Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles and dates of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

I refer the Member to Written Parliamentary Question 357 (2025).

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

The Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles and dates of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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I am advised that the Social Investment Agency did not request any exemptions from the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet Office Circular of 13 September 2024.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I am advised that the Social Investment Agency publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I am advised by the Social Investment Agency that no exemptions were granted for the Social Investment Agency under the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet Office Circular of 13 September 2024.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I am advised by the Social Investment Agency that no policy changes have occurred following the Needs-based Service Provision Cabinet Office Circular of 13 September 2024.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

Answer

I am advised that the Social Investment Agency publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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I am advised that with regard to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment the answer is none, and that MBIE’s procurement planning has processes in place to ensure that government requirements are met. With regard to New Zealand…

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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I am advised that with regard to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment the answer is none, and that MBIE’s procurement planning has processes in place to ensure that government requirements are met. With regard to New Zealand…

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

Answer

The list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on MBIE's website…

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

Answer

I am advised that with regard to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment the answer is none, and that MBIE’s procurement planning has processes in place to ensure that government requirements are met. With regard to New Zealand…

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

Answer

The list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on MBIE's website…

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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None.

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office, sent, received or requested on the impact of the war at the Strait of Hormuz on New Zealand by date and title?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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The Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles and dates of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office, sent, received or requested on the impact of the war at the Strait of Hormuz on New Zealand by date and title?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

Answer

The list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on MBIE's website…

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Teanau Tuiono

List MP · Green Party

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    What analysis, aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their office, sent, received or requested on the impact of the war at the Strait of Hormuz on New Zealand by date and title?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Acting Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (Grocery Sector)

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The list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on MBIE's website…

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Jan Tinetti

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

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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I am advised that the Social Investment Agency publishes a monthly list of titles of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 2 March 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

The Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles and dates of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Peeni Henare

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

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

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I am advised that a list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on MBIE's website…

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Social Investment

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

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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

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Peeni Henare

List MP · Labour Party

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

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister for Economic Growth

Answer

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

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has she received on the risk to New Zealand's trade through the Strait of Hormuz or the Red Sea as a result of regional instability?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

The Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles and dates of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What is the impact, if any, on inflation of a sustained oil price shock arising from the Iran conflict?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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A sustained oil price shock will contribute to inflationary pressures on the economy. The magnitude of this impact will depend on the duration of the conflict, and the responses of key factors such as international supply chains, monetary…

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What is the impact, if any, on New Zealand's fiscal position of oil price increases resulting from conflict involving Iran?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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It remains too early to determine the fiscal impacts of the conflict in the Middle East. However, a prolonged conflict could impact tax revenue due to lower activity and finance costs. Wider fiscal impacts are also possible through…

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has she received on the exposure of New Zealand's export sector to disruptions arising from Middle East conflict, including through shipping lane disruptions?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

The Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles and dates of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What are the potential economic impacts, if any, on New Zealand of an escalation of conflict involving Iran?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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Developments will impact the New Zealand economy through several channels, including trade (particularly through higher oil prices and disruption to trade flows), financial markets, and heightened uncertainty. The scale and duration of…

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    Has she received a cost-benefit analysis on specific options for restructuring the supermarket duopoly, and if so, when did she receive that analysis?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Acting Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (Grocery Sector)

Answer

The list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on MBIE's website…

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Ricardo Menéndez March

List MP · Green Party

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    What advice, briefings, or other documents, if any, has she received on restructuring the supermarket duopoly since August 2025, by title and date?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Acting Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (Grocery Sector)

Answer

The list of briefings and reports received by my office from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is regularly published on MBIE's website…

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Have all members of her office at all times complied with section 28(1) of the Television New Zealand Act 2003?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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Yes.

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Reuben Davidson

Member for Christchurch East · Labour Party

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    Has she at all times complied with section 28(1) of the Television New Zealand Act 2003?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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Yes.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    On what dates, if any, has she met with the Chair of the TVNZ Board in the last three months, and for what purpose?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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In the interest of transparency, my ministerial diary is proactively released on the Beehive website. I refer the member to that page: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/minister/hon-nicola-willis

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What correspondence, if any, has she sent to the Board of TVNZ in the last three months?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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None.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What correspondence, if any, has she received from the Board of Television New Zealand in the last three months?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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None.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What correspondence, if any, has she received from the boards of any SOEs regarding expressions of interest from private parties in acquiring any stake in those entities, in the last three months?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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None.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has she received on the risks to service delivery or public interest obligations if any Crown asset were to be sold?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

The Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles and dates of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, has she received on the proceeds that could be expected from the full or partial sale of any SOE in the current economic environment?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

The Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles and dates of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What correspondence, if any, has she received from Treasury regarding asset sales or partial privatisation options since 1 January 2026?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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The Treasury publishes a monthly list of titles and dates of advice to Ministers, by the middle of the month after the advice is provided. I refer the member to that list, which can be found here:…