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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

I am advised the Treasury is a tenant at No 1 The Terrace. Power and heat for common areas are included in the gross lease rental and therefore cannot be proportioned. In addition, The Treasury pays for electricity separately to power the…

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

Nil except for the RBNZ who advises me that they consumed approximately 500 litres of diesel during routine testing of emergency generator systems in 2025.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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Nil, except for the RBNZ who advises me that they consumed approximately 500 litres of diesel during routine testing of emergency generator systems in 2024.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

Nil, except for the RBNZ who advises me that they consumed approximately 500 litres of diesel during routine testing of emergency generator systems in 2023.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

Nil except for the RBNZ who advise me that during 2020-2022 they consumed under 2,743 litres of diesel to support the operation of; (1) dual fuel boilers for heating 2 The Terrace, and (2) running / testing of the emergency generators.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

Nil, except for the RBNZ who advise me that during 2020-2022 they consumed under 2,743 litres of diesel to support the operation of; (1) dual fuel boilers for heating 2 The Terrace, and (2) running / testing of the emergency generators.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

Nil, except for the RBNZ who advise me that during 2020-2022 they consumed under 2,743 litres of diesel to support the operation of; (1) dual fuel boilers for heating 2 The Terrace, and (2) running / testing of the emergency generators.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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Nil.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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Nil.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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Nil.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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Nil.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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Nil.

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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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Nil.

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Ayesha Verrall

List MP · Labour Party

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Matching question numbers: 16262 (2026)

  • 16257 (matches this search)

    Is she satisfied that she has appropriately managed her declared conflict of interest with Roa in relation to all decisions within her portfolio, and if so, why?

  • 16258 (matches this search)

    How many times, if any, has she received advice that a matter before her in relation to Roa may give rise to a conflict of interest, since first assuming that portfolio, listed by date?

  • 16259 (matches this search)

    For each recusal from a decision within her portfolio due to her declared conflict of interest with Roa, since first assuming that portfolio, if any, who made the decision in her place?

  • 16260 (matches this search)

    How many times, if any, has she recused herself from a decision within her portfolio due to her declared conflict of interest with Roa, since first assuming that portfolio, listed by date of recusal?

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  • 16262 (matches this search)

    How many times, if any, has she sought advice from the Cabinet Office regarding a potential or perceived conflict of interest in relation to her declared conflict of interest with Roa, since first assuming that portfolio, listed by date?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

As set out in the proactive release of Ministers’ interests (available at https://www.dpmc.govt.nz/publications/ministers-interests-jul-2025-dec-2025) I have transferred responsibility for matters relating to Roa projects to Hon Bishop,…

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    What advice, if any, has the Minister received on fuel tax relief or targeted subsidies since 1 March 2026, listed by date and title?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has published briefing titles provided to Ministers as part of the All of Government Response on Fuel Security, which can be found here:…

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Debbie Ngarewa-Packer

Member for Te Tai Hauāuru · Te Pāti Māori

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    What immediate relief measures, if any, will the Government implement to protect whānau from rising fuel and food costs?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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I refer the Member to the following press releases: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/50-week-lower-income-working-families https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/1-april-boost-superannuitants-families-and-other-kiwis

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, did the Minister request between 12 June 2025 and 28 February 2026 on the implications for New Zealand's fuel security of a potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz?

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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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What was Treasury's worst-case scenario for New Zealand inflation as of 26 February 2026, and did that scenario include an oil supply disruption component?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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The Treasury's inflation forecasts and advice surrounding them are Budget sensitive and will be released on Budget day.

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    Did Treasury's Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update in December 2025 include any scenario analysis or risk assessment relating to oil price shocks or Middle East geopolitical risk, and if not, why not?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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No. The Treasury's Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update in December 2025 included scenarios related to higher or lower global demand and higher or lower productivity growth.

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What scenario analysis, risk assessment, or economic modelling, if any, did Treasury provide to the Minister related to oil supply disruption or Middle East conflict escalation between 12 June 2025 and 28 February 2026, and by what dates…

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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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    On what date was the Ministerial Economic Security and Supply Chains Group established and was it based on any pre-existing contingency plan for economic supply chain disruption, or was it designed and established after the conflict began?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

The Ministerial Economic Security and Supply Chains Group was formed on 9 March 2026. It was designed and established after the Middle East conflict had begun, in response to heightened risks to fuel and critical supply chains.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Has any agency sought a formal exemption or variation to its agreed savings target, and if so, on what grounds?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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I am not aware of any agency seeking a formal exemption or variation to agreed savings targets announced through the Budget.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    What correspondence, if any, has she or her office had with any chief executive of a public service agency since 1 January 2026 regarding that agency's inability or difficulty in meeting its savings target?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

Any Budget correspondence with Ministers or agency Chief Executives will be released in the Budget proactive release in the usual way.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Which public service agencies, if any, have indicated they will be unable to meet their savings targets?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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None. However, Ministers are yet to make final decisions on which savings proposals we will accept and include in the Budget.

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Barbara Edmonds

Member for Mana · Labour Party

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    Which public service agencies, if any, are on track to meet their agreed savings or baseline reduction targets for the current financial year?

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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Information about any changes in appropriations in the current financial year will be available through the 2025/26 Supplementary Estimates from Budget Day.

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

Answered by

Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Finance

Answer

I am advised that the Treasury 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 6 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Finance

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My office receives a significant volume of information. To answer this question will require significant staff resources and I do not believe it is in the public interest to do so. If the member wishes to be more specific about the…

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

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Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate 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 aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the week beginning 6 April 2026, listed by agency, title and date received?

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

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Finance

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

Answered by

Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Finance

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

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister of Finance

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None.

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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 6 April 2026, by title and date?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

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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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What fee increases have been proposed or approved since 27 November 2023 for any chair, deputy chair, member, presiding member, or other appointed role on any Crown entity board, committee, authority, tribunal, or other statutory body…

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Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

The Member has asked a very detailed question. I do not believe it is in the public interest for officials to take time away from their regular duties to collate data for the large number of Crown entity boards, committee, authorities,…

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What fee increases have been proposed or approved since 27 November 2023 for any chair, deputy chair, member, presiding member, or other appointed role on any Crown entity board, committee, authority, tribunal, or other statutory body…

Answered by

Hon Chris Bishop

Member for Hutt South · National Party · Associate Minister of Finance

Answer

There have been no director fee increases approved by me as Associate Minister of Finance since 27 November 2023.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What fee increases have been proposed or approved since 27 November 2023 for any chair, deputy chair, member, presiding member, or other appointed role on any Crown entity board, committee, authority, tribunal, or other statutory body…

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Hon David Seymour

Member for Epsom · ACT Party · Associate Minister of Finance

Answer

I have not approved any fee increases in my capacity as Associate Minister of Finance since 27 November 2023.

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Camilla Belich

List MP · Labour Party

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    What fee increases have been proposed or approved since 27 November 2023 for any chair, deputy chair, member, presiding member, or other appointed role on any Crown entity board, committee, authority, tribunal, or other statutory body…

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Hon Shane Jones

List MP · NZ First · Associate Minister of Finance

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I have not received or approved any fee increases within my ministerial portfolio since 27 November 2023.

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What criteria, if any, will be used to determine that a Phase 3 or Phase 4 situation has been resolved sufficiently to return to Phase 2 of the National Fuel Plan?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

I refer the Member to page 6 of the attached factsheet.

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What parliamentary process, if any, will follow the conclusion of consultations on the National Fuel Plan?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

The extent of parliamentary processes required will be dependent on any further decisions that follow consultations on the Fuel Response Plan 2026.

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What groups, individuals, or organisations, if any, have been recommended by a member of the Ministerial Economic Security and Supply Chains Group to be consulted on the National Fuel Plan?

  • 13246 (matches this search)

    What groups, individuals, or organisations, if any, have been recommended by the Ministerial Economic Security and Supply Chains Group to be consulted on the National Fuel Plan?

  • 13248 (matches this search)

    What groups, individuals, or organisations, if any, have been recommended by a Minister to be consulted on the National Fuel Plan?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

Ministers have been engaging with fuel users, importers and distributers on the Fuel Response Plan 2026.

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What decisions, if any, have been made regarding the National Fuel Plan as a result of consultations to date?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

No decisions regarding the Fuel Response Plan 2026 have been made as a result of consultations to date. Consultations have closed and are now being assessed.

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What changes, if any, have been made to the National Fuel Plan as a result of consultations to date?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

No decisions regarding the Fuel Response Plan 2026 have been made as a result of consultations to date. Consultations have closed and are now being assessed.

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What Minister, if any, has final decision-making authority over the outcome of consultations on the National Fuel Plan?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

Decisions will be taken jointly by Ministers, including by the Ministerial Economic Security and Supply Chains Group.

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    On what date will consultations on the National Fuel Plan end?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

The Government will continue to work closely with industry and fuel users on the Fuel Response Plan 2026 throughout the response. The specific request for feedback on priority bands for allocating fuel under phases 3 and 4 closed on 10…

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    Which Government Departments, Ministries, or organisations, if any, have been consulted on the National Fuel Plan?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

The Treasury, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Ministry for Primary Industries, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Justice, Ministry for Regulation, Ministry of Social Development, Oranga Tamariki, Ministry of Education, Ministry of…

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    On what date did consultations on the National Fuel Plan begin?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

Officials have been working closely with industry since the beginning of the Government's work to update the Fuel Response Plan 2026. Following the announcement on the Fuel Response Plan 2026 on 27 March, MBIE invited feedback specifically…

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    Which Government Departments, Ministries, or organisations, if any, will be consulted on the National Fuel Plan?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

Government entities will be consulted as required, I refer the Member to Written Parliamentary Question 13250 (2026) for a list of Government entities already consulted.

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What is the lead agency for consultations on the National Fuel Plan?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is the lead agency.

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What groups, individuals, or organisations, if any, have requested to be consulted on the National Fuel Plan?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

Fuel importers, distributers and users have engaged positively with Government on the Fuel Response Plan 2026. Individuals and businesses have also provided their views to Government on implementation matters in Phases 3 and 4.

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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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    What groups, individuals, or organisations, if any, have requested to be consulted on the National Fuel Plan but have been declined or will not be consulted?

Answered by

Hon Nicola Willis

List MP · National Party · Minister of Finance

Answer

We have taken feedback on the impact and implementation of the Fuel Response Plan 2026 from a wide range of groups, individuals and organisations, including via a public email address on the MBIE website.