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Question 35474 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    In what capacity did he attend a National Party fundraiser on 23 July 2026?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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I had a number of engagements that day in my capacity as Prime Minister. I visited MItchpine, Proliant, Wight Aluminium, the Justice Hub and did interviews with the Whanganui Chronicle and the River City Press. I then attended a dinner in…

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Question 35475 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    On what date did his office first contact the New Zealand Defence Force to book Air Force to transport him to Auckland on 23 July 2026, and was this from Ohakea Airbase?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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My office first contacted the NZDF on Monday 20th July once the timing of arrangements for the funeral for Sir Bill Birch was finalised. There were no commercial flight options that would have enabled me to get to the event on the 24th of…

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Question 35476 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    Which organisation/s were the source of Ministry of Housing and Urban Development documents on retirement village repayment modelling done by the Retirement Commissioner or her office, if any?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Associate Minister of Housing

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The former Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga – Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (now part of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions & Transport) released a discussion document on options for changes to the Retirement Villages Act 2003…

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Question 35477 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What is Ferry Holdings Limited's total forecast operating cost to 2029, and how much of the $1,704 million funding envelope remains uncommitted?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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Ferry Holdings has been approved to deliver a programme within $1.704 billion, of which approximately 20% is contingency. Ferry Holdings operational costs for the period from establishment to 2029 are forecast to be $90 million. These are…

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Question 35478 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    By what date are Port Marlborough and CentrePort required to make their respective $110 million and $100 million contributions to the portside infrastructure programme?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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The ports will incur costs across the life of the programme. The member is mistaken if he thinks they are putting cash in for Ferry Holdings. They are building assets within their $110 million and $100 million budgets respectively and will…

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Question 35479 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

Member for Palmerston North · Labour Party

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    What are the respective roles of Beca Ltd and North Projects Ltd in cost estimation and cost review for Ferry Holdings' programme, and why are both required?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Rail

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We have been advised that Beca have provided technical and specialist engineering resources on an ongoing basis since they were engaged as the technical advisor to Ferry Holdings Limited. While North Projects are a separate entity who were…

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Question 35480 (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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    In relation to the answer given to Written Question 25163 and the questions also answered by this answer, does this indicate that staff from the Prime Minister's Office have not held meetings with the range of organisations listed, other…

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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I refer the member to my reply to 35481.

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Question 35481 (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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    In relation to the answer given to Written Parliamentary Question 25163, does the Prime Minister's Office keep records of meetings that staff from the Prime Minister's Office attend without the Prime Minister?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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I do not believe it is in the public interest to have more than twenty staff go through their calendars to find meetings with 29 organisations over a 30 month period. This answers question 35480.

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Question 35482 (2026)

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Chlöe Swarbrick

Member for Auckland Central · Green Party

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    How many NZUs, if any, are forecast to be sold at auction in financial year 2025/26?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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The Budget Economic and Fiscal Update 2026 forecasts that no Emissions Trading Scheme units would be sold by the Crown in the 2025/26 financial year. Whenever Emission Trading Scheme units are soId by the Crown, an equal and corresponding…

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6 questions (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 35058 (2026), 35249 (2026)

  • 35054 (matches this search)

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    Between the first of July 2025 and the first of July 2026 how many days leave (not being sick, bereavement, parental, or family violence leave) did the Chief Executive of the Ministry of Social Development take; how many of those days were…

  • 35055 (matches this search)

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    Between the first of July 2025 and the first of July 2026 how many days leave (not being sick, bereavement, parental, or family violence leave) did the Chief Executive of Land Information New Zealand take; how many of those days were paid…

  • 35056 (matches this search)

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    Between the first of July 2025 and the first of July 2026 how many days leave (not being sick, bereavement, parental, or family violence leave) did the Chief Executive of the Ministry for Regulation take; how many of those days were paid…

  • 35057 (matches this search)

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    Between the first of July 2025 and the first of July 2026 how many days leave (not being sick, bereavement, parental, or family violence leave) did the Chief Executive of Ministry for Primary Industries take; how many of those days were…

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  • 35058 (matches this search)

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    Between the first of July 2025 and the first of July 2026 how many days leave (not being sick, bereavement, parental, or family violence leave) did the Chief Executive of Inland Revenue take; how many of those days were paid leave?

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    Between the first of July 2025 and the first of July 2026 how many days leave (not being sick, bereavement, parental, or family violence leave) did the Chief Executive of MBIE take; how many of those days were paid leave?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister for the Public Service and Digitising Government

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I am advised that the Chief Executive's leave records are personal employment information. While the Chief Executive is entitled to leave in accordance with the terms and conditions of their employment, it would not be appropriate to…

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12 questions (2026)

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Asked by

Vanushi Walters

List MP · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 35126 (2026), 35127 (2026), 35128 (2026), 35129 (2026), 35130 (2026), 35133 (2026), 35136 (2026), 35257 (2026)

  • 35122 (matches this search)

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    What steps, if any, is he taking to repair New Zealand's relationship with the People's Republic of China following the comments he made about China on 29 July 2026?

  • 35123 (matches this search)

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    Have the Human Rights Commission, the Race Relations Commissioner, or any community organisation made representations to him regarding the comments he made about China and Green MP Lawrence Xu-Nan on 29 July 2026; if so, from whom?

  • 35124 (matches this search)

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    Has he received any correspondence from members of the public regarding the comments he made about China and Green MP Lawrence Xu-Nan on 29 July 2026; if so, how many items, and how many were critical of those comments?

  • 35125 (matches this search)

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    What reports, if any, has he received on the impact of the comments he made about China and Green MP Lawrence Xu-Nan on 29 July 2026 on Chinese New Zealanders and other New Zealanders of Asian descent?

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  • 35126 (matches this search)

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    Does he consider it appropriate for the Minister of Foreign Affairs to tell a New Zealand citizen to "go back to your own country", as he said to Green MP Lawrence Xu-Nan on 29 July 2026; if so, in what circumstances?

  • 35127 (matches this search)

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    On what evidence, if any, did he base his statement of 29 July 2026 that the People's Republic of China is a country where "they lie like a flatfish"?

  • 35128 (matches this search)

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    Has the Prime Minister raised with him the comments he made about China and Green MP Lawrence Xu-Nan on 29 July 2026; if so, on what date, and what was the outcome of that discussion?

  • 35129 (matches this search)

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    Does he stand by his statement of 29 July 2026 that the People's Republic of China is a country where "they lie like a flatfish"; if so, does he consider that statement consistent with his responsibilities as Minister of Foreign Affairs?

  • 35130 (matches this search)

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    Does he accept the Prime Minister's public characterisation of his 29 July 2026 comments about China and Green MP Lawrence Xu-Nan as racist and offensive; if not, on what basis does he disagree?

  • 35133 (matches this search)

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    What advice, if any, has he received on the potential impact of his 29 July 2026 comments about the People's Republic of China on international student enrolments from China?

  • 35136 (matches this search)

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    Has he received any representations from exporters, industry bodies, or the Prime Minister's Business Advisory Council regarding the comments he made about the People's Republic of China on 29 July 2026; if so, how many, and from whom?

  • 35257 (matches this search)

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    Does he think he should apologise to Dr Lawrence Xu-Nan for telling him on 29 July 2026 to "go back to your own country"; if so, will he?

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Rt Hon Winston Peters

List MP · NZ First · Minister of Foreign Affairs

Answer

The comments the member refers to were made as the Leader of New Zealand First and not as the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

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Question 35172 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 32072 (2026): what was the total distance travelled by the vehicle service while it was engaged for his travelling party in Toronto Canada in March 2025?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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I refer the Member to reply number 32072 (2026)

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Question 35175 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 32070 (2026): which agency or office booked the vehicle service, and what instructions were given to that provider as to the destinations required?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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I am advised New Zealand Trade and Enterprise made the booking.

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Question 35176 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 32070 (2026): what do the records of New Zealand Trade and Enterprise show for the specific pick-up and drop-off points for each vehicle service trip taken while he was in Toronto Canada in March…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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I do not have ministerial responsibility for New Zealand Trade and Enterprise.

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Question 35177 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Further to his answer to written question 32070 (2026): what do the records of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade show for the specific pick-up and drop-off points for each vehicle service trip taken while he was in Toronto Canada…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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I do not have ministerial responsibility for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

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Question 35184 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    On what dates, if any, did he use Air Force assets to travel following attending a fundraiser for the National Party?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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On 22 November 2024 I was in Taupo to attend the official opening of the Tauhara Power Station. I also attended a supporters lunch. On 25 September 2025 I visited Kaipara Kumara, Te Te Uri O Hau Avocado Orchard, met with the Northland…

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Question 35185 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    On what dates, if any, did he use Air Force assets to travel in order to attend a fundraiser for the National Party?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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Any National Party events are arranged around other events in my schedule.

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Question 35186 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    On what dates, if any, did he use Air Force assets to travel on the same day as he attended a fundraiser for the National Party?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

Corrected reply: 22 November 2024, 11 April 2025, 25 July 2025, 16 October 2025, 12 February 2026 and 23 July 2026. Any National Party events are arranged around other events in my schedule.

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Question 35187 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Who accompanied him on his Air Force flight to Auckland on 23 July 2026?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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I was accompanied by a staffer and DPS.

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Question 35188 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    When travelling to Whanganui on 23 July 2026, did he at any point make use of a crown car, if so, who else accompanied him in those crown car trips?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

Yes. As is usual I was accompanied by staff from my office and DPS. I travelled by car from Wellington to Poroutawhao, Feilding and Whanganui.

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Question 35189 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    When travelling to Whanganui on 23 July 2026, did he at any point make use of a crown car, if so, for what legs of the journey?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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Yes. A crown car was used from 730am when I left Wellington until I left Whanganui that night.

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Question 35190 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    Does he stand by his statement “The other day, I am in Whanganui, I finish a meeting at 10:30pm at night. I get on a little six-seated King Air plane from the Air Force”, if so, what was the event that ended at 10.30pm that night?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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Yes however I should correct the statement to say that the Leader’s Heartland Dinner finished at 8.45pm.

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Question 35191 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    On what date, if any, did his office cancel his booked accommodation in Whanganui for the night of 23 July 2026?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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The accommodation for the night of 23 July was cancelled on 20 July once the arrangements for the funeral of Sir Bill Birch were finalised for Friday 24 July.

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Question 35192 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    On what date, if any, did his office book him accommodation in Whanganui for the night of 23 July 2026?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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The accommodation for my stay in Whanganui on 23 July 2026 was booked on 29 June 2026.

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Question 35193 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    On what date did his office first contact the New Zealand Defence Force to book Air Force to transport him from Whanganui to Auckland on 23 July 2026?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

Answer

20 July 2026.

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Question 35194 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    On what date was an Air Force plane booked by his office to transport him from Whanganui to Auckland on 23 July 2026?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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20 July 2026

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35195, 35197 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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  • 35195 (matches this search)

    Who, if anyone, was consulted with on the nine new industry-led subjects prior to the announcement on 6 August 2026?

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    What groups and organisations, if any, were consulted with on the nine new industry-led subjects prior to the announcement on 6 August 2026?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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Industry Skills Boards were consulted and invited to develop and submit proposals for industry-led subjects. Through public consultation in 2027, industry organisations, employers, and the education sector will have the opportunity to…

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Question 35196 (2026)

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Chris Hipkins

Member for Remutaka · Labour Party

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    What were the pickup, drop off locations, and times of each of these pickups and drop offs for all uses of crown cars or crown vehicles by him on 23 July 2026, if any?

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Rt Hon Christopher Luxon

Member for Botany · National Party · Prime Minister

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I would note that these timings are as booked, 7:30 am - 8:45 am VIP: Premier House to Mitchpine 9:30 am - 10:15 am VIP: Mitchpine to Proliant 11:30 am - 12:00 pm VIP: Proliant to Feilding Civic Centre 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm VIP: Feilding Civic…

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5 questions (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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Matching question numbers: 35205 (2026)

  • 35198 (matches this search)

    What reports, briefings, emails, memos, aides-memoire, notes or written advice, if any, has the Minister received from other Ministers regarding the nine new industry-led subjects?

  • 35199 (matches this search)

    What reports, briefings, emails, memos, aides-memoire, notes or written advice, if any, has the Minister sent to Industry Leaders regarding the nine new industry-led subjects?

  • 35200 (matches this search)

    What reports, briefings, emails, memos, aides-memoire, notes or written advice, if any, has the Minister received from Industry Leaders regarding the nine new industry-led subjects?

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    What reports, briefings, emails, memos, aides-memoire, notes or written advice, if any, has the Minister received from New Zealand Universities regarding the nine new industry-led subjects?

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    What reports, briefings, emails, memos, aides-memoire, notes or written advice, if any, has the Minister received from Universities regarding the nine new industry-led subjects?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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I receive a vast number of pieces of correspondence from a variety of individuals on a variety of topics. It is not in the public interest for my staff to deviate from their core duties to undertake the collation you have requested within…

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Question 35201 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    What reports, briefings, emails, memos, aides-memoire, notes or written advice, if any, has the Minister received on University Entrance subjects regarding the nine new industry-led subjects?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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None

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Question 35202 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    Was Artificial Intelligence (AI) used to design and/or write any of the nine new industry-led subjects?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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The subjects have not yet been designed or written.

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Question 35203 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    What reports, briefings, emails, memos, aides-memoire, notes or written advice, if any, has the Minister received from the New Zealand Qualifications Authority regarding the nine new industry-led subjects?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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None

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Question 35206 (2026)

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Lawrence Xu-Nan

List MP · Green Party

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    Will the nine new industry-led secondary school subjects be approved subjects for University-Entrance; if not, why not?

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Hon Erica Stanford

Member for East Coast Bays · National Party · Minister of Education

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No decisions have yet been made about university entrance requirements. Once decisions on changes to senior secondary qualifications are finalised and the new curriculum and qualifications are developed, NZQA and universities will make…

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Question 35207 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    Did the retirement commissioner obtain financial information directly from retirement village operators, their advisers, or the Retirement Villages Association for the purpose of modelling mandatory repayment timeframes; if so, list from…

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Cameron Brewer

Member for Upper Harbour · National Party · Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs

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I am informed the Retirement Commission did not directly undertake any modelling of mandatory repayment timeframes itself.

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35208, 35209, 35256 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    What independent verification, if any, was undertaken of any financial information or assumptions, provided by retirement village operators, before the government considered a six-month repayment period?

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    What independent verification, if any, was undertaken of any financial information or assumptions, provided by retirement village operators, before the government considered a nine-month repayment period?

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    What independent verification, if any, was undertaken of any financial information or assumptions, provided by retirement village operators, before the government agreed to a 12-month repayment period?

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Hon Tama Potaka

Member for Hamilton West · National Party · Associate Minister of Housing

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The former Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga – Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (now part of the Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions & Transport) undertook cost modelling of different maximum repayment timeframe (MRT) options,…

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Question 35210 (2026)

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Ingrid Leary

Member for Taieri · Labour Party

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    Further to Reply 33665 (2026), has the Minister received any advice or information, from any source, that would suggest allegations of sexual assault in Ward 10A experienced by patients or staff, if at all?

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Hon Matt Doocey

Member for Waimakariri · National Party · Minister for Mental Health

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My office received an email from Health New Zealand regarding an alleged assault in Wakari Hospital Ward 10A on 17 April 2026. Health NZ advises me it is investigating the matter through its complaints process and that Police have also…

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Question 35211 (2026)

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Duncan Webb

Member for Christchurch Central · Labour Party

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    If a person is placed on the dormant roll, is the elector informed "you are not currently enrolled"; if so is this accurate and is the elector able to cast a party vote at the next election?

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Hon Paul Goldsmith

List MP · National Party · Minister of Justice

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I am advised that the Electoral Commission (the Commission) only moves a person from the main roll of an electoral district to the dormant roll for that district in accordance with the requirements of section 89G of the Electoral Act 1993,…

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Question 35212 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What work-related material, if anything, has the Minister for RMA Reform sent to or received from lobbying groups using a non-work (e.g. personal or business) email address during this term of Government?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister responsible for RMA Reform

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None.

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Question 35213 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What work-related material, if anything, have staff within the office of the Minister for Local Government sent to or received from lobbying groups using a non-work (e.g. personal or business) email address during this term of Government?

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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 35214 (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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    What work-related material, if anything, has the Minister for Local Government sent to or received from lobbying groups using a non-work (e.g. personal or business) email address during this term of Government?

Answered by

Hon Simon Watts

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

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None.

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7 questions (2026)

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Lan Pham

List MP · Green Party

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Matching question numbers: 35219 (2026), 35220 (2026), 35221 (2026)

  • 35215 (matches this search)

    What work-related material, if anything, has the Minister received using a non-work (e.g. personal or business) email address from mining companies or mining industry groups during this term of Government?

  • 35216 (matches this search)

    Has the Minister received any work-related correspondence from mining industry groups or mining companies on a non-work (e.g. personal or business) email address during this term of Government?

  • 35217 (matches this search)

    Have any staff within the Minister's office sent or received any work-related material using a non-work (e.g. personal or business) email address during this term of Government?

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    Has the Minister sent or received any work-related material using a non-work (e.g. personal or business) email address during this term of Government?

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    Has the Minister received any correspondence from fishing industry groups on a non-work email address during this term of Government?

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    Have any staff within the Minister's office sent or received any work-related using a non-work (e.g. personal or business) email address during this term of Government?

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    Has the Minister sent or received any work-related material using a non-work (e.g. personal or business) email address during this term of Government?

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Minister for Resources

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The deliberate use of a personal email account to conduct work activities as an alternate to using the work email provided to staff is not permitted. However, from time to time there are justifiable reasons for a private email to be used –…

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Question 35222 (2026)

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Tangi Utikere

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    What commitment, if any, has been given by him or by Auckland Transport as to the minimum period of public notice to be given before the City Rail Link opens, and does the Government intend to honour the six-to-eight-week notice period…

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that Auckland Transport previously stated publicly that approximately six-to-eight weeks’ public notice would be given before the City Rail Link opens. Just under six weeks’ notice was given when I made the announcement on 6…

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Question 35223 (2026)

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    Why did his office state on 4 August 2026 that it was "not able to confirm the timing of any announcement" regarding the City Rail Link opening date, and what criteria, if any, must be met before that timing can be confirmed publicly?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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At that time, the timing of any announcement had not been confirmed publicly. The opening announcement followed confirmation that the remaining system testing and assurance requirements had been met.

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Question 35224 (2026)

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    Which entity holds final authority to set and announce the opening date of the City Rail Link, Auckland Transport, City Rail Link Ltd, KiwiRail, or the Crown, and under what agreement or statutory provision does that authority sit, if any?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that there is no single statutory provision that gives one entity sole authority to set the opening date. The opening date was confirmed through the project’s governance arrangements, with delivery partners including Auckland…

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    What advice, if any, has he received about the timing or manner of announcing the City Rail Link opening date, and from which agency or official did that advice come?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I have received advice on the appropriate timing and manner of announcing the City Rail Link opening date. This advice related to ensuring the announcement was made once key testing and assurance milestones had been met, and delivery…

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    What issues, if any, were identified during the City Rail Link dress rehearsal held over Matariki weekend 2026 that could affect the timing of the opening?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that no new issues were identified during the Thursday 9 July dress rehearsal held over Matariki weekend. There were, however, known issues already being worked on at the time of the rehearsal. The rehearsal was a valuable…

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    What regulatory approvals, if any, remain outstanding before passenger services can commence on the City Rail Link, and which agency is responsible for granting each?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I am advised that under the Railways Act 2005, for passenger services to commence, variations to the Safety Cases of KiwiRail and Auckland One Rail must be approved by the Director of Land Transport. This is expected to be complete in time…

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Question 35228 (2026)

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    On what date, if any, was he first advised that Sunday 13 September 2026 was under consideration as the City Rail Link opening date?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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I was advised that 13 September 2026 (along with other potential opening dates) was under consideration as the opening date for the City Rail Link in April 2026.

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Question 35229 (2026)

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    What opening dates for the City Rail Link, if any, have been proposed to him or his office by Auckland Transport, City Rail Link Ltd, or KiwiRail since 1 January 2025; what were those dates, and on what date was each proposed?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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A range of possible opening dates, based on project completion and operational readiness timelines, were discussed with me. However no opening date was proposed to me, until project partners achieved sufficient confidence to recommend…

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Question 35230 (2026)

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    When does he expect passenger services to begin on Auckland's City Rail Link, and if no opening date has yet been confirmed, what is the reason?

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Minister of Transport

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Passenger services will begin on 13 September 2026.